Category: Cisco CCNA Tutorials

Cisco OSPF Characteristics

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the characteristics of OSPF, and I’ll also do a comparison with our other Interior Gateway Routing Protocols of RIP and EIGRP. Scroll down for the text and video tutorials. Cisco OSPF Characteristics Video Tutorial [youtube v = RA4SpgoOcjQ ...

Cisco Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about how the OSPF cost metric works and how it’s based on interface bandwidth by default. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials.   Cisco Bandwidth vs Clock Rate and Speed Video Tutorial [youtube v = BGmBafI8kDc maxwidth = 100%] ...

Cisco OSPF Basic Configuration

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn how to do a basic configuration of OSPF on our Cisco routers. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Cisco OSPF Basic Configuration Video Tutorial [youtube v = Wz38Ht1HJpI maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] OSPF Configur...

Cisco Subnet Mask Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’re going to learn about subnet masks. Scroll down for the video and text tutorials.   Cisco Subnet Mask Video Tutorial [youtube v = NlJ9ZZfFmaM maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   I’ve opened up a command prompt on my Window...

Cisco Wireless Network Types

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the different types of WiFi networks that are available. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Cisco Wireless Network Types Video Tutorial [youtube v = G95gwJArL3o maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   WiFi se...

Cisco IOS Configuration Management

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you will learn about IOS configuration management, running configuration, and startup configuration. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Cisco IOS Configuration Management Video Tutorial [youtube v = KfOBwJvVFho maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”...

Cisco Basic Router and Switch Configuration

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about a basic initial configuration to put on your routers and switches. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   Cisco Basic Router and Switch Configuration Video Tutorial [youtube v = JSqxrF13Cew maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=R...

Cisco Slash Notation

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn how to write and convert the dotted decimal subnet mask into slash (/) notation. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial.   Cisco Slash Notation Video Tutorial [youtube v = 8_Ih3BiR4nc maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1...

Cisco IPv4 Addresses

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the format of an IPv4 address. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   Cisco IPv4 Addresses Video Tutorial [youtube v = Dyhe9q8Jk5c maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   When we write out the IP address, ...

The Cisco IP Header

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, we’re going to cover Layer 3 of the OSI model, which is the Network Layer. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   The Cisco IP Header Video Tutorial [youtube v = r0WFtmAQO-s maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Layer 3 â€...

Cisco Operating Systems

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the different Operating Systems that run on Cisco’s different router and switch platforms. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   Cisco Operating Systems Video Tutorial [youtube v = Ji4Jmc9EhY0 maxwidth = 100%] [testi...

Cisco The Life of a Packet

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, we’re going to walk through the life of a packet from the sender through to the receiver and how everything works together to make that possible. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco The Life of a Packet Video Tutorial [youtube v = MlYjZF9SXs...

Cisco A Very Basic Introduction to Networking

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, I’m going to give you a very basic introduction to networking. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   Cisco A Very Basic Introduction to Networking Video Tutorial [youtube v = jSFcNQM6QzI maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]...

Cisco Factory Reset and Password Recovery

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn how to factory reset your router or switch and how to do a password recovery if you’ve lost the enable password. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial.   Cisco Factory Reset and Password Recovery [youtube v = iTW2JoTaBdk maxwidth = 10...

Cisco Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about basic connectivity troubleshooting. We’ll take a look at the ping and traceroute tools in a bit of depth. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials. Cisco Basic Connectivity Troubleshooting Video Tutorial [youtube v = lVifLLKYCI...

Cisco The Lower OSI Layers

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the bottom four OSI Layers and their definitions. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco The Lower OSI Layers Video Tutorial [youtube v = hDuN3pl-reE maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Where network...

Cisco The Upper OSI Layers

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the upper layers of the OSI model. That’s the upper three layers, 5, 6, and 7. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials. Cisco The Upper OSI Layers Video Tutorial [youtube v = DPA-bpMkSRs maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=&...

Cisco The TCP/IP Stack

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the TCP/IP suite, and how it compares to the OSI Model. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials. Cisco The TCP/IP Stack Tutorial [youtube v = aAgZXijvhvk maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   TCP/IP was developed...

