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Passed CSPFA
Hey Everyone, I passed the CSPFA (PIX firewall) test with a 940 this morning. Kind of worried about it, but everything worked out :D If anyone is taking the exam, know multicasting, AAA, PIX MC, AUS, FWSM, and everything else I would post more of a review, but it is getting retired... Merry Christmas to all, and a happy…
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CCPFA question
Since the last day to register is the 19th, if I should register then fail my first attempt does anybody know if I would be able to schedule a re-take of the older version of the test? I am thinking not but I am fairly unfamiliar with the procedures pertaining to this. Thanks Brian
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CBTnuggets releases 642-522 SNPA exam-pack
CBT Nuggets just released the 642-522: Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA) exam-pack. This is the exam that is replacing the CSPFA exam. They also offer a free online video from this new product.
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PIX firewall Exam
Hi everyone, I am going to try to sneek a CSPFA exam in before they retire it. Can anyone give me any (fair and legal) tips for this test? Any topics I need to really study, or other gotchas? Thanks in advance Peter
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EIGRP problem
I have 3 routers running EIGRP with ip classless and no auto-summary: (R1)(R2)(R3) Show ip route from R1: Gateway of last resort is not set 192.168.1.0/24 is variably subnetted, 2 subnets, 1 masks D 192.168.1.56/30 [90/2681856] via 192.168.1.2, 00:57:19, Serial1 C 192.168.1.0/30 is directly connected, Serial1 Show ip int…
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Need advice
Since my work requires, is it OK to go for BCMSN before doing BSCI? The book I have got for BCMSN is “CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program).” Will this be enough to clear the exam if I could understand the chapters. I have a Boson NetSim which I used for CCNA. Will this be enough…
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IS-IS Question
Just to state ifs theres one section in the BSCI exams which puts me to sleep its the ISIS section, how mind numbingly boring!! Anyway my question is about the DIS. In a lan enviroment i.e. broadcast network a DIS is elected i.e. basically the same as a DR in ospf, but in OSPF all DRother routers only form adjacencies with…
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Call Manager Express resource
Does anyone know a good resource for configuring Call Manager Express?
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Certification breakdown.
I fooled around the web a bit trying to find the number of CCNA or CCDA holders that eventally get a professional level certification. It was easy to find information about CCIE's but not so much about what I was looking for. Anyway, I wasn't all together diligent in finding the informtion - it might be a fun thing to…
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Mutual Redistribution Problem
I am trying to do mutual redistribution of rip and ospf using just route tags. The routers are connected to form a diamond. The problem that I am getting is that the router running just rip (R3) sees the routes from the ospf domain; yet, the router only running ospf (R1) doesn’t see the routes from the rip domain. I…
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VPN, CIR, QOS and COS for ADSL via cisco 837
Hi there people I have a frame-relay network. 2 E1 with a couple of pvc's running off each link. They load-balancing as well. My concern is that there is a cheaper alternative. Namely ADSL. If you guys can give some input concerning the reliability factor of using ADSL for vpn. And is it possible to have qos, cir and cos…
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CCVP vs CCIP
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useful routing stuff links
http://diamondtech.ca/routing.htm http://www.nanog.org/mtg-9910/ppt/ospf/sld001.htm
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CCNP Exam
Hey guys.. which vendor is the best to get practice tests for the CCNP exams... boson, transcender or anyothers? btw... if I have no experience, will a CCNP look bad on my resume? thanks
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COMPLAIN
Hi guys, I'm just studing to obtain my CCNP cert and at the moment I passed bsci scoring 976 points and the BCRAN with 850, the point of this topic is to know your opinion about BCRAN ciscopress book, when i tried BSCI i was sure to pass cos of this book is huge but almost perfect but no the BCRAN one, my personal is that…
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New CIPT Exam 642-444
Hi Group, I just wanted to know is there anyone who attented the new 642-444 CIPT exam recently I am planning to take the exam soon please advice me like what are the best study materials to go for this exam.... Please advice... Many Thanks Abdul Jaleel
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BSCI Self-Study
Has anyone used the CCNP Self-Study: BSCI 2nd Ed from Cisco Press for the 642-801 exam? Ive read the first 2 chapters and it kinda gives simplistic explanations and all..... im kinda worried that the exam will be much more in depth or something....................
