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- How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
- PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco routers and switches. Wiping the configuration of your network devices is the best way to keep a black hat from gaining...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Network Device, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Networking, Network Technology
- Download resources 2006-11-06
- CCNA Starter Kit (exe)
- This CCNA Starter Kit includes CCNA 5.0 Lite - a router and network simulator, 70 CCNA FlashCards, 70 CCNA exam prep questions, 5 test scenarios, and one hour to practice with 70 online scenarios. Dive into your Cisco studies with the CCNA Starter Kit. Start learning immediately by using real...
- Tags: CCNA, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Software downloads 2006-12-29
- CiscoWorks LMS 2.5 doesn't recognize 6504E switches
- I saw this problem with RME Resource Manager Essentials4.0.3 and upgraded to version 4.0.4. All other Cisco routers and switches are detected fine via SNMP and show up properly under device management, but the 6504E layer 3 switches show up as unknown devices. I contacted Cisco about it...
- Tags: Network administration, NETWORKING, Cisco Systems Inc., CiscoWorks
- Discussion threads 2006-09-20
- Cisco ConfigMaker Replacement?
- We are looking at creating a virtual environment for our company's network. Something that we can change and "play" with without fear of taking down the company network. I’ve used Cisco’s ConfigMaker in college but when I tried to use it all of the possible equipment...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., joe.fecht@..., it management, Cisco Network Assistant, network
- Q&A 2006-07-09
- Mimic Virtual Lab CCNA (exe)
- MIMIC Virtual Lab creates a real world lab environment with a network of Cisco Routers and Switches. It gives hands-on learning experience without buying expensive equipment for the preparation for CCNA certification. It provides simulated Cisco Routers (2620, 3640, 7206) and Switches (2950, 3550, 6500) along with LAN, WAN, ISDN,...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Environment, CCNA, MIMIC Virtual Lab, E-learning, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2007-08-08
- Insurance Agency IT Group Saves IT Time With Centralized Voice Management
- Warner Pacific Insurance Services provides insurance agents and brokers with tools, resources, and support to represent a wide selection of medical, dental, vision, life and other specialty insurance products. Warner Pacific sought a more proactive approach to managing its voice system. They wanted to speed up the troubleshooting process and...
- Tags: Information Technology, Insurance, Cisco Systems Inc., Warner Pacific Insurance Services
- Case studies 2006-03-01
- How do I... Speed up the switch port initialization process?
- When connecting a PC to a Cisco switch, it may sometimes take 30 seconds or more before the PC can communicate on the network. But with a few simple steps, you can shave off 30 seconds or more. When you're waiting for something to work, 30 seconds can seem like...
- Tags: PC, Cisco Systems Inc., Desktops, Hardware
- Download resources 2006-11-28
- Cisco Security Advisory: Crafted IP Option Vulnerability
- Cisco routers and switches running Cisco IOS or Cisco IOS XR software may be vulnerable to a remotely exploitable crafted IP option Denial of Service DoS attack. Exploitation of the vulnerability may potentially allow for arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability may be exploited after processing an Internet Control Message Protocol...
- Tags: Security, Packet, Vulnerability, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2007-04-22
- Network design
- Hey im looking for some advice about planning, designing and implementing a network for a small to medium size business in 3 cities with at least 50 hosts at each site, Any advice with regards specifically to usage of Cisco routers and switches and servers would be greatly appreciated.
- Tags: NETWORKING, Network administration, upthelum@..., network, network design
- Discussion threads 2007-03-23
- Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
- Actually...on a router, if you know the passwords, isn't the easiest way:# erase start# reload???Missing PasswordIf the line/enable password is missing, how would you log into the router to change the config register?The correct procedure is to determine the password recovery process on the Cisco web site, for that model....
