Static routing involves manually configuring routing entries into a router’s routing table. Unlike dynamic routing, which uses algorithms and protocols to determine routes automatically, static routes are fixed and must be updated manually if the network topology changes. Both IPv4 and IPv6 static routing follow similar principles but are applied to different address families. i. Default Route A… Read More »
A router uses a systematic process to determine the best route for forwarding a data packet. This process involves several key factors: longest match, administrative distance, and routing protocol metric. Below is a detailed explanation of each factor and how they contribute to the routing decision: 1. Longest Match The longest match principle means that the router selects… Read More »
Security password policies are essential components of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. These policies help ensure that passwords are strong, frequently changed, and managed effectively. In addition, they incorporate alternatives to traditional passwords, such as multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics, to enhance security. This blog post delves into the elements of security password policies, including management, complexity, and password… Read More »
Understanding Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) is a Cisco proprietary solution for redundancy and load balancing in an IP network. GLBP allow automatic selection and simultaneous recovery from first hop router failures. GLBP is designed to overcome some of the limitations of earlier First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs) such as Hot Standby Router… Read More »
First Hop Redundancy Protocols (FHRPs) are a set of protocols used in computer networking to ensure reliability and high availability of the network. The primary purpose of these protocols is to manage the redundancy of the first hop in IP networks, which involves the gateway used by devices on a local network to reach external networks. By addressing… Read More »
