Hands-on Lab 4.6: Installing SDM on Your Computer

jorglct

Hi Guys ! I study this chapter of CCNA. I should study about that?

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networker050184

Please do not break the Cisco NDA by disclosing specific questions from the exam.

NetworkVeteran

jorglct wrote: »

Hi Guys ! I study this chapter of CCNA. I should study about that?

Is there any particular reason you don't want to study this chapter?

I skipped it. My justification was that I already was familiar with SDM from configuring IPSec tunnels with it in the past, and it wasn't a very useful skill for the sorts of roles I was considering. I was okay with being docked some points, because I was confident in my knowledge of the other topics. I similarly barely studied ATM for the MPLS exam.

MAC_Addy

Read over the objectives in the book and you'll be okay. SDM is one of the easiest topics, in my opinion. Though, if you've never worked on a router/switch you may benefit from labbing how to set it up.

Roguetadhg

If you're asking...
Should I study SDM? Yes. You should know your way around it.
How do I study SDM?
1. Simulators can run the SDM without installing.
2. Looking for the program: Cisco Router and Security Device Manager Install and Upgrade - Cisco Systems

boredgamelad

As long as you're familiar with how to configure things via the CLI, poking your way around the SDM is pretty simple. Honestly, I wouldn't spend a significant amount of time learning about it. There are a few quick videos on YouTube you could watch just to familiarize yourself with the way it looks but it's a pretty standard interface.

jorglct

Thanks I use GNS