- Tags: Cisco Router, Cisco Systems Inc., CJNMIS, config-register, password, router, security, swITch
- Discussion threads 2005-06-04
- Prepare Cisco devices for Daylight Saving Time changes
- Daylight Saving Time comes early this year: Are your Cisco devices ready for the change? David Davis tells you two ways to make sure your Cisco routers and switches reflect the correct time after March 11. The word is out about Daylight Saving Time DST. In case you've...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Daylight Saving Time, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, Cisco-device, Cisco IOS, router, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Cisco Router, David Davis
- Technical articles 2007-02-22
- City Government Improves Service and Stimulates Local Economy
- Historically a rural economy, the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico is today developing an industrial manufacturing base expected to increase wages and quality of life for its 750,000 citizens. The challenge was to provide additional government services to citizens and local businesses without spending additional money. In 1996 Albuquerque standardized...
- Tags: Network, Government, Cisco Systems Inc., City Government, Networking
- Case studies
- Troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches using the debug commands
- David Davis shows you how to get to the bottom of router and switch issues with Cisco's debug commands. Debug can give you a lot of detailed troubleshooting information, but watch out for the debug mistakes that can seriously affect your network. by David Davis
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Router, Router, Command, Cisco Systems Inc., Debug, Router#, Debug Statement, David Davis, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking
- Blog posts 2008-06-12
- IT Dojo: Five Cisco IOS tips to make you more efficient
- Working with Cisco routers and switches is a part of almost every network administrator's job. Keeping your Cisco equipment configured for optimal performance can be a time-consuming process, but there are a few general rules that will make you a more efficient administrator. In this IT Dojo video, Bill...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Cisco Systems Inc., Strategy, Management, it dojo, cisco, cisco ios, router, switch, network administration, bill detwiler, best practices, networking
- Videos 2008-06-30
- Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch
- Most switches used by small businesses and home offices typically require no configuration -- they're "plug and play." However, it's important to remember that plug and play doesn't always work. In addition, these switches certainly don't offer any troubleshooting, logging, security, or manageability. So once you're ready...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Switch, Cisco Systems Inc., VLAN, LANs, Networking, David Davis
- Blog posts 2008-01-24
- Provide redundancy on your Cisco routers with GLBP
- GLBP is a router redundancy protocol introduced in Cisco IOS version 12.2(14)S. Not familiar with GLBP? Let David Davis introduce you to this protocol and show you how to configure it. Are you familiar with GLBP? I'm willing to bet that a good number of you are not....
- Tags: Cisco Router, Cisco Systems Inc., GLBP, Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, router, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, David Davis, Active Virtual Gateway
- Technical articles 2005-10-06
- What's the best Cisco router configuration and management tool?
- It's rare to be able to accomplish everything you need using only the Cisco IOS; the reality is that additional tools are necessary. Because of the plethora of tools available, the challenge is selecting the right tools. David Davis is on a mission to compile the ultimate list of Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Cisco Systems Inc., PRODUCTIVITY, router, David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, tool, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Reality, David Davis
- Technical articles 2007-04-25
- Get an introduction to Cisco Smartports macros
- Cisco Smartports macros can speed up deployment while ensuring accuracy and consistency on your switch ports. A TechRepublic member recently asked David Davis to explain Smartports, and he responded with this overview in this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches. As regular readers of this column know, I love...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, Cisco Smartports, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Macro, David Davis
- Technical articles 2006-09-28
- Evaluate the pros and cons of Cisco's new Express 500 Series switches
- Sometimes, a new product can seem to offer everything you need—until you start getting into the nitty-gritty details. While contemplating the new line of Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series switches, the need for due diligence became apparent when David Davis uncovered some unexpected details about this switch. Learn more in...
- Tags: Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Systems Inc., David Davis CCIE, MCSE+I, SCSA, Power over Ethernet, Cisco Routers and Management Newsletter, Switch, David Davis, 10/100/1000BASE-T
- Technical articles 2006-03-09
- Cisco administration 101: Monitor network traffic with NetFlow
- What to use to monitor Netflow?We use Fluke Enterprise Performance Center which consists of Reporter Analyzer and Super Agent and a collector and harvester. It is VERY GOOD stuff. It will show the top users on a LAN, how much band width is being used on the WAN, how long...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, essickj@..., NetFlow, Cisco Systems Inc., kinda, network, monitor
- Discussion threads 2007-08-03
