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TSHOOT: Inside Look at our TSHOOT Practice Exam (Study Hint!)

Feb 8, 2011 10:22:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in TSHOOT, CCNP, Cisco certification, simulation, certification exam, certification practice exams

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By Brian Scheibe

If you’re studying for the Cisco 642-832 TSHOOT exam, here’s an inside look at the best way to study and understand what to expect by using the Boson ExSim-Max TSHOOT practice exam.

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Cisco Network Simulator: Can it be Used in a Classroom? (Part 3 of 3)

Feb 8, 2011 10:21:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in ccnp class, NetSim 8, Cisco Network Simulator, networking, ccna class

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By Brian Scheibe

Step 5: Use the Lab Compiler to Create the Lab Pack

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Cisco Network Simulator: Can it be Used in a Classroom? (Part 1 of 3)

Feb 8, 2011 10:21:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in ccnp class, NetSim 8, Cisco Network Simulator, certification, ccna class

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Boson's Practice Exams Sold Separately

Feb 8, 2011 10:21:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in practice tests, certification, exam simulations, practice exams

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By Brian Scheibe

So, you got a CD with your study guide, and it might seem unclear what the material from the CD is. Is it a study guide, a book review, or a practice exam? Let’s start with trying to define the features of each so that we can then compare them.

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NetSim 8.0 Network Simulator Updates

Feb 8, 2011 10:21:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in multi-monitor support, NetSim 8, Cisco Network Simulator

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By Brian Scheibe

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My Experience with the Cisco TSHOOT Beta Exam

Feb 8, 2011 10:20:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in practice tests, certification, TSHOOT, CCNP, practice exams

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A Case Study on Root Port Selection

Feb 8, 2011 10:20:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in case study root port selection, root port selection

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Changes to the CCNP Program

Feb 8, 2011 10:20:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in certification, ROUTE, TSHOOT, SWITCH, CCNP

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By Bryan Baize, CCIE #16139

Cisco has recently announced a revamp of the CCNP program. To begin this process, Cisco ordered a Job Task Analysis (JTA) to discover what the marketplace really expects from a CCNP certified professional. The participants in the JTA included subject matter experts from all over the world.

The results of the JTA indicate that it is time for the CCNP to get back to the basics of routing and switching and also bring back troubleshooting. Overall, the marketplace would like the CCNP professional to be a more a self-sufficient and freethinking network engineer. The IT professionals surveyed indicated that the CCNP job role would include three items:

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Cisco Network Simulator: Can it be Used in a Classroom? (Part 2 of 3)

Feb 8, 2011 10:20:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in NetSim 8, Cisco Network Simulator, ccna class

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By Brian Scheibe

Today we'll pick up on part two of our three-part blog explaining how you can use Boson's Cisco Network Simulator - NetSim 8.0 - in a classroom. In this installment, we're going to cover steps 3 and 4 - Creating the Loading Configuration Files and Creating the Grading Configuration Files.

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ASA Technology Update Part 2 of 4

Feb 8, 2011 10:19:00 AM / by Kelson Lawrence posted in adaptive security appliance, asa, technology, networking, botnet traffic filter

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By Ryan Lindfield

Botnet Traffic Filter

Another exciting feature released in the 8.2 release is the Botnet Traffic Filter. This new technology enables the ASA to monitor both inbound and outbound traffic and to compare the external IP addresses and hostnames to a dynamic database, or blacklist, of offensive IP addresses and domain names. Essentially, after purchasing the license for this feature (a 30 day trial is available), your firewall gains insight into the latest known locations of botnet control points, SPAM distribution points, and other known hostile hosts.

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