Getting down CLI

I was wondering how you guys go about memorizing commands? Using the question mark helps but you still need to know what to start it with.

My problem seems to be is once I get it configured using the commands, I tend to want to move to the next thing and not erase my work, such as setting up SSH, which takes quite a few steps. Usually, I would use Packet Tracer or GNS3 to do this kinda stuff so setting up another router or erasing configuration can be annoying since it can take down links or he such depending on the command being used.

Using the question mark doesn't help in some instances, what happens if you forget the login command when setting up a password? Or a sequence when setting something up? I would like to hear what you guys use in terms of techniques to do this. Linux and other command line stuff doesn't have the question mark, what do you guys do with them?

I'm personally thinking about the old fashion technique that I used to use back in grade school (yeah yeah I know) and write them out on a pad of paper a couple times over again to make sure I have them down.

I read most of Todd Lammel's CCNA study guide but I still need to get the commands down so I decided to make this post.

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miller811

Talic wrote: »

I was wondering how you guys go about memorizing commands? Using the question mark helps but you still need to know what to start it with.

My problem seems to be is once I get it configured using the commands, I tend to want to move to the next thing and not erase my work, such as setting up SSH, which takes quite a few steps. Usually, I would use Packet Tracer or GNS3 to do this kinda stuff so setting up another router or erasing configuration can be annoying since it can take down links or he such depending on the command being used.

Using the question mark doesn't help in some instances, what happens if you forget the login command when setting up a password? Or a sequence when setting something up? I would like to hear what you guys use in terms of techniques to do this. Linux and other command line stuff doesn't have the question mark, what do you guys do with them?

I'm personally thinking about the old fashion technique that I used to use back in grade school (yeah yeah I know) and write them out on a pad of paper a couple times over again to make sure I have them down.

I read most of Todd Lammel's CCNA study guide but I still need to get the commands down so I decided to make this post.

Repetition, Repetition, Repetition,

apd123

None of us memorize the sequences to all the possible configurations. The key is quickly understanding what needs to be configured and knowing where to look it up. Also the ? will get you out of most memorization issues. Also you don't know need to know how a command starts use the ?. For the exams usch as the CCNA/CCNP this should not even be an issue due to the exam format.

hodgey87

Im in a similar position to you, i do find it hard to remember commands. Like people have said just just repeat the commands over and over. Set up different types of networks in packet tracer or on GNS3 and and set them up from scratch this will help with remembering commands.

Or just set up some sort of flash cards that you can use in your free time to quickly glance over what commands you have covered in the day etc.

tech-airman

Talic wrote: »

I was wondering how you guys go about memorizing commands? Using the question mark helps but you still need to know what to start it with.

My problem seems to be is once I get it configured using the commands, I tend to want to move to the next thing and not erase my work, such as setting up SSH, which takes quite a few steps. Usually, I would use Packet Tracer or GNS3 to do this kinda stuff so setting up another router or erasing configuration can be annoying since it can take down links or he such depending on the command being used.

Using the question mark doesn't help in some instances, what happens if you forget the login command when setting up a password? Or a sequence when setting something up? I would like to hear what you guys use in terms of techniques to do this. Linux and other command line stuff doesn't have the question mark, what do you guys do with them?

I'm personally thinking about the old fashion technique that I used to use back in grade school (yeah yeah I know) and write them out on a pad of paper a couple times over again to make sure I have them down.

I read most of Todd Lammel's CCNA study guide but I still need to get the commands down so I decided to make this post.

talic,

What is the difference between User EXEC Mode and Priviledged EXEC Mode?

mikej412

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miller811 wrote: »

Repetition, Repetition, Repetition,

Worth repeating!

And practice, practice, practice.

If you didn't build your own "command **** sheet" while studying (and doing Labs) then you can still get the CCNA Portable Command Guide, 2nd Edition. But you still need to have spent some time hands on using the commands -- with real hardware, or even a Simulator. Memorizing a bunch of commands and output formats and information still doesn't mean you'll be able to understand an exam question or scenario or know how and when to apply or use a command -- that comes from experience using the commands.