Question on differences in commands

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Hey Guys-

I just had some questions pertaining to the differences between commands that appear to be performing the same function.  Can you let me know if one command is more preferred over the other and what the difference is.  I'd really appreciate it as it I'm currently practicing some INE labs and I see that the commands change from lab to lab.  Thanks ahead of time!

1.  When writing a static NAT for 1 specific host - does it matter if I include the /32 subnet?

EX:     static (inside,outside) 1.1.1.1 2.2.2.2     VS     static (inside,outside) 1.1.1.1 2.2.2.2 netmask 255.255.255.255

2.  When I am configuring a router as CA server and it is required to "export" the key, does it matter my method of exporting the key?  If so, in what method would call for which solution?

EX:  crypto key export rsa ciscox pem URL nvram: 3des cisco     VS     crypto key export rsa ciscox pem terminal 3des cisco

3.  If I have to mark a packet with a DSCP value of X, does it matter if I use the "set dscp" VS "set ip dscp"?  If so, what's the difference?

EX:

policy-map X

class X

set dscp X

VS

policy-map X

class X

set ip dscp X 

[Karsten Iwen]

1.  When writing a static NAT for 1 specific host - does it matter if I include the /32 subnet?
EX:     static (inside,outside) 1.1.1.1 2.2.2.2     VS     static (inside,outside) 1.1.1.1 2.2.2.2 netmask 255.255.255.255

the result will be the same. It you don't include the netmask in that command /32 is taken. You can configure it without and with a "sh run static" you see it with netmask.

2.  When I am configuring a router as CA server and it is required to "export" the key, does it matter my method of exporting the key?  If so, in what method would call for which solution?
EX:  crypto key export rsa ciscox pem URL nvram: 3des cisco     VS     crypto key export rsa ciscox pem terminal 3des cisco

That depends o how you want to process the keys afterwards. If you have a system where you can paste the key then putting the key onto the terminal might be more comfortable. If you need the key as a file then storing it on the router and copying the key to the destination might be easier.

3.  If I have to mark a packet with a DSCP value of X, does it matter if I use the "set dscp" VS "set ip dscp"?  If so, what's the difference?

The first sets the DSCP für ipv4 and ipv6 packets, the other only for ipv4.

happy studying ...

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karsten - kudos dude.  i appreciate your help bigtime!

I guess pertaining to 2, if i was speaking in terms of from a cisco router to another cisco router - would terminal be acceptable?

[Karsten Iwen · Accepted solution]

I guess pertaining to 2, if i was speaking in terms of from a cisco router to another cisco router - would terminal be acceptable?

yes the "crypto key import" command can take the input from a url and also from the terminal. In that case terminal wil be much easier.

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Thanks!