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Chapter 2: Configuring a Network Operating System

  • 2.0 Configuring a Network Operating System
    • 2.0.1 Introduction
      • 2.0.1.1 Introduction to Cisco IOS
      • 2.0.1.2 Class Activity - It Is Just an Operating System
  • 2.1 IOS Bootcamp
    • 2.1.1 Cisco IOS
      • 2.1.1.1 Operating Systems
      • 2.1.1.2 Purpose of OS
      • 2.1.1.3 Location of the Cisco IOS
      • 2.1.1.4 IOS Functions
      • 2.1.1.5 Video Demonstration - CCO Accounts and IOS Image Exploration
    • 2.1.2 Accessing a Cisco IOS Device
      • 2.1.2.1 Console Access Method
      • 2.1.2.2 Telnet, SSH, and AUX Access Methods
      • 2.1.2.3 Terminal Emulation Programs
      • 2.1.2.4 Activity – Accessing Devices
    • 2.1.3 Navigating the IOS
      • 2.1.3.1 Cisco IOS Modes of Operation
      • 2.1.3.2 Primary Modes
      • 2.1.3.3 Global Configuration Mode and Submodes
      • 2.1.3.4 Navigating between IOS Modes
      • 2.1.3.5 Navigating between IOS Modes (Cont.)
      • 2.1.3.6 Video Demonstration - Navigating the IOS
    • 2.1.4 The Command Structure
      • 2.1.4.1 IOS Command Structure
      • 2.1.4.2 Cisco IOS Command Reference
      • 2.1.4.3 Context-Sensitive Help
      • 2.1.4.4 Command Syntax Check
      • 2.1.4.5 Hot Keys and Shortcuts
      • 2.1.4.6 IOS Examination Commands
      • 2.1.4.7 The show version Command
      • 2.1.4.8 Packet Tracer - Navigating the IOS
      • 2.1.4.9 Lab - Establishing a Console Session with Tera Term
  • 2.2 Getting Basic
    • 2.2.1 Hostnames
      • 2.2.1.1 Why the Switch
      • 2.2.1.2 Device Names
      • 2.2.1.3 Hostnames
      • 2.2.1.4 Configuring Hostnames
    • 2.2.2 Limiting Access to Device Configurations
      • 2.2.2.1 Securing Device Access
      • 2.2.2.2 Securing Privileged EXEC Access
      • 2.2.2.3 Securing User EXEC Access
      • 2.2.2.4 Encrypting Password Display
      • 2.2.2.5 Banner Messages
    • 2.2.3 Saving Configurations
      • 2.2.3.1 Configuration Files
      • 2.2.3.2 Capturing Text
      • 2.2.3.3 Packet Tracer - Configuring Initial Switch Settings
  • 2.3 Address Schemes
    • 2.3.1 Ports and Addresses
      • 2.3.1.1 IP Addressing of Devices
      • 2.3.1.2 Interfaces and Ports
    • 2.3.2 Addressing Devices
      • 2.3.2.1 Configuring a Switch Virtual Interface
      • 2.3.2.2 Manual IP Address Configuration for End Devices
      • 2.3.2.3 Automatic IP Address Configuration for End Devices
      • 2.3.2.4 IP Address Conflicts
      • 2.3.2.5 Packet Tracer - Implementing Basic Connectivity
    • 2.3.3 Verifying Connectivity
      • 2.3.3.1 Test the Loopback Address on an End Device
      • 2.3.3.2 Testing the Interface Assignment
      • 2.3.3.3 Testing End-to-End Connectivity
      • 2.3.3.4 Lab - Building a Simple Network
      • 2.3.3.5 Lab - Configuring a Switch Management Address
  • 2.4 Summary
    • 2.4.1 Summary
      • 2.4.1.1 Class Activity - Tutor Me
      • 2.4.1.2 Packet Tracer - Skills Integration Challenge
      • 2.4.1.3 Summary
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