Automation of network tasks using Python, Ansible, and CLI scripting for consistent configuration management
Transport Layer Security troubleshooting for encryption, certificates, and handshake issues
Essential show commands for verifying and troubleshooting Cisco switch configurations and status
Configuring SSH for secure remote management access to switches with RSA key generation
Understanding stdin, stdout, and stderr standard streams for input/output handling and stream manipulation
Trivial File Transfer Protocol and File Transfer Protocol for network file transfers with varying security and reliability
Understanding switchport modes including access, trunk, and voice VLAN configurations for proper port operation
Understanding and using exit codes for error handling and conditional execution in scripts and commands
Physical layer cable troubleshooting including testing methods, common problems, and fiber diagnostics
Comprehensive guide to the cat command for viewing, creating, and manipulating text files in Linux