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642-501 3 more weeks and still studying
What's happening all!?! 3 more weeks until I am going to take my first shot at the 642-501 SECUR exam. I sure hope that I will get it at the first time since the exam is being retired on Decmber 19th. I am done with the CCSP Self Study Book from Cisco Press and I am now doing some more studying with the Cisco Systems…
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IBGP Question
IBGP can be run in an AS without an IGP once you have a full mesh configuration. If you dont want the hastle of the full mesh config you could deply route reflectors.Now if you have an IGP running i dont see the point in having internal routers running IBGP.All you need to configure is the AS border routers with EBGP to…
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Fixup command
Could anyone explain me why the command fixup for DNS is used?
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regular expression _154$ and ^154$ ?
Requirement : Part of the acquisition agreement between AS 300 and AS 200 includes stipulations on what traffic AS 300 will provide transit for. This agreement states that AS 300 will not provide transit for traffic coming from AS 60 and its customers, that is destined for AS 154. Configure AS 300 to reflect this policy…
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dial over external modem - help plz ; )
dear all, this bcran section got me frustrated ; ) i'm trying to do a dial demand over an external modem (a generic rockwell/motorola 33.6k) - using aux port on 2501. done the dte wiring - but still not triggering any. trying to copy my /etc/wvdial.conf about the modem config - not working either. 1. configure the line 1 :…
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aaa authentication login
The aaa authentication login command enables AAA authentication for logins on terminal lines (TTYs), virtual terminal lines (VTYs), and the console (con 0). Using this command can create one or more lists that are tried at login: Router(config)#aaa authentication login {default | list-name } method1 [...[method4]] The…
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Studying for CCNP and/or CCSP
Hey Folks, I have a couple questions for all. I read a lot of posts regarding taking the CCNP before the CCSP because it might be easier to do. I think it depends on the individual on what track they are mostly interested in. I got my CCNA 2 years ago and was going to study for the CCNP but as soon as I picked up books for…
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RIP and OSPF Redistribution
What will the default metric be if I redistributed RIP into OSPF ?
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channel-group 1 and port-channel 1
Switch1: interface FastEthernet0/10 switchport trunk encapsulation isl no ip address channel-group 1 mode desirable ! interface FastEthernet0/11 switchport trunk encapsulation isl no ip address channel-group 1 mode desirable ! interface FastEthernet0/12 switchport trunk encapsulation isl no ip address channel-group 1 mode…
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VALN locally assigned and VTP prunning and Domain
I have got this scenario like this Switch1: vtp domain DOGCAT vtp password CISCO vtp pruning vlan 3,5,6,8,10,26,33,52 Switch2: vtp domain DOGCAT vtp mode client vtp password Requirement: VLANs not locally assigned should not be received over any trunk links throughout the VTP domain. Explanation: By default, all VLANs are…
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Routing Architecture
I'm in the process of designing a routing architecture for our new data center and wanted to share my ideas with everyone. My goal is that everyone could benefit from me sharing these ideas and scenarios, and obtain everyone else's opinion on the design and implementation of the routing architecture. Let me know what…
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CCVP Voice Practice Simulation Lab
www.cisco.com/E-Learning/bulk/public/celc/CCVP/index.html Cisco is now offering an online lab simulation that tests your ability to quickly configure IP communications products in a controlled environment. The simulations are based on the latest IP Communications platforms and Cisco IOS. Included are two practice labs…
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CCSP Certifications Update
Hello all, I was just starting to work on my CCSP and was going to buy all the neccessary books when I received an email from Cisco stating that they are revamping the CCSP exams completely. Just FYI for everyone that is studying or wanting to start for the CCSP. All but the CSVPN exams are being retired on December…
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Igrp And Eigrp And Router-id Option
For OSPF and BGP we configure "router-id". One of use this command for OSPF is selecting DR and BDR. Why do we need to configure this for EIGRP or IGRP ?