Cisco Open Systems Interconnection OSI Model Overview

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’re going to learn about the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco Open Systems Interconnection OSI Model Overview Tutorial [youtube v = CgpZRPBbvUs maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″...

Cisco Speed and Duplex Settings

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about interface speed and duplex. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco Speed and Duplex Settings Video Tutorial [youtube v = gaFBFA0MrgI maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Interface Speed and Duplex   ...

Cisco Routers

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the basic operation of routers and how they compare to switches. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco Routers Video Tutorial [youtube v = tUS6WAOZIDg maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Routers &nb...

The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you are going to learn about the Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology and the different troubleshooting methods. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials. The Cisco Troubleshooting Methodology Video Tutorial [youtube v = bDxxxT_DB4U maxwidth = 100%] [testimonia...

Cisco CDP and LLDP

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   Cisco CDP and LLDP Video Tutorial [youtube v = 1qn3IIQ8tf4 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] &n...

Other Cisco Devices

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the other main product offerings that Cisco have other than their routers and switches. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Other Cisco Devices Video Tutorial [youtube v = 0J-CACMCUlE maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1&#...

Cisco Switch Operation

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, we’re going to take a look at how switches learn MAC addresses and use that information to populate the MAC address table. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Switch Operation Video Tutorial [youtube v = 7kdxloQeMGs maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial...

Subnetting on the 3rd and 4th Octet – examples

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial I’ll work through a couple of subnetting examples. One where we’re subnetting on the 3rd octet, and one where we’re subnetting on the 4th octet. [testimonial_view id=”1″] Subnetting on the 3rd Octet – Example “For the IP address 172.19.21...

Cisco Switches vs Hubs

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’re going to learn about the basics of hubs and switches. I’ll also do a comparison between the two devices. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Switches vs Hubs Video Tutorial [youtube v = 65bfrawBuEc maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view...

Cisco EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the different EtherChannel Protocols. I’ll also discuss how to configure and verify them. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. EtherChannel Protocols and Configuration Video Tutorial [youtube v = nSzsqG_1AGk maxwidth = 100%] [testi...

Cisco EtherChannel Load Balancing

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about how EtherChannel load balancing works. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco EtherChannel Load Balancing Video Tutorial [youtube v = Lv9vEFQDLRs maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   We’re going to use ...

Cisco Layer 3 EtherChannel

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Layer 3 EtherChannel. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Layer 3 EtherChannel Video Tutorial [youtube v = C2pH3k1UX6g maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   You can see that with the configuration examp...

Why We Have The Spanning Tree Protocol

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn why we have the Spanning Tree protocol. To understand why we need to have it, I need to first start off with a review of ethernet path selection. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Why We Have The Spanning Tree Protocol Video Tutorial [y...

Cisco StackWise, VSS, and vPC

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Cisco’s multi-chassis EtherChannel options of StackWise, vPC, and VSS. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco StackWise, VSS, and vPC Video Tutorial [youtube v = VPg_V7SSbQw maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1...

ARP – The Address Resolution Protocol

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about ARP, what the Address Resolution Protocol is, how it works, and what are the commands to be used. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. ARP – The Address Resolution Protocol Video Tutorial [youtube v = N2C8SeVi9gs maxwi...

Cisco VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Cisco VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) which enables the deletion, renaming, and addition of VLANs on switches configured as VTP servers. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco VTP VLAN Trunking Protocol Video Tutorial [youtube...

Why We Have EtherChannel

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about why we have EtherChannel. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Why We Have EtherChannel Video Tutorial [youtube v = lWF5wa5xRuM maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Campus Design – Oversubscription   W...

Cisco Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast Traffic

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’re going to learn about the three main types of traffic that will send over an IP network, which are unicast, broadcast, and multicast. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Unicast, Broadcast, and Multicast Traffic Video Tutorial [youtube v =...

Cisco OSPF Cost Metric

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the OSPF metric which is the cost. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco OSPF Cost Metric Video Tutorial [youtube v = xHqMIw55CSo maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   OSPF Metric Calculation   As OS...

Cisco OSPF Areas Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about OSPF areas. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco OSPF Areas Video Tutorial [youtube v = 5h9B2dJAMSk maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   With our link-state routing protocols, every router learns the fu...

