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300-070 CIPTV1 & 2 Study Material
Hi Guys, I'm new here and I'm looking to further my Cisco certifications again as I have been working with SBC's and Broadsoft (Hosted/SIP trunks) for a while. I currently have a valid CCNA/CCNA voice certification and I am aware of the current changes with the exams i.e (CIPTV1 & 2 etc) I would like to study and write the…
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IGMP - Layer 2 or Layer 3
From what I read from books, IGMP is communication from host to router - is it a L2 to L3 communication? But IGMP snooping occurs at the L2 switch. So I assumes that it intercepts the frames?
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A new problem gns3 + stub router + summarization
I'm practice stub and summarization in eigrp and I made this : R1 is the stub router and all routers have the network statements I also summarize the route on R2 and R3 the problem is that the summarization is not propagate through the stub router I did used the command eigrp stub summary although it's enabled by default…
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stub router question
so I'm learning this topic now and i practice it in gn3 I have connected non stub router with a stub router and their is sentence "you can limit the query range by making stub routers" but after I implement debug eigrp packets reply query it's act has usual the non stub router sends query to stub router and the stub…
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VBlock/FlexPod for a Voice Upgrade
Hi all, Currently looking into the various options available to us in regard to updating our voice/UC infrastructure. Has anyone got any experience with migrating from old versions for CUCM, Unity etc and putting them all into a VBlock/Flexpod rack? I really don't know much about either of these solutions but from my…
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CCNP Route Study Partner
I am starting to study for CCNP Route, I started a couple months ago but ended up taking a break. Looking for someone who is also currently studying for the Route exam to bounce ideas of each other. Planning on testing late February or early March.
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Port-Channel options they are many? how to choose?
what does it matter what you use? do you use one over the other? I know if say a net app san uses LACP you have to use LACP on both ends. I get that but do you try different port-channeling if something goes wrong with say Etherchannel ON ? and then try another port-channel protocol on both ends to see if it fixes the…
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CCNP Collaboration advice
Hello everyone. This may or may not be the right board but you guys seem to know what you're talking about. I have a Nortel Telecom background with a few other tech support roles here and there. I have actually done some basic Video conferencing tasks years ago also with a picturetel Venue 2000. Anyway I am currently in a…
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VIRL ...man I miss GNS3!
I have to be honest. I really do not like VIRL right now . OMG could have they have made it as nice and easy as GNS3 unpack and go! multimillion dollar company cant make a software as good as GNS3. I realize the power it might have for certain things but man you could not make it nice for study? I will muddle through it…
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CCNP - Routing : Generating HTML Traffic
Hi Everyone, Question - Is there a way to simulate HTML traffic on a physical lab or in GNS3? I think I might be able to do an extended ping or something. This is for PBR and ACL scenarios. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Node
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CCNP ROUTE What topics are you currently struggling with in your studies?
Hello all, I thought it would be a nice idea to share the topics that you are currently struggling to learn. In my experience, its not always more information that is needed to acheive "exam readiness" on a topic, but just a different viewpoint of it and talking to others can help with this. For me personally, all those…
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CCNP - Route: Practicing IP SLA?
Hi Everyone, Question - Is there a way to lab or practice IP SLA? I cant find a way on GNS3, Packet tracer, or my routers (2500's and 2600's) Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Node
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CCNP 300-x exams, which is the recommended order and why?
Hi, Just about to begin studying for my CCNP routing and switching. It seems like most people recommend to take the exams in the order of Routing, Switching, and then Troubleshooting. Is this true and what is recommended? and if so why? Just trying to figure out the best way to learn this and attack it :) Thanks!
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UCS 8.5 and ESXi 5.0
Hi T.E. So I am having some serious trouble trying to get my lab built. I have been using VMWare Workstation 10 for a little while, and while it works - it is intermittent and unreliable. I have ESXi 5.0 installed on my host machine (bare metal), I have deployed the CUCM 8.5 OVA template, pointed the CD/DVD drive to the…
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CCNP Security Time
Looks like my certs are expiring at Cisco and I need to re-write something. Figured I'd go for my CCNP Security BUT I only have access to INE's subscription service which seems to be out of date on the .sec track (old exams): CCNP Security - INE Should I waste my time on them or look elsewhere for material? It appears as…
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Viewing Cert Online
Does anyone have the URL that allows you to view your certifications online?
