I'd like to share links to some Cisco Technology presentations. This is mostly geared towards design and deployment Engineers. I found these helpful in my design /deployment environmemt

https://www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=5966&tclass=popup [BRKEWN-2013 - Deploying Wireless Guest Access (2013 London)
https://www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=6032&tclass=popup [ BRKSEC-2022 - Demystifying TrustSec, Identity, NAC and ISE (2013 London)
https://www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=5930&tclass=popup [ BRKCRS-2887 - Converged Access - New Solution and Platform Introduction (2013 London)

These are from Cisco Live! 365. I am posting here for the benefit of folks who do not have an account on the Site.
Note: These are video presentaions.
Enjoy

trojanking: What is the difference between Mikrotik and Cisco courses?

Mikrotik is a Networking Equipment manufacture much like Cisco is. The only big difference as I see it, is that Cisco has the largest share of the Networking Equipment market .
''Research from Synergy shows that Cisco has the lion’s share of the market in switches and routing, reaching roughly 65 percent and 70 percent respectively. In 2012 the six main segments within the enterprise networking market generated $45 billion in revenues for technology vendors, with Ethernet switches now accounting for almost half of all spending'' - Culled from http://gigaom.com/2013/02/27/chart-cisco-owns-the-switching-and-routing-world/

Based on the above, it is fair to say Cisco is the brand most recognized and used by a majority of Large and small enterprise worldwide.

Mikrotik, as I understand it, makes pretty good Routing and Switching products - They are amongst the smaller manufacturers catering to those who are looking for a Cisco alternative, either due to 'Price" or lack of Cisco Technical Skills. In terms of financial rewards based on Certifications, Cisco Certs command pretty good compensation levels.

If you are interested in seeking Cisco Certs, please check us out, @ Loggix NetwoRx Technologies
At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

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temlaw2020: I am undergraduate of computer scienceand i also have a diploma in french . I am about writing a certification exam in comptia A+.I am thinking after my exams, i want to go and learn from the roadside computer engineers to have a good skills.But most people said i should proceed to CCNA.My question now is skills not.necessary after certification? i believe its worthless having a certification you cant defend with skills.Whats your own view.
.Am also planning to write my delf examination in french to become a certified french speaker.Do you think the combination of my IT skills and language will help after school?

The dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
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Twitter: #LoggixTech

Ugokings4luv: I want to register for CCNA but i was told that ccna expires after 3years. Can i stil get job with an expired ccna? Pls i need ur explanation.

All Cisco Certifications are designed with expiration dates. The reason is, with the constant evolution in Technology, Cisco updates the Curriculum to recognise the Technology evolution and adds the new Technnology to the exam updates. People whose Certs have expired, have an opportunity to re-certify and and in the process, pick up on any new technology that is being implemented.

At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
FB: :http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
Twitter: #LoggixTech

The dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
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Twitter: #LoggixTech

kush4king: please i need some one who can train me one on one ccna . pls these my mail kush4king@gmail.com , 0700kushimo
thanks

The dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
FB: :http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
Twitter: #LoggixTech

Exam dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.
A Catalyst4507-R Enterprise Switch for CCIE Candidates use.

Please Visit us online for more info.
Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
FB: :http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
Twitter: #LoggixTech

The dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
FB: :http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
Twitter: #LoggixTech

The dumps may help one pass the exams, but they do not impart the confidence and practical skills you gain by doing it 'live'. At Loggix NetwoRx Technologies, we provide candidates with Physical Cisco Devices Racks from CCNA thru CCIE in R/S, Voice, Security, and Wireless Tracks. Do not take our word for it, Please visit our facility to see for yourself.

For November registrations, with classes beginning November 18, we offer the following incentives,
1. 1Gig of Web/Data access SIM card.
2. Free WiFi access in the Center for registered Students.

Web: www.loggixtechnologies.com
FB:[url] http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013[/url]

This is the Best Cisco Equipped Lab Center In Nigeria. - Come and See for yourself.

