...Enterprise Cloud Computing: The future of enterprise networking Justin Winter American Military University The term “cloud computing” is one of many new buzzwords in the technology world. Unfortunately as buzzwords go they tend to become obsequious and as a result of this obsequiousness, the term “cloud computing” is so broad that it can encompass anything from online storage products like Dropbox to entire online enterprise solutions provided by Amazon Web Services. While the term cloud computing may be obsequious, there is a reason IBM recently invested $3 billion to further research and development to benefit cloud computing and big data. ("IT Digest") Enterprise cloud networking is a relatively new technology, yet it is already available in multiple favors. For instance Amazon Web Services offers complete cloud solutions for anything from personal website and database solutions to full corporate solutions that range from simple storage solutions to user defined security groups. On the other hand, components provided by Cisco's Meraki division, offer complete network management as an easily accessible web based tool. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce defines Cloud Computing as “a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned...
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...before taking up her master's degree. There, she inadvertently started teaching the math portion of the reviews, and received training in teaching. After passing the CPA exam on the first try herself, she decided that she would like to help those who want to take the CPA exam pass on their first try as well. And so she developed a business and marketing plan, convened with various professors to create a comprehensive curriculum, and opened her firm's doors. Instead of the normal review route of using books, software, or online courses, she provided a full service 6 week, 3-6 hours a day review regimen for her clients that include one hour live lectures from various professors, discussions about test taking skills and organizational skills to digest information faster, provided audiotapes that the clients can listen to at home or in their cars, executed timed mini tests as well as practice essay questions, one on one bi weekly client meeting to see how they've progressed and for them to ask questions, and a direct line to her via e mail for any queries the clients may have. She Even guaranteed a repeat course if any of them failed. All of this she offered for 1100. Her passing rates are quite high, although most of her students are second takers. But now she is having problems about her impact on the market, which she currently has 10% of, thanks to her primary competitor NTC, whose long standing reputation and variety of review courses offers attracts tons of people....
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...ABOUT THE AUTHORS CCNP BSCI Quick Reference Sheets About the Authors Brent Stewart, CCNP, CCDP, MCSE, Certified Cisco Systems Instructor, is a network administrator for CommScope. He participated in the development of BSCI, and has seperately developed training material for ICND, BSCI, BCMSN, BCRAN, and CIT. Brent lives in Hickory, NC, with his wife, Karen and children, Benjamin, Kaitlyn, Madelyn, and William. Denise Donohue, CCIE No. 9566, is a Design Engineer with AT&T. She is responsible for designing and implementing data and VoIP networks for SBC and AT&T customers. Prior to that, she was a Cisco instructor and course director for Global Knowledge. Her CCIE is in Routing and Switching. © 2007 Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright. Please see page 73 for more details. [3] ICONS USED IN THIS BOOK CCNP BSCI Quick Reference Sheets Icons Used in This Book Si Router 7507 Router Multilayer Switch with Text Multilayer Switch Communication Server Switch I DC Internal Firewall IDS Web Browser Database App Server © 2007 Cisco Systems Inc. All rights reserved. This publication is protected by copyright. Please see page 73 for more details. [4] CHAPTER 1 CCNP BSCI Quick Reference Sheets The Evolving Network Model The Hierarchical Design Model Cisco used the three-level Hierarchical Design Model for years. This older model provided a high-level idea of how a reliable...
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...functional organization structure to scale without sacrificing control during high levels of growth - Install resource planning systems that smoothen company processes (don’t mirror old inefficient practices) - “Global Networked Companies” experience higher productivity and profitability - Standardization of Internet business solutions across functional areas leads to increased competitive advantage and shareholder value More in-depth Summary I. Cisco Systems Architecture: ERP and Web-enabled IT a. Company vision i. Pioneer ”New World Network” where voice calls are free over the Internet ii. Cisco = “Internet experts: the Global Internet Company” b. Company background i. Founded by two Stanford scientists in 1984 / went public in 1990 ii. Dominates “Internetworking” Market iii. March 27, 2000, Cisco overtook Microsoft as most valuable business on earth (market cap of $531 billion) iv. Cisco core technologies 1. Began with routers (what make the computer work) 2. Now challenging world of three independent proprietary networks 1. Phone networks (voice) 2. Local and wide area networks (data) 3. Broadcast networks (video) c. Industry Trends -> Digitization i. Digitization enables convergence of three networks...