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Study material CCNP Route 300-101?
Hello all! For those of you who already passed route, what material did you use? Which books? Which videos? Which lab guide?
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BGP-Can't eBGP loopback
I can't ping R3 loopback from R1. All neighbors show established. I have the network in my routing table but fails. I can ping from R1 to R2 and from R2 to R3 but can't from R1 to R3 R1: interface Loopback0 ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.255 interface Ethernet3/0 ip address 10.12.0.1 255.255.255.0 router bgp 12 neighbor…
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OSPF Loopback IP not propogating into the NBMA network
If you are familiar with Chris Bryants CCNA videos, I set up my home lab about exactly as he sets his up for his Frame Relay / OSPF videos, with a hub and 2 spoke NBMA network connected through a frame switch. I've attached a pic I drew of the topology for reference, as well as the show run for each router. Quick breakdown…
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DHCP Cisco router leases IP configuration but doesn't ping hosts
Hello guys. I have 2811 Cisco router which I configured as a DHCP server. The configuration is very basic. [I]ip dhcp excluded-address 172.16.10.1 172.16.10.10[/I][I]ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.20.1 192.168.20.10[/I][I]![/I][I]ip dhcp pool VOICE[/I][I]network 172.16.10.0 255.255.255.0[/I][I]default-router 172.16.10.1…
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Viewing running config in putty session causing laptop to reboot on high perf laptop?
I'm re-setting up the lab tonight, and I am having the same problem I had on a much older / low performance laptop that I am now, which is when I hit show run and the space bar a few times to kick out the running config my pc restarts itself. I am connecting to the routers via 2509 Access Router with an octal cable, baud…
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Failed ROUTE
First attempt today 726. Pretty gutted but also only myself to blame. Wasn't concentrating fully and pressed NEXT and missed a whole simlet question!!! A few questions not covered by the OCG which was very disappointing. Having got Diane Teare book for the previous track, I feel the new series is lacking in coverage. Will…
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Passed SWITCH ..... BUt!!
Hi guys,I just passed CCNP Switch today but I am confused now I already have CCNA, CCNA wireless and CCNA Voice and all of them will be expired on Jan 13,2016!Would CCNP SWITCH extend them or I have to take the whole CCNP 3 exams??
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Issues with GNS3 / Windows 10
Anything I should know about regarding any issues with running GNS3 on Windows 10 before I dive into it?
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Passed SWITCH
Not terribly proud of my score, I passed right on the mark with a 790. I was sweating bullets when I clicked "next" on the last question because I thought I might be close to failing. One of the Sims seemed to be bugged as it showed an interface down but I was able to ping across it so I left it. Not sure if I actually got…
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Wondering Where I Stand...
So as I am closing in on my final prep for Switch I have been thinking a lot about where I stand with my knowledge of routing topics. I took the older version of the route test and passed back in March of last year. The plan was to to get NP completed 100% before the test update however in the middle of moving on to my…
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New to Data Center Track
Hi Guys, I would like some advice regarding Data Center Track, Actually I have been working on ISP Solutions for many years and now I want to challenge my comfort zone, so I thought that DC would be a great track for future opportunity. My long term target is to tackle CCIE DC starting from CCNA and CCNP but as you can…
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Home Lab
Hi, Plan on labbing for Switch with 4 switches, 2 L2 & 2L3. Is this switch good enough for L3 and does it have all the required features? CISCO CATALYST WS-C3550-48-SMI 48 PORT SWITCH Image is 12.1 although I plan on upgrading this to 12.2
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Failed SWITCH
Failed on the 1st attempt, not for not knowing the material, but the quality of the flash based sim. It shouldn't break the NDA, but my advice is get the config commands right the first time...the is NO guarantee that you can backout with the "no" form of the command...use "show" often to be sure what you typed was…
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CCNP R&S Study Material
I am looking for some good study material for my CCNP, what have you guys used to pass? :D
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CCNP Router home lab, 2811 or 2821 ? how much Ram and Flash should i have ?
