Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200) Course Overview

To ensure that participants are well-prepared and can make the most of the Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200) course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and experience with LAN environments.
• Knowledge of network switching and routing principles.
• Experience with network configuration and administration is advantageous.
• Prior hands-on experience with Ruckus ICX switches or other Ethernet switches is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Enthusiasm to learn about Ruckus technologies and willingness to engage in hands-on laboratory exercises.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundational understanding necessary for the technical content of the course. However, individuals with varying levels of experience are welcome, as the course is structured to accommodate a spectrum of skills.

Target Audience for Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200)

1. The Ruckus ICX Administrator course equips IT professionals with skills to manage and troubleshoot Ruckus network equipment.

   
   

2. Target Audience for the Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200) course:

   
   

• Network Administrators
• Systems Engineers
• IT Support Technicians
• Network Architects
• Network Operations Specialists
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Technical Support Staff specializing in Ruckus solutions
• Managed Service Providers (MSPs) focusing on networking services
• Network Consultants designing Ruckus network solutions
• IT Professionals aiming to specialize in network management and configuration
• Data Center Technicians working with Ruckus hardware
• Network Analysts seeking to improve network performance and security with Ruckus products
• IT Managers overseeing networking teams with Ruckus infrastructure

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200)?

1. The Ruckus ICX Administrator (ICX200) course equips learners with comprehensive skills to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Ruckus ICX switches, ensuring efficient network performance and reliability.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the different Ruckus ICX hardware models, their features, and capabilities.
• Configure and manage basic and advanced management protocols on Ruckus devices.
• Implement monitoring and reporting tools like syslogs and sFlow to enhance network visibility and performance.
• Develop proficiency in hardware troubleshooting and support to minimize network downtime.
• Execute firmware upgrade procedures to ensure devices are up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.
• Configure and maintain Layer 2 Spanning Tree Protocols such as RSTP, MSTP, and PVST to prevent network loops.
• Manage VLANs, Virtual Ethernet interfaces, and topology groups for efficient network segmentation and traffic control.
• Deploy and maintain Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) to increase bandwidth and provide link redundancy.
• Describe, configure, and manage Multi-Chassis Trunking (MCT) for robust network backbone configurations.
• Integrate MCT with Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol Enhanced (VRRPe) to establish network redundancy and high availability.