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CCNP
Hello guys.......... Im thinkin of starting to study for the CCNP...but I was wondering, should I try to get maybe a year or so of experience before I go for the CCNP? Also, how long does it usually take to get the CCNP
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Need advice on PIX book
Hi, One of my new client has 3 PIX, 1 515 and 2 506. I don't know much about PIX so i need to have a good reference book. Not one to pass the PIX cert, just a reference book. Does someone has a good one to recommend me? :)
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SPAN
Does anyone know if a Cisco 2924XL switch can support SPAN and if so what IOS would I need?
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BSCI question
are there sim questions on the BSCI exam?
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bcmsn
i have read over a few posts concerning this. i was wondering if there are any sims on this test? i have been recramming alot mostly on vtp, vlans, vacl and pim. i have got my test voucher and want to give myself another week or two (was going this friday) to buff up for the test
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Frame Relay and subinterface and Multipoint
Single physical interface can have two logical subinterfaces. Also we can have multiple PVCs per physical interface or per logical subinterface on a router. Configuring a multipoint interface (physical) or a multipoint subinterface (logical), allows one interface or subinterface to be associated with more than one DLCIs.…
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CCNP or CCDP or CCSP or CCVP
Hi guys, i have completed my CCNA, and now i wondering to further my certifications, but i not sure which 1 is more demand in future. Since so many people are taking CCNP and the market is overflow with CCNP holder. Btw, nowadays security and voice is playing a vry vital role, so is it means CCSP & CCVP will be more…
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CCNP Self Study
hi, I recently finished upgrading my MCSE from win2k to 2003 thank god. so now im free to concentate on my CCNP. Can i get peoples ideas please on the best books to buy for the routing exam??? also i have 2 cisco 3810s , will these do or should i buy more or even a switch? appreciate any help
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CCNP cisco press materials
HI how are u doin...nice to meet u all.I took the ccna exam recentlly and wanna rush for the ccnp but got no enough materials. Do u mind sendin me the latest versions of cisco press for BSCI and BCMSN books in pdf formats? Thanks for the support in advance
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Serial to ethernet adapter? Encapsulation?
Using two Cisco routers I am trying to acheive this painfully simple setup: computer <--> Router1 <--serial--> Router2 <--> computer I just wanna ping from one PC to the other; 3 networks total. Only one router has an ethernet port for an end device. Do I: A. RJ232 to RJ45 adapter. Crossover cable from router to PC. Change…
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Passing score for BSCI?
What is the passing score for the BSCI? Thank you
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642-891 passed
642-891 passed with 859... I am a CCNP now~ woo!
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642-831 passed
Passed it with 931
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BGP troubles
Hi, i'm just tried my first BGP configuration but then came up a question, do I must ping each other router with its loopback ip? or there is any command to enable ping to other neighbor? i'm asking that stuff cos I tried to do it but i couldn't do it neither with ethernet nor with hdlc. If someone can help me with that…
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BSCI pass with 940, BCMSN 938
johnaspen from examnotes.net here - finally gave up on them after the site owner and mods gave no indication of caring about the content on their site. Nice to see that this group is active and the site isn't littered with horrible ads. You've got a good thing going here! This is a re-hash of what I recently posted on the…
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Question about BCRAN
According to Sybex, the following topics might still be covered in the cisco exam, but I don't see any reason why they would. 1. Configuring Dial-up Networking with Windows 95/98 2. Cisco 700 series router (which are end-of-life) 3. NAT/PAT Can anyone confirm that these topics are on the exam? I looked at cisco's website…
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CCNP, which paper should take first? 642-821, 642-811 ....
Hi guyz, i goin to take my CCNP. I wondering normally which paper should take first ? Can know the sequesnce you guys took CCNP. Thanks :)
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642-821 passed
passed it with 898 last Sunday... taking 642-831 today
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Which book to prepare for CCVP
Can someone recommend a study guides for the CCVP exam 642-437? I checked amazon.com and noticed only 2 books "voice over IP fundamentals" or "Deploying Cisco voice over IP sulutions" is there anything else? Has anyone check out the cbt nuggets video on the CCVP?