HI all, i am planning to buy a home lab for my CCNP routing and perhaps make use of it for my future CCIE lab, i am planning of buying 4 x Cisco 2811 below are my questions 1. is buying Cisco 2811 a good idea or should i go for 2821 instead ? 2. how much Ram and Flash do i need to have in order to run the latest IOS 15.x ?…
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Failed ROUTE
Failed with a 771 and the passing score was 790. I am really upset. Mostly at myself for not following my own advice I usually give to others before the exam and that is to review the blueprint before the exam. I read the OCG and the FLG 3x each and low and behold, my exam had topics the books barely covered or didn't…
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CCNP Switch(300-115) + GNS3 IOU
Hello, all. I just got Layer 2 & Layer 3 IOU's configured & ready to go with GNS3 1.3.11 For those of you who have studied the switch topics on GNS3, what can't you do? I do have a Cisco 3550 & two 2950's that I plan on hooking in to my PC once I get a 4 port NIC delivered. Aside from physical hardware. What are my…
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Basic Routing Problem... Setting up new lab at home...
Hi Everyone, I've been busy and not in the forums as of late, but I'm re-dedicating time to moving forward with my certs again. Tonight, I have a 2821 router that has several interfaces... WLC#show ip int b Interface IP-Address OK? Method Status Protocol GigabitEthernet0/0 unassigned YES manual up up GigabitEthernet0/0.10…
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300- 115 - Passed
Hi all, Finally, 300-115 is passed and ticked off my list (woo). Time to a small break and to press onto Route where I will spending longer than needed, trying to master IPv6 (lucky me). Passed by the skin of my teeth, scoring 811 with the pass mark being 790, but it's still a pass :) Woo!
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New CCNP labs?
Hello all, Hope all is well. I'll try to make it short and sweet! Has anyone come across lab manuals for the new CCNP exams (300 series)? I did see the Official Lab Manual from Cisco (CCNP SWITCH Lab Manual, 2nd Edition) and wanted to know if there were any other options. I just ordered my switch lab from Ebay (2x3750s,…
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CCNP SWITCH Lab Manual Configs?
Hey guys I got the Cisco Press CCNPv6 SWITCH Lab Manual book right What I am confused is, when doing the labs, the switches already have alot of config already done to them, and some labs I need to fix or change the existing config thats already in the switches The book does not provide any info on what config to put in to…
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Point-to-multipoint split horizon question
Best practice says to disable split horizon on point-to-multipoint frame-relay connections. I understand that this helps routers learn routes from other routers on the NBMA link but then doesn't this cause routing loop issues?
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Nexus VPC with Vmware VDS
Does anyone have any experience setting up VPC LACP connection with vmware virtual distributed switch? I have 2 Nexus switches and 4 esx hosts with 2 10G nics each. I've connected 1 10G nic per host to each nexus switch. 4 connections per nexus switch. I created the LAG group on the VDS and added each nic into the port…
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Failed SITCS 300-207 Today....
So I am sad to say I got owned by this test today. This was my last test and I would have been done with the Security track. I went in confident and thought I was ready. To me it appears that I studied the wrong exam or something. The sad thing is that I studied the Cisco docs, googled, read and labbed the 642-647 v7…
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vrf mgmtVrf help
hey guys, my first time configuring a vrf mgmtVrf interface for out of band management. I do not understand. Before I port-channeled the uplinks ssh to the vrf mgmtVrf worked but once I port-channeled the new switch, access is gone? why is that ?? This switch is not connected to anything. I have a new Core + distro setup I…
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What if there is no Vlan for voice but you use a switchport SEE My example - HELP
What if you find a remote office site with a vpn router and he has the Cisco phones plugged into the router and on the lan switch on the 881 you see no qos tagging. but of course their is DSCP shaping done with a policy map on the wan interface going OUT. I want to add a switch because they need more than 4 ports. So I am…
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Failed SWITCH
Failed SWITCH today. 740/790. Overall it felt like a very fair exam. I know I missed a question or two. I completely ruined one of my sim questions. One required function, which takes up less than 3 pages in the OCG was expected, I had no idea how to complete. I tried the context help, but couldn't get enough out of it to…
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ATM and Frame Relay Not in CCIEv4 SP Exam
In that case is PPP, PPPoE and AToM in the new CCIE SP exam?