The Transport Layer Header, TCP, and UDP

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Layer 4 of the OSI model, the Transport Layer. Scroll down for video and also text tutorial. The Transport Layer Header, TCP, and UDP Video Tutorial [youtube v = hy2fCXUj-lU maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Layer 4 &#...

Ethernet Connection Media

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’re going to learn about the final layer in the OSI model, which is Layer 1, the Physical Layer. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Ethernet Connection Media Video Tutorial [youtube v = onqeFcRyOws maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1...

Cisco Local Area Network Layer 2 – Ethernet

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Layer 2 of the OSI reference model, which is the Data Link layer. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Cisco Local Area Network Layer 2 – Ethernet Video Tutorial [youtube v = DWvA4UfJO1Y maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view i...

EIGRP Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about EIGRP which stands for the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol. We’ll cover its characteristics and configuration as well. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. EIGRP Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Video Tutorial ...

RIP Routing Information Protocol Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about RIP, the Routing Information Protocol. RIP is a distance vector routing protocol, so it’s going to be using routing by rumor. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials.   RIP Routing Information Protocol Video Tutorial [youtube...

Cisco Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, we’re going to cover troubleshooting at Layer 1 and Layer 2 of the OSI stack. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   Cisco Basic Layer 1 and 2 Troubleshooting Video Tutorial [youtube v = 9WluVSqKNCE maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″...

Cisco Syslog Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about Syslog on Cisco devices. Syslog is a standard format for logging messages and Cisco iOS complies with that standard. Scroll down for the video and also test tutorial. Cisco Syslog Video Tutorial [youtube v = WGkNNHsNR80 maxwidth = 100%] [testimon...

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about SNMP, which is the Simple Network Management Protocol. It’s an open standard for network monitoring and you’ll see it being used on nearly all vendors’ devices, such as routers, switches, servers, and everything else as wel...

Spanning Tree Verification and Troubleshooting Commands

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how to verify the spanning tree protocol. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Spanning Tree Verification and Troubleshooting Commands Video Tutorial [youtube v = Qwfy_Is6Ifo maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] ...

Cisco Portfast, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Spanning Tree Portfast, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Portfast, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard Video Tutorial [youtube v = DMZ2YbN78XM maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] &...

Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how to align your spanning tree and HSRP configuration so that they line up with each other. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Spanning Tree and HSRP Alignment Video Tutorial [youtube v = jabA01bQLNA maxwidth = 100%] [testimon...

How the Spanning Tree Works

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about how Spanning Tree works. Spanning Tree is an industry-standard protocol, which is enabled by default on all vendors’ switches. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. How the Spanning Tree Works Video Tutorial [youtube v ...

Spanning Tree Root Bridge Election on Cisco Switches

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about manipulating the Spanning Tree Root Bridge Election. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. The Spanning Tree Root Bridge Election on Cisco Switches Video Tutorial [youtube v = kfug7FMswz0 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id...

Cisco STP Spanning Tree Versions

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the different Spanning Tree versions. There have been a few different versions over time, which have improved on the previous versions. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco STP Spanning Tree Versions Video Tutorial [yo...

Cisco Spanning Tree Terminology – The Bridge

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the Spanning Tree terminology of bridges. This is going to just be a short lecture and I wanted to cover this before we get into the details of how Spanning Tree works. Scroll down to see the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Spanning ...

DNS on Cisco Routers

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you will learn about the commands on how to configure a router to become a DNS Client. The reason you would do this is if you want the router itself to be able to resolve FQDN. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. DNS on Cisco Routers […]...

Subnetting Practice Questions

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, we’re going to work through a subnetting practice question. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Subnetting Practice Questions Video Tutorial [youtube v = 5Sa-Ftyk9B8 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   The question is: ...

VLSM Variable Length Subnet Mask Example

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, we’re going to carry on with our subnetting theme, and by the end of the tutorial, you will be able to carry out a Variable Length Subnet Mask design for a real-world network topology. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial.   VLSM Variable Lengt...

Subnetting Class C Networks and VLSM Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how to subnet Class C networks and how Variable Length Subnet Masking or VLSM works. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Subnetting Class C Networks and VLSM Video Tutorial [youtube v = fwfp8X9hvig maxwidth = 100%]   [testimonia...

