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June 2008

Cisco Command Reference

Mon, 2008-06-02 11:26

Handy tip from Cisco TAC - if you've ever wanted to generate a command guide for your router, you can use the show parser dump command. Just type show parser dump <mode> where <mode> is the config mode of the router you'd like to see.

Cisco Networkers is Here Again!

Wed, 2008-06-04 12:00

It's that time of year again. Starting June 23rd, Cisco Networkers kicks off in Orlando, FL...okay...who's idea was it to move this to the East coast... (ugh...3 hours earlier wake up time...)
This should be a week of technology fun - some of the sessions are a little dry, but have great information. I'll be teaching a couple CCVP certification prep sessions, so stop on by and say hello if you happen to be roaming the halls! Here's my session info:
CCVP Prep: Cisco IP Telephony Essentials, Tuesday 8:00am (Yes, that'd be 5:00am my time...I'm begging for pity on this time thing...)
CCVP Prep: Cisco IP Telephony Essentials, Wednesday, 4:00pm
I'm just excited to hear that the Blue Man Group will be performing this year along with Barenaked Ladies (who came up with that name anyway???) for the "Cisco Event".
Anyone up for karaoke on "If I had a million dollars"?

My New Favorite IOS Command

Fri, 2008-06-13 06:11

I know I mentioned this command in passing a few posts ago, but this command has become so valuable to me, it needs its own post. It's the show run | section command. This allows you to define any "major heading" from the IOS configuration and it will filter the running configuration down to just those sections. This is very similar to how the ASA "show run" command works.
For example, I'm working on a book focused around CallManager Express (CME) right now. In CME, you create "ephones" which represent the IP Phones on your network.

A Cisco Tip Repository

Fri, 2008-06-20 18:36

Cisco has converted their "Reader TIPS" from the TAC newsletter into a WIKI. Plenty of cool stuff here:
http://supportwiki.cisco.com/ViewWiki/index.php/Tech_Insights:Homepage

New CCNA Certifications: The Cat is Out of the Bag!

Wed, 2008-06-25 02:14

Finally, on Tuesday afternoon, Cisco announced the new CCNA-level certifications...and they are (drum roll please):
CCNA Security
CCNA Voice
CCNA Wireless
I'm actually creating the CCNA Voice Official Exam Certification Guide for Cisco Press as we speak. I've got to tell you - this certification is awesome. It completely fills a much needed gap of knowledge that's needed before you get into the CCVP program. I can't speak for the Security & Wireless certs, but in the CCNA Voice, you'll be learning:
VoIP & Legacy System Integration
CallManager Express setup
Unity Express setup
Basic QoS, Dial-Peers, and other technical nuances
Having this foundation before someone gets into a CCVP will be awesome. Yesterday afternoon, Cisco Press conducted a "podcast video interview" with me about the cert. I'll post the link as soon as it's available. I was actually interviewed by none other than Jeff Doyle (the TCP/IP routing genus) - I'm honored!

Training in an Alternate Universe

Wed, 2008-06-25 04:44

So...I'm sitting in the Cisco keynote speech featuring Padmasree Warrior (Cisco's new CIO) who is talking about the power of collaboration in the world. She was mentioning things like Twitter, vLogs, and Second Life...suddenly, a brilliant idea hits me: training in Second Life?!? Is it possible?
Okay, I admit, up until now, I thought Second Life was going to lead us into the Matrix...where everyone lived in and was controlled by machines. I steered clear of it. But, now I'm thinking - is it possible to deliver live, interactive classes through Second Life? Help me out here second-lifers...Here's my idea...
Build a "virtual classroom" in second life where "virtual students" can come and see a whiteboard, ask questions, watch live demos on Cisco gear, maybe even do labs themselves? Is it possible? What would it take to make it happen?
This could be really cool...

More CCNA Voice Information

Mon, 2008-06-30 12:02

Cisco has just launched a new learning site that has great info about all the new certifications. Click here to check it out.
One of the documents they posted to the site is excellent. It's the CCNA Voice prep session from the Networker's conference. If you want to get a good idea of the question types, topics, etc, download this document.



Dr. Radut