Basic Switch and End Device Config. Flashcards
Cisco IOS Access
Interacting with a Cisco IOS device’s operating system for configuration purposes.
IOS Navigation
Moving through different command modes of the Cisco IOS to configure network devices.
The Command Structure
Hierarchical arrangement of commands in the Cisco IOS software, organized into different command modes.
Basic Device Configuration
Setting up initial configurations on a Cisco IOS device using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
Save Configurations
Using IOS commands to save the running configuration of a Cisco IOS device to non-volatile memory.
Ports and Addresses
How devices communicate across network media using port numbers and IP addresses.
Configure IP Addressing
Assigning an IP address to a host device on a network.
Verify Connectivity
Checking the ability of two end devices to establish a connection and communicate.
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
User-friendly interface using graphical icons, menus, and windows to interact with a system.
Purpose of an OS
Functions of an operating system for users to interact and for network technicians to manage network devices.
Access Methods
Ways to remotely connect to a network device, including Console, Secure Shell (SSH), and Telnet.
Terminal Emulation Programs
Software to connect to network devices through console ports or SSH/Telnet connections.
Primary Command Modes
Modes in the Cisco IOS—User EXEC Mode for basic monitoring, Privileged EXEC Mode for all commands.
Configuration Mode and Subconfiguration Modes
Modes for configuration—Global Configuration Mode, Line Configuration Mode, Interface Configuration Mode.
Navigation Between IOS Modes
Moving between different command modes in the Cisco IOS, e.g., Privileged EXEC Mode and Global Configuration Mode.
Navigation Between IOS Modes (Cont.)
Continuing moving between modes, including Subconfiguration Modes and returning to higher-level modes.
Operating System (OS)
The software that controls and manages hardware resources of a computer system or network device.