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thinking on selling off rack
i'm currently hard in thought about selling off my rack. the rack consists of 2x2501 16d/16f 12.3 or could be 12.2(29) enterprise 1x2509 16d/16f same but remote access server installed with octal cable 1x4700 64d/32f/8p has 4 serial ports, 1 fe and 2 eth 1x 2900xl-24-en this is the 8mb flash version with newest code 1x…
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ISDN simulators
Hi all, after reading some stuff on CCNP home labs I came across 'ISDN simulators'. I understand that these devices emulate a phone line on which you can actually place calls and stuff which will go out on a second channel of the simulator. After seeing the prices of those boxes I wonder if it wouldn't be sufficient to buy…
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Sybex CCNP Complete Study Guide
Any comments on this one ? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0782144217/104-3944487-7980745
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Routers for CCNP home lab
Hi, I want to buy routers to build a home lab to help me pass my CCNP. I'd like to know if i should buy 2600 series routers or will 2500's will do the job? I will also get one or two 2950 switch.
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Free TACACS+ Server for Windows?
Does anyone know of a free Windows TACACS+ Server? I've heard that Cisco used to have the code for an unsupported one on their FTP site, but it doesn't seem to be there anymore, or it's hidden well. I'm willing to complile one if I need to, but I'd rather have binaries. Thanks! TJ
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interesting info
http://www.heinzulm.com/password.php http://www.heinzulm.com/hu03.php
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switch block question
I have been working on my BCMSN exam and I had a question. Say that you have an access layer switch with multiple vlans on it and it has a trunked link to 2 switches. The 2 distribution switches are connected to 2 core switches. You use HSRP on the distribution switches for the access layer switch to use. I understand that…
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Anyone used cbt nuggets for CCNP?
are those videos anygood for preparing for the ccnp exams.
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CCNP Prep
Hello, I was looking at gettting my CCNP and have a few questions. Whcih exam should I take first, the 642-801 or 642-811? Also what is a good book to study for the exam? I have heard that the Cisco Press BSCI book by Claire Gogh is not so good, so i was looking for an alternate book. Thanks
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upgrading cisco aironet 350
i'm trying to upgrade a aironet 350 ap, to the latest ios 12.3 that available, however its running a "bastard" version of code that is menu driven and gui isn't anymore helpful does any one know how to do this?
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Added 10 new questions to the BCMSN exam.
.. as the topics says... Their mostly related to VTP and a couple about QOS. I added them at the start of the exam in case you already got bored with our 15 questions and just want to do the new 10. ;) www.techexams.net/ciexam/start.php?exam=bcmsn I'll be adding some more soon to get this on up to at least 50. Johan
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Hi from Spain
First hi to everybody in this interesting forum. I,m from spain and just got the ccna certificate 3 or 4 months ago. Now i,m considering the assault upon ccnp but i don,t have enough money by now.I want to know exactly how many exams are in the ccnp and if the 849/1000 is needed in all of them. I,m also looking for a good…
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ccna techlabs archived posts
Hi there When configuring the password for console i am bit confused with 'login'. I know that login is used to display the Login prompt at router startup(just take the case of console) But some where i read Login before the password Router(config-line)#login Router(config-line)#password cisco456 and some times after the…
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Best C2500 IOS image
Dear all, after successfully buying a bunch of 25xx routers on eBay it's now the right time to equip them with the latest and greatest IOS. The two choices I have so far are: c2500-ik8os-l.122-31.bin (12.2 with practically everything) c2500-is-l.123-16.bin (12.3 with IP and NAT) Which one would you pick or are you running…
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routing between AS's
I want to route between two AS's internally in a router. Both AS's are running EIGRP. How would I accomplis this?
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Routing with SVI
Is there advantages to routing with SVI instead of using layer 3 interfaces?
