With Meraki, network administrators can quickly and easily deploy and manage network infrastructure across multiple sites and locations, without the need for on-premise hardware or software. The cloud-based management platform allows for real-time visibility into network performance, security threats, and usage trends, as well as the ability to configure and enforce policies across the entire network.
Meraki's cloud-managed approach also enables simplified device onboarding, firmware updates, and troubleshooting, making it an ideal solution for organizations with limited IT staff or resources. Additionally, the solution is highly scalable, allowing organizations to easily add new devices and locations as their network needs grow over time.
5.5 Run basic show commands
Some basic show commands commonly used on Cisco network devices, along with their brief explanations:
1. show run: This command displays the current running configuration of the device. It shows the configuration settings that are actively applied to the device.
Command:show run
2. show cdp neighbors: CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) is a Cisco proprietary protocol that helps discover and gather information about directly connected Cisco devices. This command shows information about neighboring devices discovered through CDP.
Command: show cdp neighbors
3. show ip interface brief: This command provides a summary of the IP configuration for all interfaces on the device, including IP addresses, interface statuses, and line protocol statuses.
Command: show ip interface brief
4. show ip route: This command displays the routing table of the device, showing the network destinations and the next-hop IP addresses or exit interfaces for forwarding traffic.
Command: show ip route
5. show version: This command provides information about the device's hardware, software version, and other relevant details.
Command: show version
6. show inventory: This command displays the inventory information of the device, including the device model, serial number, and installed modules or components.
Example: show inventory
7. show switch: This command is used on switches and provides information about the switch's current operational status, VLAN information, and port details.
Command: show switch
8. show mac address-table: This command shows the MAC address table or MAC address forwarding table of the device, which maps MAC addresses to specific ports.
Command: show mac address-table
9. show interface: This command displays detailed information about the specified interface, including its status, configuration, counters, and other relevant details.
Command: show interface GigabitEthernet0/1
10. show interface status: This command provides a summary of the status of all interfaces on the device, including their administrative and operational states.
Command: show interface status
Privilege Levels: Cisco devices have different privilege levels that determine the level of access to execute certain commands. Privilege levels range from 0 to 15, with 15 being the highest level (full administrative access). Some show commands may require a certain privilege level to retrieve specific information.
Command Help and Auto-Complete: To get help about a specific command or to see available options, you can use the "?" symbol. Typing "?" after a command or a partial command will display the available options or provide additional information about the command.
Example:
show ?
show ip ?
show interface GigabitEthernet0/1 ?
Additionally, many Cisco devices support command auto-complete. Typing a partial command and then pressing the Tab key will automatically complete the command or provide a list of available options.
Example:
show ip rou[TAB]
(show ip route)
Remember that specific command syntax and available options may vary depending on the device model and software version. It's always recommended to refer to Cisco documentation or consult the device's user guide for accurate and up-to-date information.
