RE: First Impressions - CCIE Practical Studies [7:32237]
HI, I received my copy last week, here in the UK. I was given a good review before I bought the book (Thanks Brad Ellis). I am happy with the content of the book and the LAB's at the end are well worth the price of the book (and more). I have only found spelling mistakes (like form instead of from), but I have not completed it yet. But, saying that, I am glad I was not asked to author a book that would have such a wide audience and a list of reviewers (all those that use groupstudy). Its a good book and I am waiting for Practical Studies Vol 2. Impressed Rob -Original Message- From: Kevin Wigle [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 17 January 2002 02:32 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: First Impressions - CCIE Practical Studies [7:32237] hmmm.. don't know why you said that I had the same shipping problem... I didn't read that in Chuck's post. However, on the same topic, I just got my copy yesterday. I bought mine from Pearson Education for $48.75 with $7.00 shipping ordinary mail to Canada. It took 2 weeks which was fine with me. Like Chuck I am immediately impressed by the authors/reviewers. All told - 9 - CCIEs. I am just getting through chapter one but I have perused the appendices and Chapter 18 (the timed labs). I'm excited with what looks like is there. Can't wait to devote more time to it. Kevin Wigle - Original Message - From: Steven A. Ridder To: Sent: Wednesday, 16 January, 2002 20:43 Subject: Re: First Impressions - CCIE Practical Studies [7:32237] I got my CCIE Practical Studies book via half.com yeaterday and I had the same shipping problem. I saved about $25 on the price of the book, but the delivery took over 3 1/2 weeks! I don't think there was even a stamp or postmark on the media mail package, so I have no idea how it arrived I'd just as soon pay Amazon's price and get normal shipping (plus my company re-imburses me for all books I buy anyways). The book looks pretty good, but some people have told me that the book is still simple compared to the lab iteslf. But all in all, it does give you a blueprint of topics to study, then you can branch off in each subject for more in-depth studies in other books, etc. Chuck Larrieu wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Just got my copy. Reading the About the Authors section alone is impressive. All those associated with the book are CCIE's. I look forward to discovering if there are any errors in the book. One would hope not, given the credentials of the writers and reviewers, one of whom was the Halifax Lab Proctor for several years. So far I have browsed all of the first chapter The Key Components for Modeling an Internetwork This chapter covers in good detail all those basic questions - the config register, configuring a router as a frame switch, password recovery, show and debug ( called the big show and the big d respectively, throughout the book. ) building a terminal server, and much much more. This alone tells me that this book might be a good investment for those just starting out, as well as those prepping for the CCIE Lab. Sure, all of this information is available elsewhere, but with this book, it is in one place, easily located, and clearly explained. There is even a section about configuring networking on windoze computers. Considering the number of raw beginners who are coming into the certification process, this is helpful. I'll have more comments after I have had a chance to look at the good stuff. Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=32284t=32237 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: copy startup-config running-config [7:29621]
Hi Theo, Are you using new IOS or is it old code, pre 12 ios. Strange thing is, even though not a cisco related topic, we have had some of our Enterasys SSR's fail with the same command. THe SSR's crashed within an hour or so of issuing the command.Enterasys engineering reported that the SSR crashed due to us issuing the copy startup to active , and have issued a general release note saying they are removing that functionality from their code (equivalent to copy start run). The SSR is a product developed by ex cisco engineers(a company called Yago). If you know what I am talking about, you will see that they have almost the same CLI (a command is issued on the SSR to make it use cisco based commands.). Try Cisco TAC and see what they come up with. Sorry I can't be of more help, but here is what I found on Cisco's web for 12.2 caveats A Cisco router experiences a memory leak when policy maps are attached to interfaces, and you use the copy startup-config running-config or copy running-config startup-config command. Workaround: Detach all policy maps from the interfaces before using the copy startup-config copy running-config startup-config, and then reattach the policy maps to the interfaces. Cheers Rob -Original Message- From: Theo [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 December 2001 10:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: copy startup-config running-config [7:29621] Hello, Has anyone encountered problems using this command (like a router crash) ? Any useful links for this topic? Thanks Theo Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=29626t=29621 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: CCNP Switching - Mapping MAC address to IP Multicast [7:10]
