Archive for the ‘Tutorials’ Category

Recovering CUE Module from an Errant State

I was getting ready to start my Cisco Unity Express lab and ran into this issue where the CUE module was stuck in errant state. Once I sessioned into the CUE module this is what I saw: BR2-RTR#service-module service-Engine 1/0 session Trying 10.10.202.1, 2066 ... Open EXCEPTION: /sw/info/ps: -5: out...

March 3rd, 2010 | CUE, Tutorials | Read More

Installing UCCX 7 on VMware ESXi

Installing UCCX is NOT easy because of the fact that it is a Windows based install and Cisco does not let you install it on a VM. I will start with first creating a new VM and then how to get the UCCX up and running. I will only go as far as the activation because Integration into CUCM 7 is part of the...

November 3rd, 2009 | ESXi, Tutorials, UCCX | Read More

How to Install a Guest OS on VMware ESXi

In this post I will try to capture all the steps required to install a Guest Operating System on a VMware ESXi Server. This method should also work on the VMware ESX Server. I am assuming a few things here: You already have VMware ESXi installed on a capable Server (If you don't have a server you can...

August 9th, 2009 | ESXi, Tutorials | Read More

Internetwork Expert Vol 1 – Multicast Initial Configuration

I must admit, I have been heartbroken after scoring 44 on Mock Lab 1. It's been hard to get myself together and study after that beating. So today I have decided to take a stab at Internetwork Expert Vol 1 Multicast labs. After looking all over the place, I realised that they do not provide the initial...

October 22nd, 2008 | Multicast, Tutorials | Read More

EIGRP unequal cost load balancing

EIGRP unequal-cost load balancing is one of those topics that we all try to run away from. EIGRP will not perform unequal cost load balancing by default and we have to use the variance command to do so. While working through IE's vol 2 workbook, I came across a real nice lab that tested unequal cost...

September 21st, 2008 | EIGRP, Tutorials | Read More

How to configure a Frame-Relay Switch (Cisco 2520/2522)

Hi, I will be blogging on CCIETalk from time to time on various topics, mainly how-to guides for those who are new to cisco, have started their journey to become cisco certified and already have some cisco certifications under their belt. A lot of candidates who are new to cisco or are studying for their...

August 7th, 2008 | Tutorials | Read More