Subnetting Class A and Class B Networks Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, we’re going to take on a stage by subnetting larger networks. We’re going to look at subnetting our Class A and our Class B networks. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial. Subnetting Class A and Class B Networks Video Tutorial [youtub...

Cisco SNMP v3 Configuration

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll see the configuration for SNMP version 3. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. SNMP v3 Configuration Video Tutorial [youtube v = bH6mTpZtYmg maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] In SNMPv1 and SNMPv2, the SNMP Manager (NMS s...

Dynamic Routing Protocols vs Static Routes Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the basics of dynamic routing protocols and how they compare to using static routes. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials.   Dynamic Routing Protocols vs Static Routes Video Tutorial [youtube v = -yuoM73k9jg maxwidth = ...

IP Address Classes

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the IP address classes. We’re going to cover Classes A, B, and C which are used for allocating addresses to our hosts, and then Classes D and E. Scroll down for the video and text tutorials.   IP Adress Classes Video Tutorial ...

Cisco Equal Cost Multi Path ECMP Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Equal Cost Multi Path, ECMP. Cisco Equal Cost Multi Path ECMP Video Tutorial [youtube v = wGLi_V_FQpk maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] If multiple paths to a destination network have an equal metric, the router will...

Private IP Addresses (RFC 1918) Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the private address ranges. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Private IP Addresses (RFC 1918) Video Tutorial [youtube v = Icp4FkmpDkA maxwidth = 100%]   [testimonial_view id=”1″]   These were documen...

CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’re going to learn about CIDR, which is Classless Inter-Domain Routing. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing Video Tutorial [youtube v = ncsJ0uJu4n0 maxwidth = 100%]   [testimonial_view id=”1″...

Subnetting Overview

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’re going to understand how we can implement submitting. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   Subnetting Overview Video Tutorial [youtube v = a_ChLbdUH-4 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Subnetting is a r...

Cisco QoS Overview

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, I’m going to give you an overview of Quality of Service (QoS). When people talk about QoS in general, they’re usually referring to queuing. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco QoS Overview Video Tutorial [youtube v = 9gEujvDdAbI maxwid...

Cisco Connected and Local Routes Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about connected and local routes, which are the first type of routes that you’re going to have on your router. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco Connected and Local Routes Video Tutorial [youtube v = ke0Jqwgqw1o maxwidth...

Cisco Loopback Interfaces Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about loopback interfaces. A loopback interface is a logical interface and it allows you to assign an IP address to a router or a Layer 3 switch, which is not tied to a physical interface. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco L...

Cisco Administrative Distance Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about administrative distance. Administrative Distance (AD) is used along with the metric to decide which of the available paths is going to make into the routing table. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco Administrative Distan...

Cisco Routing Protocol Types Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn what the different routing protocol types are. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Routing Protocol Types Video Tutorial [youtube v = 9NDYbM6Fp4w maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   Our routing protocols ca...

Cisco Routing Protocol Metrics Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about routing protocol metrics. A router may receive multiple possible paths to get to a destination network because it might have multiple different ways to get to it.   The router might have multiple neighboring routers with paths avai...

Cisco Static Routes Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about static routes. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial.   When a router needs to send traffic to a subnet that it’s not directly connected to, it needs to know how to get there – it must have a matching route in its...

Cisco Summarization and Default Routes Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about route summarization and the default route. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco Summarization and Default Routes Tutorial [youtube v = IMn70ClJCe4 maxwidth = 100%]   [testimonial_view id=”1″] Static Route...

Cisco BGP in MPLS Networks Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how BGP is used for layer 3 MPLS VPNs. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. Cisco BGP in MPLS Networks Video Tutorial [youtube v = Vl6Gwc-aVaQ maxwidth = 100%]   [testimonial_view id=”1″] Layer 3 MPLS VPN In the diag...

Cisco Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Cisco adjacencies and passive interfaces, which help control which routing information is shared between routers. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Adjacencies and Passive Interfaces Video Tutorial [youtube v = 6Owg...

Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE MAJOR Updates 2020

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the major updates coming to the Cisco Certification Program in February 2020. I’ll explain exactly what the changes are, why Cisco have made those changes, how they affect you and what you should do if you’re currently stud...

Cisco BGP for Enterprises

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you will learn why an enterprise (rather than an Internet Service Provider) would use BGP and how to configure BGP from the enterprise point of view. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   This is the 5th in a series of BGP tutorials. Part 1:...

How to Advertise BGP Routes on Cisco Routers

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how to advertise routes in BGP (including the differences in the way the “network” statement is used and the “null route” trick).  Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   This is the 4th in a series o...

Configuring BGP Neighbors on Cisco Routers

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn how to configure BGP (the Border Gateway Protocol) neighbors in a Service Provider environment.  Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. This is the 3rd in a series of BGP tutorials. Part 1: Why We Need BGP Part 2: BGP Routing an...

BGP Routing and Path Selection for Service Providers

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about how BGP (the Border Gateway Protocol) routing works within service providers. Scroll down for the video and text tutorial. This is the 2nd in a series of BGP tutorials. Part 1: Why We Need BGP Part 3: Configuring BGP Neighbors on Cisc...

CCNA Certification Next Steps – What to Do After Passing the CCNA

In this Cisco CCNA post,  I will offer advice on the next steps after you’ve passed your Cisco CCNA Certification, in terms of what is the best certification to do next. You might find it useful if you’ve just passed your CCNA or if you’re planning on doing it in the near future ...

Why We Need BGP – The Border Gateway Protocol

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the need for BGP (the Border Gateway Protocol). Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. This is the 1st in a series of BGP tutorials. Part 2: BGP Routing and Path Selection for Service Providers Part 3: Configuring BGP Neighbors...

NetworkLessons.com vs INE vs CBT Nuggets Review

In this Cisco CCNA video post, I review networklessons.com and answer the question “is it worth the monthly subscription fee or not?” I’ll do that by investigating the content on the site and comparing it with similar services such as INE (Internetwork Expert) and CBT Nuggets. See...

Cisco DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP). Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Dynamic Trunking Protocol DTP Video Tutorial [youtube v = bGfayJDnEe8 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] When a pair of Cisco switc...

AlphaPrep Cisco Exam Prep – Unboxing and Review

You can see a walkthrough of the AlphaPrep Cisco practice exam prep engine in this video, how it works and recommendations on how to make the best use of it. Scroll down to the ‘AlphaPrep Walkthrough’ section below if you’re already signed up and want to know the best way to use it.   You...

VLAN Trunk Ports – Cisco CCNA Tutorial

VLAN Trunks Ports In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about VLAN trunk ports. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. VLAN Trunk Ports Video Tutorial [youtube v = GDAdQNf87hU maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   VLAN Access Ports Example  ...

VLAN Access Ports – Cisco CCNA Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about VLAN Access ports and how to configure them. Access ports are configured on switch interfaces where end hosts such as desktop PCs are plugged in. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. VLAN Access Ports Video Tutorial [youtub...

Why we have VLANs – Cisco CCNA Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, I will cover Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) which is a Layer 2 feature implemented on switches. To understand why we have them, you need to understand the problem that they solve first. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Why We Have VLANs &#...

Cisco CCNA Lab Options – Online Lab Rentals

This post is part of my ‘Cisco CCNA Lab Options’ course. Click here to enrol in the complete course for free! In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, I explain the different options you can use for a Cisco CCNA lab and the advantages and disadvantages of each. You can read part one about...

Cisco CCNA Lab Options – Physical Lab

This post is part of my ‘Cisco CCNA Lab Options’ course. Click here to enrol in the complete course for free! In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, I will explain the different options you can use for a Cisco CCNA lab and the advantages and disadvantages of each. You can read part two ...

DNS Domain Name System Simplified – Tutorial

In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about DNS, the Domain Name System. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. DNS Domain Name System Simplified – Video Tutorial [youtube v = nes8lbD49tU maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   DNS The Domain...

Cisco Lab Book Review – The VIRL Book by Jack Wang

I’m going to do something a bit different in this post and give you a review of The VIRL Book by Jack Wang. I think this will add value for a lot of you because my most popular resource right now is my How to Build a NetApp Lab for Free ebook. With the converged […]...