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problem in hangup calls in router 3945 (E1)
hello friends, i made a trunk between asterisk and cisco router as gateway with E1, inbound and outbound work well but i have problem in outgoing call from asterisk extensions to pstn by router . when other party of call hangup the call , asterisk extensions stay busy about 30 seconds. i wonder why router can't detect…
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What design reasons are there to not use the following commands (see post)?
no ip redirects no ip unreachables no ip directed-broadcast no ip proxy-arp Can anyone tell me why to turn these 4 features off or why to keep them on. Is this done for security purposes?
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CCNP all three exams passed having CCNA expired
Hi there, Can anyone confirm what happens if you pass all three exams of CCNP however CCNA was already expired, do you get CCNP certification once you pass CCNA again after CCNP exams? CCNA Expired - 2012 CCNP Route passed - 2015 CCNP Switch passed - 2016 CCNP - Tshoot passed - 2016
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Firepower, url filtering for https.
Plan to implement URL filtering via FirePower and a 5506. The blocking works fine, it blocks http with a nice page saying the site is blocked the https sites dont get that page at all, it just timeout. Is there any way around this? What is the best way to block https sites 2016?
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CCNP-R/S or VMware or Linux
Greetings, I'm currently working as a Network/Virtualization Admin and need some insight on what I should specialize in, heading forward. Any help is greatly appreciated. At this time, I have CCNA and VCP5-DCV certifications. I'm 43 years old and live/work in New York City. I realize these are all completely different…
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Stormwind Training
Hi, Has anyone tried Stormwind for CCNP Security training (or Cisco training in general)? The instructor is Ryan Lindfield
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Asa 5506-x
Does anyone run one of these in your home lab? I'm thinking about purchasing one to learn about FirePOWER. I think I'd also want a license for the virtual FireSIGHT Management Center, not sure how much this would cost though.
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Timetable for Passing CCNP
Hey guys, I am curious as to how long it took most people to pass the CCNP. The ICND1 took me 2 months, while ICND2 took me almost 3 months. I've heard CCNP can actually be easier since you have a better feel for Cisco exams and the exams topics are more specific on each exam. Any truth to that and how long did it take you…
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What is the purpose of a GRE tunnel Between two CE equipment
when they are able to ping each other? Can anyone enlighten me?
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Lab requirements
Looking to start my CCNP Security tract, my heart has been bouncing between collaboration and security but passed ccna voice 3years ago, and passed security in July(1 month ago). What equipment is needed to fully practice for all NP security exams. Having trouble finding good rack rental for ccnp level. Right now looks…
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Rack rental service for preparing Switching
Dear members. I have to test a few features that I actually miss on IOS/GNS3 and that I would need for the exam. I would like to know if you can recommend me any rack rental service where I can buy some hours for testing. At INE the minimum amount is 100$ and I personally thought that is not required. Essentially, the only…
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Lab Equipment for CCNP Switch??
Searching through previous posts, some people recommend VIRL, GNS3's IOU L2 images, and others recommend physical equipment. I am opting to use GNS3 for the router portion of the CCNP but when I study for switc hI will be using physical equipment. Currently, I have a 3550 and a 3560. How many more switches and which ones…
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Study Materials
Nevermind then.
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Study Materials for CCNP
Hey guys, I recently passed my CCNA and I am ready to start studying now for CCNP. In your experience, what were the best study materials that you used to pass all of the CCNP exams? So far I have only bought Chris Bryant's CCNP Route and CCNP Switch. I'm torn on the Cisco Press Books. Should I purchase the OCG or FLG?…
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Passed : T-Shoot 300-135
Hi Everyone, Passed the 3rd and final test today. Eagerly waiting the congratulations email. I think it could take a few days. Used the prior Official Book, You Tube videos, and extensive labbing. I built and rebuilt the officially released topology many times. Think I am going to take a few weeks off and then prepare for…
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Tshoot resources
Hello, gents. Right now, I just have the OCG book for Tshoot and CBT Labs for preparing this module. I was looking for some material from another vendor that reflects the exam style. Any advice? Kind Regards
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BGP Confusion!
[FONT="]Those questions are not purely exam related, but they are related to some confusion I am having in understanding BGP, any help would be really appreciated! Now let us assume this scenario; - Two edge routers (EDGE-R1 & EDGE-R2) that are directly connected through a switch and running IBGP. They are installed…
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Frame-Relay impact on GRE Tunnels?
