
What’s the Difference Between Speed Dial, Abbreviated Dial, Fast Dial, and BLF?
By: Kevin Koeper Cisco has provided end users multiple ways to quickly dial numbers. This can be very useful if administrators know how to configure

What’s the Difference Between Apply Config and Reset on a Cisco Phone?
By: Kevin Koeper If you have worked with Cisco phones for very long, you have probably noticed when configuring a phone in Communications Manager there

RESTCONF Overview
This brief video explains what RESTCONF is in relation to NETCONF and outlines the RESTCONF Protocol Stack. This video is a small portion of the

YANG Overview
This video provides an overview of YANG including an explanation of what it is and why it is used. This video is a small portion

NETCONF Overview
This brief video provides an overview of NETCONF including what it is and how it transports and retrieves configuration data. This video is a small

When To Use Static Routing
This short video explains two situations in which you might use Static Routing: Small Networks, Troubleshooting, and Static Networks. This video is a small portion

When To Use Default Routing
This short video explains two situations in which you would use Default Routing: Unknown Destinations and SOHO Internet Access. This video is a small portion

Spanning-Tree Live Demo
In this 1-hour presentation, Jim Goughenour takes a deeper dive into the Spanning Tree Protocol. We will look at how a switch comes to be

Thinking Through the Questions….Another Look – ENCOR Exam Prep
By: Jim Goughenour As I continue to prepare for my ENCOR exam, I had some additional thoughts that I wanted to share. I did not

Implementing Network Services
In this 1-hour Tech Session, Jim Goughenour takes a closer look at some of the services that are available natively in IOS that help us

Understanding the Basics of Python Programming
This Tech Brief is derived from the Understanding the Basics of Python Programming Tech Session. (Click below to view/download this Tech Brief)

Advanced Networking Sample Quiz
This quiz provides a small sample of the 50+ Advanced Networking practice questions that are included with an Athena Premium membership. They cover Architecture, Infrastructure,

Networking Sample Quiz
This quiz provides a small sample of the 160+ Networking practice questions that are included with an Athena Premium membership. They cover all areas of

Introducing QoS, Part 5: Implementation and Flow Concepts
In this 1-hour Tech Session, Keith Edwards discusses implementing these tools in a cohesive and coherent fashion, based upon bidirectionality and technology placement. This video

Introducing QoS, Part 5: Implementation and Flow Concepts
These slides were used to present the Introducing QoS, Part 5: Implementation and Flow Concepts Tech Session. (Click below to view/download these slides)