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...Securing Cisco Routers (SECR) Glossary A AAA ABEND Access Access attacks Authentication, Authorization, Accounting. Allows all facets of user security to be defined on a central server. Abnormal END. Abnormal termination of software. 1.) In dealing with network security it is an all-encompassing term that refers to unauthorized data manipulation, system access, or privileged escalation. An all-encompassing term that refers to unauthorized data manipulation, system access, or privileged escalation. Unauthorized data retrieval is simply reading, writing, copying, or moving files that are not intended to be accessible to the intruder. Limiting the flow of information from the resources of a system to only the authorized persons or systems in the network. See ACE. access control Access Control Entry access control list See ACL. access device access layer Access Method Hardware component used in your signaling controller system: access server or mux. The point at which local end users are allowed into the network. 1.) Generally, the way in which network devices access the network medium. 2.) Software within an SNA processor that controls the flow of information through a network. Defines access rights and privileges for the network users. The access policy should provide guidelines for connecting external networks, connecting devices to a network, and adding new software to systems. The remote computer system which connects a personal computer to the Internet. Access Virtual...
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...Define hostname It is very useful define the name of your Cisco switch/router. To do it: Enable administrative privilege Router>en Enter the configuration mode: Router#configure terminal Define the hostname (the name router is changed to Ciscozine) Router(config)#hostname Ciscozine Ciscozine(config)# Assign the privileged level secret The enable secret password allows you to enter enable mode (sometimes referred to as privileged mode or privileged-EXEC mode). To set a secret password: Enable administrative privilege Ciscozine>en Enter the configuration mode: Ciscozine#configure terminal Define the privileged-EXEC mode password; remember to use a strong password (combine letters, numbers, nd symbols). The enable secret command uses a one-way encryption hash based on Message Digest 5 (MD5) Ciscozine(config)#enable secret C1sc0z$n3 Secure console port For security reasons, you must define a console password: Enable administrative privilege Ciscozine>en Enter the configuration mode: Ciscozine#configure terminal Enter in the console configuration Ciscozine(config)#line console 0 Define your console password Ciscozine(config-line)#password g4S$%A2 Enable the password defined Ciscozine(config-line)#login Use the “logging synchronous” command, so the messages appear only after you press Return Ciscozine(config-line)#logging synchronous Secure VTY lines For security reasons, you must define a vty line password. The vty lines defines the password...
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...This document is exclusive property of Cisco Systems, Inc. Permission is granted to print and copy this document for non-commercial distribution and exclusive use by instructors in the CCNA Exploration: LAN Switching and Wireless course as part of an official Cisco Networking Academy Program. PT Activity 1.2.4: Build a Hierarchical Topology Topology Diagram Learning Objectives • • Add devices to a topology. Connect the devices. Introduction Packet Tracer is integrated throughout this course. You must know how to navigate the Packet Tracer environment to complete this course. Use the tutorials if you need a review of Packet Tracer fundamentals. The tutorials are located in the Packet Tracer Help menu. This activity focuses on building a hierarchical topology, from the core to the distribution and access layers. All contents are Copyright © 1992–2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information. Page 1 of 3 CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless: LAN Design PT Activity 1.2.4: Build a Hierarchical Topology Task 1: Add Devices to the Topology Step 1. Add the missing distribution layer routers. The routers you need are located in Custom Made Devices. R1 and R3 are 1841 routers. Ctrl-click the 1841 router to add more than one. Press ESC to cancel. R2 is a 2621XM router. Step 2. Add the remaining access layer switches. Following the topology diagram, add nine 2960-24TT switches to complete the rest of the access...
