Cisco Module 2 Chapter 2

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Basic Networking Chapter Two Study Guide 1. Explain the purpose of Cisco IOS. The IOS on a switch or router provides the network technician with an interface. The technician can enter commands to configure, or program, the device to perform various networking functions. The IOS operational details vary on internetworking devices, depending on the purpose of the device and the features supported. Cisco IOS is a term that encompasses a number of different operating systems that run on various networking devices. There are many distinct variations of Cisco IOS: * IOS for switches, routers, and other Cisco networking devices * IOS numbered versions for a given Cisco networking device * IOS feature sets providing distinct packages of features and services 2. What is the location of Cisco IOS? The IOS file itself is several megabytes in size and is stored in a semi-permanent memory area called flash. Running the IOS in RAM increases performance of the device, however, RAM is considered volatile memory because data is lost during a power cycle. 3. What are the function of the Cisco IOS? Major functions performed or enabled by Cisco routers and switches include: * Providing network security * IP addressing of virtual and physical interfaces * Enabling interface-specific configurations to optimize connectivity of the respective media * Routing * Enabling quality of service (QoS) technologies * Supporting network management technologies Each feature or service has an associated collection of configuration commands that allow a network technician to implement it. 4. List and explain how to access and navigate Cisco IOS to configure network devices. There are several ways to access the CLI environment. The most common methods are: * Console-The console port is a management port that provides out-of-band

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