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Which of the following actions does the kernel of an operating system primarily manage?
Which of the following actions does the kernel of an operating system primarily manage?
- Providing the physical components of the computing device.
- Managing how hardware resources are used to meet software requirements. (correct)
- Facilitating user requests for specific tasks through a command-line interface.
- Enabling network communications between devices.
A network engineer needs to configure a Cisco IOS device using the command-line interface (CLI). Which of the following best describes the initial prompt seen upon accessing the device in User EXEC mode?
A network engineer needs to configure a Cisco IOS device using the command-line interface (CLI). Which of the following best describes the initial prompt seen upon accessing the device in User EXEC mode?
- A prompt that requires the 'enable' command to access.
- A prompt ending with the '#' symbol, indicating privileged access.
- A prompt ending with the '>' symbol. (correct)
- A prompt that allows configuration of device parameters.
An administrator is working in Privileged EXEC Mode and needs to access Global Configuration Mode. What command should they enter?
An administrator is working in Privileged EXEC Mode and needs to access Global Configuration Mode. What command should they enter?
- `exit`
- `line console 0`
- `enable`
- `configure terminal` (correct)
A network technician is configuring a Cisco switch and wants to set a unique hostname. What is the primary reason for performing this task?
A network technician is configuring a Cisco switch and wants to set a unique hostname. What is the primary reason for performing this task?
What command is used to save the changes made on a router from the running configuration to the startup configuration?
What command is used to save the changes made on a router from the running configuration to the startup configuration?
A network engineer needs to quickly verify the operational status of all interfaces on a router, including their IP addresses. Which command provides the most efficient summary?
A network engineer needs to quickly verify the operational status of all interfaces on a router, including their IP addresses. Which command provides the most efficient summary?
What is the primary function of a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) in a network?
What is the primary function of a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) in a network?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing VLANs in a network environment?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing VLANs in a network environment?
How can you access the Global Configuration mode from the Privileged EXEC mode?
How can you access the Global Configuration mode from the Privileged EXEC mode?
When configuring a hostname on a Cisco IOS device, what is the maximum allowable length?
When configuring a hostname on a Cisco IOS device, what is the maximum allowable length?
Which IOS command is used to encrypt all passwords stored in the router's configuration file?
Which IOS command is used to encrypt all passwords stored in the router's configuration file?
If a network administrator configures a banner message on a router, what is the primary purpose of this configuration?
If a network administrator configures a banner message on a router, what is the primary purpose of this configuration?
Following the configuration of a new VLAN, which characteristic is guaranteed for devices within that VLAN?
Following the configuration of a new VLAN, which characteristic is guaranteed for devices within that VLAN?
When choosing a name for a router, which naming convention is most appropriate according to best practices?
When choosing a name for a router, which naming convention is most appropriate according to best practices?
A network engineer sees that an interface on a router is showing 'administratively down' status. What does this indicate?
A network engineer sees that an interface on a router is showing 'administratively down' status. What does this indicate?
In Cisco IOS, what is the immediate result of entering the exit command within Line Configuration Mode?
In Cisco IOS, what is the immediate result of entering the exit command within Line Configuration Mode?
Which command is used to view the IPv6 address and status of all interfaces on a router?
Which command is used to view the IPv6 address and status of all interfaces on a router?
Considering a scenario where a network technician wants to view all commands applied to a specific interface, which command should the technician use?
Considering a scenario where a network technician wants to view all commands applied to a specific interface, which command should the technician use?
What primary advantage do smaller broadcast domains provide in a network utilizing VLANs?
What primary advantage do smaller broadcast domains provide in a network utilizing VLANs?
In the context of Cisco IOS, what is the role of the 'shell' within the operating system?
In the context of Cisco IOS, what is the role of the 'shell' within the operating system?
What is a common factory-default hostname for a Cisco IOS switch?
What is a common factory-default hostname for a Cisco IOS switch?
What happens if an administrator attempts to start a router hostname with a number?
What happens if an administrator attempts to start a router hostname with a number?
How does logging into a console line differ from logging into VTY lines?
How does logging into a console line differ from logging into VTY lines?
Why is service password-encryption considered incomplete security?
Why is service password-encryption considered incomplete security?
How can filtering by VLAN improve IT efficiency?
How can filtering by VLAN improve IT efficiency?
VLANs provide which of the following benefits?
VLANs provide which of the following benefits?
What is the purpose of configuring an enable secret password?
What is the purpose of configuring an enable secret password?
What are the limitations of using the command show running-config?
What are the limitations of using the command show running-config?
After configuring a router, what is the final step to ensure the configuration persists after a reboot?
After configuring a router, what is the final step to ensure the configuration persists after a reboot?
What is the main benefit of using the CLI?
What is the main benefit of using the CLI?
Which command is used after configuring line console 0?
Which command is used after configuring line console 0?
Which mode is indicated by the prompt Router(config-line)#?
Which mode is indicated by the prompt Router(config-line)#?
When setting a hostname, what combination of characters may be used?
When setting a hostname, what combination of characters may be used?
A network operator wants to ensure that the configuration of a newly added switch is protected by a password. When is it best to set this password?
