ISP redundancy site design diagram example

Free example service level agreement (SLA) for your business. Solution 1 Redundant site (ISP MTG, ISP True Tower) Customer has link connected to ISP at either MTG or TTW site. International & Domestic Gatway is primary at MTG and backup is TTW. International & Domestic Gatway at MTG consists of multiple providers  International Link >> TIG, IIG, VSNL  Domestic Link >> CAT-NIX, TIG-NIX, TOT-NIX and TI Some...

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How to plan LAN/WAN Network Refresh Project: End-of-Life equipment

Basic requirements: Framing, Value Drivers, Deliverables, Definition of Success and Project plan phase 1-5 for example Network Refresh Framing Document Domestic sites with end of life equipment  LAN edge switches WAN routers Equipment that has been in service for 5-7 years Backup power supplies Telecom closet assessment/audit Power over Ethernet capabilities Sites with appropriate infrastructure to support power requirements Deployment...

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catalyst 4506 replacement guide

Brief Description: Replacement of 5513 due to numerous problems which led to network degradation.  A new 4500 will take its place. Action / description Who What is deliverable? Status 1 Prep                 1.1 Assign IP address Local-IT Fri 7 Sep 2007 (116.40.193.5 for testing...

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Configuration examples Route Map and Policy-Based Routing

This article will show how to use Policy-Based Routing to different default routes are used based on the source of the ip address. Let me show you the diagram and the configuration step. The example below should cover basic route-map configuration. The previous diagram illustrates the structure of Route Map and Policy-Based Routing IP Address Assignment: VLAN 10  Management Vlan       IP address: 146.10.50.xx/24 VLAN...

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SNMP Version 3 Concepts, Configuration and Perform snmpwalk

This should give you an idea of how SNMPv3 works and how to configure it on your Cisco devices. SNMP Concepts SNMP is a protocol that operates at the application layer; it uses the default UDP port 161 for general SNMP messages and UDP port 162 for SNMP trap messages and it defines a method of communication between various networking devices and a central manager for use with the monitoring and management of these devices. SNMP Versions There...

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Guideline for Approving Vendor and Example Of Compare Vendor Spreadsheet

Guideline for request a new vendor or purchase/upgrade new hardware/software with a new vendor. I guide you through a highly effective, tried and tested method which simplifies the process and ultimately helps you make the right choice. There’re main reasons to show why you select some sources in order to support. The vendor status can be approved, unapproved, or inactive if you do not have sufficient reasons. I have presented 3 cases shared and...

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How to find specific mac address or IP address in a Cisco Switch port

Trick and tip for network admin you should know when you work on enterprice switch. These commands will help you to work faster. If you know the IP address of the device then try to ping it from within the switch. If the device is pingable, then do a simple sh ip arp command. This command will show the MAC address of the device.  TB-CS-4506# TB-CS-4506#ping 142.30.15.254                                                       ...

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How to configure SNMP cisco and basic commands for Snmpwalk

This article will guide your through the steps to enable SNMP in Cisco Routers and Switches including how to apply security as the configuration of the underlying devices. This is to make the devices more secure same as international companies worldwide practice.   Here's an example: Telnet to the switch/routerC:\Users\LAX>telnet THHQCE7-3845 Enter the Enable modeTHHQCE7-3845> enablePassword:THHQCE7-3845# Enter Config ModeTHHQCE7-3845#...

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Configure Netflow For Cisco Router Switch IOS - Example

What we will get benefit when we enable netflow feature are real-time monitoring of host behaviors and traffic analysis to identify threats, extensive network performance reports including top talkers, interface utilization, exporter tracking, etc. I have screenshot for your carification. Below is how to set up step by step on Cisco router or Cisco switch; Enabling NetFlowEnter global configuration mode on Cisco router or Cisco switch,...

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ACS group tacacs+ and RADIUS-LOGIN configuration example

TACACS+ consists of three services: authentication, authorization, and accounting. Authentication is the action of determining who the user is and whether he or she is allowed access to the switch. Authorization is the action of determining what the user is allowed to do on the system. Accounting is the action of collecting data related to resource usage and now TACACS+ is in the part of the new CCNA Security certification exam. Below configuration...

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