- Virtual vs. Physical LANs: Device Functionalities
- May 29, 2015
- If you have a good grasp of the basics of local access networks (LANs), it's time to step up your game. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-101 Official Cert Guide, explores the concepts behind virtual LANs, how they differ from physical LANs, and why VLANs make sense for modern organizations.
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- Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Fundamentals Review
- May 27, 2015
- This chapter from Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCNP SWITCH 300-115) covers the following basic switching topics as a review to CCNA: hubs and switches, bridges and switches, switches of today, broadcast domains, MAC addresses, the basic Ethernet frame format, basic switching function, VLANs, the Spanning Tree Protocol, trunking, port channels, and multilayer switching (MLS).
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- Basic Data Transmission in Networks: MAC Tables and ARP Tables
- May 12, 2015
- Bombarded with jargon, no wonder networking beginners get lost. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, explains some crucial terminology for anyone who needs to understand complex networking.
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- Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains = Apples and Oranges
- May 5, 2015
- Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, doesn't approve of blurring collision domains and broadcast domains. Though these models are often taught together, modern technology has outpaced some of the ideas, and networking specialists who are new to the field need to distinguish between current terminology and outdated concepts.
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- OSPF Implementation
- Feb 3, 2015
- This chapter from Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCNP ROUTE 300-101) examines the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol, one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols in IP networking.
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- CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide: Configuration of Redistribution
- Jan 21, 2015
- This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide provides information about redistribution topics.
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- Troubleshooting Methods for Cisco IP Networks
- Jan 14, 2015
- This chapter from Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCNP TSHOOT 300-135) defines troubleshooting and troubleshooting principles. Next, six different troubleshooting approaches are described. The third section of this chapter presents a troubleshooting example based on each of the six troubleshooting approaches.
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- CCNP Routing and Switching SWITCH 300-115 Official Cert Guide: Switch Port Configuration
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- Dec 18, 2014
- This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching SWITCH 300-115 Official Cert Guide presents the various Ethernet network technologies used to establish switched connections within the campus network and also details the switch commands required for configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet LAN ports.
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- CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide: Troubleshooting Device Performance
- Dec 9, 2014
- This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide discusses common reasons for high CPU and memory utilization on routers and switches, in addition to how we can recognize them. This chapter also covers interface statistics because they sometimes provide the initial indication of some type of issue.
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- Fundamental EIGRP Concepts
- Nov 26, 2014
- This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Official Cert Guide covers EIGRP fundamentals, EIGRP neighborships, and neighborships over WANs.
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- Exam Profile: CCNP Routing and Switching SWITCH (300-115)
- Oct 14, 2014
- The CCNP SWITCH exam is one component of the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification. This exam profile provides you with an overview of the SWITCH exam format, identifies trouble spots on the exam, and offers preparation hints. Finally, you are given a list of recommended study resources and a plan for what to do next.
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- Exam Profile: Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE (300-101)
- Oct 3, 2014
- The ROUTE exam (exam number 300-101) is one of three exams in the updated CCNP Routing and Switching track, announced by Cisco in July 2013. Specifically, this exam profile gives you an overview of the exam structure, major topic areas found on the exam, and hints to help you better prepare for the exam. Then, you are presented with a collection of recommended study resources, and suggestions on which exam to take next in your Cisco certification pursuits.
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- Selecting a Routing Protocol: CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101
- Sep 4, 2014
- This lesson, excerpted from CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Complete Video Course, identifies a variety of characteristics to consider when selecting a routing protocol. Also, common routing protocols (specifically, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP) are categorized as a distance-vector, link-state, or path-vector routing protocol.
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- GRE Tunnel Theory and Configuration: CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101
- Aug 28, 2014
- This lesson, excerpted from CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Complete Video Course, discusses the theory behind a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnel and describes how a GRE tunnel can be combined with an IPsec tunnel to add security. it concludes by configuring and verifying a GRE tunnel.
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- Exam Profile: CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Written Exam (400-101)
- Aug 26, 2014
- This article describes the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Written Exam (400-101), including the objectives, preparation hints, and study resources.
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- Exam Profile: Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT (300-135)
- Aug 25, 2014
- Raymond Lacoste profiles the new TSHOOTv2.0 exam from Cisco. This profile can help guide you in your preparations for the exam so that you are confident that you are on the right track for success.
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- Exam Profile: CCNA Data Center DCICN 640-911
- Aug 22, 2014
- This article describes the Cisco CCNA Data Center 640-911 DCICN exam, including the objectives, preparation hints, and study resources.
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- OSPF Route Filtering: CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101
- Aug 21, 2014
- This lesson, excerpted from CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Complete Video Course, identifies various approaches and discusses the special challenges of filtering routes on an OSPF-speaking router. It concludes by demonstrating two ways to filter OSPF-learned routes.
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- Cisco Networking Academy Switched Networks Companion Guide: VLANs
- Jun 25, 2014
- This chapter covers how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot VLANs and VLAN trunks. It also examines security considerations and strategies relating to VLANs and trunks, and best practices for VLAN design.
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- Introduction to 31 Days Before Your CCNA Routing and Switching Exam
- May 19, 2014
- Allan Johnson provides a list of recommended resources to assist in your preparation for taking the CCNA Routing and Switching Exam. He also provides a brief introduction to the CCNA 200-201 Exam itself.
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