A network operator wants to ensure that the configuration of a newly added switch is protected by a password. When is it best to set this password?
What type of broadcast is contained by VLANs?
What type of broadcast is contained by VLANs?
What command will show the IPv4 address and status?
What command will show the IPv4 address and status?
Why is it important to name a router?
Why is it important to name a router?
Which mode grants unrestricted access to all commands on a Cisco IOS device?
Which mode grants unrestricted access to all commands on a Cisco IOS device?
How does the use of VLANs reduce costs?
How does the use of VLANs reduce costs?
Flashcards
Shell (Operating Systems)
Shell (Operating Systems)
The user interface that allows users to request specific tasks from the computer through CLI or GUI interfaces.
Kernel (Operating Systems)
Kernel (Operating Systems)
Communicates between hardware and software, managing how hardware resources are used.
Hardware (Operating Systems)
Hardware (Operating Systems)
The physical components of a computer, including electronics.
User EXEC Mode
User EXEC Mode
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Privileged EXEC Mode
Privileged EXEC Mode
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Global Configuration Mode
Global Configuration Mode
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Line Configuration Mode
Line Configuration Mode
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Interface Configuration Mode
Interface Configuration Mode
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Enable Command
Enable Command
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Configure Terminal Command
Configure Terminal Command
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Exit Command
Exit Command
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Line Command
Line Command
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Hostname Configuration
Hostname Configuration
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Show Commands
Show Commands
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Show IP Interface Brief
Show IP Interface Brief
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Show IP Interface
Show IP Interface
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VLAN Definition
VLAN Definition
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Benefits of VLANs
Benefits of VLANs
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Study Notes
- Cisco IOS Access describes the operating systems and navigation within Cisco devices.
Operating Systems
- The shell is the user interface that allows users to request specific tasks from the computer, through CLI or GUI interfaces.
- The kernel communicates between the hardware and software of a computer, managing hardware resource allocation.
- Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, including electronics.
IOS Navigation: Primary Command Modes
- User EXEC Mode allows limited access to basic monitoring commands and the CLI prompt ends with the ">" symbol.
- Privileged EXEC Mode allows access to all commands and features; the CLI prompt ends with the "#" symbol.
Configuration Mode and Sub Configuration Modes
- Global Configuration Mode is used to access configuration options on the device, the prompt being "Switch(config)#".
- Line Configuration Mode is used to configure console, SSH, Telnet, or AUX access, the prompt being "Switch(config-line)#".
- Interface Configuration Mode is used to configure switch port or router interfaces, the prompt being "Switch(config-if)#".
Navigation Between IOS Modes
- From User EXEC to Privileged EXEC, use the enable command.
- To enter global configuration mode, use the configure terminal command; to exit, use the exit command.
- To enter line configuration mode, use the line command followed by the management line type; to exit, use the exit command.
Basic Device Configuration: Device Names
- The first configuration command on any device should be to give it a unique hostname.
- By default, a Cisco IOS switch is named "Switch."
- Follow these guidelines for naming devices:
- Start with a letter.
- Contain no spaces.
- End with a letter or digit.
- Use only letters, digits, and dashes.
- Be less than 64 characters in length.
- The "no hostname" global config command restores the switch to the default prompt.
Basic Router Configuration: Configure Basic Router Settings
- Cisco routers and switches share similarities in operating systems, command structures, and initial setup.
- The following commands are typical router configuration commands:
- hostname R1
- enable secret
- line console 0
- password
- login
- exit
- line vty 0 4
- password
- login
- exit
- service password-encryption
- A banner can be configured to provide legal notification of unauthorized access using the banner motd command.
- Save changes to the router's configuration using the copy running-config startup-config command.
Verify Directly Connected Networks: Interface Verification Commands
- show commands can verify the operation/configuration of an interface.
- Commands to identify interface status:
- show ip interface brief and show ipv6 interface brief: Display a summary of all interfaces (IPv4/IPv6 addresses and status).
- show running-config interface
: Displays commands applied to the specified interface.
Verify Interface Status
- Use show ip interface brief and show ipv6 interface brief to check interface status; "up" indicates active and operational status.
Verify Interface Configuration
- The command show running-config interface displays current commands on a specific interface.
- Use these commands for detailed information:
- show interfaces: Displays interface info and packet flow count for all interfaces.
- show ip interface and show ipv6 interface: Displays IPv4/IPv6 related information for all interfaces.
Overview of VLANs: VLAN Definitions
- VLANs (Virtual LANs) are logical connections with other similar devices resulting in the following characteristics:
- Provides segmentation of groups of devices on the same switches.
- Improves organization.
- Isolates broadcasts, multicasts, and unicasts within VLANs.
- Offers each VLAN its own unique IP addressing range.
- Creates smaller broadcast domains.
Benefits of a VLAN Design
- Smaller Broadcast Domains – Dividing the LAN reduces the number of broadcast domains.
- Improved Security – Only users in the same VLAN can communicate together.
- Improved IT Efficiency – VLANs group devices with similar requirements.
- Reduced Cost – One switch supports multiple VLANs.
- Better Performance – Small broadcast domains reduce traffic.
- Simpler Management – Similar groups will share similar applications/network resources.
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