![Mastering EtherChannel Load Balancing Methods: A Complete Guide with CLI & EVE-NG Lab [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Mastering-EtherChannel-Load-Balancing-Methods_A-Complete-Guide_networkjourney.png)
we’re diving into one of the most common — yet often misunderstood — areas of switching: EtherChannel Load Balancing Methods. If you’ve ever wondered why your traffic is not using all the available links in your EtherChannel, or if you’re trying to get the most […]
![Accelerate STP Convergence with UplinkFast and BackboneFast [CCNP ENTERPRISE]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Accelerate-STP-Convergence-with-UplinkFast-and-BackboneFast_networkjourney.png)
If you’re someone preparing for your CCNP or trying to optimize a real-world network, you’ve probably heard about UplinkFast and BackboneFast—two hidden gems in the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) world. I’ve seen many networks struggle with convergence times due to unnecessary delays, and that’s exactly […]
![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, […]
![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 […]
![Redundancy Unleashed: Keeping Enterprise Networks Always-On [CCNP Enterprise]](https://networkjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Redundancy-Unleashed_-Keeping-Enterprise-Networks-Always-On_networkjourney.png)
I’ve seen too many organizations suffer massive outages due to a single point of failure—sometimes because of a downed switch, a failed uplink, or even a misconfigured router. In this post, I’ll walk you through the core theory, practical CLI, real-world use cases, and a […]