MSG Re-posted -Original Message- From: Thompson, Robert D Sent: 12 December 2001 08:10 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: CCNP Switching - Mapping MAC address to IP Multicast [7:10] HI Sergio, The best way I can explain this is in the following way Remember to convert the IP address given to binary. The reason for this is to convert binary to hex (you need to know how to convert binary to hex, thats the key here) Example (first convert to binary) 147.184.9.9 = 10010011.10111000.1001.1001 now convert to Hex, but only the 23 bits (on of the rules) , starting from the right, and forget the rest (as you need to pre-pend 01 00 5E to your answer, also an IANA rule...) 10010011.10111000.1001.1001 Do Not Convert Convert = in binary 0111000.1001.10001 now convert to hex = in hex using 8421 code to get hex (break binary groups up into groups of 4, then convert to hex) = 0111000 = 38 in hex =1001 = 09 in hex (or 9) 0111000.1001.1001 =1001 = 09 in hex (or 9) = 38.09.09 = with pre-pend of 01.00.5E =01.00.5E.38.09.09 (this answer is your hex answer for ip address 147.184.9.9 mapped to multicast mac address) This is in your notes on CCNP switching(below is a snip taken from cisco web site) Ethernet MAC Address Mapping The IANA owns a block of Ethernet MAC addresses that start with 01:00:5E in hexadecimal format. Half of this block is allocated for multicast addresses. The range from 0100.5e00. through 0100.5e7f. is the available range of Ethernet MAC addresses for IP multicast. This allocation allows for 23 bits in the Ethernet address to correspond to the IP multicast group address. The mapping places the lower 23 bits of the IP multicast group address into these available 23 bits in the Ethernet address. HTH Regards Rob NA, NP -Original Message- From: Sergio [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 11 December 2001 20:33 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CCNP Switching - Mapping MAC address to IP Multicast [7:10] Hi all. This is my first message here. Greetings from Spain ;) Now, i have a question for you. I'm preparing my CCNP Switching exam, and now im reading about IP Multicast. The book says that IANA reserved some MAC address for using with IP Multicast. The book also says that MAC addresses must be mapped to IP Multicast address, and it explains how to map them. But i cant understand it. I dont understand how to map MAC address to IP Multicast addresses. Can u help me? Thanks in advice. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=29038t=10 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: ISDN Simulator for CCIE [7:27098]
Hi, Contact the following for an ISDN simulator (PDS Simline ISDN simulator) [EMAIL PROTECTED] They gave quality service and its a quality device.Ideal for ISDN labs. I currently use one for my lab Cheers Rob -Original Message- From: Dennis [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 25 November 2001 21:57 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ISDN Simulator for CCIE [7:27098] ISDN emulator on the NET http://208.1.40.80/ica/isdnsim.nsf www.brooktrout.com/pages/product_info/pi_data_wan/pdf/multiport.pdf www.diem.com/BT90001.htm http://www.tele-products.com/ http://www.arca-technologies.com/solohome.html http://www.conway-engineering.com/ 5105307682 http://www.acacia-net.com/ http://www.taskit.com/ http://www.monitor.co.at/monitor/498/story/isdnsim.html http://www.digitechinc.com http://www.ertmsales.com/products/search/viewcart.cfm?Page=1QtyNA= http://www.cheapisdn.com -- -=Repy to group only... no personal=- Kenneth Yeung wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Just start the CCIE Lab. preparation, I am going to have the lab. text in June 2002. I have several C2500 routers at home. But no way to test the ISDN configuration. Can anyone suggest me what simulator i should use that can help me to test the ISDN configuration for the CCIE lab. I don't think i will apply a ISDN link at home. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=27309t=27098 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
OSPF Router ID and IP Addresses [7:24003]
Hi All, Can anybody clear something up for me. In OSPF when selecting the Router ID, what Interface will OSPF choose as the Router ID on this particular router. For example Interface Ethernet 0 IP address 10.1.1.1 255.0.0.0 Interface Ethernet 1 IP address 172.16.100.1 255.255.0.0 Interface Ethernet 2 IP address 193.221.200.1 255.255.255.0 rest of config not listed for this discussion and IP address structure made up for the discussion (in this case I won't use a loopback interface, purely to discuss Router ID and IP address considerations) I understand its the highest IP address that will win, in this case will it be 10.1.1.1? or will it be 193.221.200.1 I will appreciate any comments Cheers Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=24003t=24003 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE:OSPF Router ID and IP addresses [7:24014]
Hi All, Thanks to all for the response I got. A great help. Regards Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=24014t=24014 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CCIE : What version of IOS on R/S Lab [7:18565]
Hi all, Can anybody tell me if they know what version of IOS will be on the CCIE R/S Lab Thanks in advance Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=18565t=18565 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: one day lab will send ccie to the hell [7:18373]
