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CCIE R&S Written where to begin?
Hey Guys, Just wondering where do i start for the CCIE Written exam, i dont know if you could share your experiences and stuff, that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance
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Official CCIE Build Your Home Lab Thread
Greetings folks, I'm making this thread in hopes that it can be a one stop shop for reference to build the home lab successfully, any modifications discussion etc. I myself am in the process of building the lab but would like some advice. Is it wise to just emulate the routers on gns 3 and then add the 4 physical switches…
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85 Days until my CCIE VOICE LAB
I have 85 days until my first attempt at the v3 Lab. This will be my second attempt at a CCIE level test and some how I still feel confident. I think I am on track to do pretty well. I would like to take the chance to blog as much as I can about my trials and tribulations over next few months. I currently am using the…
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Moving to the dark side - CCIE in 2012
Hi all, I've decided to make the leap to the dark side of IT and take on the huge challenge of the CCIE R&S. To give a bit of background, I have over 13 years experience in Wintel and Virtualisation. I have some previous Cisco consultancy experience from a previous company mostly dealing with switch and router…
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CCIE Data Center track
Looks like it's official..anyone going down this road? I'm too far in to R&S to turn back, but this may be my next stop if rack rentals are offered with the Nexus gear...which is a big "IF". I currently work with about 85% of the lab equipment on the data center track, so it's fairly tempting..
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IPv6 Book
Hi Guys, which one for below books are good for reading and spend time for it. Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) - Amazon.com: Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) (0619472050866): Regis Desmeules: Books Or Deploying IPv6 Networks - Amazon.com: Deploying IPv6 Networks…
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OSPF fast hello query
Had a question regarding OSPF fast hello. Lets say i configure fast hello on an interface using the command: ip ospf dead-interval minimal hello-multiplier 5 This means my dead interval is 1 second (this value never changes) This also means 5 hellos are sent out within 1 second which equals a hello message every 200ms I…
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A metalhead takes on the CCIE - My progress thread
Not the most inspiring thread title I know, but everything else was either too inapproriate for a public forum or too similar to other thread titles. So a little background, I've been in networking for about 5 years in total, but part of that was working on the front line customer support at an ISP. I did the odd bit of…
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CCIE material on Books24x7
This information is probably already well known by those with subscriptions to Books24x7 (if you read the emails), but there are now 2 new CCIE level resources available: CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0 Troubleshooting Practice Labs and CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0 Configuration Practice Labs (ebook), 2nd Edition…
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CCNA to CCIE
With the release of CCIE: Data Center (Data Center Track - CCIE - Cisco Systems) and working with things such as UCS/Storage/Virtualization - this has really sparked my interest. (As well as getting sick of the same 'ol same 'ol with Microsoft/Systems Administration.) So, just out of curiosity how long did it take you to…
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OSPF area's in the real world
This studying must be doing something... i'm beginning to think outsdie the book. so a quick question If you were to set up a global network with potential mixed manufacturer. say 6 sites in the US, 4 in europe. London and far east. sat tokyo. What would be th best way to work areas. I am thinking along the lines of (Being…
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Who is pursuing the CCIE in 2012
It's that time again. Anyone planning on written or lab sometime in 2012? Last year was a tough one on the study front but several blogs opened up that are still going strong with candidates logging hundreds of lab hours although some have choked. I expect 2012 to be a good year.
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bandwidth limit
consider access point on my office connected to Router and i am getting 2 mbps internet connection. i have many vlans such as OFFICE , STUDENT etc i want 1 Mbps connection to OFFICE vlan and for Student i i just need 54kbps connection My primary intension is To get High bandwidth for OFFICE users and,,, if office users…
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Time Tracking Tool
Kimai - Open Source Time-Tracking For those of you who might be a little more geekly inclined.... I was looking for a good tool to keep track of my time I spent studying. The above is a simple PHP based app that installs easily on a linux/BSD LAMP stack. It's a little overkill, it's intended for things like project timing…
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CCIE Lab Exam, any help
Hi guys, I start to study for CCIE R&S Lab exam, but I am very confusing about how to study. I read in many forums that is highly recommend sticking to INE/IPexpert self-study material. Bootcamps for IE lab are the biggest waste of time and money. Someone say [(I’ve sat through two of them). I’m pretty sure a lot of people…
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Looking for CCIE security study group
looking security ccie group study. contact me as soon as possible
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Stuff that trips me up...