Hi Everyone, Does Frame-Relay have any impact on GRE Tunnels? I am labbing some tunnels up and they seem to work everywhere but where they pass through a Frame-Relay. If so is there a solution to this? I dont think this is covered in the R&S CCNA or CCNP official books. Thanks so much!
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Gns3
for the people that has used this software, was it good fit to study the CCNP route with, and what ram setup did you use. I have some IOS files that I am able to run, just I believe I might need more than 4gb to run as smooth as possible. Any further insight with this software would be appreciated.
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Questions about dial peers, route patterns and translation profiles
[FONT=&]Hi guys,[/FONT] [FONT=&]Recently I came across the article about translation rules. [/FONT] [FONT=&] [/FONT][FONT=&]Imagine that I am in Chicago and someone is calling me from Boston. Does it mean on the screen of my phone display I will see something like 91617XXXXXX? What is the purpose of having 91…
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CCNP Exams Topology
I came across this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMcydl-Qf3M in the video he says you can access the topology for the TSHOOT exam on the cisco site. Like he mention, you can see what protocols you will be tested on in the simulated questions. why in the world would Cisco put the Topology for the exam on this info…
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Books and Resources to use for CCNP for those who have passed the CCNP or is stuyding
Passed the CCNA last week. Now, onto the CCNP. I am inquiring about books and other resources that people have used to study for the CCNP, more specifically those who have passed the CCNP, which books and resources did you guys use? Those who are currently studying for the CCNP are also welcome to provide input. Thanks.
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CCNP routing study Group
Hello everyone I ve been studying CCNP routing on and off ,,,,I decide to create a group that we can meet online ( Hangouts) every Saturday 8 pm ... and we gonna study ( how to master CCNP ) by René Molenaar and Udemy by Chris Bryant .. reply here so we can exchange our gmail emails ... Thanks
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Renew CCNA:R&S or go to CCNP:R&S?
Here's an interesting situation...so I originally got my CCNA:R&S in 2013 (version 2) and renewed with CCNA:Security in 2015 but primarily I have been in InfoSec / compliance roles so I haven't used much Cisco with the exception of studying and minimal labbing. I really enjoy networking but overall I want to be in network…
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CCNP R&S or Security
I have both CCNA Sec & Route and Switch.My emphasis and interests has always leaned more towards the security side of things so in terms of career progressing, which one should I knock out next? Im leaning more towards the security side of the house but I did some brief research on CCNP Sec and Ive seen nothing but…
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L2 and L3 Ip configuration difference?
Hi, I'm confused between this two configuration interface TenGigabitEthernet3/1 switchport switchport access vlan 999 switchport mode access switchport nonegotiate no ip address logging event link-status ! interface Vlan 999 ip address 10.193.1.141 255.255.255.252 no ip redirects no ip proxy-arp ip pim sparse-dense-mode ip…
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CCNP Security: SITCS
Just a heads up that Cisco is changing the SITCS exam from 1.0 (300-207) to 1.5 (300-210). Last day to test is December 31, 2016 CCNP Security - Cisco
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Career Question
If I wish to ba a network architect or similar or higher post is it advisable to study ccie after CCNP? I just feel that I don't want to do noc work in years to come.
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What is the difference between a pre sales consultant and a technical consultant
Question as above.
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T-Shoot Exam
I know they have removed the abort option that allows jumping between tickets, but I have a question about exam itself. If I stay in a ticket and I decide that the issue is with R4 and then I choose the tech issue but see then realise that I may have missed something, am I allowed to back out (within the same ticket) and…
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My CCNP journey
Hi Everyone, It's been so long since I started started a thread and here it is and for Good. I started studying for CCNP probably a month ago (huh long time) and done with chapter 9 today. I have hard time digesting in all the concepts with no job experience. Here are my tools for the preparation 1. CISCO OCG 2. Chris…
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ISE/WSA/ESA for lab
what's the best method for getting these setup in a home lab? I believe there are trials for all three but I'd probably need more time than what's given. Is there an easy way to refresh the trial or do you have to wipe the VMs, build new ones and request a new trial license? If so, can you request multiple trials of a…
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Difference between Flexvpn Client vs Peer
Just curious if there is anyone who could differential between these two types of FlexVPN terms? Ciscos documentation is as fun to read as any. I think i understand when you would use Peer configuration (such as a replacement to DMVPN) but when or what would the client configuration be used for in terms of use case?
