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In networking, switches play a critical role in connecting devices and managing network traffic within a local area network (LAN). When you deploy a new switch, it's important to configure it properly to ensure optimal performance, security, and functionality. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for setting up a base configuration for a network switch.

In network environments, security is a top priority. One of the critical aspects of securing Cisco devices is controlling who can access them and what level of permissions they have. Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) is a Cisco framework designed to provide a robust and scalable security mechanism to manage access control on network devices. In this blog, we'll focus on using AAA

You read that right! At Cisco Live this year they introduced the ability to add Catalyst switches to the Meraki dashboard. Finally a use for the unused DNA licenses! The switches are monitored in read-only mode, so you still need to manage the switches the old fashioned way, however Meraki's traffic analysis and troubleshooting tools are available for use. This is great for Catalyst owners who do...

Data backup is a must in any organization big or small. Having backups in multiple remote locations means peace of mind to an admin, because he or she can rest assured their data is stored in a safe place should something catastrophic happen. Today we will be looking at how to configure remote backups for FMC, assuming you already have your remote storage location setup. Cisco best practice is to...