I have underestimated the route optimization chapter. At the beginning, when I saw the outline I thought it would take 3-4 days, but now I realize the importance of it, is like a review of all the IGP. I am still at the labs from the end of the chapter (done 2 of them, 3 more to go). They are really fun because of the interaction between the different routing protocols.
I will have to update my schedule also. Although I keep having some days with no study, I am confident I will finish by the end of February.
Hopefully, this week-end I will dive into BGP.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
I broke the chain!
Although I broke the chain and I feel a little bit guilty, I would say I have a good reason for this: I have a life besides work.
I am done with IS-IS (thanks to Jeremy’s CBT nuggets), I managed to do the labs, I have some hand-on experience although I’m not really confident in my knowledge of the OSI protocol (better said not as confident as IP). Next is route Route Optimization and I hope to get over it quickly so that I can dive into BGP and then multicating - the main new notions from the BSCI curricula.
I am done with IS-IS (thanks to Jeremy’s CBT nuggets), I managed to do the labs, I have some hand-on experience although I’m not really confident in my knowledge of the OSI protocol (better said not as confident as IP). Next is route Route Optimization and I hope to get over it quickly so that I can dive into BGP and then multicating - the main new notions from the BSCI curricula.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
MS WS 2008 NI Schedule
1. Configuring IP Addressing and Services (24 percent) – 3 January 2010
a. Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
b. Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
c. Configure routing.
d. Configure IPsec.
2. Configuring Name Resolution (27 percent) – 4-10 January 2010
a. Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server.
b. Configure DNS zones.
c. Configure DNS records.
d. Configure DNS replication.
e. Configure name resolution for client computers.
3. Configuring Network Access (22 percent) – 11-17 January 2010
a. Configure remote access.
b. Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
c. Configure network authentication.
d. Configure wireless access.
e. Configure firewall settings.
4. Configuring File and Print Services (13 percent) – 18-21 January 2010
a. Configure a file server.
b. Configure Distributed File System (DFS).
c. Configure shadow copy services.
d. Configure backup and restore.
e. Manage disk quotas.
f. Configure and monitor print services.
5. Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure (14 percent) – 22-24 January 2010
a. Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings.
b. Capture performance data.
c. Monitor event logs.
d. Gather network data.
6. Review – 25-31 January 2010
7. Exam 1 February 2010
a. Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing
b. Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
c. Configure routing.
d. Configure IPsec.
2. Configuring Name Resolution (27 percent) – 4-10 January 2010
a. Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server.
b. Configure DNS zones.
c. Configure DNS records.
d. Configure DNS replication.
e. Configure name resolution for client computers.
3. Configuring Network Access (22 percent) – 11-17 January 2010
a. Configure remote access.
b. Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
c. Configure network authentication.
d. Configure wireless access.
e. Configure firewall settings.
4. Configuring File and Print Services (13 percent) – 18-21 January 2010
a. Configure a file server.
b. Configure Distributed File System (DFS).
c. Configure shadow copy services.
d. Configure backup and restore.
e. Manage disk quotas.
f. Configure and monitor print services.
5. Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure (14 percent) – 22-24 January 2010
a. Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings.
b. Capture performance data.
c. Monitor event logs.
d. Gather network data.
6. Review – 25-31 January 2010
7. Exam 1 February 2010
Monday, January 12, 2009
OSPF – done, next IS-IS
It’s been a productive week; I managed to finish the OSPF module with the curricula labs. It is a lot of information, I wonder why would anybody use another routing protocol because OSPF has so many features that is seems you can do everything with it.
The next topic is IS-IS, and I hope to finish it by the end of the week.
I will also try to make an updated version of the schedule, I’m way behind the old one that I made at the beginning of December.
Last evening I installed the newer version of GNS 3 (0.6). I am amazed what an excellent tool it is. I have been using the using the Cisco Packet Tracer, Boson Netsim and the RouterSim Network Visualizer until I discovered GNS 3. I wonder why at a google search for “cisco network simulator” you don’t have GNS 3 at the top or at least on the first page.
