![EIGRP Metric Calculation – Understand the Brain Behind Route Selection. [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EIGRP-Metric-Calculation-–-Understand-the-Brain-Behind-Route-Selection_networkjourney.png)
We often configure EIGRP and move on, but do we ever pause and ask — how does EIGRP decide which path is the best? The answer lies in its metric calculation — the “math” behind routing decisions. Trust me, once you understand EIGRP’s metric logic, […]
![Static vs Dynamic Routing – Which One Should You Trust in Real Networks? [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Static-vs-Dynamic-Routing–Which-One-Should-You-Trust-in-Real-Networks_networkjourney-1.png)
“Should I use static or dynamic routing here?” — welcome to a real-world networking dilemma. When I started out in the networking field, I leaned heavily on static routes because they were simple and easy to control. But as networks grew more complex, I quickly […]
![Mastering STP Tuning: Optimizing Priority & Path Cost for Smarter Network Redundancy [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mastering-STP-Tuning_Optimizing-Priority_Path-Cost-for-Smarter-Network-Redundancy_networkjourney.png)
I want to walk you through something that may seem subtle at first glance—but is absolutely critical when building reliable, loop-free Layer 2 networks: STP tuning. Whether you’re preparing for a CCNP certification, managing a growing enterprise network, or simply refining your EVE-NG lab skills, […]
![The Hidden Superpower of Routers – Master Virtual Routing & VRF Today [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-Hidden-Superpower-of-Routers-–-Master-Virtual-Routing_VRF-Today_networkjourney.png)
I know how confusing “virtual routing” can sound when you’re just starting to dive deep into enterprise network architecture. Believe me, I’ve been there. When I first stumbled upon concepts like VRF and virtual routers, I thought, “Is this just another fancy way to complicate […]
![How Can GRE Tunnel Help Connect Remote Sites? Full Cisco Setup Guide [CCNP Enterprise]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/How-Can-GRE-Tunnel-Help-Connect-Remote-Sites_networkjourney.png)
I’m bringing you one of the most essential yet often misunderstood technologies in networking — GRE Tunnels. I’ve seen students struggle to understand why or how GRE is used, and I completely understand! When I first came across GRE, I kept wondering how traffic magically […]
![Network Design: High Availability vs Load Balancing – Know When to Choose What? [CCNP Enterprise]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Network-Design_High-Availability-vs-Load-Balancing-–-Know-When-to-Choose-What_networkjourney.png)
I want to simplify one of the most misunderstood concepts in enterprise networking—High Availability (HA) versus Load Balancing. Over the years of designing, training, and troubleshooting production networks, I’ve seen engineers confuse these two techniques or treat them as interchangeable. Trust me, understanding their unique […]
![Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) – The Future of Flexible Networking [CCNP Enterprise]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Virtual-Network-Functions-_VNFs-–-The-Future-of-Flexible-Networking-_networkjourney.png)
If there’s one shift in the networking landscape that has changed the game in recent years, it’s the rise of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). I still remember a time when deploying firewalls, load balancers, or WAN optimizers meant racking up physical boxes in data centers. […]
Are you thinking of becoming a network engineer? Are you wondering where to start? Well we’ve got something for you. In the current scenario Network Engineers are in high demand. Lots of companies are now investing in latest and rapidly growing technologies and mobile networksresulting […]
