Merry Christmas 2019

I'm not sure who took this pic (found it on the Internet). If this is your photo, let me know so I can give you credit. But, anyways, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

IS-IS Authentication

Here is a link on youtube for better viewing.

Change IS-IS Router Type

Here is a link for easier viewing.

Configure Integrated IS-IS

Here is the youtube link for better viewing.

CCIE SP BGP "always-compare-med" vs. "deterministic-med"

There are two BGP configuration commands that can influence the MED-based path selection, the bgp deterministic-med and the bgp always-compare-med commands.

Enabling the bgp deterministic-med command ensures the comparison of the MED variable when choosing routes advertised by different peers in the same autonomous system. Enabling the bgp always-compare-med command ensures the comparison of the MED for paths from neighbors in different autonomous systems. The bgp always-compare-med command is useful when multiple service providers or enterprises agree on a uniform policy for setting MED.

Note: The bgp deterministic-med and bgp always-compare-med commands are not enabled by default. Also, the two commands are separate; enabling one does not automatically enable the other

IP Precedence Values

0 : Routine
1 : Priority
2 : Immediate
3 : Flash
4 : Flash Override
5 : Critical
6 : Internet
7 : Network

Juniper Certifications

Although, I have used this blog to focus mainly on Cisco and CISSP certifications, I have also worked on Juniper Networks certifications. I personally feel that having Juniper networks skills will help tremendously in the I.T. field. Anyway, I was on Juniper's site when I came across a list of network resources that you'll find extremely helpful not only in acheiving certifications but in everyday work.