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Introduction Are you a CISCO or Juniper person? Have you ever wondered what certain commands look like in CISCO’s IOS, or in Juniper’s Junos? This article covers 10 common network engineering commands and compares the CISCO vs Juniper version. Tasks 1. Change Host-Name Every device has a device name or hostname. This is an easy way to know which device you are currently logged into. Most network administrators give their network devices hostnames that describe what device it is and what it does. Think of a core router located at your main office, you could use a hostname like “CORE-RTR-HQ”. The more descriptive the name, the better. CISCO Router(config)# hostname CORE-RTR-HQCORE-RTR-HQ(config)# Note how the prompt changes from “Router” to “CORE-RTR-HQ” which is the new hostname. Juniper root@# set host-name CORE-RTR-HQroot@CORE-RTR-HQ#…

With these Simple Easy to follow commands, secure how you connect to your remote CISCO device in less than 3 minutes. In my last post, I shared how I have come up with a list of commands that I have used over the years to set up new CISCO devices (Routers & Switches) when they are straight out the box. This list includes device host names and local user accounts e.t.c. An important part of initial device configuration is adding in some security, so that your device is safe from intruders. One weak point in your network or organization's network can often prove costly in today’s world. A very important security feature that must be at the front of your mind, is securing the remote connection to your network device.…

So you have just cracked open a brand new CISCO device for your organization, and now you need to set it up. Where to begin? I have found myself in this situation many times. The initial commands you give your device will lay a foundation for how you eventually set it up. I have found that having a standard set of initial commands for new devices speeds up and automates the setup process. Over the years i have put together a number of commands that get my devices ready quickly. These base configurations include things like host name and local user accounts. I use these same basic commands for every new router or switch i setup I have broken them up into two main categories, check them out below. Device…