Please Visit us online for more info, or check us out in the Cisco Professionals Forumn
https://www.nairaland.com/230358/cisco-thread-cisco-professionals-identify/17#18503746

Or Call Us at:
Nigeria +234-812-583-8902
USA +1-202-446-6261

Loggix NetwoRx Technologies.
Pioneer Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway@ Jakande Round-about,
Lekki Phase 2, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
info@loggixTechnologies.com

Follow us: on
FB: :http://www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
Twitter: #LoggixTech

I though I should share this link. It is for a quick Cisco IP Telephony Setup [VoIP] utilizing the Cisco UC500 [CME]
Pretty easy to follow guide. You may find it helpful if pursuing CCNA- Voice. Pretty nifty.
UC500 Series Configuration Using Telephony Setup Wizard

"Objectives:
When a UC500 series device is first connected to the Cisco Configuration Assistant GUI, the Telephony Setup Wizard automatically begins. This tool is useful in configuration of initial set up in order to create an all-inclusive VoIP solution. This document provides a step-by-step guide in utilizing this tool to configure a brand new VoIP network.

This article explains how to set up UC500 Series devices with the help of Telephony Setup Wizard.

NOTE: The procedure follows the configuration of a UC560-FXO-K9. As the wizard tailors itself to the device you are intending to configure, some of the screens or steps may appear slightly different than shown in the procedure." Quoted from Cisco Knowledge Base

http://sbkb.cisco.com/CiscoSB/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=4d7bc1eb7d5b4b0f85734d0b4b9888d4_Using_Telephony_Setup_Wizard_to_Set_Up_UC500_Series.xml&pid=4&snid=2


At www.Loggixtechnologies.com, we have implemented similar applications for clients utilizing the CME application shipped on a Cisco1861 Router, pretty much 'VoIP in a Box' . We use this as part of our CCNA Voice Class.

Enjoy.

We would like to offer the following to interested CCNA, CCNP, CCIE candidates;
Free Live/Physical Lab Rack Practice Time Promo:
CCNA-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNA Lab Rack.
CCNP-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNP Lab Rack.
CCIE: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCIE Lab Rack. [Provided there is a free Lab Rack Available and not occupied by a paying candidate - These Racks are very much in demand and in use].
Please visit our Web Site www.loggixtechnologies.com to register for your Free Rack Time. This way we can properly allocate/assign candidates to available time slots. You may also visit our facebook page for more info. www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
This offer is for Route/Switch Candidates at this time. Our Voice and Security Racks are occupied at this time, however; we will extend this offer to those tracks in the near future.
Training is a small part of our Service offerings. We are primarily a Design, Implementation and Deployment Enterprise. We began offering training as an off-shoot of some of the deployment and operations suggestions made by some of our clients relative to their concerns about identifying folks with true hands-on experience. The response to our facility has been awesome.

We would like to offer the following to interested CCNA, CCNP, CCIE candidates;
Free Live/Physical Lab Rack Practice Time Promo:
CCNA-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNA Lab Rack.
CCNP-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNP Lab Rack.
CCIE: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCIE Lab Rack. [Provided there is a free Lab Rack Available and not occupied by a paying candidate - These Racks are very much in demand and in use].
Please visit our Web Site www.loggixtechnologies.com to register for your Free Rack Time. This way we can properly allocate/assign candidates to available time slots. You may also visit our facebook page for more info. www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
This offer is for Route/Switch Candidates at this time. Our Voice and Security Racks are occupied at this time, however; we will extend this offer to those tracks in the near future.
Training is a small part of our Service offerings. We are primarily a Design, Implementation and Deployment Enterprise. We began offering training as an off-shoot of some of the deployment and operations suggestions made by some of our clients relative to their concerns about identifying folks with true hands-on experience. The response to our facility has been awesome.

MPLS: @Loggix - Its been a very long time since I posted here because I have been 'deep' into heavy Cisco projects. ...
I had to go check out your Cisco facility up in Lekki and "Excellent" is an UNDER-STATEMENT.
I score that facility 10/10. The racked devices are ready to rock...

***I strongly suggest that you go ahead and bring in more Cisco devices to cover more tracks as well as do heavier marketing. Infact, there is no reason for Nigerians to fly out for Cisco training because the completely 'immersive' hands-on Cisco training from CCNA to the CCIE is there in your training office. In a short while, you'll have to expand to other locations because Nigerians will swamp you.

>>>> Many thanks for the link to the Cisco Webinar. I hope to make it on there to learn new Cisco stuff; considering that it will address end-to-end operational visibility and I can imagine how much "holistic view" this will give we Cisco Network Engineers; moreso that we have oversight of networks in many remote sites.