Hi Guys and Girls, Can we please keep cisco groupstudy to issues about cisco. As far as I am concerned, we joined the group to be pro-active and to be helped by others or help others with cisco issues.Its a good discussion group, lets keep it that way. Rob -Original Message- From: Patrick [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 04 September 2001 09:49 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: one day lab will send ccie to the hell [7:18373] Me no like CCIE. CCIE bad. Fire, Goood... tu tu wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... ccie will be useless, take juniper cert. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=18393t=18373 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CCIE exam before 1 October [7:17828]
HI, I used the following books Routing TCP/IP Vol 1 and 2 by Jeff Doyle EXAM CRAM for review only (its not that good at all, but a quick read) My old CCNP cisco press books Cisco LAN Switching By Kennedy CCIE design fundamentals: 2nd edition And BGP case studies from Cisco.com Token Ring White Paper by Rossi And BOSON.COM exams You should pass this exam, if you follow the exam blue print and review the items above.. Good luck Regards Rob Thompson, CCNP, CCNA, CCIE written (lab 27/05/02) -Original Message- From: Phantom [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 30 August 2001 10:10 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: CCIE exam before 1 October [7:17828] Just to clarify. I am only talking about the written here, The lab I will worry about later, What can I study for the written Thanks EA Louie wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... 1. Pass the CCIE Written exam first 2. Good luck gettting a date for the next month - unless someone drops and you live near a testing center, you're looking at early October (after the one-day labs begin) 3. Assuming you're serious, if you have extensive experience with Cisco routers or are at the genius level in IQ or some young hotshot, check the CCIE website for what to study and a list of suggested reading - go to www.cisco.com and search for CCIE recommended reading. Lots of books and lots of free stuff. There are also practice labs and lab study guides - search the web for CCIE Lab and search amazon.com for CCIE My lab is scheduled for 1/11/02, and I'm not sure I'll even be ready by then.but my best wishes for good luck to you. - Original Message - From: Phantom To: Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 12:42 AM Subject: CCIE exam before 1 October [7:17828] Hi I am completing my CCNP nextweek and want to try do my ccie exam before the end of september. Does any1 have any tips as to what I should study and what the best books are. Thanks _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=17836t=17828 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CCIE Written [7:15832]
I took written today and passed, you should do fine with your material Regards Rob CCNP (CCIE one day) -Original Message- From: Kenneth Yeung [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 13 August 2001 07:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CCIE Written [7:15832] Hi all, I have CCNP, ATM and VoIP certified and now preparing for CCIE. I only have two weeks to go besides I need to work. Can anyone suggest the most important material to review before going for the written exam. Behind me is: 1) Carlow's 2nd edition 2) Free Token Ring paper from CCprep.com 3) CCNP, ATM and VoIP Cisco press books 4) Routing TCP/IP Vol. I Is one Carlow's book + Token Ring paper enough for the exam.? Is Carlow's book on non-IP material enough to handle all non-IP question in written? Please help if you have achieved the written test. Thx. Kenneth Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=15860t=15832 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CCIe Written : Thank you all [7:15879]
HI All, In my joy of passing the written exam, I forgot to thank all of you who helped with my questions about study material etc.For all of you who have not written as yet, go through the mails about CCIE written here on groupstudy and you will have all you need.It helped me a lot to home in on areas I was weak on. Thanks once again, Regards Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=15879t=15879 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Cat 6.5K error messages [7:15250]
I would say that its some one joining or leaving...Look on your console and test it... Rob -Original Message- From: Wilson, Bradley [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 08 August 2001 13:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Cat 6.5K error messages [7:15250] I thought these messages appeared whenever a station joins or leaves the switch - are you sure someone isn't just rebooting their PC? -Original Message- From: Patrick Donlon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 7:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cat 6.5K error messages [7:15241] I have a cat' that is giving me these messages on the console: 06:02:18 MET +02:00 %PAGP-5-PORTFROMSTP:Port 8/48 left bridge port 8/48 06:02:35 MET +02:00 %PAGP-5-PORTTOSTP:Port 8/48 joined bridge port 8/48. From the CCO I've read that it could be a duplex mis-match, faulty NIC, cable or mis-configuration. How can I find out from the switch stat's which is most likely? cheers Pat Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=15254t=15250 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Advice : CCIE written (R/S) [7:15005]
