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Hi Group! Here are the answers to Wednesday's Cisco certification exam training questions! Look for the next three videos in our "Cisco Fifty" series - 50 new videos in 50 days - to be posted on Friday! CCNA / CCENT Certification: You've configured a point-to-point OSPF network between two Cisco routers. By default, which router will become the DR for this segment? A. The router with the highest OSPF priority B. The router with the highest OSPF RID C. The router with the lowest OSPF RID D. The router with the lowest OSPF priority E. None of the above Answer: E. There is no DR or BDR on an OSPF point-to-point network. CCNA Security: What does "salting" the MD5 mean, and what does it matter from a network security standpoint? Answer: Salting a password means adding random bits to a password before encryption. Adding just a few extra bits to a password makes it much hard to compromise, and is an excellent defense against both brute-force and dictio

Hi Group! My apologies for the lack of blog posts today - we just got back into Blogger after their login issues today. We may have to post multiple Cisco training videos on Friday to catch up with the "Cisco Fifty" series, but I'll definitely have a new set of CCNA and CCNP practice exam questions later today! Chris Bryant CCIE #12933 "The Computer Certification Bulldog" http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/ chris@thebryantadvantage.com

Join Me Tonight - In about ONE HOUR - For An Exclusive CCNA Training Webinar On STP And Etherchannels! You don't need extra equipment, a microphone, a headset, or money to attend - just 45 minutes of your time and a desire to earn your CCNA! In this highly popular Webinar, I'll discuss the reasons you might want to create an Etherchannel, and then I'll build one LIVE right there in the Webinar. In addition to building and verifying the Etherchannel, we'll also introduce some "issues" and see how STP and the Etherchannel handle these issues! To register, just click this link! All registration links take you to a secure page at GoToWebinar.com. April 29 Webinar: Etherchannels - 9:15 EST See you tonight - and I'll also see you tonight and tomorrow morning here on the blog with two new Cisco certification exam training videos! Chris Bryant CCIE #12933 "The Computer Certification Bulldog" http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/ chris@thebryantadvantage.co

Hi Group! The answers to Tuesday's questions are below - and look for a new set of Cisco training questions later today! You'll also see the latest video in my Cisco Fifty series - 50 free training videos in 50 days! There's something for everyone in this latest series... and now, on to the questions! CCNA / CCENT Certification: Short answer: Convert the binary string 11001001 00011111 10101010 01010101 into a dotted decimal IP address. Answer: 201.31.170.85. CCNA Security: Short answer: What's so "deadly" about a "ping of death"? What network issues can it cause? Answer: The ping of death is a ping packet of much larger size than a network device can process, and a POD can cause the intended target to crash. CCNA Voice: (My CCNA Voice Study Package will be released in June!) Briefly describe the unique process known as "router on a stick". Be sure to describe the "stick" part! Answer: One method of allowing inter-VLAN communicati

Join Me Later TODAY For An Exclusive CCNA Training Webinar On STP And Etherchannels! You don't need extra equipment, a microphone, a headset, or money to attend - just 45 minutes of your time and a desire to earn your CCNA! In this highly popular Webinar, I'll discuss the reasons you might want to create an Etherchannel, and then I'll build one LIVE right there in the Webinar. In addition to building and verifying the Etherchannel, we'll also introduce some "issues" and see how STP and the Etherchannel handle these issues! To register, just click these links! All registration links take you to a secure page at GoToWebinar.com. April 29 Webinar: Etherchannels - 4:15 EST April 29 Webinar: Etherchannels - 9:15 EST See you later today! Chris Bryant CCIE #12933 "The Computer Certification Bulldog" http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/ chris@thebryantadvantage.com