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Practice exams CCNP Route
Are there any recommended practice exams out there that come close to the actual exam?
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CCNP Switch 300-115 Study Partner
Hi everybody. This is my first post in here. I would like to become a CCNP in R&S and I'm looking for somebody who is in the same situation to do it togheter... practice labs, discuss about protocols, exam questions... etc. I've passed the 300-115 Switch exam yesterday and I failed it for 20 points... 790 was the passing…
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WS-C3750g-24TS-E upgrade to IOS 15
hi all currently this switch is running System image file is "flash:c3750-ipservices-mz.122-35.SE5/c3750-ipservices-mz.122-35.SE5.bin And has a flash of 16mb If I plan to upgrade the iOS to 15 ipservices can I just increase the flash to 32mb as iOS 15 requires 32mb ? Do I need to consider changing anything else or can this…
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Starting CCNP
So I've decided to start the CCNP R&S and will be keeping track of time lines and studying here. I came to this forum in fall of 2013 with no certs or formal education. I now hold 4 certs (see left) and am going to finish the AS I am working on in 9 months (Its Liberal Studies, I know... not IT related, but I work and cert…
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Cisoc C3560PS Flash question
Hi can the cisco c3560ps switch be upgraded from 16mb to 32 mb flash or is it bulit in thanks
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CCNP Switch Video-Training
Hello, all. I've decided to get started on the CCNP, and have been reading the OCG for switch(300-115) Which are more beneficial? INE or CBT? Thanks!
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CCNP:R&S first?
I already have a CCNA:R&S and CCNA:Security...my question is should I go for CCNP:R&S before CCNP:Security or should I go straight for CCNP:Security?
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High Level BGP question on network statements
I'm reading up on BGP and I think I have the jist of it. The only thing I'm not 100% on since I haven't worked with it in the field is the network statements. When advertising networks through BGP I assume you have to enter a network statement for each network so if there are 20 subnets then I have to have a network…
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Integration BE6000K CUCM with the Router to connect to PSTN
Hello guys , I have a question for you & I will appreciate your help . I am working on upgrading the phone system for our company & I am using the BE6000S . Actually for whaty has been done until now , I was able to creat the phone & users & associate all together & there is no issues making a VOIP Connection using the…
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CCNP DataCenter Student Guide
hello friends, does any one have CCNP Datacenter version 5 student guide for share. been looking for the material
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Sourcefire Exam Materials
Anyone have the low down on some legit exam materials for the 500-275 and 500-285 Cisco Sourcefire Exams? I have to take them both by April but struggle to find materials other than the User Guides.
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Difference Between RSVP-TE Hot Standby and Fast Reroute
Hello, I am hoping someone can help me clarify the difference between RSVP-TE's Hot Standby LSP and the Fast Reroute function? They appear to be the same to me. Does one have a recovery time quicker than the other? In both cases, the secondary LSP has already been created (unlike a backup LSP in which the tunnel is not…
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? in NP sims
Hi all, Just wondering if the ? is allowed in the simlets in NP? Cheers, Simrid
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Jumping into CCNP Data Center
Hey guys! I just got a Consultant position on a strong IT integrator here in Brazil, which is focused on SAN and Storage technologies (along with routing and switching, wireless, virtualization, also). I have a solid background in IT and network, some experience with Nexus switching (mostly vPC) and Brocade. I am currently…
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CCNP switch equipment
Was browsing thru our local online store and found some cisco switches for sale (used/refurbished) 2x 2950 1x 3560 Is it worth it for the switch study? Or should i rely on the IOU for GNS3. I can't risk ordering thru amazon/ebay because of import charges that will be imposed by our local customs department. Your advice is…
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EIGRP Metric Calculation
What is the correct formula for calculating EIGRP metric using only bandwidth and delay? I have seen different sites providing different formulas, such as: (10^7/BW*256)+Delay = Metric ((10&7/BW*256)+(Delay*256)) = Metric
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juliusg's CCNP journey....