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Netflow vs Netflow Lite
what is the main different here? Is there a network analyzer that can handle the flow from Netflow Lite? or does it always have to go through a nProbe?
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CCNP - Route: Best Way to Lab?
Hey all, I'm going to start studying for the CCNP Route. I'll mainly use FLG, Chris Bryant vids, and the CCNP Route Lab Manual. Is GNS3 still a valid way to lab (for the Route exam atleast)? I've never used GNS3 before so I'll need to learn how to use it, but just making sure. Thanks!
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My CCNP Journey
I figured what the heck. This might even help me stay organized if I keep a blog and come back to it here and there. So I recently got my CCNA back in March of this year and have all the ambition and want to take my Cisco Studies further. I recently just landed a job too where I am pretty sure they are going to be looking…
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QOS rate limiting
Hello all, From what I understand. Rate limiting with both the shape and police command will both rate limit even with no congestion. I know that Cisco does state that this is a fact for the police command. But does this hold true for the shape command as well? I plan on labbing this up in a few days. But was hoping maybe…
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1941 vs 1841
I have 2x1841 and 2x2821 in my lab. Do I need a 29xx or a 19xx instead (or in addition too)? And why?
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On to CCNP - Again
I passed INCD2 this morning, thankfully. I held a CCNP previously, but let it expire. I had to re-learn a huge amount and the CCNA tests are much harder now. Anyway, I am moving on to CCNP. I am thinking I might want to do Route first since it is the freshest in my mind. Eny, miny, miney, mo. I am taking the weekend off…
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TSHOOT Demo
Hello All, I plan on taking TSHOOT soon was wondering how accurate is the TSHOOT Demo on Cisco's website. I answered all questions correct and found them to be fairy simple. Can I expect the same from the actual exam? Another thing I noticed was that in the Demo your told if the answer is right or wrong after completing…
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CCNP Switch Bootcamps
Looking into a CCNP Switch Bootcamp to fill our training budget for next year and would like to do CCNP Switch bootcamp to renew my CCNP. Anyone attend any bootcamp/workshops that you would recommend?
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Calling all BGP experst help
Hi guys, okay I am talking with this guy on BGP convergence. This is our situation. we have a mpls router and vpls router. We use vpls and primary and mpls as secondary. when we do a failover test it takes like 5 minutes to converge. I looked on our MPLS router and it has a huge BGP table and huge EIGRP table due to the…
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What is the best self study book you recommend for studying CCNP ?
I have just finished CCNA , and I a bit confused regarding what is the best source to pick for learning and get prepared well for the three exams ? If you have already taken the test , Please advice and list me all the required material and studying tool you have used. Thank you in advance for any assistance or advice .…
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Is there a best practice for IPv6 DMVPN over IPV4
Is there a best practice when it comes to allowing both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic over a DMVPN tunnel? Should i create 2 separate tunnels? one for IPV4 and one for IPV6 or does it not matter if the tunnel is configured to allow both?
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gre/ipsec or ipsec/gre
gre/ipsec applied to the tunnel ipsec/gre applied to the interface right? which one encrypts everything data and routing information ? ipsec/gre? and which one encrypts data only and not routing information? thanks guys
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300-115 Is this enough?
Hey guys, Would just like to gauge your thoughts on whether this will be enough to pass the Switch exam, which I have booked for late Nov -Udemy Chris Bryant videos -CBT Nuggets (excl. lab vids) -Cisco Official Cert Guide -networklessons -1 x 2950 & 1 x 3550 ( Guess i may need an extra switch for Stackwise chapters?)…
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Passed 300-115!
958 / 1000 Had an hour to spare, too. Guess I overprepared lol. Methods used: - at-home lab with more switches than needed - OCG and the FLG - Both old and new lab manuals - spent at least an hour every night since late April, some nights no study, most nights 3 hrs - CBT Nuggets videos, Jeremy Cioara for the main track…
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Turn off IPSEC on Site-to-Site VPN?
Hi I'm making a presentation about Site-to-Site VPN between 2 Cisco ASA Firewalls for a school project. During the presentation i would like to show the difference between encrypted and unencrypted traffic. My plan is to have a VPN connection established between two ASA Firewalls (It has to be firewalls) I would like to…
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Gns3
Hello all, I have just started my study for the CCNP route exam but I am still looking for a good way to practice the simulations. I have already been looking around on this forum and found some interesting things but the problem is I have to pay everything by myself. So I downloaded GNS3 and I already found out I have to…
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Passive Interfaces
Passive interfaces are configured so that neighbor adjacencies do not form. In that case, why does someone configure the routing protocol in the first place? Also does passive interface ONLY block routing protocols from forming adjacencies? How about DHCP relay information? Does it get passed on?