Wishing you success in your endeavours at Loggix Technologies...

@MPLS, Thank you for stopping by and for the support as well as insightful comments. We are bringing in more devices, especially on the CCIE Lab Rack end. We just took delivery of another Rack bringing our CCIE Racks to 3, we are still growing and intend to add more due to demand.
You're right about Marketing, as a start-up, we are in the process of ramping up in that area. Any suggestions from members are welcome.

We would like to offer the following to interested candidates;
Free Live/Physical Lab Rack Practice Time Promo:
CCNA-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNA Lab Rack.
CCNP-Route/Switch: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCNP Lab Rack.
CCIE: 2 Hrs of Free Hands-On Practice time on Our physical/Live CCIE Lab Rack. [Provided there is a free Lab Rack Available and not occupied by a paying candidate - These Racks are very much in demand and in use].
Please visit our Web Site www.loggixtechnologies.com to register for your Free Rack Time. This way we can properly allocate/assign candidates to available time slots. You may also visit our facebook page for more info. www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
This offer is for Route/Switch Candidates at this time. Our Voice and Security Racks are occupied at this time, however; we will extend this offer to those tracks in the near future.
Training is a small part of our Service offerings. We are primarily a Design, Implementation and Deployment Enterprise. We began offering training as an off-shoot of some of the deployment and operations suggestions made by some of our clients relative to their concerns about identifying folks with true hands-on experience. The response to our facility has been awesome.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Loggix Technologies www.loggixtechnologies.com would like to share this information with those interested. This is a free Cisco Webex Session on
Managing End-to-End Service Delivery Across Cisco Networks
The start time is 10:00am EST US - 3:00pm Nigerian Time. Date is Oct 16, 2013.
More Info Below.
The link is : www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=74868&cid=000251876
This is a free Cisco Live365 WEBEX Video Course presentation.
"This webinar will focus on how the network team can achieve a more prominent role in managing service delivery to better understand network and application performance. We will explore best practices for achieving end-to-end operational visibility that extends from the data center, through the network, to the users – enabling a comprehensive view into the network infrastructure and all applications and services. The session will feature practical approaches to managing performance in Cisco environments and how to leverage NetScout to achieve operational visibility that helps to increase uptime and improve the user experience."
This is a Cisco sponsored Webinar for the Netscout tool.
Enjoy.

Loggix Technologies www.loggixtechnologies.com would like to share this information with those interested. This is a free Cisco Webex Session on
Managing End-to-End Service Delivery Across Cisco Networks
The start time is 10:00am EST US - 3:00pm Nigerian Time. Date is Oct 16, 2013.
More Info Below.
The link is : www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=74868&cid=000251876
This is a free Cisco Live365 WEBEX Video Course presentation.
"This webinar will focus on how the network team can achieve a more prominent role in managing service delivery to better understand network and application performance. We will explore best practices for achieving end-to-end operational visibility that extends from the data center, through the network, to the users – enabling a comprehensive view into the network infrastructure and all applications and services. The session will feature practical approaches to managing performance in Cisco environments and how to leverage NetScout to achieve operational visibility that helps to increase uptime and improve the user experience."
This is a Cisco sponsored Webinar for the Netscout tool.
Enjoy.

Loggix Technologies www.loggixtechnologies.com would like to share this information with those interested. This is a free Cisco Webex Session on
Managing End-to-End Service Delivery Across Cisco Networks
The start time is 10:00am EST US - 3:00pm Nigerian Time. Date is Oct 16, 2013.
More Info Below.
The link is : www.ciscolive365.com/connect/sessionDetail.ww?SESSION_ID=74868&cid=000251876
This is a free Cisco Live365 WEBEX Video Course presentation.
"This webinar will focus on how the network team can achieve a more prominent role in managing service delivery to better understand network and application performance. We will explore best practices for achieving end-to-end operational visibility that extends from the data center, through the network, to the users – enabling a comprehensive view into the network infrastructure and all applications and services. The session will feature practical approaches to managing performance in Cisco environments and how to leverage NetScout to achieve operational visibility that helps to increase uptime and improve the user experience."
This is a Cisco sponsored Webinar for the Netscout tool.
Enjoy.

