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The Importance of Special Area Types in OSPF-Enabled Networks

The Importance of Special Area Types in OSPF-Enabled Networks

Routing protocols play a crucial role in the modern and complex networks that we have today. 

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The Benefits of Implementing Named EIGRP in a Modern Network

The Benefits of Implementing Named EIGRP in a Modern Network

Configuring basic EIGRP implementation on Cisco routers and firewalls is a simple process and usually is more than sufficient for proper network routing in networks. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Route Maps

Everything You Need to Know About Route Maps

Routing information is crucial for proper communication within enterprise networks. Routers learn how to reach certain parts of the network either by using static routing or dynamic routing protocols. 

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A QuickStart Guide to Authenticating EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP

A QuickStart Guide to Authenticating EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP - Step-by-Step Configurations

Cyberattacks have become commonplace, which has made it even more vital to protect network hardware from known and unknown attacks. Moreover, vulnerabilities in hardware continue to be found, which leaves them open to attack.

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A Complete Guide to Access Control Lists: Types and Creation Methods

A Complete Guide to Access Control Lists: Types and Creation Methods

In enterprise environments, controlling communications between different segments within a network is crucial for providing sufficient policy-based access and protecting the network from unauthorized use. For example, you may want certain users to have different levels of access to th …

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Your Ultimate NAT Configuration Guide for Cisco IOS – Pt. 2

Your Ultimate NAT Configuration Guide for Cisco IOS – Pt. 2

Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) uses a 32-bit address space, which allows for a limit of 4,294,967,296 addresses. However, the initial design of IPv4 did not factor in the rapid growth of the internet. Because of the scarcity of IPv4 addresses, many organizations implemented NAT to …

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Your Ultimate NAT Configuration Guide for Cisco IOS – Pt. 1

Your Ultimate NAT Configuration Guide for Cisco IOS – Pt. 1 - Including NAT Terminology

A networking system requires a unique IP address to communicate with the internet. However, network communications nowadays are slightly different from how they used to be. Back in the day, most, if not all, services and applications were locally hosted within the enterprise network, …

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The Ultimate Comparison Guide - FHRP Shootout: HSRP vs. VRRP vs. GLBP

The Ultimate Comparison Guide - FHRP Shootout: HSRP vs. VRRP vs. GLBP

Providing uninterrupted communications and sustaining stable network behavior are the most important goals in each enterprise network. They make the whole environment more productive for the enterprise and less prone to financial losses.

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