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Building a ccnp home lab or buying one...
Hey guys, I have been researching about getting a CCNP home lab. I currently have my CCNA R&S that expires in December of 2017. So I would like to get my CCNP before then. I have been checking out eBay for CCNP kits and have come across 2runnet kits that are around $400, has anyone ever purchased one of these? Or would you…
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EIGRP Query - Query
Quick question about EIGRP Query messages. If an EIGRP router loses its best path to a network, and it doesn't have a Feasible Successor to that network, it sends out a Query message to see if its neighbors have another path to that network. My question then, is how could a neighbor have a path to network, and not have…
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CCNP Study group
Hey everyone, I passed my CCNA in November last year, then concentrated on getting my first job in IT. I've been in my current job (IT Operations Engineer (NOC)) for about a month now and although we don't touch much network stuff, I really wanted to get started on my ccnp (starting with switch). I was wondering if anyone…
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INE's CCNP R&S Course
Is anyone using INE's CCNP R&S course? How would you rate it? I am considering either INE or Boson or ???
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Class-map question
Class-map inspect , Class-map type, Class-map match-any, Class-map-match-all I get. What is fuzzy is Class-map “name” and is the default action match-all?
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CCNP Study Partner
Hi there, I'm currently looking for a CCNP study partner. Someone to do labs with, bounce ideas off of, etc. I learn better when the learning is done in a group or pair.. definitely open to more than just 1 other person. Looking to start with CCNP Switch. I've done a lot of reading, and practicing, but still need to…
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TSHOOT exam tips needed
I should be doing my Switch exam soon but want to get ahead a bit and find out something about the TSHOOT exam.Is the exam purely sim based? i.e. one big simulation with lots of things broken that need fixing? or lots of small simulations? is much study needed for it like switch and routing ? or it like the others where…
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CCNP-FrameRelay
Hello everyone I have a question ...when last time CCNP has been updated last time, I am studying routing and man I hate FRAME RELAY , is it still in the test ? Thanks
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Replace Home Router with Cisco Device
[FONT="]Dear Community, [/FONT] [FONT="]I'mrelatively new to networking so please go gently on me. I've been wondering ifit's possible to replace the consumer grade router used in our home with aCisco router, one which will allow me to experiment. I'm talking about an allsinging/dancing Industrial spec Router. I'm…
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L2 over L3 Bridging between IOS XR and IOS XE
All, your help is much appreciated, I have an xconnect circuit between ASR1k and ASR9k, everything is fine accept no traffic is passing through three s only little packet that went through but no ping between hosts. IOS XE Device pseudowire-class XXXXX encapsulation l2tpv3 interworking ip ip local interface…
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CCNP Route
Hi Guys Any suggestions on the best study material to use for CCNP Route? I understand everyone might have there own preferences with regards to most of the Training Videos i have used in the past some are very vague and just skim the surface, whilst others are much more in depth Thanks
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What is the difference between a bridge group and bridge domain?
How many bridge group can we have in a router? And how many bridge domain in a bridge group? I am so confused
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virtal lab gns3 vm on ebay
Would this work to build a virtual lab for CCNP Security GNS3 VM Esxi Along with Platform ASA Asav CSR IPS NX OSV IOU Junos Feb 2016 | eBay
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Software similar to Fluke Etherscope
Anybody know of Software similar to Fluke Etherscope for a PC or MAC?
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EUI64 Question
Is the EUI64 address a global unicast or a link local address?
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Why are voice and data packets not fragmented?
Any answers please? Thank you.
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Getting ready soon
Greetings, I am down to just three classes at WGU and will finish 1 very soon, leaving just tech writing + capstone. The CCNP is logically next since I work as a Network Engineer, but don't really get to dive into the crazy depths yet. I used to think the CCNP was impossible to get to before I took the CCNA, so it's cool…
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Switch Exam Day Question
Hello, Im preparing to take the Switch exam in about 2-3 weeks. I have finished the OCG, INE videos, half-way done with Chris Bryant's Bulldog book, and Ive just begun to do labs and preparing to memorize commands. I wanted to know if you are able to tab out commands and if ios help is available in the simulations? Thanks
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can nat work without ip nat inside or ip nat outside
I cant believe a nat works without these commands? i have static nats on a router like this: ip nat outside source static 172.16.8.168 172.18.197.168 and you can ping the 172.18.197.168 and if you remove this statement from the vpn router, you cannot ping it anymore so it is working but how if there are no interface ip nat…
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Passed SISAS!!!!
