This module confuses two different topics. The Cisco Network Academy Curriculum has done this for years. Let's break them down. How logging works on an IOS Router/Switch is one topic. And Syslog, the protocol, is another topic. Although there are aspects of both that work together, they are still two distinct things. Logging on a Cisco IOS Device Cisco IOS Devices … [Read more...] about ENSA Module 10.5 – Syslog Lecture Notes
ENSA Module 8 – Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Lecture Notes
8.1.1 VPNs have become a crucial technology in network infrastructure for several reasons. Internet connections are available nearly everywhere in the world and in many cases are more readily available than other types of private network service. This is because Internet access can be delivered over media such as coax and wireless. Traditional data connectivity from … [Read more...] about ENSA Module 8 – Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Lecture Notes
HowTo: Use a Cisco ISR router as your home Internet router
Are you working on getting your CCNA certification? Taking a Cisco Network Academy CCNA/CCNP class? Want get get some more real world experience and use what you are learning on a day-to-day basis? Then you should get a Cisco ISR router for your home and replace your current consumer Internet router. Before I go on any further, the first scenario that I am going to run … [Read more...] about HowTo: Use a Cisco ISR router as your home Internet router
HowTo: Configuring a NTP server on a Cisco IOS device
Configuring a Cisco IOS device (router/switch) is probably one of the easiest things that you can do. But there is a little homework you should to do make sure you implement a NTP configuration that will perform well. Define your NTP Strategy Before you start, you need to determine your NTP strategy. The ultimate goal is that all of the devices in your network should … [Read more...] about HowTo: Configuring a NTP server on a Cisco IOS device
Q: What is epoch date?
Operating systems have a unique way of keeping track of time. They use a method called Epoch Date. In an epoch date model, the operating system keeps track of the number of "ticks" since a defined point of time. Each operating system will chose a different measurement of time "tick" and a different point in time to start, or the "epoch". The operating system will then … [Read more...] about Q: What is epoch date?