Here's Video #1 In My New "Cisco Fifty" Video Series - 50 New Videos In 50 Days! This one's intended for all CCNA, NA Voice, and NA Wireless candidates - it's a review of some basic VLAN and VTP theory and verification commands, and I also clear up a common misconception of VTP behavior. You can thank me after you pass the exams! And speaking of passing the exams, you don't have to leave this page to register for the Webinars mentioned in the video - the descriptions and registrations are right here! April 29 - Etherchannels In this highly popular Webinar, I'll discuss the reasons you might want to create an Etherchannel, and then I'll build one LIVE right there in the Webinar. In addition to building and verifying the Etherchannel, we'll also introduce some "issues" and see how STP and the Etherchannel handle these issues! To register, just click these links! All registration links take you to a secure page at GoToWebinar.com. April 29 W

Hi Group! It's Tuesday, April 28, and coming up later here at The Bryant Advantage.... .... the answers to yesterday's free CCNA and CCNP practice exam questions .... the first of our "Cisco Fifty" videos, where we'll be posting a new Cisco certification training video every day for the next 50 days! .... a new set of practice exam questions ..... and more! While you're waiting, be sure to scroll down in the blog for links to register for my next free CCNA Webinars - they're both on Wednesday at 4:30 and 9:30 PM Eastern Standard Time! This is your opportunity to receive absolutely free training online from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933 - all you need is 45 minutes and a desire to earn your CCNA! See you there, and see you later today! Chris Bryant CCIE #12933 "The Computer Certification Bulldog" http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/ chris@thebryantadvantage.com/

Hi Group! The free daily Cisco certification exam practice questions are resuming today - and starting Tuesday, you'll see a new (and free!) CCNA and CCNP training video on this blog and the website every day for the next 50 days! Here are the answers to Monday's questions! CCNA / CCENT Certification: You're configuring a VTP client. Which of the following can you NOT do on this particular Cisco switch? A. create a VLAN B. delete a VLAN C. name a VLAN D. add ports to the VLAN E. None Answer: A, B, C. You can add ports to a switch configured as a VTP Client, but you can't create, delete, or modify them - and that modification includes configuring a name for the VLAN. CCNA Security: Correct usage of ACLs is vital to Cisco IOS Firewall Set configuration. Which of the following wildcard masks can be represented by the "host" option? A. 255.255.255.255 B. 0.0.0.0 C. aa-aa-aa-aa-aa-aa D. 224.0.0.10 Answer: B. The "host" option in an ACL matches one

Congratulations to Derrick Thompson, Another New CCNA! "Today I joined the thousands of students who have earned their CCNA certification with the help of your training materials. I have struggled with CCNA scoping through a host of training materials, CBTs and instructor led sessions. My career changed dramatically when I stumbled upon your website. Your e-books, webinars and training videos are far superior products when compared to what's available out there. Your crisp, clear and concise articulation of key principles and concepts makes them easy to follow and understand, whether you are preparing for exams or acquiring skills for real world real world environment." -- Derrick Thompson, Kingston, Jamica - New CCNA! It's time for you to join Derrick! Whether you prefer my instantly-downloadable CCNA Study Package or my famous CCNA Video Boot Camp, I'm ready to help you earn your CCNA - and all you have to do is click these images and we'll get started! Chr

Hi Group! It's Monday, April 27, and here's just a sneak peek at what's coming up later today here at The Bryant Advantage.. ... a new set of CCNA and CCNP practice exam questions, including the answers to Friday's questions (scroll down in the blog for those) ... a new and free CCNA certification training video, and this one's for you CCNA Voice students, too! ... later this week, I'll run another set of free CCNA Webinars, this one on Etherchannels and STP - and you can still register for that and other upcoming Webinars! Just scroll down for the links! ... and there's a lot more to come here at TBA in the weeks and months ahead, all designed to help you earn your Cisco and Microsoft Server 2008 certifications! In the meantime, visit my YouTube Cisco Certification Video channel, where we're closing in on the 100,000-view mark - and there are plenty of videos still to come! My website's CCNA And CCNP Tutorials page has over 275 Cisco and Microsoft

