Often I ask this question to CCNPs during interviews - "Do we require PREEMPT command on HSRP Standby router or not ? "
And often candidates either reply "NO" or looks Struggling.
Although Short answer is "YES". But here is the detailed explanation using a test bed.
For those which are new to HSRP. I would recommend first read following posts from Gr8 CCNP Intructor Chris Bryant, CCIE#12933
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationBCMSNExamHSRPInterfaceTracking.htm
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationExamBCMSNHSRPPriorityActive.htm
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationBCMSNExamHSRPMACAddress.htm
Now lets get started with topology details later followed by Detailed Explanation using Test Bed:
And often candidates either reply "NO" or looks Struggling.
Although Short answer is "YES". But here is the detailed explanation using a test bed.
For those which are new to HSRP. I would recommend first read following posts from Gr8 CCNP Intructor Chris Bryant, CCIE#12933
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationBCMSNExamHSRPInterfaceTracking.htm
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationExamBCMSNHSRPPriorityActive.htm
http://www.thebryantadvantage.com/CCNPCertificationBCMSNExamHSRPMACAddress.htm
Now lets get started with topology details later followed by Detailed Explanation using Test Bed:
Further Readings:
HTH...
Deepak Arora
EVIL CCIE
The answer can be No if there is no track object condition on the primary router.
ReplyDeleteIn reality, campus network there is not object track on the primary distribution router as it normally has local ethernet connection to the core. It's more likely the whole primary route goes down rather than an uplink fibre/cable cut and between the two distribution routers there are direct layer2 connections.
You can say Yes in Lab but Say No is not incorrect either.
I agree that the test bed is not that explainatory. I would say that preemption is required because :
ReplyDelete1 - You want that your network works as you have designed it and as it has been documented.
2 - It is easier to monitor and operate : if Router2 is handling traffic, then you know your network is in trouble
3 - If you change the design (add a core layer for instance), it is far easier if the behaviour of the existing network is deterministic.
First, we want you to go to this directory and type “ls” so you can easily see your saved networks Router Help. Just type in the desired network with sudo cat “network name and your password should now appear in the “PSK=” field.
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