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...Table of Contents Chapter 1 Evaluating the Cisco ASA VPN Subsystem .......................................3 Chapter 2 Deploying Cisco ASA IPsec VPN Solutions ............................. 42 Chapter 3 Deploying Cisco ASA AnyConnect Remote-Access SSL VPN Solutions..............................109 Chapter 4 Deploying Clientless RemoteAccess SSL VPN Solutions ................148 Chapter 5 Deploying Advanced Cisco ASA VPN Solutions .............................184 CCNP Security VPN 642-648 Quick Reference Cristian Matei ciscopress.com [2] CCNP Security VPN 642-648 Quick Reference About the Author Cristian Matei, CCIE No. 23684, is a senior security consultant for Datanet Systems, Cisco Gold Partner in Romania. He has designed, implemented, and maintained multiple large enterprise networks, covering the Cisco security, routing, switching, service provider, and wireless portfolios of products. Cristian started this journey back in 2005 with Microsoft technology and finished the MCSE Security and MCSE Messaging tracks. He then joined Datanet Systems, where he quickly obtained his Security and Routing & Switching CCIE, among other certifications and specializations, such as CCNP, CCSP, and CCDP. Cristian has been a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI) since 2007, teaching CCNA, CCNP, and CCSP curriculum courses. In 2009, he received a Cisco Trusted Technical Advisor (TTA) award and became certified as a Cisco IronPort Certified Security Professional (CICSP) on E-mail...
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...0 Instructor Lab Manual This document is exclusive property of Cisco Systems, Inc. Permission is granted to print and copy this document for non-commercial distribution and exclusive use by instructors in the CCNP TSHOOT course as part of an official Cisco Networking Academy Program. CCNPv6 ROUTE Chapter 1 Lab 1-1, Tcl Script Reference and Demonstration Instructor Version Topology Objectives • • Use Tcl scripts to verify full connectivity. Identify causes of failures. Background The Cisco IOS Scripting feature provides the ability to run Tool Command Language (Tcl) commands from the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). Tcl scripts can be created to accomplish routine and repetitive functions with Cisco IOS-based networking devices. In this lab, you create and execute a Tcl script that sends pings to multiple IP addresses in the network to test overall network connectivity. Note: Cisco IOS Release 12.3(2)T and later supports Tcl scripting. Required Resources • • 2 routers (Cisco 1841 with Cisco IOS Release 12.4(24)T1 Advanced IP Service or comparable) Serial and console cables Note: This lab uses Cisco 1841 routers with Cisco IOS Release 12.4(24)T1 and the advanced IP image c1841-advipservicesk9-mz.124-24.T1.bin. Other routers (such as a 2801 or 2811) and Cisco IOS Software versions can be used if they have comparable capabilities and features. Depending on the router model and Cisco IOS Software version, the commands available and output produced might...
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...Cisco Router Guide For teleworkers, small offices, small to medium-sized businesses, and enterprise branch and head offices Cisco Integrated Services Routers: Cisco 860, 880, 890, 1800 (fixed), 1800 (modular), 1900, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900 Series; Cisco Aggregation Routers: Cisco 7200, 7301, 7304, ASR 1000, 7600, Catalyst 6500 Series Summer 2010 V.6 Cisco Router Guide For Medium-sized Businesses, Enterprise Branches, Head Offices, and the Service Provider Edge This is your guide to Cisco® Services Aggregation Routers and Cisco Integrated Services Routers, the broadest and most versatile portfolio of products for enabling the deployment of multiple advanced services. Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking systems for organizations of all sizes, offering solutions that fully support enterprise-wide deployment of networked business applications. A foundation of the Intelligent Information Network, Cisco routers provide high availability, comprehensive security, integrated wireless, ease of management, and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for today’s most demanding network services, including IP communications, video, customer relationship management, financial transactions, and other real-time applications. This guide shows how Cisco Services Aggregation Routers and Cisco Integrated Services Routers enable you to meet your current and future needs with modular designs, allowing incremental migration as your business and network requirements change. In this guide,...