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE - LABS. Free Gifts to New Registrants


I wish to announce the results of a collaborative effort of some Cisco folks on the Cisco forum, who have followed through and launched a well-equipped Cisco Lab Center in Lekki, Lagos State. This Center will provide an opportunity for aspiring Cisco Internetwork Engineers and those certified, but who do not have practical experience, with an opportunity to actually work on Live Lab Racks and Network. The Environment also provides an opportunity for 'Proof of Concept Demos', utilizing our Suite of ISR Routers, VoIP Server [UCM on VM]Infrastructure, Catalyst4507 Switch, Cisco ASA devices, Cisco Aironet Access Points and Wireless Controllers.

We aim to correct the perception that 'Cisco' is hard or 'Scary' because it is not. We also intend to reinforce our students' confidence in their abilities as well as assure a prospective employer that, our candidates have actually worked and trained on, as well as cabled/interconnected actual live Cisco Routers and Switches in a real Network Environment.
Nigeria is amongst the top 10 Market Destinations in the Developing Economies - targeted by large multinationals and newer investors for entry. They WILL need you. Now is the time to differentiate yourself from the Cisco Certified 'Paper Tigers', and get a full immersion hands-on Training/Familiarization with the equipment/technology you may be called upon or hired to manage. Most Robust Networks, though may have Converged Technologies, mostly have Cisco Backbone Infrastructure.

Okay, having read down here so far - what are the freebies, you get for Registering in our October Session, you ask.

For October Registrants - Our Independence Month Promo are as follows,
1. All October Session Registrants will Receive a complimentary Zain Internet Access Airtime/SIM - 1Gig

2. Free Internet Access while at the Training Center, provided your Laptop has Wi-Fi Capability. We use Cisco APs

3. Discounted Purchase of Cisco2610 Router/Catalyst2900 Switch Combo - at the end of the October Session - [Valid for the first 6 Students, while supplies last].
This way you can continue with your hands-on practice pre/post Certification Exam.

For More Info Please visit us on Facebook = Loggix NetwoRx Technologies. Please like us, if you like what you see. Lots of pics, here, including of an OC-3 activation at a customer site.
Website - www.loggixtechnologies.com

Phone Contact: 0808-774-5117

Attached are some Rack Pictures. For a full set of Pictures and more info, please see our web and FB Sites above.
The CCIE Racks are modeled after the INE practice racks. We just threw in an Enterprise class Catalyst4507, for use strictly by the CCIE candidates, to give them more practice beyond the regular C2600, C2800 Routers and Cat3550/3560 Switches.

As always your constructive suggestions and criticisms to make this project a better destination is welcome. Thanks again to all who have contributed in one way or another. NairaLanders are the Best!!!

A big congrats to those who have registered their interest for classes this October, Also, just for those who would like to visit our facility for our open house going on now, until Oct. 12th. You may register to attend the open house via the website at www.loggixtechnologies.com to see the facilities, in Lekki, Lagos State. In addition to training services, we also provide design and implementation services for Converged Network Systems - Data/Voice/Video/Wireless.
For those folks who would like me to assist them in resolving some of their issues [not all, )as I have done offline, in the past, this project does not stop me from continuing to do so without a fee, as long as contact is made through this forum.

More Rack Pictures for CCNP-RS Rack.
The Entire 24U Rack is a POD of 'Lab Racks' so here we have 3 CCNP-RS Racks. The WiFi-Access Points and ASA5505, and VoIP are not shown in the Rack picture, but are part the setup. As you may know, the CCNP-RS still includes elements of Wireless, Security, and Voice, even though those specialties have their own certification tracks.

It is with great joy that I announce the results of a collaborative business effort of folks I have met on this forumn, who have followed and communicated with me on my posts. In some posts past I mentioned the need to provide our aspiring engineers and those certified, but who do not have practical experience, with an opportunity to actually work on a true live lab rack.

This helps de-mystify the perception that 'Cisco' is hard or 'scarry' because it is not. It also enhances their confidence and assures a prospective employer that the candidate has actually worked and cabled/interconnected actual live Cisco Routers and Switches.