Hey guys, I ended up retaking this test after failing it about two weeks ago because it really fired me up and gave me the extra boost to get through this. Basically after the first attempt I felt comfortable with ISE and the theoretical material but was thrown some very specific questions that I needed to go back on and…
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PSTN simulator on Cisco router
Hi guys, After having a look on several PSTN simulator configs it seemed to me that I configured controllers and voice interfaces the same as others did. So, I assume the reason of my problems with PSTN simulator is incorrectly configured translation rules. I took the config here…
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rack rental
which would work for all exams on CCNP Security track
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Failed Switch twice!
I am so beyond disappointed right now. I have dedicated so much time and energy into this exam. Both times the sim's acted very buggy and I believe it is the main reason I failed. I received 750 and 770 as scores. Not sure if I even really want to move forward right now.
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Starting CCNP
Well, I wasn't ever expecting to make a post like this. CCNP always seemed to be one of those certs I would get after having tons of experience being a Network Engineer full time for a few years(which didn't seem like a job I would ever get.) Working as a full-time Network Engineer isn't in my past work experience although…
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does sending/mirror traffic to another destination port interupt traffice flow?
This example shows how to configure VLAN 901 as the source remote VLAN and port 5 as the destination interface: Switch(config)# monitor session 1 source remote vlan 901 Switch(config)# monitor session 1 destination interface fastEthernet0/5 Switch(config)# end I want to sniff vlan 901 vlan to see what kind of traffic is…
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L2VPN vs L3VPN
I know that L2VPN is virtual switch, L3VPN is virtual router. How does a customer decide whether to buy L2 or L3 VPN?
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uRPF question
I have a question around the 'allow-default' option within uRPF. E.g If router has a default route and we apply uRPF loose mode to an interface using the command: Ip verify unicast source reachable-via any allow-default We are verifying that the packets source IP is in the FIB table, and allowing the default route to be…
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BPDUGuard/Filter
This topic/subject is the bane of my existence, and just to add more crap to the sh*t-sandwich have some RootGuard with LoopGuard on top with a side of IP Source Guard. Head. Gonna. Explode. Most everything else (studying/labbing for Switch, btw) has really clicked. I am a bit surprised how quickly the FHRP concepts and…
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Fast Switching and process switching
The command to see statistics of : fast switching is show ip cache. cef switching is show ip cef Is there any command to see statistics of fast switching?
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BGP Well Known Community - no-advertise
Hi I understand that the well known bgp community "no-advertise" command is used when not advertising routes to anyone. However, why will anyone do that unless it is part of the LAN. Can someone give a practical application of this?
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Why use BGP instead of OSPF/EIGRP on the WAN?
Why do we use BGP as the preffered EGP? What makes it better then OSPF/EIGRP? Why use BGP between you and the provider, to exchange routes?
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Hide My ID
Hi Guys,How can I hide my ID number? its an internal call likeSip phoneCUCMSip phoneI have done a hunt pilot for 5 phones, when someone calls 1173, all the 5 phones rings but when I call from one of these phones its real number appears and I dont want that.I was trying to change these numbers to 1173 for outbound call but…
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Connecting CUCM to PSTN over E1 ISDN PRI
Hi guys,I would highly appreciate if you could help me to understand the fundamentals of connecting CUCM to PSTN. I took my diagram as a basis of my question. So, there are three routers. The first one plays a role of PSTN, the second one is in office A where CUCM is deployed and the last one is in office B where CUCME is…
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VTP V1 vs V2
Hey Folks. This is not something I would do in the real world but more of a lab just to wrap my head around the difference between VTP version 1 and version 2. In the real world, I have always just used V2 and never set a bridge to transparent unless all the local switches were. So anyway: I am using 3 switches, 2 3550's…
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Security Track changes?
Recently passes SISAS, and still no other OCG out for the other exams makes me think they are going to update the security track. SISAS won't change because it's still relevant, but I wonder with CX gone or going and FTD and FMC being the new way to go, they didn't bother getting someone to write those books, and are just…
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Switch 770
Failed the other day. Gutted being so close, can only assume that I flunked a sim, as scores were: L2 Tech - 80% Infrastructure Sec - 67% Infrastructure Services - 100% If failed on sim, I know where I went wrong and this was a Security based sim. Ah well, exam booked for 10 days from now. Only adds to the mystique of…
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ASA 5512x and same license if using HA between them
Hi guy this architect told me I can have mismatched Context license in and HA pair. Fwl 1 has 2 context lice Fwl 2 has 5 context lice so when i marry them the HA will take the context 5 but is this correct?? I was told the licen has to match. what is the results if I do this?