Update 1: I have attached at the end of the blog my proposed schedule. Instead of marking with 'X' I will color the topics in red as I pass them.
Update 2: Added the "Don't break the chain" calendar
The next topic is IS-IS, and I hope to finish it by the end of the week.
I will also try to make an updated version of the schedule, I’m way behind the old one that I made at the beginning of December.
Last evening I installed the newer version of GNS 3 (0.6). I am amazed what an excellent tool it is. I have been using the using the Cisco Packet Tracer, Boson Netsim and the RouterSim Network Visualizer until I discovered GNS 3. I wonder why at a google search for “cisco network simulator” you don’t have GNS 3 at the top or at least on the first page.
Update 1: I have attached at the end of the blog my proposed schedule. Instead of marking with 'X' I will color the topics in red as I pass them.
Update 2: Added the "Don't break the chain" calendar
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Newton
I am Newton. I am a 28-old Senior QA Systems & Network engineer.
I am a CCNA since August 2007 currently seeking for the CCNP status and later for the precious CCIE numbers. I have made the first step in this direction - BSCI (2009).
I am also MCP and MCTS, looking forward for MCITP.
I am a CCNA since August 2007 currently seeking for the CCNP status and later for the precious CCIE numbers. I have made the first step in this direction - BSCI (2009).
I am also MCP and MCTS, looking forward for MCITP.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
BCMSN schedule
1. Network Requirements (17 – 22 March 09)
1.1 Introducing Campus Networks
2. Defining VLANs (23 – 29 March 09)
2.1 Implementing Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
2.2 Implementing VLANs
2.3 Implementing Trunks
2.4 Propagating VLAN Configurations with VLAN Trunking
2.5 Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors
2.6 VLAN Lab Exercises
3. Implementing Spanning Tree ( 9 – 27 September 09)
3.1 Describing STP
3.2 Implementing RSTP
3.3 Implementing MSTP
3.4 Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
3.5 Spanning Tree Lab Exercises
4. Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing (01 – 04 October 09)
4.1 Describing Routing Between VLANs
4.2 Enabling Routing Between VLANs
4.3 Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
4.4 Inter-VLAN Routing Lab Exercises
5. Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment (05 – 11 October 09)
5.1 Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
5.2 Optimizing HSRP
5.3 Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
5.4 High Availability Lab Exercise
6. Wireless LANs (25 – 28 June 09)
6.1 Introducing Wireless LANs
6.2 Describing Wireless LAN Topologies
6.3 Explaining Wireless LAN Technology Standards
6.4 Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients
6.5 Implementing Wireless LANs
6.6 Configuring Wireless WLANs
6.7 WLAN Lab Exercises
7. Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice (12 – 18 October 09)
7.1 Planning for Implementation of Voice in a Campus
7.2 Accommodating Voice Traffic on Campus Switches
7.3 Voice Support Lab Exercises
8. Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network (19 – 25 October 09)
8.1 Understanding Switch Security Issues
8.2 Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
8.3 Protecting Against Spoof Attacks
8.4 STP Security Mechanisms
8.5 Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
8.6 Securing Network Switches
8.7 Switch Security Lab Exercises
BCMSN final review (26 – 31 October 09)
BCMSN exam (02 November 09)
1.1 Introducing Campus Networks
2. Defining VLANs (23 – 29 March 09)
2.1 Implementing Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