In view of this I would like to introduce a current and fully equipped Lab training Center in Lekki, Lagos. This again is a collaborative effort of yours truly and some other Naira-Landers from this section. Many thanks to @Nateevs for setting up this section, where we could all share, and of-course, Mr. Seun, who can forget him. I have attached some Rack Pictures. For a full set of Pictures and and more info, please see our web and FB Sites. www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013
The CCIE Racks are modeled after the INE practice racks. We just threw in an Enterprise class Catalyst4507[Not in the pix here] for use strictly by the CCIE candidates, to give them more practice beyond the regular C2600, C2800 Routers and Cat3550/3560 Switches.
Not going to advertise, but you may go to the Website or Facebook for info on this project at FB-www.facebook.com/Loggix.Technologies2013 and like us, if you like what you see. Web: www.Loggixtechnologies.com
As always your constructive suggestions and criticisms to make this project a better destination is welcome. Thanks again to all who have contributed in one way or another. NairaLanders are the Best!!!

Looks like the thread got cold again. I for one have been on the road quite a bit,as well as working on a WAN/VoIP and application optimization project. I just wrote it all up and clicked post and got an error that said ' 413 Request Entity too large' and all my write up got zapped. I had included some pictures as well. Oh Well, I will see if I can rereate it later.

Basically it was a write up on the results of my Demo testing of the Ixia-Anue, CA Technoogies UC MOnitor Appliance, and the Riverbed/OPNET Steelhead WAN Optimization Appliance. I included some pictures as well, I guess that was what was too large. I will adjust picture sizes and try to recreate the post. Those that follow my posts will recall some posts past where I mentione that I have those devices in the Data Center for Demo Purposes, with a a potential buy and implement. Well that happened, and I was sharing that when my write up got zapped.

Hey, I missed Cisco Live 2013, aarrrrhhgg, Is anyone in the house planning on attending Cisco Live 2014. Let's share.

rabzy:

I was actually involved in d design of ISE for a client in my former company before i left, the coolest thing about it for me is that it replaces all the different devices formerly used in doing NAC and consolidates it in one Box, with posturing, updates, policy enforcement etc in a box.

Yeah, the one point access and policy control solution simplifies a lot of things. We just ran a demo to illustrate what happens when you lose the ISE engine, it keeps on kicking, albeit in a default mode until it connects up to the Network devices again. There are some elements of it I will not deploy at this time Enterprise wide, specifically MACsec. I do some traffic and Network optimization using Riverbed's Steelhead and Cascade shark, as well as testing CA Technologies UCM appliance & Anue appliance VoIP optimization tools. The TrusSec MACsec data encription at the LAN/Switchport layer will simply overwhelm these collectors at this time. However, I plan to only deploy it on select Segments of the Network.
Thanks for checking in, I appreciate it.

New Data Center Project:
Is anyone familiar with Cisco ISE - Cisco Identity Services Engine Technology. I am currently attending a pre-design, Implementation and deployment training on this new Technology, and it appears to be really cool. With ISE you can secure the LAN/WAN from a single point in the Data Center. Guys read up on it and let's share. For those interested in Data Center Technologies, this is a MUST know technology. It is especially necessary in an Enterprise that has implemented or planning to implement a BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] Policy. My client is going in this direction, hence the Pre-deployment training.
According to Cisco -Qoute
"Next-generation policy networking: ISE is the policy control point for Cisco TrustSec®, a next-generation network technology that controls network and application access from end to end, helps turn business policy into network policy, and gives users seamless anywhere service access. Cisco TrustSec makes it easy for customers to migrate to next-generation policy networking, increasing the value of their ISE investment while ending the pain of VLAN, ACL, and firewall rule administration"

It assists you in securing access to a multitude of Services running on multiple platforms, I.E, Voice, Data, Video, WiFi, up to MAC level, using MACsec. I will learn more as the training progreses. The PRO's sound cool, I am digging in to see what the CONs are. Going to be a long week, oh well.

Seems the thread got cold again. Okay updates on a few issues.
1. The T1 latency issue got resolved - problem was identified to be LEC wiring issues on the Demarc, as well as the Pair gains.
2. Regarding the suggestions from @donami, I am lookig into the feasibilty of including diags and configs, but the operational nature of my work with clients and my NDAs [Non disclosure Agreemenst] limit how much detail I can divulge in a public or for that matter any forumn. I try to describe the tasks in terms that can be understood by folks in similarly tasked positions who are faced with such issues. It would not be prudent to share my data center's Network Diags nor Device configs, even when heavily redacted.

