From: epr01 (epr01@pacbell.net)
Date: Tue Aug 26 2003 - 00:43:41 GMT-3
Currently running 12.2.17a Enterprise Plus on a 2500 with no problems.
2511#sh ver
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 2500 Software (C2500-JS-L), Version 12.2(17a), RELEASE SOFTWARE
(fc1)
Copyright (c) 1986-2003 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 19-Jun-03 15:17 by pwade
What am I missing: FW/IDS Plus IPSec 3DES
If only Cisco trimmed some of the legacy IOS stuff like Banyan Vines
etc.etc..
Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.2
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122relnt/xprn122/122reqs.htm
Cisco IOS New and Modified Commands, Release 12.2 T
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios122/122newft/122tcr/crftnmol.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Schaffran" <groupstudy@cconlinelabs.com>
To: "'Jonathan V Hays'" <jhays@jtan.com>; "'Ian Stong'"
<istong@stong.org>; "'Mark Rushby'" <mark@tisolutions.biz>;
<ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 7:31 PM
Subject: RE: CCIE lab kit
> Thank you Jonathan.
>
> There is a long list of new features that are available after
12.2.1d. All
> you have to do is read the release notes.
>
> Because no one has seen the new test with the new 12.2 requirements
yet, it
> is hard for anyone to say what equipment you will need. If you are
going to
> learn the new features of 12.2, a 2500 will not do it for you. That is
> basically what I am saying.
>
> That sucks for us all, but you had to see it coming. The 2500 has been
> around since 1993. It is time for it to die. It has been one hell of a
> router, but we have to let it go. :)
>
> Everybody studies in their own way and has their own idea of what
equipment
> will get them by. I just wanted to let Mark know the negative side
to just
> going out and buying a bunch of 2500's
>
> Good luck everyone.
>
>
> Tony Schaffran
> Network Analyst
> CCIE #11071
> CCNP, CCNA, CCDA,
> NNCDS, NNCSS, CNE, MCSE
>
> www.cconlinelabs.com
> Your #1 choice for online Cisco rack rentals.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jonathan V Hays [mailto:jhays@jtan.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 7:18 PM
> To: 'Tony Schaffran'; 'Ian Stong'; 'Mark Rushby'; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: RE: CCIE lab kit
>
> On the contrary, MOST OF the features available in 12.2 were available
> in 12.1 and 12.0. Probably what Tony meant to say was that SOME of the
> NEW features available in 12.2 are not available on 12.1. (I would be
> interested in which specific features he is are referring to. I have the
> 2500 series 12.2(1d) image (Enterprise-FW-Plus-IPSec-56 feature set)
> running at home and it seems to have most of the 12.2 QoS stuff.)
>
> Having been through 3 attempts, my opinion is that spending big bucks
> on the latest equipment and lots of time learning all the nuances of
> some obscure new feature is not a good investment for passing the exam.
> Most of this stuff falls in the same category as ATM: read over the area
> in question; rent some rack time for $20 - $50 and you've done enough
> studying. Buying a Lightstream 1010 to prepare for the CCIE lab is way
> overkill. Same goes for anything a 2500 can't do. It's not worth
> investing in high price equipment. You should spend 80% (or more) of
> your studying time on the core protocols and 2500s will be just fine for
> that effort.
>
> But Tony is quite correct that if you are renting rack time to get VOIP,
> ATM, or new 12.2 feature experience, find out what equipment and IOS
> feature set they are running before you sign up.
>
> -Jonathan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Tony Schaffran
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 5:53 PM
> To: 'Ian Stong'; 'Mark Rushby'; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: RE: CCIE lab kit
>
>
> Mark,
>
> One thing to keep in mind when shopping for an online rack rental or
> even
> looking to purchase your own equipment, with the new 12.2 IOS
> requirements,
> 2500's will not give you most of the features available in 12.2.
>
> A lot of the little rack rental shops out there are still using mostly
> 2500's and plan on it for some time. Shop smart.
>
> Regards,
>
> Tony Schaffran
> Network Analyst
> CCIE #11071
> CCNP, CCNA, CCDA
> NNCDS, NNCSS, CNE, MCSE
>
> http://www.cconlinelabs.com/
> Your #1 choice for online cisco rack rentals.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Ian
> Stong
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 2:15 PM
> To: 'Mark Rushby'; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: RE: CCIE lab kit
>
> How about http://www.ccie4u.com for rack rentals and lab scenarios
> starting at $20
>
> www.ccie4u.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Mark Rushby
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 4:10 PM
> To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: CCIE lab kit
>
> Hi All
>
> I'm looking to buy, rent or use and online ccie lab kit any suggestions
> are most welcome.
>
> thanks
>
> Mark
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