current topology and current focus

I think I’ve figured out part of the problem I’ve been having.  I haven’t been entirely focused on my studies, and I don’t really have a set goal right now.  I’ve been dancing with the idea of skipping the CCNP and going straight to the IE written.  Because of that, I’ve been reading chapters in [...]

VTP

Is it vlan trunkING protocol or vlan trunk protocol?
I’ve seen both terms used. When I renewed my CCNA in 2006, I had a CCSI tell me specifically that is was VLAN TRUNK protocol. He emphasized that point a few times.
As I’ve started working through the BCMSN study materials and the CCIE Routing and [...]

had some time to sit down and watch some more videos

With the upcoming changes in our network, I’m going to have my hands on a lot more switches than routers over the next few months.  I figured this would be a good time to start watching the BCMSN videos to brush up on STP knowledge, as well as focus on GLBP, HSRP, and VRRP.  Depending [...]

trainsignal/lack of sleep

Alex Skinger from Trainsignal contacted me last week, and asked if I would be interested in checking out the BSCI/BCMSN/CCNA training materials from them. Until this point, I’ve been relying solely on Cisco Press books and reading things on the internet. I figured I’d give the VBT a try and see how I [...]