BCRAN tomorrow

Kwing

Ok, my BCRAN is tomorrow. I think I'm ready. I want it done so I can finish with the CIT in December, then relax for a month or so.

So did I read right that modems aren't on the exam? While I know them pretty well, if I can cut that knowledge out for the test, it's helpful.

mikej412

Good Luck!

Last the I checked the blueprint, there was still something about remote something-or-other... I guess if you've already read the modem stuff -- don't forget it. If you haven't read it yet, take a glance and remember the basic configuration stuff.

PCHoldmann

If you know them "pretty well" you should be fine, anyone else taking the exam, read through the section in whatever BCRAN book you have on modems, something might sneak in.

keenon

NO MODEMS. do a quick review of frame, isdn and vpn and you will be fine

Kwing

Nope. 785, needed 790.

A specific ISDN sim killed me. I couldn't get it to dial, and it wouldn't let me put in the access-list that I thought it should have. So I was probably wrong on my access-list. Ugh.

But, on the bright side, apparently you can still schedule this exam, so I'll retake it on the 27th.

steve-o87

Ouch -- Sorry to hear about that.

Could you provide some info about your exam experience overall? I'm taking mine on the 19th of December.
Without giving to much away, of course.

Better luck for your next attempt!

PCHoldmann

Sorry to hear that.

Beware the ISDN sims, one nearly sunk me, too. Didn't behave like I expected, and put me behind for the rest of the exam.

thisisalex02

make sure ur know dialer map and dialer group commands.. also dont forget acl. ISDN sim was a pain in the ass though

Kwing

It was the acl that got me. Either that or the stupid static route. I had the dialer group and all that. Then I got panicky to finish it, cause it was taking me forever.

thisisalex02

i know exactly what you talkin about man.. is isdn on the new CCNP exams?? i freaken hate it, but i guess its still being used

bmauro

From Cisco.com



Implement basic teleworker services.

* Describe Cable (HFC) technologies.
* Describe xDSL technologies.
* Configure ADSL (i.e., PPPoE or PPPoA).
* Verify basic teleworker configurations.


Implement Frame-Mode MPLS.

* Describe the components and operation of Frame-Mode MPLS (e.g., packet-based MPLS VPNs).
* Configure and verify Frame-Mode MPLS.


Implement a site-to-site IPSec VPN

* Describe the components and operations of IPSec VPNs and GRE Tunnels.
* Configure a site-to-site IPSec VPN/GRE Tunnel with SDM (i.e., preshared key).
* Verify IPSec/GRE Tunnel configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations).
* Describe, configure, and verify VPN backup interfaces.
* Describe and configure Cisco Easy VPN solutions using SDM.


Describe network security strategies.

* Describe and mitigate common network attacks (i.e., Reconnaissance, Access, and Denial of Service).
* Describe and mitigate Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks.
* Describe and mitigate application-layer attacks (e.g., management protocols).


Implement Cisco Device Hardening

* Describe, Configure, and verify AutoSecure/One-Step Lockdown implementations (i.e., CLI and SDM).
* Describe, configure, and verify AAA for Cisco Routers.
* Describe and configure threat and attack mitigation using ACLs.
* Describe and configure IOS secure management features (e.g., SSH, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, Role-Based CLI, etc.)


Implement Cisco IOS firewall.

* Describe the functions and operations of Cisco IOS Firewall (e.g., Stateful Firewall, CBAC, etc.).
* Configure Cisco IOS Firewall with SDM.
* Verify Cisco IOS Firewall configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations, SDM Monitor).


Describe and configure Cisco IOS IPS.

* Describe the functions and operations of IDS and IPS systems (e.g., IDS/IPS signatures, IPS Alarms, etc.)
* Configure Cisco IOS IPS using SDM.


I don't see ISDN on the blueprint at all - hopefully someone can confirm what I'm hoping!!

I won't be studying for the CCNP for at least a year (once I finish my MCSE and CCDA) and I'll be one happy geek if ISDN is actually dropped!

Humper

bmauro wrote:

From Cisco.com



Implement basic teleworker services.

* Describe Cable (HFC) technologies.
* Describe xDSL technologies.
* Configure ADSL (i.e., PPPoE or PPPoA).
* Verify basic teleworker configurations.


Implement Frame-Mode MPLS.

* Describe the components and operation of Frame-Mode MPLS (e.g., packet-based MPLS VPNs).
* Configure and verify Frame-Mode MPLS.


Implement a site-to-site IPSec VPN

* Describe the components and operations of IPSec VPNs and GRE Tunnels.
* Configure a site-to-site IPSec VPN/GRE Tunnel with SDM (i.e., preshared key).
* Verify IPSec/GRE Tunnel configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations).
* Describe, configure, and verify VPN backup interfaces.
* Describe and configure Cisco Easy VPN solutions using SDM.


Describe network security strategies.

