Basic Switch and End Device Config. Flashcards

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Cisco IOS Access

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Interacting with a Cisco IOS device’s operating system for configuration purposes.

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IOS Navigation

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Moving through different command modes of the Cisco IOS to configure network devices.

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3
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The Command Structure

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Hierarchical arrangement of commands in the Cisco IOS software, organized into different command modes.

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4
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Basic Device Configuration

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Setting up initial configurations on a Cisco IOS device using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).

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5
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Save Configurations

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Using IOS commands to save the running configuration of a Cisco IOS device to non-volatile memory.

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6
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Ports and Addresses

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How devices communicate across network media using port numbers and IP addresses.

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7
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Configure IP Addressing

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Assigning an IP address to a host device on a network.

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Verify Connectivity

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Checking the ability of two end devices to establish a connection and communicate.

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GUI (Graphical User Interface)

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User-friendly interface using graphical icons, menus, and windows to interact with a system.

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Purpose of an OS

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Functions of an operating system for users to interact and for network technicians to manage network devices.

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Access Methods

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Ways to remotely connect to a network device, including Console, Secure Shell (SSH), and Telnet.

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Terminal Emulation Programs

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Software to connect to network devices through console ports or SSH/Telnet connections.

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Primary Command Modes

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Modes in the Cisco IOS—User EXEC Mode for basic monitoring, Privileged EXEC Mode for all commands.

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14
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Configuration Mode and Subconfiguration Modes

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Modes for configuration—Global Configuration Mode, Line Configuration Mode, Interface Configuration Mode.

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Navigation Between IOS Modes

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Moving between different command modes in the Cisco IOS, e.g., Privileged EXEC Mode and Global Configuration Mode.

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Navigation Between IOS Modes (Cont.)

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Continuing moving between modes, including Subconfiguration Modes and returning to higher-level modes.

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17
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Operating System (OS)

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The software that controls and manages hardware resources of a computer system or network device.

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CLI (Command Line Interface)

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A text-based interface used for interacting with an operating system or software by typing commands.

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GUI (Graphical User Interface)

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An interface that allows users to interact with software and devices using graphical elements like icons and menus.

20
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Console

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A physical port on a networking device used for local management and configuration.

21
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Shell

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The user interface of an operating system that provides access to its services and functionalities.

22
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Kernel

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The core part of an operating system that manages memory, CPU, and other hardware resources.

23
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Hardware

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Physical components of a computer or networking device, such as processors, memory, and interfaces.

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Secure Shell (SSH)

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A cryptographic network protocol used to securely access and manage network devices remotely.

25
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Telnet

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A network protocol used for remote access to network devices, but it’s less secure compared to SSH.

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Terminal Emulation Programs

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Software that enables a computer to emulate a physical terminal, allowing remote access to devices using text-based commands.

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User EXEC Mode

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A command mode in Cisco IOS that provides basic monitoring commands to users.

28
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Privileged EXEC Mode

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A command mode in Cisco IOS that allows access to all commands and configurations.

29
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Global Configuration Mode

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A Cisco IOS mode for configuring general device settings.

30
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Interface Configuration Mode

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A Cisco IOS mode for configuring specific interface settings.

31
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Enable Secret

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A command used to set a password for privileged EXEC mode, which is more secure than the “enable” password.

32
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VTY Line

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A virtual terminal line that enables remote access to network devices via Telnet or SSH.

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Command Syntax

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The structure and rules that define how commands should be written and used in a command-line interface.

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Argument

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A value or variable provided by the user as part of a command in a command-line interface.

35
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Banner MOTD

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A message displayed to users when they log in to a networking device, often used for legal notifications or warnings.

36
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Startup-Config

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A configuration file stored in non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) that is used to restore settings after a device restarts.

37
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Running-Config

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The current configuration file stored in volatile RAM, reflecting the device’s current settings.

38
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

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A protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network.

39
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Switch Virtual Interface (SVI)

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A virtual interface on a switch that is associated with a VLAN and allows remote management using an IP address.

40
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IPConfig

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A command-line tool in Windows used to display the IP configuration settings of a network interface.

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Show IP Interface Brie

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A command used in Cisco IOS to display a brief summary of IP addresses assigned to interfaces.

42
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Reload

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A command used in Cisco IOS to restart a device, causing it to reload its configuration.

43
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Erase Startup-Config

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A command used in Cisco IOS to delete the startup-config file from NVRAM.

44
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Command Shortening

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Using abbreviations for commands or keywords to expedite command entry.