OSPF Configuration (Pt. 2) – Misc. Features and Multi-Area Configuration
by PivIT Global on May 6, 2022 11:48:46 AM
OSPF can be implemented by using two different approaches, single-area or multi-area deployment. In a single-area design, all routers are part of the same area and are an appropriate option for small networks. Let’s not forget that in such a scenario many link-state advertisements (LS …
Interior Routing Protocols Comparison: RIP vs EIGRP vs OSPF vs IS-IS
by PivIT Global on May 6, 2022 11:07:18 AM
Using a dynamic routing protocol in a network today is a common routing strategy for providing full network connectivity in enterprise environments. Simultaneously, it has many advantages over static routing and brings many additional benefits, especially in medium to large networks.
OSPF Configuration (Part 1) – The Basics and Single-Area Configuration
by PivIT Global on May 6, 2022 10:43:04 AM
For uninterrupted network connectivity and knowledge of every single part of the network topology, the usage of dynamic routing protocols is an inevitable step. Unless there is a point-to-point or a hub-and-spoke topology where static routing is a proper fit, in any other network type …
Backing Up Your Cisco Configurations 101
by Chris Randall on Mar 14, 2022 4:04:21 PM
It is best practice to back up your device’s configuration state early and often. Cisco devices provide a variety of options to do just that, whether it be through an FTP server, TFTP server, Ansible, or to a local machine.
Your Ultimate Inter-VLAN Routing Configuration Guide for Cisco
by Darin Knobbe on Nov 18, 2021 9:09:59 AM
In a Layer 2 switched environment, VLANs separate devices into different collision domains and Layer 3 subnets. Devices in the same VLAN can communicate without any routing, and devices in different VLANs require routing to communicate with each other. L2 switches require an L3 routin …
Cisco ASR 9001-S (Market-Leading, 5G Compatible Router of the Future)
by Darin Knobbe on Aug 26, 2021 11:45:00 AM
As 5G takes over, organizations are strained to transform their networks to support the growing internet traffic. The Cisco Annual Internet Report estimates that by 2023, 11 percent of devices and connections will have 5G capabilities at an average connection speed of 575 Mbps. Servic …
Operating and Configuring VRRP on Cisco Routers – A Cheat Sheet Guide
by Ryan Stevens on Apr 29, 2021 1:00:00 PM
A Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) may be just the solution for you if you require router backups on the same LAN network. A VRRP is an election protocol that dynamically assigns the responsibility for one or more virtual routers to the VRRP routers on a LAN. This allows for …
Choosing the Best Router for Your Network: Cisco's ASR or ISR Series
by Darin Knobbe on Jun 4, 2020 1:47:00 PM
There is a wide variety of routers that are suitable for various computing environments whether small businesses or enterprises. Choosing a router could be simple and straightforward as your company may fit perfectly into one or the other. As you experience growth, it may be hard to f …