2.2 Implementing VLANs
2.3 Implementing Trunks
2.4 Propagating VLAN Configurations with VLAN Trunking
2.5 Correcting Common VLAN Configuration Errors
2.6 VLAN Lab Exercises
3. Implementing Spanning Tree ( 9 – 27 September 09)
3.1 Describing STP
3.2 Implementing RSTP
3.3 Implementing MSTP
3.4 Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
3.5 Spanning Tree Lab Exercises
4. Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing (01 – 04 October 09)
4.1 Describing Routing Between VLANs
4.2 Enabling Routing Between VLANs
4.3 Deploying CEF-Based Multilayer Switching
4.4 Inter-VLAN Routing Lab Exercises
5. Implementing High Availability in a Campus Environment (05 – 11 October 09)
5.1 Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
5.2 Optimizing HSRP
5.3 Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
5.4 High Availability Lab Exercise
6. Wireless LANs (25 – 28 June 09)
6.1 Introducing Wireless LANs
6.2 Describing Wireless LAN Topologies
6.3 Explaining Wireless LAN Technology Standards
6.4 Configuring Cisco WLAN Clients
6.5 Implementing Wireless LANs
6.6 Configuring Wireless WLANs
6.7 WLAN Lab Exercises
7. Configuring Campus Switches to Support Voice (12 – 18 October 09)
7.1 Planning for Implementation of Voice in a Campus
7.2 Accommodating Voice Traffic on Campus Switches
7.3 Voice Support Lab Exercises
8. Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network (19 – 25 October 09)
8.1 Understanding Switch Security Issues
8.2 Protecting Against VLAN Attacks
8.3 Protecting Against Spoof Attacks
8.4 STP Security Mechanisms
8.5 Preventing STP Forwarding Loops
8.6 Securing Network Switches
8.7 Switch Security Lab Exercises
BCMSN final review (26 – 31 October 09)
BCMSN exam (02 November 09)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
BSCI schedule
1. EIGRP (11 - 14 December 09)
1.1 EIGRP Fundamentals and Features
1.2 EIGRP Components and Operation
1.3 Implementing and Verifying EIGRP
1.4 Implementing Advanced EIGRP Features
1.5 Configuring EIGRP Authentication
1.6 Using EIGRP in the Enterprise
1.7 EIGRP Lab Exercises
2. OSPF (15 – 21 December 09)
2.1 Review of OSPF Fundamentals and Features
2.2 Review of OSPF Operation
2.3 Implementing and Verifying OSPF
2.4 OSPF Network Types
2.5 Implementing OSPF in an NBMA Network
2.6 Multiarea OSPF Operation
2.7 Stub, Totally Stubby, and Not-So-Stubby Areas
2.8 Virtual Links
2.9 Route Summarization
2.10 OSPF Authentication
2.11 OSPF Lab Exercises
2.11 OSPF Challenge Lab Exercises
3. Integrated IS-IS (12 – 16 January 09)
3.1 IS-IS Fundamentals
3.2 ISO Addressing
3.3 IS-IS Operation
3.4 Configuring Basic Integrated IS-IS
3.5 Optimizing IS-IS
3.6 Verifying and Troubleshooting IS-IS
3.7 IS-IS Lab Exercises
4. Route Optimization (16 – 18 January 09)
4.1 Operating a Network Using Multiple Routing Protocols
4.2 Configuring and Verifying Router Redistribution
4.3 Controlling Routing Update Traffic
4.4 Policy-based Routing
4.5 DHCP
4.6 Route Optimization Lab Exercises
5. BGP (29 – 1 February 09)
5.1 BGP Concepts and Terminology
5.2 EBGP and IBGP
5.3 Configuring BGP
5.4 Advanced BGP Configuration and Verification
5.5 Selecting a BGP Path
5.6 Manipulating BGP Path Selection with Route Maps
5.7 BGP Lab Exercises
6. IP Multicasting (2 – 8 February 09)
6.1 Explaining Multicast
6.2 IGMP and Layer 2 Issues
6.3 Multicast Routing Protocols
6.4 Multicast Configuration and Verification
6.5 Multicast Lab Exercises
7. IPv6 (9 - 13 February 09)
7.1 Explaining IPv6
7.2 IPv6 Addressing
7.3 Dynamic IPv6 Addresses
7.4 IPv6 Routing
7.5 Implementing and Verifying OSPFv3
7.6 Using IPv6 and IPv4
7.7 IPv6 Lab Exercises
7 – 15 March final review
16 March - BSCI exam
1.1 EIGRP Fundamentals and Features
1.2 EIGRP Components and Operation