I just finished the layer-2 technologies portion of Workbook 1... and I thought I'd throw this out for your thoughts: I've been a network admin for various companies for 12 years now, and I'm amazed at the sections in the workbook that I have never seen before, and a couple that sent me scurrying for reading material.…
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Passed the written!
Hey guys, passed the written exam! It's been a cultimation of various levels of study since I cracked TCP/IP vol1 a year and a half ago. There were some questions that I don't ever recall being in the blueprint but it was balanced out with some CCNA/CCNP level questions so I guess it evens out. One bit of advice I'd give…
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Worldwide CCIE count
I'm sure these numbers come from Cisco, but I haven't come across a similar page on Cisco's website. Pretty interesting breakdown if the data is accurate... Worldwide CCIE Count - BradReese.Com
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1st CCIE lab attempt blog and help for candidates.
Hi, My previous thread entitled 1st CCIE lab attempt starting April 2007 was temporarily offline so this is a new thread covering my efforts. I'm working evenings and weekends to prepare for my belated first CCIE lab attempt in Spring 2009 (bumped from July 2008 due to work/family commitments). This thread will be a record…
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spanning tree portfast default
Hello Guys, At lab exams we have to configure these commands spanning tree portfast default spanning tree bpfuguard default As per my understandings it enabled portfast on all ports including trunk. Do we need to go to every trunk ports and disable portfast? It s not said in workbooks.
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Graded Labs to add 20 more racks in the next weeks
While checking the IEOC forum, saw this thread: Rack Capacity - IEOC - INE's Online Community Good news, hopefully I won't have to reserve my seats 1 month in advance any more.
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Best type of Network Engineer job to be able to study for the CCIE on the clock
The title says it all. I'm curious what type of positions are better suited to be able to put in serious hours on company time? Which ones aren't? I would think picking up a job working for Cisco would be a fast track to CCIE - maybe a year or less if you bring solid routing and switching skills with you? What say you?
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CCIE Learning
Hello everyone, new here... I'm looking to start studying for a CCIE soon (either R&S or SP). I'm wondering, to anyone on here that has one, is it something that was taught to you, or can CCIE's only be attained through self study? I studied for my CCNP with a university, but I don't think there is anywhere that teaches a…
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Filter your BGP!
Australia had a fairly major nation wide Internet outage this week. Telstra (Australia's biggest ISP) received the full route table from a 3rd tier ISP named Dodo. For some reason Telstra decided 'the internet' was now reachable through Dodo and they advertised this to their peers. **** hit the fan when this happened....…
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Motivation - That which we lack somedays!
I would think CCIE's have to deal with this more so than us lowely Entry-levels. How does a CCIE keep their motivation? What keeps you motivated? Any tips for aspiring CCIE's for the long haul?
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VRF Definition on Cisco 2691
Sorry for the messy topology attached, I have been changing things as I go, VRF C or what was VRF C/OSPF 100 is now RIP-NG. Everything else works on this topology except VRF C/Rip-NG. Now I think I know the problem since I'm using multi protocol I need to use VRF Definition which was implemented 12.2(33), Im using…
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CCIE preparation
Hello everyone,I'm going for CCIE preparation. can anybody suggest me good institute for CCIE classroom training in india.I'm considering three 1) Networkers home2)********* solution, hydrabad3)IPexpert, india.If you have any idea about these institute please share.Thanks.
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Going for CCIE
I've finally decided to go for my CCIE. I got my CCNP in 2009 I do not like repeating what I learned to to renew my CCNP for 3 more years I started studying for my CCNP-V. I was afraid of the commitment CCIE would take and I would just beat around the bush. Then my friend pointed out to me I study everyday regardless of…
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Where do you even begin?
