CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Third Edition

Chapter 3. Initial Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Multilayer Switches

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Comparing Cisco CatOS and Cisco IOS

• Handling Initial Configuration of Management Parameters for Cisco Catalyst Switches

• Managing Catalyst Switch Configurations

• Handling Cisco IOS File System and Software Images for Catalyst Switches

• Upgrading Software Versions on Catalyst Switches

• Implementing Basic Troubleshooting Practices

Cisco Systems, Inc. ships most Catalyst switches today with Cisco IOS (Native Mode) Software. The only exceptions are by order request for the Catalyst 6500 with a Multilayer Switch Feature Card (MSFC) module and certain Catalyst switches, such as the Catalyst 4000 family of switches with a Supervisor Engine ...