HI All, Could any of you please advise me on anything I should concentrate my efforts on for the exam, not breaking your non disclosure with Cisco. Here is a list of what I spend a lot of time on (study wise) General Routing Advanced routing - BGP, OSPF, EIGRP (includes metrics, theory, configuration etc) Switching Multicast routing route filtering protocols (IP and IPX etc) Bridging DDR ISDN My ATM skills are only theory!!! Thanks in advance Rob CCNP Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=15005t=15005 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Token Ring - I Need a good reference [7:13365]
HI All, Can anybody suggest a good read on Token Ring (Perhaps a white paper or a good reference book). I have no experience on Token Ring and I need to brush up pretty quickly for the CCIE written (RS).I am not sure how much I need to know for the exam, but I do know I want to know it well. Any help is appreciated Rob Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=13365t=13365 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: CCIE market FLOOD !! was: Current Wait time on the lab [7:12934]
I have had the same problems with Cabletron/Enterasys SSR equipment. Its seems that some companies put money into QA and some rely on old customers to do it for them Rob -Original Message- From: hal9001 [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 July 2001 12:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: CCIE market FLOOD !! was: Current Wait time on the lab [7:12933] They have retracted and pulled back from many areas they were to develop and promised developments were not delivered. I worked for one of their resellers, what we were promised one minute was not delivered the next. Support fell like a stone as did staff their end, we could not give away their kit and there was a flight to quality i.e. Cisco/Nortel. In addition their power supplies were suspect and we were forever returning their S24's and S48's, if it was not for that then it was their ASICS and Ports packing up. Once one went others soon followed. We had software problems with Black Diamond Blades and you had to be very careful what blades and software you mixed which was never made to clear until it all went wrong. Put two of those beasts in a room and it sounded like a fully loaded B29 on takeoff. Quality control was not that good. If you have got Extreme (unless you are a reseller) you will never be unemployed, you will always be replacing them and having to tweak them. Best of British mateOh by the way dI hope you are not using ESRP...you'll have lots of fun with that watching the kit go up and down and take other vendors/peoples kit out! Karl - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 11:29 AM Subject: Re: CCIE market FLOOD !! was: Current Wait time on the lab [7:12931] How do you figure Extreme is in trouble? Monday's WSJ had an article about the tech stocks slump and Extreme, Foundry, as well as a few others were noted as part of the 15% that was generally considered to have turned the corner and shown improvement. Just curious, I hadn't heard anything about them being in trouble, on top of that we just bought a boatload of their switches (which do seem so far to work very well by the way)... I need my car washed! :) Do you need any fries (chips) with that? hal9001 cc: Sent by: Subject: Re: CCIE market FLOOD !! was: Current Wait time on the nobody@groupslab [7:12867] tudy.com 07/18/2001 04:06 PM Please respond to hal9001 Fine but the obvious one is Nortel, but look how many they have fired, Ericsson the same and I've had experience of their Tigress and Congo/Danube etc range. Bad support for a poor product. Extreme are in trouble, Juniper and Foundry very small. 3Com basically out of it and I think must have seen it coming. I am of the opinion you really have to get a wide spread of experience and certifications. Anyone need the car washing? Karl - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 8:33 PM Subject: Re: CCIE market FLOOD !! was: Current Wait time on the lab [7:12861] Its my believe that by being a CISCO person, it does not UN-qualify any one of us to work with other vendor equipment. What we now need to do is learn the other companies products so we have the edge on the situation. With some minor tweaks we should be able to support other equipment. This applies to all pc environments. The basics are the same, the rules - different order. The market conditions are really depressing right now but that does not mean that people give up their dreams and stop working towards them . If you look at all the certifications like CNE and MCSE they all had their better days and anyone who had them was king but not anymore .That is the certification market for you . Every certification has a life and it is upto the Company to give its certification a longer life by making it more and more difficult and I guess Cisco has done a commendable job on that for the past 8 years but I think what cisco needs right now is more people using thier products out their in the market so that they don't get crushed by the competition . So with that said , teh CCIE might still be able to get you in a lot of positions and then its upto you . Just my 2 cents Jaspreet Priscilla Oppenheimer wrote: At 10:31 PM 7/17/01, KY wrote: Here is what I came across from Mentortech's web site on the experience of a receiptionist they are looking for: Education Experience: At least one year previous experience as a receptionist, with multi-line phone system. What kind of phone system needs someone to get to