I've been scouring this forum for a few days, trying to get an idea just where to begin, and I'm coming up with a blank. The only thing I've really found references a list of books on cisco's website, or a list on INE's website, but those are 14+ books! Just curious if anyone has any suggestions regarding where to start /…
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The Real Life of an Expert: Introducing the New CCIE Security 4.0
Not sure if anyone has seen this or not but it looks like CCIE Security 4.0 is right around the corner. It also looks like they are REALLY changing it as you can see below. So, if you're working on your CCIE Security 3.0 you may want to kick it up a notch ;) Note: This is the "unofficial" announcement so you have longer…
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Finding out Lab dates?
Hi Guys, Just out of curiosity im just wondering what kind of lab dates are usually available when you go for the R&S Lab? I checked ciscos website and i had to login with a code given once you pass the written. Im just trying to get an idea of milestones in my head if i make the leap and go for it.
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Deploying IPv6
Have anybody deployed IPv6 in production? Can you please recommend any books or blogs for ipv6?
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INE's offerings
Question about the workbooks... for those that use them: INE is offering a special 10-yr anniversary deal for Brian McGahan, which looks really very good. 1000 tokens The ATC VoD course The lab prep VoD course Workbooks 1 and 2 All for $899. Really, too good to pass up. I wonder, though, why workbooks 3 and 4 are not…
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Yes, I succeeded.
Hi all, After 15 months to study and 1,600 hours of lab, finally, I just passed my Lab this week (it was my second attempt), I was well prepared this time, no stress, I finished the troubleshooting section in one hour, after for the Config section, I took all my time for read and answering for each question, ... After a…
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I need advice please!
Hello everybody! I need some real advises from experts please. I'm 26yrs old. Came to US from Europe not too long ago. My English in not fluent. Got some associates degree which has nothing to do with IT and I suck at math by the way but binary math won't be a problem for me to learn. My question is which BA or BS degree…
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CCIE questions
So here is my first question. MPLS seems to be my nemesis. I am currently doing a lab that asks me to enable BGP in the core MPLS network only in the VPNv4 address family and disabled for the IPv4 address-family. My question is, why must BGP be enable in the VPNv4 address-family and not the IPv4 address-family. Is this…
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Special Forces
I shall no longer be responding to posts other than those on my study thread due to pressure at work. For those who wish to stay in touch by all means send me a PM. 2012 will deliver 2 -4 CCIE's on TE, for those who dont make it, plan for 2013, its a long game unless you have a comfortable job working for Cisco. If you…
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CCIE Dynamips setup
Hi Guys, Just looking about google and there appears to be tons of different write ups and methods to run dynamips for a CCIE lab. Im just looking if anyone could point me in the right direction of one they have actually used please? I have access to 4x3560's and a couple of routers (2800,3600,1800 and 2600's) but will…
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CCIE SP 3.0 - Multicast VPN Videos
If any of you are interested in FREE videos from INE please see the email below from INE :)
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Who is pursuing the CCIE in 2011
So who's going to declare for the CCIE in 2011? Here's the previous CCIE Pursuit threads: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccie/47869-who-pursuing-ccie-2010-a.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccie/35300-who-pursuing-ccie-2009-a.html http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccie/26793-who-pursuing-ccie-2008-a.html…
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CCIE approach
Interest in the CCIE is rising on TE with many candidates working towards it in 2012 and others considering it. I offer some advice based on personal experience and observation of the habits of many successful candidates over the years.. Your best time to study is 9 to 5, whatever you can get away with. This is when your…
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CCIE:S written and lab materials thread
I guess this is a good place to put this. I decided to go for CCIE:S and I am gathering materials for the CCIE:Security written and lab. I am giving myself quite a bit of time to go through it (I want to get the written done by June, or early July) as I am going through the CCNP:S track as well. I do not plan on purchasing…
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passed CCIE Written
Just got back from the testing center. I studied about 2 months, hard core. Every free moment I spent reading. Weekdays: 1 our each way on the subway (to/from work), and 2-4 hours after work. Weekends: 8 hours Sat and 8 hours Sun. Before taking the test I felt like I knew all of the technologies very well. I focused mostly…
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Soon to begin CCIE
Hello TE board, I will begin my CCIE studies beginning 2012 I am currently collecting equipment list: 3x1841 1x2801 1x2621xm 1x2620(framerelay switch) 1x2509 (Access Server) 2x3550 x2950(not for ccielab) Ordering 2x3560's and 2x2801's 3x1841 what more will i need for live equipment? i will not use the 2950. Also on books…
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CCIE Pursuit!!!