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Taking CCNP exams with expired CCNA
Hello, it has been quite a while since I last posted here so please forgive me, if I missed the answer. My CCNA will expire in about two weeks (Mid March) and I'm still preparing for BSCI. There is no way that I will be finished with BSCI studies before my CCNA expires (the day on the printed cert) but my boss (who is a…
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Incoming and outgoing packets not registered?
Below I have the output of the same interface twice. The second output has been fro ma few minutes later: 5 minute input rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec 5 minute output rate 0 bits/sec, 0 packets/sec 48437 packets input, 3099968 bytes, 0 no buffer Received 40781 broadcasts (40781 multicasts) 0 runts, 0 giants, 0 throttles 0…
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IP over MPLS vs Ethernet over MPLS?
I was watching the following video: ATM, Frame Relay, and MPLS - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 1.4 - YouTube And at 3:25 I see the following on the slide: IP Packets, ATM cells, Ethernet Frames Doesn't a IP packet have a Layer 2 Ethernet header. So what is he trying to say. What does he try to make clear by separating IP and…
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CCNP:RS Switch and TShoot
So I passed the CCNP ROUTE exam back in April of this year. I spent a good bit of time studying between then and now, but just had my daughter in January; so a lot of focus has been on the baby and family. In addition to this I have been going back to school while working full time. So time management gets a little tricky…
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ASA multiple context firewall backups
hey guys. how do you back up in a multiple context firewall system admin context 1 context 2 context 3 daily ? we use solarwinds, but how in the heck do you back up each item above just through Admin manage0/0 interface?
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SIP trunk between CUCM and CME
Hi guys, Here is my config of SIP trunk between CUCM and CME (diagram is attached). [I]dial-peer voice 168000 voip [/I][I]description **OUTGOING CALLS TO SYD OVER WAN** [/I][I]destination-pattern 168... [/I][I]session protocol sipv2 [/I][I]session target sip-server [/I][I]! [/I][I]dial-peer voice 169000 voip…
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CCNP SWITCH - Lab Hardware Requirements?
Hi, all. I'm sure this topic is a common one, but after doing some research I'm still a bit fuzzy on how to best approach purchasing and cabling a lab to help in my studies for CCNP SWITCH. I passed ROUTE with the help of GNS3 labs. Obviously, that's not a viable option anymore, so it's time to put together some physical…
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cisco CF card issue
Weird problem...just purchased 4 x 512MB cisco branded CF cards and managed to "almost brick" 2 x 2801's Boot with the old flash/ios...fine...change the flash and the system drops to rommon and corrupts the EEPROM 'cookie' that holds the MAC, model, PCB serial, chassis serial, etc...so the 2801 boots to rommon with no way…
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Fully Redundant Network Design
Hi Everyone First of all i realise this topic will relate to both design, R&S and Security, but i thought this would be the best section to put it. I'm designing a fully redundant network for a customer with a stackable core switch, and two ASA Firewalls doing Active/Standby failover. - I have done this many times before,…
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Which CCNP RS or CCNP SP should I pass first?
Now I'm confused, I hope to work in service provider network and planned to get some CCNP level certification before But... Which CCNP RS or CCNP SP should I pass first? In my opinions, one of the advantage to take CCNP RS first is... in my country CCNP RS will plus extra salary and CCNP SP equals. But CCNP RS is easier to…
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Preparing to start this CCNP track
So I have half a lab to finish before my WGU degree in ITSec is done, and my certs are due to be renewed in 2018 so I'm looking to continue the Cisco path. That means CCNPSec. I've looked for information regarding this exam but it's so sparse, and the sticky in this forum looks like it was meant for an entirely different…
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Nac
anyone here tried some open source NAC solutions like Packetfence and openNAC?
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ROUTE passed ; cert renewed
Like a friend described it, 300-101 is a weird exam. My best advice is to live and die by the blueprint. There are lots of big topics out there, and there are also relatively little ones. Know the little ones! Like really well! Stopped at local brewery on way home and grabbed a growler of this state's finest IPA. Time to…