Another Successful CCNA Mastermind Webinar Group Has Just Concluded - Act Now And Reserve Your June Spot In The Next Group! (And check out my free CCNA Webinars coming up later this week, as well as a NEW CCNA Security Webinar!) My latest CCNA Mastermind Group just wrapped up on Saturday, and once again their comments are 100% positive! Here are just a few of their comments: " You certainly took all the isolated pieces of info that were in my head and brought them all together ... The live labs really helped to further clarify and reinforce everything. Thanks for the great class, it was really great being taught by someone who so sincerely wanted to ensure we absorbed the material. You knocked it out of the park.I found the class to be a truly great value and I am looking forward to signing up for your other classes down the road." - Chris Mullin "Chris, Thanks for a well presented, worth every penny, presentation. I felt I learned more in a few minutes than hours of boo

Hi Group! I wanted to take a moment to congratulate just a few of the Bryant Advantage students who have passed their CCNA, CCNP, and CCNA Security exams - and they're doing so all over the world! "Hi Chris. Passed CCNA Security using your incredible study guide. Thank you!" Konstantinos Tsofas, Greece, Newly CCNA Security Certified! "Chris, I can't thank you enough for how well you teach this material. I passed the grueling BSCI today... I watched your trainsignal videos repeatedly, and did a pretty decent job on the exams. I'm looking forward to purchasing your ISCW videos in the next few days." -- Ed Maddie, Louisville, Kentucky, USA "Hello Chris! I am really proud that I bought the CCNA study package from you. I have tried CBT Nuggets, Career Acdemy, and Cisco books, but let me tell you that they do not even come close to your training material. To be honest I don´t know any other training vendor or instructor who can deliver this quality of CCN

Hi Group! The answers to Wednesday's CCNA and CCNP practice exam questions have been added to that post - just scroll down in the blog and check 'em out! Also posted today... .... links to my upcoming free CCNA Webinars .... some of my most popular Cisco Home Lab training videos ... links to my YouTube CCNA And CCNA channel, with almost 90,000 views and climbing... ... and we've got features on the way to help you earn your Cisco and Microsoft Server 2008 certifications faster and more effectively than ever before - and they'll be here soon! In the meantime, let's get to today's questions! CCNA / CCENT Certification: You're connecting your laptop directly to a Cisco router. By default, what password will you be prompted to enter? A. VTY B. enable C. secret D. The password in the appropriate username/password combination E. None CCNA Security: Short answer: What are the default security policies available to us when configuring a firewall in SDM?

Check Out These Cisco Home Lab Videos... Even If You Don't Have A Lab! Some of the most popular videos on my YouTube Cisco Certification Video channel deal with access servers and frame relay switches, which can both be a little tricky to configure the first time around. To help you with that - and to talk about some commands you just might see on CCNA exam day! - here are those four videos. When you're done watching these, be sure to visit my website's Cisco Certification Video page and the Cisco Home Lab Help section of my website. Even if you're not working on a home lab right now, there's plenty of great CCNA and CCNP study material there - and it's all free! (And so are my other 275+ CCNA and CCNP Tutorials on this page!) Here's the first part of my Frame Relay Switch video: And here's Part 2! I'm asked quite often about Access Server purpose and configuration - here's are two videos that will help you with that! Here's the access se

Hi Group! Here are your Cisco training questions for Wednesday, April 23 -- the answers were added on April 24. Be sure to read today's other blog posts for registration information for my next free CCNA and CCNP Webinars - the next free Webinar is next week, so don't get shut out - I expect both of these Webinars to reach capacity! And now to the questions! Chris Bryant CCIE #12933 "The Computer Certification Bulldog" http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/ chris@thebryantadvantage.com CCNA / CCENT Certification: The Cisco switch feature Port Security has just shut port fast 0/10 down. Which of the following should you expect to see when you run show interface fast 0/10? A. line protocol is up B. line protocol is down (notconnect) C. line protocol is down (err-disabled) D. line protocol is down (disabled) Answer: C. When Port Security shuts a port down, the line protocol will show as down and as "err-disabled", short for error disabled. By default, an err-disabl