Well today I have officially decided that it is time to pursue first goal on my new years resolution list; The CCIE. I know its going to be an EXTREME challenge, but I'm just pushing forward and trying to stay confident. I'm going to use this thread for tracking my progress throughout my CCIE journey. I purchased the INE…
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Good Deal on the IPexpert CCIE R&S (4.0) Blended Learning Solution
If anyones interested looks like a really good deal on the IPexpert BLS Streaming Edition ($999.00) CCIE Routing & Switching Blended Learning Solutions | IPexpert Inc. Includes Video on Demand, Audio on Demand, Volume 1 Workbook + Walk-Through Videos, Volume 2 Workbook, Volume 3 Workbook + Walk-Through Videos" and 160…
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IPv6IP tunnel meshed with IPsec tunnel. Is it possible and how?
Is it possible to set up an IPsec Tunnel over an IPv6 tunnel through an IPv4 network? Here's a typical configuration for a manual IPv6 over IPv4 tunnel. interface Tunnel0 no ip address ipv6 address 3000::1/112 ipv6 rip 6bone enable tunnel source Serial0/0 tunnel destination 192.34.1.4 tunnel mode ipv6ip Here is a typical…
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To CCIE or not CCIE
Hi Guys, I have some questions and i wanted to know some opinions. I am working for a NOC, but i do not really do a lot of routing(i only do some switch, and some firewall configuration). Since i do not do routing, i do not have a lot of experience it routing so i have some questions: 1. Should i move to a better position…
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Crazy CCIE bootcamp
Are we doing it wrong by studying and working? A friend sent this to me. It looks hardcore! I wish I can quit my job and just study for the test like these guys. https://plus.google.com/photos/108714695530128554576/albums/5685604093891227137
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Kindle DX for CCIE
Hi, I'm toying with buying a kindle DX to help with written study for CCIE. I have a standard kindle, but find the configs and pictures inherent in a Cisco book just too small. Being based in the uk, I can get a DX through amazon.com but after exchange rate and import taxes, it comes out at just under £350. Now this isn't…
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Nexus
Im looking for some introductory material for Nexus, and certifications if anyone has experience of it.
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D-Link DFE 580TX for CCIE Lab
Does anyone know where I can find these D-Link DFE 580TX or at least a quad card 1g for my switches. I've been search online and i am not sure which one to get or if it has trunking capabilities. I want to be able to have my manager purchase these so we can get a lab built as soon as possible with GNS3. We already have a…
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Interview of Rick Mur (24yrs old) 3x CCIE & JNCIE
One of my inspiration. Just want to share it! How to Become a Networking Rockstar with Rick Mur (CCIE JNCIE) | IT Certification Master Rick Mur (CCIE JNCIE) is the MAN. Not because he is a young engineer who has three CCIE certifications (Routing and Switching, Service Provider and Storage Networking) and one JNCIE…
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What will get you a job faster a CCIE or BS in IT and what would the pay scale be?
Do you think I will get a job faster as a CCIE ONLY and no degree or a job faster with a degree? And how much pay rate would you expect from both options?
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Achieved my target. CCIE RS.
Hi all. I achieved my target Friday, last week. Finally, got my magic number. I am so happy to share this news with guys. It was big challenge to me for almost 1 year. I failed twice. And chased me toward the goal every night. Reading books & solving the issues with cisco Doc cd was the most important to figure out how it…
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Custom updates to CCIE Self study labs
I'm referring to the Cisco Press book CCIE Routing and Switching Practice Lab book that is on the the CCIE Book list. Do any of you add custom touches to the lab to make them more applicable to v4 since some of the topics were removed? Like for the Chapter 1-3 lab topology instead of ISDN I do Frame Relay ODR and for the…
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Cisco Optical Specialist 642-321 (SDH) preparation ?
