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Month: July 2015

ConfigBytes: ASA 5506x w/ FirePOWER Services

ConfigBytes: ASA 5506x w/ FirePOWER Services

#ConfigBytes Getting Started with the ASA5506x & FirePOWER Services   Official Quick Start Guide: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/quick_start/5506X/5506x-quick-start.html FirePOWER User Guide: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firesight/541/firepower-module-user-guide/asa-firepower-module-user-guide-v541.html FirePOWER Services for ASA Data Sheet: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/security/asa-5500-series-next-generation-firewalls/datasheet-c78-733916.html   TL:DR Key Points Since the ASA5506x doesn’t have built-in switch capabilities (yet), you will need a L2 switch to connect the management interface which is used for firepower services module and your inside ASA interface for management. If you have an L3 switch the FirePOWER management interface can be on a different subnet from your inside…

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The Journey to CCIE #2 Starts Now

The Journey to CCIE #2 Starts Now

Game On Old Friend   It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 2 years since I passed the R/S lab and my digits (40755) were assigned. I remember the numbers just passed 40k and I was so hoping to get 40007. This way I could be 007. <GRIN> Now I’m ready for the next challenge. My motivation for CCIE DC was simple. First I wanted to challenge myself yet again. Second, I feel strongly that a deep understanding of UCS…

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