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Step-by-step setup for switches, routers and firewalls, with the exact commands and the expected output.
Fixes for common faults, upgrades, password and system recovery, and how to verify the result.
Calculators and analyzers for subnetting, IP addressing, email headers and more, free to use.
Python and scripting examples that save time on repetitive switch and firewall tasks.
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