Hi , I'm looking for Cisco Optical Specialist 642-321 (SDH) training material . Can somebody help me with some place when I can find it , because Cisco retired this certification from 2007 . The following courses are the recommended training for this exam. Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Turn Up, Text, Provisioning, and Operation…
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Putting the lab together
Guys, i am looking into putting a CCIE lab together. Is there anywhere i can just buy a complete kit that comes with a workbook specifically for the equipment? Or do you recommend putting it together individually? What is the best way to go about this? Kind of lost on where to start.
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CCIE as my personal Mt. Everest
hi all, This is my first post here. After working IT majoring in server & Unix for some years, I think it's time to give myself something challenging to do. 10 years ago I got CCNP before but afterwards my jobs were not quite related into cisco networking. Instead I stepped into the Linux things and now I am (still) doing…
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ccie voice lab setup
Hi Eveyone! I just want to ask if it is still ok to buy 28xx series routers for ccie voice lab studies? The reason I ask this is because I'm afraid that v4 of the lab might come in the following months and it might require the at least the 29xx series routers which I found very expensive considering the VWIC2 and HWIC-2T…
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Multi-cast source... do they register?
I understood that a multimedia server simply had to be programmed to send to a multicast IP address, and the multicast enabled router(s) handled the rest. However, I just came across this white paper on anycast-rp that says the following: "When the RP learns about a new multicast source within its own domain (through the…
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CCIE Lab
[h=6]Hi all. My company is thinking about investing in a computer for a CCIE lab. I am only a CCNA but I am studying towards CCNP. We currently have three 3560 and one of 3640, 2600, 2500. We have a few pix firewalls too. We would like to buy a computer specifically to run gns3/dynamips. We would like to build a big lab so…
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CCIE written practice exam for ipad/iphone
I'm studying for the written at the moment and thought some of you with iDevices in the same boat would like to check this out. INE has released a practice exam for the ipad/iphone. It's free to download (just search ccie in the app store) where you get 15 questions for free and then you have to pay $18.99 (at least in the…
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CCIE Voice Written Exam Blueprint
Happy New Year Guys! After weeks of debating going for the CCIE R&S or the CCIE Voice I decided to tackle the CCIE-V. I scheduled the written exam for end of February. I'd like to know what resources you all found successful to pass the written exam. I have full access to most of the required hardware. I'm open to any book…
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DocCD
Im swotting the DocCD today. I assume this is the link we have access to in the lab? Cisco IOS Software Releases 12.4 Mainline Configuration Guides - Cisco Systems Finding it difficult to find useful config guides for switching particularly spanning-tree, private vlans.
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BGP Synchronization Issues
I have an issue with BGP sync and was wondering what the accepted solution is. * Three routers in an AS; A connected to B and B connected to C with A and C connected to two different ISPs via eBGP. * A and C are peered with iBGP and since B is not, sync must be left on. * Both A and C are learning partial routes from the…
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CCIE R&S LabKit
Hi there guys, newby around here I´ve been working with Cisco devices for a few years and have accomplished CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (written) certs. Now i´m aiming for the lab and i´m looking for a lab kit to install in the laboratory of my work. Any idea of where can i get one for a reasonable price? I´ve founded one that is maybe…
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MPLS Forwarding Plane: Connection-Oriented or Connectionless?
Wanted to pose this question to the resident experts. Is MPLS Forwarding Plane traffic considered Connection-Oriented or Connectionless? I've googled this and found very little pointing one way or another. This is probably an oversimplification, but I've always been under the impression that the MPLS control plane traffic…
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How often are CCIE's also CEO's of an IT consulting company?
