This 2015 course represents the apex of “classical” Cisco networking training. Produced by INE (one of the “Big Three” vendors of the era, alongside CBT Nuggets and INE’s main rival, Cisco Press), this series is a time capsule. It was released just as Cisco began hinting at the obsolescence of the pure Routing & Switching track (which would later be replaced by Enterprise in 2020). Keith Bogart, a veteran instructor known for his methodical, whiteboard-heavy style, delivers a course that prioritizes protocol mechanics over automation .

: His teaching style often mirrored real-world troubleshooting, where he would bounce between conceptual explanations and terminal-based demonstrations to clarify complex interactions. Hands-on Verification

By mastering the concepts laid out by Bogart in this series, you build a foundation that makes learning modern technologies like SDN and Cloud Networking significantly easier.

At the helm was —a senior instructor with a background in military and enterprise networking, known for his ability to explain complex topics like OSPF LSA types or Spanning-Tree timers with the patience of a university professor and the practical insight of a field CTO.