Hello everyone! I'm JuliusG and I have been on this forum for quite some time now. I had already started a thread to track my studies but got a little ahead of myself(CCIE area lol). Since, I have updated the original thread and will now keep it there until I pass all three of the CCNP exams. I'll update only when I have…
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642-996 dcufd
Hi Guys I'm currently work on DCUFI looking to sit the exam before Christmas, But I already have one eye on DCUFD. I'm wondering from the people who have passed both how far away are you from DCUFD when you pass DCUFI ? The the follow up would be what extra resources on top of the obvious below to get ready for the Design…
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CCNP DC Rack Rentals
Hey Guys Where is everyone renting lab time on nexus gear ? Just got an email from INE telling me it will 8 weeks before I can get any time with them and that I have to buy their workbook for the CCIE. Thanks Richie
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Mind Mapping software for CCNP studies?
I've looked into xmind mind-mapping software in the past to organize topics while studying, and I am tanking through covering CCNA material before I go for CCNP not taking notes, but once I switch over to CCNP studying I am extremely note heavy. My question is if anyone used this mind-mapping stuff instead of or in…
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BGP VRF Redistribution Question
Refer to the config below: R2(config)#router bgp 100 (config-router)#address-family ipv4 vrf A (config-router-af)#redistribute static (config-router-af)#network 10.1.2.0 mask 255.255.255.0 R2# sh bgp vpnv4 unicast all How come the static route and 10.1.2.0/24 are inside the vpnv4 address family? I thought I only…
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vLAN int set as secondary, but cannot delete!
Going insane. Can't delete any of my vLAN ints. This unit has some history of h/w trouble, so it might just be that, but I figured it was worth checking. Btw, there is nothing plugged in to any ints- I'm just using a rollover cable. Switch(config-if)#do sho run int vlan 1 //what I have Building configuration... Current…
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ac failure or link failure
hey i have some question how i can tell the cause of a switch / router went down by ac power or his links went down ? it possible?
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REDISTRIBUTE CONNECTED *Please help*
When redistribute connected command is not present under router BGP under Washington router, i cant ping loopback IP's fro the EBPG router which was advertised. But when redistribute connected command is present under router BGP under Washington router, i can ping loopback IP's fro the EBPG router which was advertised.…
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EIGRP Advertised Distance, when there is multiple "upstream" routers adverting routes
Hello All, I have created a small topology while trying to understand Advertised Distance (Or Reported Distance in some documentation!), and Feasible Distance. It was all fine, until I started to understand what Advertised Distance is reported from R2 to R3 in the attached example. The complication I have that I don't…
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Favorite v2 Switch Lab Book?
As the title states I'm currently working on NP:Switch 300-115 and was wondering what your favorite lab book is for this course? I'd also be interested in any online sources you may use. Does your preferred Switch author also have books for Route and TShoot? Thanks guys, I appreciate your time!
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CCNP Switch - 300-115, is it just me that finds it boring?
Hi All, I have recently passed my CCNA and have gone onto studying my NP Switch. At first I was really excited to be learning new content but since starting the switch studies, it's got real boring, fast. I have recently got a Network engineer role and I am dealing with L3 issues more than L2....A hell of a lot more. I…
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Review CCNA before CCNP
I received my CCNA a number of years ago and kept it valid by obtaining my CCNA-Voice, and CCNA-Security certifications. I am now preparing to get my CCNP but need to know if I should do a thorough review on the current CCNA material before I start my CCNP studies? If so, would the udemy class be enough of a refresher, or…
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Best equipment for CCNP R&S in terms of quality?