I'm curious how often you've seen a CCIE who is also the owner/CEO of a Cisco Gold partner or other type of Cisco reseller. I've come across quite a few companies lately who specialize specifically in offering networking solutions to the government or to other medium-to-large businesses, yet I've never seen any owned by a…
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Need help finding a cabinet
Hi guys, I am in the process of overhauling my network rack, unfortunately I can find a reasonably priced cabinet located in the EU. Any fellow Europeans have any suggestions of what I can buy and from were.
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Settling on switches
So as we all know, the lab uses 4 x 3560's and the 3560's are a bit different than the 3550's. The 3560's support a variety of features that aren't on the 3550's including IPv6, different QoS mechanisms..etc. Looking at my budget, I could easily purchase 4 x 3550's for my lab, but 3560's... possibly 1 at most. I'm working…
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IKEv1 vs IKEv2
Gents I don't get the opportunity to talk with other networkers to much except on the net. So my question here is - what are you guys using or seeing used in the field more often, IKEv1 or IKEv2? I have personally never used ikev2 and I have built countless IPSec vpns. Wondering what you guys think?
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Ip Expert Blended Solutions
So IPExpert has a sale going on right now: https://www.ipexpert.com/holiday_savings Anyone have any experience with their product (in general or specifically for security)? Worth is it worth a grand or more? I want my numbers but I am limited in funds.
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MPLS-TE FEC paths
How can I setup different MPLS TE tunnels which get chosen based on traffic type? Say I have 1 tunnel that allots 32kbps for voice calls, but then another tunnel that alots 1024kbps for database syncs. Is there a way to do this?
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Oh no, what have i done! :)
well i made the mistake in purchasing odoms book for the R&S track as something to read whilst i finish my Masters dissertation...could of been a big mistake :D . The material is so interesting and im dying to start on it to be honest! Think i'll invest in the INE materials next year money permitting. First things…
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When to go for the CCIE?
Hi Guys, After such a busy week travelling away for work doing core upgrades and installing ASRs, i finally passed my CCNP. Im at a bit of a crossroads at the moment and thought i would turn to you guys for advice. Now that im finished my CCNP i am unsure which direction to head to next. Someday i would love to get the IE…
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2012 CCIE lab takers
Im taking the lab summer 2012. Any other takers next year?
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Must have books for CCIE
I have finished my CCNP and my future goal is CCIE. I want to know that what the list of must have books , which i need for my way to CCIE thanks
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CCIE R&S vs CCIE Voice
Hi guys, I was curious as to which cert would be best for me to dedicate the next 9 months or so studying for the Written and the Lab. I have access to both a CCIE R&S and a CCIE Voice lab at my job. I'm certain they both require long hours of study ... I was looking to opinions on which one is considered a more marketable…
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IPv6 anycast,hmm?
Can somebody who understands ipv6 anycast addresses please give me an explanation as how these can achieve something different to what i can achieve with a unicast address. Anycast address is taken from the same range as a unicast address. Anycast address disables DAD (who cares since the duplicate addresses are on…
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Can any one sell me 2nd book of CCNP ROUTE and CCNP SWITCH for half the price?
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failed my first attemp this month..
Hi all, After one year of hard study, I failed my first attemp... The lab day was very difficult, the stress was a big factor... Before the lab, we waited half hour, on the hall of Cisco at Bruxelles, nobody spoke... When the lab started, I lost 20 mns to decrease my stress and I didn't have time to finish the first part…
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AS2511-RJ stopped working
I upgraded the IOS on my AS2511-RJ a few weeks ago. I have been using it for weeks without any problem. Yesterday, I used it the whole day and then I turned it off on the afternoon to save electricity. I turned it back on at night but I couldn't connect to it through my crossover cable like I usually do. So I console to it…
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QoS Book - Free
Hi Guys, I have found a free book on the web that is almost exactly like "End-to-End QoS Network Design". You can check it out here Enterprise QoS Solution Reference Network Design Guide* [Design Zone for IPv6] - Cisco Systems It seems that the book End-to-End QoS is almost the same. There is no need to buy the full book,…
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Man.. it's been a while!
