Everyone that is studying for the CCNA Security 210 – 260 will know that Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP) is mentioned a lot throughout the material but not everyone will know how to get hands on with it. I have decided to provide a video and written instructions below so you have the opportunity to install and use CCP ahead of the exam.
Prerequisites
Ensure you have compatible Cisco devices that support CCP
Step 1.
Download CCP from the Cisco website and unzip the folder (CCP Express is FREE)
Step 2.
Download a TFTP server of your choice – in my example I selected Solarwinds
Step 3.
Select the correct directory on the TFTP server and ensure the Cisco files downloaded previously are reachable from that directory
Step 4.
Configure your end device so that it is reachable from the Cisco device
Step 5.
Configure the Cisco device – the following configurations are taken from my lab example
username wizkid privilege 15 secret algorytm-type scrypt PASSWORD
interface GigabitEthernet1
ip address 192.168.50.254 255.255.255.0
ip domain name cisco.com
hostname R1
ip http server
ip http authentication local
ip http secure-server
You don’t have to generate RSA keys but if you choose to, the following configurations will help.
crypto key generate rsa -> press enter and input 1024 as the key size
ip shh version 2
Step 6.
Copy the files to the Cisco device
tftp: flash:
Remote hostname: Enter the TFTP server IP address
Source Filename: Enter the source file name of the first file
Destination Filename: Press enter to keep the same name
Step 7.
Repeat Step 6. and add the second file
Step 8.
Extract the ccpexpressAdminxxxxxx file on the Cisco device using the following command
archive tar /xtract flash:FILENAME flash:/
Step 9.
Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of the Cisco device and log in using the credentials you created on the Cisco device- here is an example from my lab
Username: wizkid
Password: cisco
I have included the lab demonstration video below, if you have anymore questions, leave a comment below.
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I am interested to know if anyone else experiences slow loading speeds from the CSR1000v when using CCP? I have allocated 4GB RAM to the CSR1000v and at this stage I can not see any other indications as to why CCP is loading so slow.
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Hi there! ^_^ I’m so glad that I came across this blog 🙂 I needed a professional’s advice on networking and I was wondering if you could help me out . I really want to do my higher studies on networking but I don’t think there’s like a Masters program on this So if I do want to do my major on ccna what and where should I apply for this program. I’ve googled on the net but I needed a professional’s advice. I still haven’t given the CCNA exam but I’m planning to right after I graduate. Also, can you tell me what I’m supposed to do after I give this CCNA exam I’m so sorry for the countless questions 😦 but you seemed perfect for solving my problem TIA ^_^
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