Hello everyone! I am planning on doing CCNP R&S after I finish my curreny CCNA R&S. I currently attend a local college that provides me the CCNA course through the Cisco Networking Academy. I am interested in getting my own physical home lab because I want real life experience and am tired of simulators. Going through the…
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CCNP Route 300-101 - Study Material
Hello all, It's been over a year since I've gotten my CCNA R/S, and I need to jump back on the horse & start studying for the CCNP R/S. What are your recommended study tools? I currently have: * CBT Nuggets for 300-101 by Jeremy * OCG * GNS3 1.x Fundamentals CBT Nuggets (not CCNP related but I've used GNS3 just a little…
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CCNP Exam question
Does the CCNP exam provide a calculator or allow us to bring a calculator? That may be helpful in doing math calculations such as figuring out the EIGRP metrics, doing divisions with big numbers, etc....
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SSFIPS SourceFire NIPS
Hey I am considering taking the SSFIPS exam as part of my cisco security and can barely find any information on training apart from training courses. Are there any training materials published and how many questions could I expect in the exam? Thank you,
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CCNP TSHOOT course worthwhile?
A few people have made the comment that the TSHOOT exam is easy if you've done the ROUTE and SWITCH exams. I am considering doing courses for CCNP next year (a good price, and they run on evenings or Saturdays), since I find the structure of courses really helps to learn things. I am wondering how much study is really…
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Lab ideas for Cisco ASA firewall?
Lab ideas for Cisco ASA firewall? I have been asked to master Cisco ASA as soon as possible and my work environment requires such knowledge [intermediate to advance knowledge of Cisco ASA]. Question for All Cisco ASA Expert: How/where did you practice your skill and what material did you use? I did some research on home…
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L2VPN - Does it include Internet?
I understand that from a customer perspective, the service provider is like a virtual switch (same subnet) when an L2VPN is being provisioned. In that case, can a customer request for L2VPN + internet? Or can a customer only get internet if he subscribes to L3VPN (routing + different subnet)?
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Opaque LSA
As per below, anyone know what the Opaque ID 0 is used for? it has 0 links, not sure what it represents? R3#sh ip ospf database opaque-area self-originate OSPF Router with ID (3.3.3.3) (Process ID 1) Type-10 Opaque Link Area Link States (Area 0) LS age: 1850 Options: (No TOS-capability, DC) LS Type: Opaque Area Link Link…
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CCNP Switch exam environment / simulator is a disgrace
Just come out of Switch earlier with a mark of 81X out of 1000. I think the exam missed off one sim, I am pretty sure about that since you're meant to get 5. I'm pretty angry about this as I could have failed if I didn't get 100% in 2 of the 3 sections My first question was a sim and I completed most of it but couldn't get…
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Question for Voice Engineers in the field
I was approached by a recruiter for an ongoing contract role as a Voice Admin at a huge school something around 50k endpoints. It is basically Admin to CUCM,CUC, Avaya, Polycom (add/remove/call handlers/bat/cti) Basic Admin role. The pay is really generous. My concern is I work more so on a "engineer side". I set up WLC,…
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5/5 finally passed
Passed my last exam today. Finally a CCNP. I was originally on the RS track and then became a voice engineer. Finally passed.. i have 2 kids and coach baseball so it wasnt easy. Are there any CIPTV2 resources? I will probably attend the global knowledge class but thats never enough to pass.
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Best MPLS Book
Hi All,I am just wondering What official Cisco book would you recommend to learn MPLS? I am currently looking at MPLS: Fundamentals from Ciscopress. Thanks.
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How much time it will take to do CCNP
I want to do CCNA and CCNP . I just want to know if i am free 24hrs 7 days. How long it will take to pass those exams with understanding. Also i have complete books and cbt video tutorials for each exam Can i learn via simulators or i need to go some LAB centre. Thanks
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CCNP: Security before CCNP R/S?
