Networking: High Availability and VRRP

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of configuring VRRP in the mentioned scenario?

To simplify the switch configuration

To provide redundancy for the default gateway (correct)

To increase the bandwidth of the VLAN

To segment network traffic on VLAN 10

What command is used to enter configuration mode on a Cisco device?

enable config

interface config

config terminal (correct)

setup mode

What is the virtual IP address configured for VRRP in this setup?

10.1.10.102

10.1.10.100

10.1.10.99 (correct)

10.1.10.101

What priority value was assigned to Core1 in the VRRP configuration?

101 Signup and view all the answers

What information must be modified on the DHCP server for the client PC?

The default gateway Signup and view all the answers

What does the command 'show vrrp' display after configuring VRRP?

The active and backup device status Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of VRRP packets exchanged between Core1 and Core2?

To check the operational status of the active device Signup and view all the answers

What VLAN is being configured with VRRP in the provided scenario?

VLAN 10 Signup and view all the answers

When configuring VRRP, what is required to specify the virtual IP address?

Use the keyword 'ip' followed by the address Signup and view all the answers

Which command displays the current running configuration related to DHCP?

show run dhcp Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for testing high availability and fault tolerance systems?

To confirm that the systems will function correctly in production. Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is mentioned in the implementation for First Hop Redundancy?

VRRP Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a virtual IP address in this context?

To ensure a common gateway for devices in the subnet. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the First Hop Redundancy Protocol be implemented on networking devices?

On the layer 3 interfaces. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'carpenter's rule' refer to in the context given?

To verify configurations multiple times before applying them. Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario described, what is the subnet mentioned for VLAN 10?

10.1.10.0/24 Signup and view all the answers

Which interfaces would be used on Core1 and Core2 to implement VRRP?

Layer 3 interfaces connected to the same subnet. Signup and view all the answers

What should be verified before implementing VRRP and creating the virtual IP address?

The current default gateway being used. Signup and view all the answers

What was the original default gateway address being used in the DHCP pool?

10.1.10.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which command is used to verify the assigned IP address and default gateway on a Linux device?

ifconfig Signup and view all the answers

Which router acted as the default gateway for the PC after the changes were made?

Core1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the TTL value in the traceroute command?

It defines the maximum hops for the packet. Signup and view all the answers

What does the command 'copy running-config to startup-config' achieve on a Cisco device?

Saves the current configuration to memory. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Core1 is powered off in the current infrastructure?

Core2 by default becomes the active router. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct syntax to execute a traceroute with numeric values on a Linux machine?

traceroute -n 8.8.8.8 Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used to verify the DNS functionality on the configured device?

nslookup Signup and view all the answers

Which method confirms the first hop router during a traceroute?

The first packet with TTL of 1. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated when the router IP 10.1.10.99 is successfully pinged?

The router is active and reachable. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

High Availability and Fault Tolerance

Importance of testing high availability (HA) and fault tolerance systems to ensure reliability.
Investment in multiple devices for redundancy is justified only when functionality is validated through testing.

First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP) and VRRP

Implementation of VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) to provide FHRP.
A virtual IP address (10.1.10.99) is created for VLAN 10 to be used as a default gateway.

VLAN and Configuration

Focus on configuring Layer 3 interfaces on Core1 and Core2 for VLAN 10.

Core1's interface VLAN 10 has an IP of 10.1.10.100; configuration begins by entering the interface mode.

In this context, "interface mode" refers to the specific configuration mode on a network switch or router where you configure the settings for a particular interface. For VLAN 10 on Core1, entering interface mode means accessing the command line interface (CLI) specific to VLAN 10 to set up its IP address and other related settings. Here’s how you typically do this on a Cisco device:

1. Enter global configuration mode:

```

configure terminal

```

2. Enter interface configuration mode for VLAN 10:

```

interface vlan 10

```

3. Assign the IP address to the VLAN 10 interface:

```

ip address 10.1.10.100 255.255.255.0

```

4. Ensure the interface is not shut down:

```

no shutdown

```

By following these steps, you configure the Layer 3 interface for VLAN 10 with the specified IP address. This allows the switch to route traffic for that VLAN.

VRRP Configuration Steps

Configure VRRP on Core1:

Enter configuration mode and specify VRRP group (e.g., 1).

Set the virtual IP address to 10.1.10.99.

Assign a priority of 101 to make Core1 the active device when both cores are operational.

Configure VRRP on Core2:

Similar VRRP settings establish Core2 as a backup with default priority of 100.