On the ASR-1002 migration, I am working on this task on Saturday, which is my approved Maintenance window.
I will also reload the SUP-720s Engines on about 5 Cat6513s. I had upgraded the IOS to a newer ver. and set the boot loader to the new IOS - see below.

Cat6513#dir disk0:
Directory of disk0:/

1 -rw- 80891972 Aug 28 2009 10:29:34 -04:00 s72033-adventerprisek9_wan-mz.122-18.SXF16.bin
2 -rw- 118711652 May 24 2013 12:47:56 -04:00 s72033-adventerprisek9_wan-mz.122-33.SXI10.bin

512065536 bytes total (312451072 bytes free)
Cat6513#
The may 24 date is the new IOS.
Cat6513#Sh ver
System image file is "disk0:s72033-adventerprisek9_wan-mz.122-18.SXF16.bin" -- old IOS currently running on the SUPs
The CLI below will load the new IOS
Cat6513(config)#boot system disk0:s72033-adventerprisek9_wan-mz.122-33.SXI10.bin
and we should be good.
Notice I am using a CF cards in Disk0: on the Active and Redundant SuPs and not booting from Bootflash: or Sup-bootflash:

Once reloaded the new IOS will be running the SUP-720s.

On a Side note, I will be visiting soon and would like to touch base with folks in the Cisco world who might be interested in exchange of ideas.

donami: @loggix
Sure it wouldl be great if u had a blog with diagrams to butress your points. With a style that keeps us well informed and educated. Cos most time we dont get a good picture of all u've said

@donami,
Thank you for the suggestion, and my apologies. I will work on including diags on some postings to provide a visual presentation of the items. I would like to include some configs as well, but have been hesitant due to NDA issues. I will post some but with proprietary config parameters redacted, especially with the NEXUS-5k Data Center Switches and their associated Fabric Extenders. I have been advised that these Switches are currently not deployed in large numbers in Nigeria. I enjoy working on them, though sometimes the NX-OS is a pain, when one is more used to standard IOS on the Catalyst6500 platform.

Anyway, I just completed set up on the Anue 5273 appliance and my vendor is working on the initial set up of the CA Tech UCM. So far I am capturing VoIP set up and tear down protocols traffic as well as comm traffic between the UCS servers and the end points - phones. Will Analyze later to see where and how I can optimize performance.

Okay, after some more testing, the issue was isolated to bad T1 Pair Gains. Yes, sometimes PairGain devices are used to extend the T1 line signal if the length of the cable or distance to the LEC Central Office is too great for a standard T1 circuit. There are more detailed technical details of when and where to use PairGains to maximize a Circuit's utility, especially in Voice applications. Those are beyond the scope of this write-up.

So I am waiting on the Tech to complete the Swap out of the bad PairGains with 2 new boxes. Once that is done, we will start testing again to confirm the issue is resolved. It took them a couple of days to return to the Site, and I am not exactly happy with that, as the users continued to suffer service degradation.

While this is going on,
I have another issue with my ongoing NEXUS Switching Platform project. A little background -
I am about to test a new Network Traffic Analyser for the VoIP Network/Traffic. There are 5 X UCS 210 Servers[With a combined 16+ TB of harddrive space]. These are connected to the 2 X NEXUS 5020 Data Center Switches thru the FEXs 2148s [ Fabric Extenders]In order to capture the VoIP traffic to/from the the UCS VoIP servers, best practice is to connect the UCM [Unified Communication Monitor Appliance AKA Traffic Analyser] monitor Port closest to or in the Server Switch Hosting the Monitored Devices - in this case the UCS Servers [Which by the way are running VoIP applications in Virtualised mode]. This way you create a SPAN port and set the NEXUS ports on, which the UCS is connected as SPAN Source Ports, and set the Switch port that connects the UCM as a SPAN Destination Port.