Wow.. it's been ages since I've visited this forum.. I almost forgot I had an account on here. Well, to make a long story short.. I've been busy with work and career changes... recently took a job as a Sr network engineer at an ISP and have never been so busy! Certification wise, I just passed the CCIE written and have now…
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Mikej412
Anyone heard from Mike lately? Haven't seen him on the boards for a while.
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TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols, 2nd Edition
I noticed the tcp/ip illustrated Stevens classic was updated. I try to reread the original every once in a while to refresh. InformIT: TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1: The Protocols, 2nd Edition
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A question for all the Voice people
Does anyone know anything about qsig and sip? We're about to run this experiment involving Nortel PBX to Cisco SIP gateways. What we're curious about is qsig path replacement. Here's a sweet ascii diagram: [NortelPBX]qsig[3945]sip[3845]qsig[astratelecomPBX] What our switch vendors are telling us is that the qsig D channel…
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Tagging routes... why, exactly?
Yeah, I don't get it. I hope it's not so blatantly obvious that I feel silly, but I can't find any real value to tagging redistributed routes. IE... route-map OSFP-into-EIGRP permit 10 match ip next-hop 10.22.150.1 set tag 5 What's the tag do? If I do a "sh ip eig topo 10.22.151.0 255.255.255.0 | in tag" then sure, the…
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IPSec
I stumbled across a fantastic explanation for IPsec. Not wanting to spam, I haven't posted the URL , but will do on request.. Andy
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CCIE Voice Written Exam
I achieved CCNP Voice recently and now looking to tackle the CCIE Voice written exam. Please recommend any reading material or provide any pointers for preparing and passing the written exam. Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Design question
Hey guys, Question - if you had two separate Internet links coming into your network, what would you do? A) stack your switches and connect each link to a seperate switch in the stack, then use ebgp to peer twice and use local pref/ as path/ med/ whatever to manipulate the routing B) do not stack your switches and connect…
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Lab Study Strategies
So .. in my workbook review process, I'm also planning out my strategy to attack this behemoth of a test. I'm 95% certain that I'm going to go with INE's workbooks initially, then perhaps look at others to just add to my arsenal. With that said, it seems the default strategy people have is to do Volume 1 , or most of it,…
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Quitting my job soon...
I am a CCNP in R&S and am about to start my CCIE R&S journey. Due to the size of my current company, they are unable to offer me a decent salary. I'm going to begin looking for a new job in the upcoming months. Since the CCIE R&S track focuses on a wide variety of technologies, I figured I'd start with (and become highly…
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Max Paths
Afternoon Lady's/Gent's A question for those of you who have sat the Written. Max Paths is described as 1 to 6 with 4 being the default. My question is, Eigrp it is now 1 to 16 default 4 ospf is 1 to 32 with default 4. The book CCIE v4 book says 1 to 6 but what about the exam, is it on the IOS the new values count or the…
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QoS Question
Hello, I started reading about QoS and i had a question. Let's say we have 2 sites. Site1 and Site2. On the connection between Site1 and Site2 we have: One one end: policy-map policy_name class class-default shape average 9400000 37600 0 And on the other we do not have the Be set to 0 => Bc = Be = 37600 like in the…
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Diffusing Computation - EIGRP
Hey guys, I have been reading through Doyle's book and am having trouble understanding the Diffusing Computation Example on Page 278. Can anyone explain to me why Lilienthal has (5888, 1280, 0, 1). Specifically I would like to know why there is a difference between the Locally Calculated Distance of 5888, and the Feasible…
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Couple touch-up topics... help?
I just finished Odom's CCIE Routing and Switching Cert Guide for the second time. However, after all that, I know my weak areas are still IPv6 and Multicast. I don't "like" the topics (prolly cause the environments I've worked in didn't use either), and that no doubt had an impact on my understanding and ability to retain.…
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CCIE Lab for Rent
Hi all, I have a CCIE lab that I use for my training, but I am willing to rent it out to people interested to get a good deal instead of spending a fortune on the online versions. It is based on the INE v4 setup. The equipment is listed below: 2x Catalyst 3750 2x Catalyst 3550 2x 2620 XM 2x 2651 XM 1x 2611 XM 1x 1841 1x…