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...The Misguided Bond Case 11 Prepared by for Professor C.E. Reese in partial fulfillment of the requirements for ACC 541- FORENSIC ACCOUNTING School of Business/ Graduate Studies St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, Fla. Term A1/Spring, 2015 March 25, 2015 Table of Contents Issues………………………………………………………………. 1 Facts……………………………………………………………….. 1 Analysis/ Authority………………………………………………... 6 Conclusions/ Recommendation……………………………………. 8 Issues 1. What is Martin’s actually return for 2000, 2001, and 2002? 2. What would have been Martin’s return for years 2000, 2001, and 2002 if his portfolio had remained with its initial holdings? 3. How do STRIDEs contrast with conventional bonds? 4. How appropriate were these STRIDEs for a 78 year-old with Martin’s stated investment objectives? 5. Considering that the prospectus and accompanying supplemental prospectus exceeded 300 pages, is this reasonable to expect “Joe Investor” to digest this volume of information? 6. How does Blink’s representation of the STRIDE as reported in the statement of claims contrast with the actual nature of this product, as reported in the supplemental prospectus? 7. Assume you are an arbitrator panel member. Would you order the brokerage firm to awards Ralph any damages? If so, how much? Why? Facts Late in 2001, Ralph Martin, a former clothes salesman, sat on his patio evaluating his current retirement portfolio. Ralph, a 78 year-old retiree, had little interest in investment and had previously...
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...Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Administrator Guide, Release 3.1 Document Revised: Document Published: November 25, 2013 August 9, 2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Text Part Number: THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY, CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY. The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB’s public domain version of the UNIX operating system. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of California. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED...
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...Edition Scott Empson Cisco Press 800 East 96th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA ii CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition Scott Empson Copyright© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Published by: Cisco Press 800 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 USA All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Printed in the United States of America First Printing July 2007 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Empson, Scott. Portable command reference / Scott Empson. -- 2nd ed. p. cm. ISBN 978-1-58720-193-6 (pbk.) 1. Computer networks--Examinations--Study guides. 2. Internetworking (Telecommunication)--Examinations--Study guides. 3. Electronic data processing personnel--Certification. I. Title. TK5105.5.E4352 2007 004.6--dc22 2007023863 ISBN-13: 978-1-5872-0193-6 ISBN-10: 1-58720-193-3 Warning and Disclaimer This book is designed to provide information about the Certified Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA) exam and the commands needed at this level of network administration. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information is provided on an “as is” basis. The author, Cisco Press, and Cisco Systems, Inc. shall...
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...Scott Empson Cisco Press 800 East 96th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA ii CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition Scott Empson Copyright© 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. Published by: Cisco Press 800 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 USA All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Printed in the United States of America First Printing July 2007 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Empson, Scott. Portable command reference / Scott Empson. -- 2nd ed. p. cm. ISBN 978-1-58720-193-6 (pbk.) 1. Computer networks--Examinations--Study guides. 2. Internetworking (Telecommunication)--Examinations--Study guides. 3. Electronic data processing personnel--Certification. I. Title. TK5105.5.E4352 2007 004.6--dc22 2007023863 ISBN-13: 978-1-5872-0193-6 ISBN-10: 1-58720-193-3 Warning and Disclaimer This book is designed to provide information about the Certified Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA) exam and the commands needed at this level of network administration. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information is provided on an “as is” basis. The author, Cisco Press, and...
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...CCNA Notes Introduction Cisco offers two options for obtaining the CCNA certification: Pass Exam 640-802 OR Pass Exam 640-822 AND Exam 640-816 While you can use these notes to prepare for either exam, the notes are geared towards passing the single exam. I recommend you study all of the material and take the single exam option rather than taking two exams. Cisco Device Icons The following table lists the specific icons Cisco uses to represent network devices and connections. Represents Icon Hub Bridge Switch Router Access point Network cloud Ethernet connection Serial Line connection Wireless connection Virtual Circuit The OSI Model As you study this section, answer the following questions: What is the OSI model and why is it important in understanding networking? How does the third OSI model layer relate to administering routers? Which OSI model layer is concerned with MAC addresses? What protocols correspond to the Presentation and Session layers? What is the difference between the TCP and UDP protocols? What is the EIA/TIA 232 protocol concerned with? This section covers the following exam objectives: 103. Use the OSI and TCP/IP models and their associated protocols to explain how data flows in a network 105. Describe the purpose and basic operation of the protocols in the OSI and TCP models 110. Identify and correct common network problems at layers 1, 2, 3 and 7 using a layered model approach ...
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