The issue is that the NEXUS 2148 FEXs [ Fabric Extenders] Ethernet Ports can not be SPAN destination ports, but can be source ports. Arrgggh. So I have to come up with a workaround. use RSPAN - Remote SPAN and place it on a CaT6513 in between the 2 X VSS - 6509 Switches and the 2 X NEXUS 5020 Main Server Switches. I will configure the UCM - Unified Communication Monitor next week and begin the traffic capture. Oh, I have to filter the connection such that I only capture traffic destined to and from the VoIP vlans [10+] Yes, the vlans are so many because my design seeks to segregate the Office Campus building into segments for ease of Operations and troubleshooting. A flat Network [LAN/WAN] is always a bad idea, as far as I am concerned.

Next project -
Configuration and Installation of a new Cisco ASR1002 Router. MPLS/VRF and Secondary Internet connections will be transitioned to this platform from a C7613.
Updates on the T1 issue to follow next. stay tuned.

Currently troubleshooting a very high latency issue on an MPLS circuit. Both LEC and ISP have disavowed reponsibility, so I escalated to a Vendor Meet, where both LEC and ISP techs and I, are going to test the Circuit head to-head at the layer2 level. Layer3 is fine as icmp [pings] are going through, albeit at a lower data payload. When I run stress patterns on the circuit with higher payloads, I get time outs. Anyway, below is a snapshot of the T1 interface on the C2911 with a - Serial Interface is HWIC-1T Card.

C2911XXXX#sh int s0/1/0
Serial0/1/0 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is WIC MBRD Serial
Description: [ISPXX] MPLS Connection Ckk ID: XXXX/ LEC: Ckt ID:XXXX
Internet address is x.x.x.x/30
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 1544 Kbit/sec, DLY 20000 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
Encapsulation PPP, LCP Open
Stopped: IPV6CP, CDPCP
Open: IPCP, loopback not set
Keepalive set (10 sec)
Last input 00:00:00, output 00:00:00, output hang never
Last clearing of "show interface" counters 2d19h
Input queue: 0/75/199/0 (size/max/drops/flushes); Total output drops: 10165
Queueing strategy: Class-based queueing
Output queue: 0/1000/0 (size/max total/drops)
5 minute input rate 2000 bits/sec, 4 packets/sec
5 minute output rate 6000 bits/sec, 5 packets/sec
1270260 packets input, 553496009 bytes, 0 no buffer
Received 0 broadcasts, 3293 runts, 200 giants, 0 throttles
9548 input errors, 0 frame, 1054 overrun, 0 ignored, 1162 abort
1518307 packets output, 330715379 bytes, 0 underruns
0 output errors, 0 collisions, 4 interface resets
847 unknown protocol drops
0 output buffer failures, 0 output buffers swapped out
3400 carrier transitions
DCD=up DSR=up DTR=up RTS=up CTS=up

A few things of note here: In RED
1. The Circiut Reliability is good - 255/255 -
2. The items in Red i.e CRC and input errors, as well as the Carrier transitions - i.e 'Circuit bouncing' are the issues causing both Data degradation and VoIP Service Call drops.
We are currently testing the Circuit in Sections to Isolate the segment with the issue. I have an idea of the problem, but the vendors need to find/confirm it and fix. Otherwise, they will continue to point fingers at each, and each would claim the 'Circuit is clean' on their sections.
Sections are:
1. V.35 cable from HWIC-1T to CSU/DSU
2. CSU/DSU via Demarc extension cable to LEC SmartJack at Demark
3. T1 dropoff at SmartJack to LEC CO [central office via Fiber/Copper on a DS3 Customer access]
4. From LEC C/O A end to the Z end that goes through similar #1 - #3 above, and termintes in ISP's PE [Provider Edge] Router.
CSU/DSU Options:
ESF, B8ZS, Clock source - line.
Channels - 24.
Will need confirmation from the Tech during testing/vendor meet.

Ofcourse, at the PE and my CE, there are QoS involved, which we are not at the point of troubleshooting at this time, if need be.
updates to follow. comments welcome.

Hello Folks, looks like our thread got cold again, I for one, have been out of pocket for a while due to my project load. I am going to try to post updates or share some of the work I am involved in, both on the operations side and design/implement. Please also do understand again, that due to the nature of my projects, a certain level of NDA commitment applies to what and how much I can post. I certainly will share what I can for the purpose of
1. encouraging others to do so, by sharing.
2. point out what I can do/could have done differently with regards to an issue.
3.I also wish this medium to be fully utilized for the purpose Nateev set it up 'eons' ago, i.e to share, learn from others, and help others learn Technology solutions using Cisco System's methodologies, both in equipment and best practices.

