Cisco ASA

ChrisD. · 17 Jul 2012 at 10:08

I need a quick crash course in ASA's, I have extensive knowledge of routers and switches beyond CCNA level but I've never had a play with an ASA. Anyone able to recommend a site/training video to get the basics in place? Cheers.

ChrisD. · 17 Jul 2012 at 10:31

Yes we have a couple downstairs but I'm not responsible for them. I'm going down this afternoon to have a poke around.

Switching between wildcards and subnet masks as in the same way I do for OSPF statements?

ChrisD. · 17 Jul 2012 at 10:54

Cheers.

Reason for this is that I have an interview next week (or later this week). I've been told that I will be tested on kit, specifically 6000 series core switches, core routers, ASA's and 2008 R2 AD which I also work with. The only area I'm lacking is ASA's.

Can an ASA be emulated on GNS3 if I get hold of an image?

ChrisD. · 17 Jul 2012 at 12:13

DRZ said:
Is ASA an absolute dealbreaker for the job?

No, during the phone interview I specifically stated that I'd never touched one, so I don't think they're going to be too bothered. All I know is that I'm going to be running through some technical questions and maybe some exercises so I'd like to have a basic grasp.

DRZ said:
I have an ASA5505 somewhere...If I can find it you are welcome to borrow it if you think it will help you?

Where are you? It would be a great help rather than playing with a live box.

Trifid said:
Yes it can. I also agree with IOS knowledge being a hindrance and a help.

Also be aware 8.2 and 8.3 differ substantially on NAT configuration.

ASDM is a very nice GUI for Cisco kit, defiantly get used to it, I use it about 50% of the time.

Thanks, I'll try and get hold of an image.

ChrisD. · 17 Jul 2012 at 22:20

Lorddalron said:
May be of no use but there are 6 videos on you tube totaling an hour or so of Asa labs.

Starting with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SXwbu08OgQ

Great stuff, will watch them over the next few days. I had a poke around one in work, seems easy enough.

ChrisD. · 19 Jul 2012 at 07:49

It's all new infastructure, sub 12 months old so I should be safe!

ChrisD. · 19 Jul 2012 at 07:53

You know, it may not have been 6000 series, the telephone interview was quite quick and over before I knew what was happening. Next thing I know I get asked if I can come in for an interview.