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Recommended books for BSCI
Time to spend the companies money again Any recomendations for CCNP books, specifically BSCI would be greatly appreciated. I already have CCNP BSCI Exam Certification Guide (Cisco Press, Clare Gough) and CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Second Edition (Cisco Press). But you know me, I am Mr.…
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CCSP 642-521 CSPFA Exam resources
Hello all... I've been reading the posts on this website before taking my CCNA and found a lot of valuable resources. My next step is going to be CCSP, beginning with the CSPFA exam. For those that have taken this exam, what are the resources you used to study for it. So far I only have the Boson practice questions. I am…
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CIT 642-831 - debug crypto isakmp help
Hello, Im hoping someone here will be able to help me out. I took and failed the CIT with a score of 752. What really threw me were the 6 or 7 questions that involved reading the output from various debugs: specifically the debug crypto isakmp and debug ssh commands. I have searched through cisco.com and while i can find…
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Job Experience ?/Looking for a new position
I have 10 plus years in Telecommunications. I am currently a systems tech for a large service provider working mostly in the Central Office. I have work experience with Nortel Networks’ DMS 100/500, ISDN, DWDM, SS7, CSU/DSU configuration, and OC-12/48/96 circuit provisioning. Over the past year, I have assisted in hardware…
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CSIDS exam
Does anybody know if this exam is still based on the 4.x IDS or if it has been updated for the 5.x IPS?
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CCNP
Users on the network no longer have connectivity to the e-mail server. Upon investigation, you notice that the access list commands have been changed. What are the commands to remedy the situation? Router(config-fi)#access list 110 permit 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.255 eq smtp
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Advise Needed ...
I Hav Boson Netsim v5.27 & The Required Books for doin CCNP . So i wanted to ask u all ...is this enough for preparing for the exams...Coz m a bit confused about the material that i hav ...Suld i need to buy some Routers & Switches . : Thnx .[/b]
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642-821 sims???
how many sim questions are on the exams?
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conduit on ccsp firewall exam?
Does anyone know if conduit is still required for the firewall exam? I've been told that cisco does not recommend conduit as a security solution anymore. Can anyone who has taken the exam recently verify this info. for me?
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pVlan
hello hello, just passed my ccna and starting with bcsmsn. I'm working on cat3550. I tried to configure pVlan on the swx as so: vlan 100 private-vlan primary vlan 200 private-vlan isolated but the cat keeps yelling "Failed to set VLAN 200 to a isolated VLAN" the err-type is : PM-4-PVLAN-TYPE-CFG-ERR i can't figure out it's…
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CCNP preperation
hello all, just passed my ccna and thinking of trying to get a ccnp.......... which books would be the best to get for the exam? I dont really got much dough so cant afford to buy a whole bunch of books.. is the CCNP exam certification guides good enough? thnx
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IOS/Firewall Downloads
Where can I download cisco IOS images and the PIX software. I want to get 6.3 or 7.0 for my PIX 501. And also the 12.3 for my 2500 routers. I've searched the cisco site for hours to no avail. From what I can find I probably need a SMARTnet contract or something. But i cant find where to get those either. thanks -kyle
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Study Guides
Hello all. Are their any study guides out for the CCVP yet? I cannot find them on amazon or cisco press. I do see plenty of books on VoIP, but all say they are not recommended as cert study guides. If there aren't, are their plans to write/release them soon? Thank in advance
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Pix problem
Hi wondering if anyone can help, I got my hands on a pix520 cheap, anway we use nokia ip firewalls at work so I havent had much hands on with pix. Its running 5.1(2) however without vpn so I got a new license key from Cisco, (they offer DES for free) however to intall the key I have to reload the IOS. Only problem is that…
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cbt
Hi there Has anyone used a computer based training program for the ccnp certification?