Aahh, good to see that my 'lost' [it was erroneuosly deleted by the 'SPAMBOT Meister'] D/Center post from Oct 20 [page15] has been recovered by Maleeq [Moderator] and crew. Kudos, dude.
@MPLS - Congrats on seeking the IE badge. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions regarding the pursuit of the IE cred. from 'your neck of the woods'. I presume you are quite clued in.
1. You mention that you have access to a remote Rack. Is this remote Rack Rental?. - Question: Would you or others you know, patronize a local physical IE Rack rental Stack if it were available. Router/Switch/Devices Combo would be Cisco currently recommended platforms. - Definitely no C2600 and Cat3500 Series on the IE Racks.
Covered tracks will be R/S, VoIP and Security.
2. What would be considered a fair market value for such service
3. What locality would be considered ideal for ease of access.
4. Is the industry ready/mature enough for such an endeavor.
5. Associate and Professional Racks may also be available. - Full Racks and not oneses and twoses

just Curious

Maleeq:
Sorry about that. The posts are all back now. Confirm please.

@Maleeq, thanks for following up on today's latest post. It is back now. *****However; my lenghty post from a couple of days ago, the one referenced in my original email to you, that you had reviewed and confirmed to be legit, is still missing.******* If you could recover that post, I would greatly appreciate it. As I indicated, I do not see it in my Profile post's either. I just want the Cisco Brethren, who may not have access to a large Data Center that hosts a Diversity of Technologies, to get a feel for what it's like, running one. Those following the posts will also understand when I reference a Technology or Infrastructure mentioned in that intro post, in future posts.
Have a great day

So, I have been trying to give a running commentary on some issues and stuff I do as a D/Center R/S Engr. I posted a lenghty comment a couple of days ago as I had promised I would, when I last posted a few months back. I ended up being 'banned' erroneously by the 'bot' Meister and then my post 'auto-magically' disappeared. I am not going to try to recreate that post, we'll just move on. Any way I was off line due to my project load, but due to numerous enquiries, I will try as much as possible to try posting more, NDA permitting, ofcourse.

Today's issue was a Power issue that caused a segment of the Campus to loose Power - This section just happens to be the location of the D/Cntr. The Primary back up Gen kicked in, but as Mr Murphy [yeah, that Murphy] would have it, -the Gen spouted a leak and the unthinkable had to happen. The tertiary backup Sys - the UPS kicked in, but could only Carry the D/C for a limited time. Ahh, Murphy at work again, The D/C Core devices had to be taken off line. i.e the VSS Cores, The 4 X NEXUS etc.

Then I I had to get to a Nearby Tier1 remote site 'cos SRST had failed on the C3800. Bear in mind, the remote Site gets it's VoIP control from the UCS 210 Server in the D/Cntr. Come to find out that the IOS on it was good to Ver3 of SRST, and would not support the phone types, mostly 7965 and up. Had to do a quick upgrade to a 3800AdvanenterpriseK9.151.M4--- to support SRST Ver8 on which the phone loads were now embeded- yeah SRST/phone type is now fully embeded in IOS. reloaded the Router, and it crashed. Gotcha: - It had a 256M flash card, but Ver15.1 IOS requires RAM of 512M to run. Murphy again. Booted the the Router to Rommon [ by removing the flash card - so there was no bootable image] While in Rommon: I changed the booth path to the previous load - Ver12.4 and reloaded. It came up happy, and meanwhile the D/C Mains came back online, and the UCS Servers and other Core Devices came back online. The C3800 connected back to the D/C and VoiP phones began to register. Long day.

Now, the 2 X SUP-720-10Gig on one of My Several C6513 Access Sw. decided not to load - and booted to Rommon. Well, that was easy, as long as the image was not corrupted, I could bring it up quick. I just went into console and booted from Rommon and the Prim SUP came up. I then went into console on the Slave-SUP and did the same, and it came up too. I will look into that Switch and make sure the Boot Variable is set right, though I did set the boot path to Router#boot system SUP-bootflash:<ios> It's a SUP-720-10Gig PFC-3C.
later.