You can use the following command to verify and confirm your BGP configurations. We use the topology below as an example. Read about iBGP To Verify the iBGP Configuration, use the show ip bgp neighbours command. The show ip bgp neighbours command displays information about the TCP and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) connections. The ‘Established’ statement means that the… Read More »
System Message Logging – SYSLOG Modern network devices have advanced from simple transmitting of messages (email. documents, multimedia etc), network devices like Cisco routers and switches provide the features for network administrators to reading system messages from their internal buffer about network situation at a particular time. The way to do this is by using a Syslog server. A Syslog… Read More »
What is VLAN Switchport Membership Modes? VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) switchport membership modes are network switch configurations that determine how a port on a switch behaves in relation to VLAN traffic. Understanding these modes is significant for network design and security. Here are the primary VLAN switchport membership modes: Access Mode: In access mode, a switchport can… Read More »
What is VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)? VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) is a Cisco proprietary protocol used in network management. It simplifies the administration of VLANs, which is especially useful in large networks with numerous switches. Here’s an overview of its key aspects: Purpose and Functionality: Centralized VLAN Management: VTP allows network administrators to manage all VLANs from a… Read More »
VTP -Password Error VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) is a Cisco-developed protocol that enhances the management of VLAN configurations across a switched network. VTP allows network admins to centrally control VLAN information, which is then distributed to all switches in the VTP domain, ensuring that all switches have consistent VLAN information. VTP uses a password as a security feature… Read More »