Hi all, quick question for you: Would I be doing things bass ackwards if I obtained a CCNP Security prior to covering CCNP R/S topics? Shortly I will be starting a position in security with emphasis on the network security devices. I would like to pursue the CCNP: Sec credential this year but I'm not sure if I would be…
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Upgrading IOS
Hello everyone, I want to upgrade an IOS that currently c2900-universalk9-mz.SPA.150-1.M5.bin with 15.0(1)M5 version, I would like to know the better version and IOS that I would use as this IOS has a licence package for security and IP based.
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iBGP Peering
Assume the following physical topology: R1---R2---R3 : Ipv4 and OSPF are configured. There are all in different AS and they are all border routers. R2 has ebgp peering with R1 and R3. R1 has ebgp peering with R2 only. R3 has ebgp peering with R1 R1 has no ebgp peering with R3. R3 has no ebgp peering with R2. Will they be…
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LDP Session Protection Vs Targeted LDP
Just wondering why "Session Protection" command was introduced. I can achieve the same thing with a simple targeted ldp session. It lets me specify a range of peers via an ACL, and by default it will timeout after 24hrs, or can be configured with infinite duration which would make it the same as targeted session. Is that…
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ISIS Comparison With OSPF
ISIS level 1 -> similar to intra area in OSPF ISIS circuit level 1 and level 2-> similar to border router in OSPF ISIS DIS -> similar to DR in OSPF What is ISIS level 2 similar in OSPF? Anyone got a similar analogy?
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300-115 Study Notes
These were the notes I wrote up the day before my Switch exam. I did intend to make it fairly comprehensive but more to the point then the books, however sometimes it was a bit tiring writing stuff I already knew well. I haven't actually read through it so would be good if someone who is currently studying for the exam can…
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ISIS Queries
Hi I am just studying ISIS and there are things I don't understand. RouterA(config-router)# net 49.0001.0000.0000.000b.00 RouterA(config-router)# hostname dynamic Is the area id and system id configured statistically or dynamically? Dynamically, how do you "see" what is the correct output? What is the difference between…
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Lab questions
I was able to pass the CCNA without purchasing equipment but that's not gonna happen on the CCNP. 1) Are 3750 stackwise capable switches necessary? I read some threads on here where people state 2950's are capable of stackwise yet the CCNP switch OCG says 3750-E, 3750-X, and 3850 are capable of stackwise. Equipment I am…
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Route Redistribution
Does it make more sense to redistribute OSPF into BGP or the other way around? Why do people do both? Wouldnt it be very confusing?
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Online Racks
I'm wanting to take CCNP switch but I don't have space for a home lab, so alternative is online racks. I have a couple of computers, a PC and a mac-mini and was just wondering if either of these would be able to handle VIRL. PC is i3 with 8gb RAM Mac is i5 with 8gb RAM Also bought 101 CCNP labs and the authors do a site…
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QoS System
IntServ specifies a fine-grained QoS system, which is often contrasted with DiffServ's coarse-grained control system. What is a fine grained QoS system?
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CCNP R&S immediately following CCNA : R&S
Well I'm more tossed on my certifications it's crazy. I'm finalizing my CCNA : R&S study for a Oct. 24th attempt and will go every 2 weeks after until I pass.... With this being said I presume CCNP: R&S has overlap from CCNA : R&S, so my question is once I get CCNA could I honestly get Switch or Route done in 2 to 3 months…
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Are these switches ok for CCNP labs?
hey guys Saw these on Ebay Just want to know what you guys think of these for CCNP R&S Switch Labs? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cisco-WS-C3560-24PS-S-24-Port-10-100-PoE-B-GRADE-See-Listing-/171932569043?hash=item2807facdd3 if so should I get 3?
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OSPF Authentication
Reading through the OCG and it gives an example of authentication for OSPFv2. It states that it can be done on a per-interface basis and directly in the router ospf process but does not provide a password in the example. I have tried this on GNS and can only configure authentication not a password. I was under the…
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Firewall and Addressing questions
Hi All, I have a few questions regarding switching and default gateways within a real world environment: 1) Within a properly designed network (access, distribution, core), first hop redundancy protocols could be used at the distribution level. If I then wanted to forward the traffic off campus connected to the other end…