There are three configurations a network administrator should apply to a newly provisioned switch or router. Although application of these configurations may seem like common sense, 90% of devices I see are missing at least one of these settings, and about 75% are missing two or more. Use this checklist as an action item to verify your existing devices have these settings, at minimum, and integrate these in to any templates or provisioning documents you use. You'll appreciate the results of the consistency this adds to your network management and monitoring. I’m going to guide you through configuring specific commands that are particularly helpful when administering your network and Cisco Certification. You can configure the following administrative functions on a router and switch: Hostnames Banners Passwords Remember, none of these will make your routers or switches work better or faster, but trust me, your life will be a whole lot better if you just take the time to s...