* Describe and mitigate common network attacks (i.e., Reconnaissance, Access, and Denial of Service).
* Describe and mitigate Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks.
* Describe and mitigate application-layer attacks (e.g., management protocols).


Implement Cisco Device Hardening

* Describe, Configure, and verify AutoSecure/One-Step Lockdown implementations (i.e., CLI and SDM).
* Describe, configure, and verify AAA for Cisco Routers.
* Describe and configure threat and attack mitigation using ACLs.
* Describe and configure IOS secure management features (e.g., SSH, SNMP, SYSLOG, NTP, Role-Based CLI, etc.)


Implement Cisco IOS firewall.

* Describe the functions and operations of Cisco IOS Firewall (e.g., Stateful Firewall, CBAC, etc.).
* Configure Cisco IOS Firewall with SDM.
* Verify Cisco IOS Firewall configurations (i.e., IOS CLI configurations, SDM Monitor).


Describe and configure Cisco IOS IPS.

* Describe the functions and operations of IDS and IPS systems (e.g., IDS/IPS signatures, IPS Alarms, etc.)
* Configure Cisco IOS IPS using SDM.


I don't see ISDN on the blueprint at all - hopefully someone can confirm what I'm hoping!!

I won't be studying for the CCNP for at least a year (once I finish my MCSE and CCDA) and I'll be one happy geek if ISDN is actually dropped!

Dude you are looking at the ISCW exam, not BCRAN.

bmauro

Isn't the current BCRAN being replaced with ISCW?

Which is why I posted that........

jbfam

All the best dude.

Sorry, just saw that.

Humper

......

jbfam

That came out wrong, thanks for pointing it out.

On to Studying.

mikej412

Ouch.... It took me about a month to get over my one 5 point failure. But I did take another test before I got back in the saddle and whooped the new replacement test (IDS --> IPS).

But were there any modems on the exam? Oh -- NDA... um, would reading the modem material in the books cover any of the exam blueprint topics? Cough once for yes, twice for no.

And don't forget that you do get liberal partial credit for SIMs... so don't waste too much time on them and let it mess you up on the regular questions.

I still think "teleworker" in that new exam blueprint could be code for ISDN.

Kwing

*cough cough*

Anyway, have you ever been sitting there thinking about something else, and the command you should've used just comes to you? That was me last night. Sitting there playing with my new Wii, and bam, the command I should've used instead of an ACL comes to me. Dammit.

Anyway, I'm taking it again Monday, and I'll nail it this time.

keenon

i had an isdn sim that took me 15 min ( thats not normal) mainly on my part for mis reading what it had asked for.

with isdn you have to remember to:

set the switch type
config the dialer
config the bri
config the acl(s) and then add them to a dailer list

this may be missing something..

let me find the link i had to use to remember the order


found it

http://cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk1330/technologies_design_guide_chapter09186a008066670a.html

MrD

also, a good rule is to apply the spids before you open the interface...

jbfam

I took the exam and I swear over 65% of the questions were on ISDN and it realy sucked but I managed to pass. On to CIT.

Kwing

Ok, that's more like it. Just re-took, got a 932. So I missed four.


Still a ton of ISDN, but I handled it much better this time.

So, CIT on the 15th of December, and I'm done!

Humper

Kwing wrote:

Ok, that's more like it. Just re-took, got a 932. So I missed four.


Still a ton of ISDN, but I handled it much better this time.

So, CIT on the 15th of December, and I'm done!

Can you tell some of us what you used to study for the exam???

Humper

Kwing wrote:

Ok, that's more like it. Just re-took, got a 932. So I missed four.


Still a ton of ISDN, but I handled it much better this time.

So, CIT on the 15th of December, and I'm done!

Can you tell some of us what you used to study for the exam???

keenon

Kwing

ModemHumper wrote:

Kwing wrote:

Ok, that's more like it. Just re-took, got a 932. So I missed four.


Still a ton of ISDN, but I handled it much better this time.

So, CIT on the 15th of December, and I'm done!

Can you tell some of us what you used to study for the exam???

Yeah, I used The Bryant Advantage Study guide, his rack rentals, and Dynamips.

I screwed up on the first test because I had read the backup load conditions wrong. Had I understood them properly the first time, I would've passed first try. Went back and read my study guide, and there is was right there.

Humper

Did you use his rack rentals for ISDN?

Kwing

ModemHumper wrote:

Did you use his rack rentals for ISDN?

Yeah. Frame and queueing you can practice on Dynamips. I needed to see the ISDN stuff again.

However, you can't do VPN stuff on his racks. That's where dynamips was a huge help.

Humper

Kwing wrote:

ModemHumper wrote:

Did you use his rack rentals for ISDN?

Yeah. Frame and queueing you can practice on Dynamips. I needed to see the ISDN stuff again.

However, you can't do VPN stuff on his racks. That's where dynamips was a huge help.

Good stuff!! Thanks for that info!!!

PCHoldmann

Congrats!

steve-o87

Nice! Congratulations