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ASA 8.4 – first look
Published on 2011-02-04 21:05:40
Just under a year since the last major ASA version, Cisco released a new version: 8.4(x) While this version came earlier than I would expect, there are some exciting new features, some of them definitely worth upgrading for. I have no intention telli > read more
ASA 8.4 – first look
Published on 2011-02-04 21:05:40
Just under a year since the last major ASA version, Cisco released a new version: 8.4(x) While this version came earlier than I would expect, there are some exciting new features, some of them definitely worth upgrading for. I have no intention telling the full story (or chewing the release notes for you ) but [...] > read more
How to recover a VPN key
Published on 2011-01-14 20:48:36
While troubleshooting a VPN connection I wanted to confirm that the pre-shared key is identical on both ends. In order to do so I used a cool, relatively unknown command that allow you to recover the pre-shared key: more system:running-config Using the more system:running-config command result in clear text pre-shared key: tunnel-group tunnel_name ipsec-attributes pre-shared-key [...] > read more
How to recover a VPN key
Published on 2011-01-14 20:48:36
While troubleshooting a VPN connection I wanted to confirm that the pre-shared key is identical on both ends. In order to do so I used a cool, relatively unknown command that allow you to recover the pre-shared key: more system:running-config Using t > read more
PIXASA as DHCP server
Published on 2011-01-12 22:51:10
After a long while I had a chance to work with our firewall. Part of the task was setting up our old PIX as DHCP server. The configuration is simple: dhcpd address 172.16.1.100-172.16.1.200 inside dhcpd dns 172.16.1.1 dhcpd wins 172.16.1.2 You can see that the configuration is really simple but I found on interesting detail [...] > read more
PIXASA as DHCP server
Published on 2011-01-12 22:51:10
After a long while I had a chance to work with our firewall. Part of the task was setting up our old PIX as DHCP server. The configuration is simple: dhcpd address 172.16.1.100-172.16.1.200 inside dhcpd dns 172.16.1.1 dhcpd wins 172.16.1.2 You can se > read more
2010 in review – Thanks you all
Published on 2011-01-02 12:04:35
This an email I just received from WordPress: The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers About 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal every year. This blog was viewed about 54,000 [...] > read more
2010 in review – Thanks you all
Published on 2011-01-02 12:04:35
This an email I just received from WordPress: The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers Abo > read more
OSI Model – free iPhone app
Published on 2010-10-07 16:04:23
If you’re learning for your CCNA or want to refresh your memory AND have an iPhoneiPadiTouch check out this OSI model app - NOW FREE Description The most engaging OSI Model Video e-learning combining multiple modalities to help you understand the theory behind the OSI Model.Over 31000 people have viewed these video’s with a rating [...] > read more
OSI Model – free iPhone app
Published on 2010-10-07 16:04:23
If you’re learning for your CCNA or want to refresh your memory AND have an iPhoneiPadiTouch check out this OSI model app - NOW FREE Description The most engaging OSI Model Video e-learning combining multiple modalities to help you understand > read more
nat-control
Published on 2010-10-03 21:00:24
As I wrote in my last post, I’m working on a PIX to ASA migration. One of the things that came up when I checked the PIX config is nat-control. What is it doing and should I use it in my ASA? Reading this post will answer some of the questions. Historically, PIX required NAT [...] > read more
nat-control
Published on 2010-10-03 21:00:24
As I wrote in my last post, I’m working on a PIX to ASA migration. One of the things that came up when I checked the PIX config is nat-control. What is it doing and should I use it in my ASA? Reading this post will answer some of the questions. > read more
PIX to ASA – How to migrate?
Published on 2010-09-26 21:29:39
Yes, I’ve been gone for a while. I’m busy with my Exchange work and studies and with everything else around me I hardly get to even look at my home lab. But as they say, good things happen to those who wait and we’re upgrading our company PIX to ASA so I have some real [...] > read more
PIX to ASA – How to migrate?
Published on 2010-09-26 21:29:39
Yes, I’ve been gone for a while. I’m busy with my Exchange work and studies and with everything else around me I hardly get to even look at my home lab. But as they say, good things happen to those who wait and we’re upgrading our c > read more
USB eToken
Published on 2010-08-23 21:08:59
As I mentioned, I was checking for USB eToken implementation details as I was helping a friend to think through his token testing process. My friend was looking to utilize his existing eTokens and I was happy to play with this cool technology with him. So what is it? USB eToken is a feature that [...] > read more
USB eToken
Published on 2010-08-23 21:08:59
As I mentioned, I was checking for USB eToken implementation details as I was helping a friend to think through his token testing process. My friend was looking to utilize his existing eTokens and I was happy to play with this cool technology with hi > read more
univercd – Cisco documentation resource locator
Published on 2010-08-22 14:10:58
I was looking for some details on a 2800 router and as always, started with Google. I found all kind of results, some good and close (but general, I had to find a 2800 specific document) and some far far away. Then I remembered that there is one place I didn’t check: Cisco’s main Documentation [...] > read more
univercd – Cisco documentation resource locator
Published on 2010-08-22 14:10:58
I was looking for some details on a 2800 router and as always, started with Google. I found all kind of results, some good and close (but general, I had to find a 2800 specific document) and some far far away. Then I remembered that there is one plac > read more
Free CCNA Workbook
Published on 2010-08-19 22:14:03
With comprehensive Labs and great video series this website offer a much-needed FREE CCNA resource. Matthew George, the founder did an amazing work for the good of all the CCNA candidates out there so spread the word This is thea part of the intro: Our mission is to provide quality CCNA lab training materials to [...] > read more
Free CCNA Workbook
Published on 2010-08-19 22:14:03
With comprehensive Labs and great video series this website offer a much-needed FREE CCNA resource. Matthew George, the founder did an amazing work for the good of all the CCNA candidates out there so spread the word This is thea part of the intro: O > read more
First day of new CCNP track
Published on 2010-08-01 14:51:41
If you missed it (god knows how its possible), today is the first day where ROUTE, SWITCH and TSHOOT exams are the only valid CCNP track exams. When I started this blog seven month back I looked at this date as a scary monster and now that it’s > read more