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help setting up wireless point to point
i need help setting up a wireless point to point .. i had a vendor that knew how to do it but -- i won't get into it .. can someone help i'm using cisco 1300.. all hardware is installed
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ccsp pix
Question, I'm considering following the ccsp track and looking over the tests I noticed the PIX and VPN concentrators in the lists of tests. Is the PDM covered at all in the exams or do they expect command line like CCNA? I work with t VPN 3005 concentrator and Pix 515e everday but rarely go to the CLI on either of them.…
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read only flash?
i was working on getting this 2509 read and notice that flash was read only. i worked around it to upgrade the flash but it doesn't seem to have really taken because of the message i get. i have looked online for any info on how to remove this from the flash
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Software bundles
Where can i get a list of what features are supported in what software bundle. Is there some doc i can use as a quick ref?
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642-642 QOS Test
This test was pretty easy. I read the Ciscpress study guide and the 642-642 course material. The study guide was good but the test was built around the course material. The Ciscopress book did not mention QPPB and the course material did. I got a 936 on the test and needed a 790 to pass. 1) Know the MQC, CLI, and AutoQOS…
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configuring remote access 2509
i recently purchased a 2509 for my lab as a remote access server for the multiple routers and switches. i have 12.3(15a) currently installed. i have some configuration done after searching the web that helped but it doesn't look like any of the other AS i have worked with...
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SECUR: Required Materials
Hi All I am currently preparing for SECUR exam. Can anybody pls be of help by informing me on the best book(s) to go for. It would be appreciated if other relevant materiels needed for success in the exam (hardware, software, URL, etc) are mentioned. Thanks
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Trunking problems
Something odd is happening and I can't exactly figure out what it is. I have been doing isl trunking on my 4700 router and every time that I try adding network statements for ospf my router reloads and won't let me do it. Has anyone here encountered this problem? Thanks for all your help.
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Is CatOS part of Bcmsn syllabus?
Can any1 please confirm if I need to know the Catos related stuffs for Bcmsn??
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642-891 Composite (COMP) exam
I noticed that you can take this exam instead of BSCI + BCMSN. Has anybody gone down this road ? Comments ? Regards, Lordy
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642-891 question
I understand you can take the BCSI and BCMSN combined (642-891 composite). My question is: Since this is two exams combined, do they increase the number of questions they ask you? Seems this would be an easier route to go?
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VPN solution
Hello Cisco gurus!! I'd like your opinion/direction on a solution. I'm wanting to implement a vpn solution for a client. Basically i would like to standardize on Cisco equipment. Currently they have some no name brand routers between the two networks. Setup is a 10 station workgroup office (no dc) connected to a 40 station…
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I Passed BCMSN with 910
Questions are welcome!
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Spoofing Cisco Experience
This one is for guys working in the field on cisco kit. So imagine a guy buys loads of routers and switches, studies hard and trys to understand exactly how everything works, he gets a CCIE but has no actual on the job experience with cisco. This isnt a major issue as far as solving problems on customer networks as he…
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STP cost of a GigaEtherchannel
Hi all, What is the default STP cost of an 8-port GigaEtherchannel and how does it change when one of its ports goes down? Best regards,
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Type 4 LSA's
What are they all about? Description in book,routers searching for a path to an external network use them to determine the next best hop. Now i for one dont get this! Since all external routes will be advertised into the network with type 5 LSA's when will the information about type 4 be used?
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grouping ip policy route maps
does anyone know how or where i can find a link to group multiple route maps into 1 list that can be assigned to an interface heres what i have so far access-list 100 permit ip 0.x.x.0 0.15.255.255 any access-list 100 permit ip 1.x.x.0.0 0.7.255.255 any access-list 100 permit ip 2.x.x.0.0 0.1.255.255 any access-list 101…
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ccvp training
Iam a CCNA and currently working in VoIP field and planning to take up a CCVP certification. Can anybody help me with information on where I can get CCVP training. Iam from India. Is there any online training sites and also help me with names of some books that will help me with the exams Thank you
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CCVP without CCNP?
I've been working in the sonet world for the past 5 years, but i'm in between jobs right now and i'm having a hard time selling my somewhat esoteric skills. i'm no stranger to the ip world, but my focus has been from the service provider side and i haven't done a whole lot of router/switch configuration. telco companies…