1.3 Implementing and Verifying EIGRP
1.4 Implementing Advanced EIGRP Features
1.5 Configuring EIGRP Authentication
1.6 Using EIGRP in the Enterprise
1.7 EIGRP Lab Exercises
2. OSPF (15 – 21 December 09)
2.1 Review of OSPF Fundamentals and Features
2.2 Review of OSPF Operation
2.3 Implementing and Verifying OSPF
2.4 OSPF Network Types
2.5 Implementing OSPF in an NBMA Network
2.6 Multiarea OSPF Operation
2.7 Stub, Totally Stubby, and Not-So-Stubby Areas
2.8 Virtual Links
2.9 Route Summarization
2.10 OSPF Authentication
2.11 OSPF Lab Exercises
2.11 OSPF Challenge Lab Exercises
3. Integrated IS-IS (12 – 16 January 09)
3.1 IS-IS Fundamentals
3.2 ISO Addressing
3.3 IS-IS Operation
3.4 Configuring Basic Integrated IS-IS
3.5 Optimizing IS-IS
3.6 Verifying and Troubleshooting IS-IS
3.7 IS-IS Lab Exercises
4. Route Optimization (16 – 18 January 09)
4.1 Operating a Network Using Multiple Routing Protocols
4.2 Configuring and Verifying Router Redistribution
4.3 Controlling Routing Update Traffic
4.4 Policy-based Routing
4.5 DHCP
4.6 Route Optimization Lab Exercises
5. BGP (29 – 1 February 09)
5.1 BGP Concepts and Terminology
5.2 EBGP and IBGP
5.3 Configuring BGP
5.4 Advanced BGP Configuration and Verification
5.5 Selecting a BGP Path
5.6 Manipulating BGP Path Selection with Route Maps
5.7 BGP Lab Exercises
6. IP Multicasting (2 – 8 February 09)
6.1 Explaining Multicast
6.2 IGMP and Layer 2 Issues
6.3 Multicast Routing Protocols
6.4 Multicast Configuration and Verification
6.5 Multicast Lab Exercises
7. IPv6 (9 - 13 February 09)
7.1 Explaining IPv6
7.2 IPv6 Addressing
7.3 Dynamic IPv6 Addresses
7.4 IPv6 Routing
7.5 Implementing and Verifying OSPFv3
7.6 Using IPv6 and IPv4
7.7 IPv6 Lab Exercises
7 – 15 March final review
16 March - BSCI exam
Monday, January 5, 2009
The beginning
A big hello to all you in the pursuit of the CCIE status. The main reason for creating this blog is to keep me on the track in this long journey I have started a month ago and maybe to inspire other people like me, who has been inspired by others that have made the transition from CCIE wannabe to CCIE.
I am a CCNA at this time dreaming to obtain one of those precious CCIE numbers. My first objective is to obtain the CCNP. The first step of this is BSCI.
Besides the experience from work I will use some tools to help me: the CCNP curricula, CBT Nuggets and GNS3 (amazing tool).
I have made a schedule just to make me feel guilty if I don't stick to it but I am already behind it. I will make a new one and I will stick to it.
Ok now.
At this time I am in the middle of OSPF (Module 3 of the curricula). I watched the CBT lessons and now I'm reading the curricula, and at the end doing the labs. I don't know if this is the best approach, I will see in the meantime.
I'm glad to see that there is a big community with similar goals as mine.
I'm waiting for your opinions/suggestions.
I am a CCNA at this time dreaming to obtain one of those precious CCIE numbers. My first objective is to obtain the CCNP. The first step of this is BSCI.
Besides the experience from work I will use some tools to help me: the CCNP curricula, CBT Nuggets and GNS3 (amazing tool).
I have made a schedule just to make me feel guilty if I don't stick to it but I am already behind it. I will make a new one and I will stick to it.
Ok now.
At this time I am in the middle of OSPF (Module 3 of the curricula). I watched the CBT lessons and now I'm reading the curricula, and at the end doing the labs. I don't know if this is the best approach, I will see in the meantime.
I'm glad to see that there is a big community with similar goals as mine.
I'm waiting for your opinions/suggestions.
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