Reconfiguring Layer 3 to be layer 2 PtP

Hello all,
This is a little strange for me as this is the first time I am ever using this forum. Please be patient as I try to describe my issue.
This week we have began a major network reconfiguration, not by our choice. We have been forced by the state to change over our network.
Anyway, the folks doing this reconfigure know less than what I do, which is scary.
Anyway, here is the situation. Currently we have a point to point t-1 between 2 buildings and 2 T-1's out to the internet. I have a 1721 and 2614 connecting our PtoP and a 26XX connecting us to the internet.
In this reconfiguration we are getting 6 t1's at one site and 1 t-1 at the remote site. They all dead-end at the same location, only 1.5 MB is dedicated for the Point to Point link.
Well, they are giving me an Ethernet port off the router specifically for that traffic at each end. Now, they want me to purchase 2 additional Ethernet WIC for my routers so that I can route traffic from point to point.
I shared with them, why don't they just tunnel between the two IP addresses of the Point to Point WAN link and be done with it. That way I can totally elimate BOTH routers and use my main router, a 4006 with a router blade, create another VLAN, and provide all the VTP, DHCP, Multicast, etc, all in one place. (I may keep the 1721 in the remote location just for multicast).
Now, I remember this briefly from CCNP class but never did it. Something about EGR, Source and destination.
I have a consultant kinda working on this, however, I would like to see IF I can figure it out first.
Any help anyone?
Sincerely,
Tom Hafemann

Hi Tom,
You can't really do L2 switching over a GRE tunnel. However, you can make multiple IP hops appear to be a single hop.
I've included an example below (there could be multiple IP hops between the 2 routers):
Router A
=========
interface tunnel 0
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.252
tunnel source 10.1.1.1
tunnel destination 10.100.99.1
interface serial 0
ip address 10.1.1.1 255.255.255.0
Router A
=========
interface tunnel 0
ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.252
tunnel source 10.100.99.1
tunnel destination 10.1.1.1
interface serial 0
ip address 10.100.99.1 255.255.255.0
Hope that helps - pls rate the post if it does.
Paresh

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Thanks for your help! Matt
Message was edited by: Matt Dubuque to add the fact that the video had been pasted on to a placeholder shape image by pressing Command Option "/" on my Mac.

Thanks for pitching in Todd and Rick, I appreciate it very much.
As previously stated, I do have use of the pen tool, but it only has limited functionality as demonstrated by the path I created on the green meadow. My Tools Panel remains activated .
My core problem remains that I am unable to adjust the fill or stroke settings for my pen.
I have tried changing and resetting various work spaces and this has not helped.
I'm scratching my head here.
Matt

Issue while sending a zipped file from ABAP to JAVA layer

Hi All,
I have a requirement wherein i have to zip a xml file in abap, convert it to base64 encoded string and send it to JAVA layer.
I'm using the class CL_ABAP_ZIP for zipping the xml string and FM "SCMS_BASE64_ENCODE_STR" to convert the zipped data to base64 encoded string.
But on the JAVA layer we get an exception while unzipping this data.
Has anybody come across a similar situtation.
Please help.
Regards,
Ankit Agrawal

Example
REPORT Z_PAP_UP_ZIP_DL.
DATA: L_ZIPPER TYPE REF TO cl_abap_zip.
DATA: FILEX type XSTRING.
DATA: FILENAME type string.
DATA: PATH type string.
DATA: zip type xstring.
DATA: FILE_N_TAB type FILETABLE.
DATA: FULL_PATH type string.
DATA: FILE_LENGTH type i.
DATA: FILE_TAB type w3mimetabtype.
DATA: WA_INT type int4.
DATA: PATH_TABLE TYPE TABLE of char1024.
"    Load the file
"Which file to upload
CALL METHOD CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES=>FILE_OPEN_DIALOG
CHANGING
    FILE_TABLE              = FILE_N_TAB
    RC                      = WA_INT
"load the (first) file from the frontend the user has selected.
LOOP at FILE_N_TAB into FULL_PATH.
"get the file
CALL METHOD CL_GUI_FRONTEND_SERVICES=>GUI_UPLOAD
     EXPORTING
       FILENAME                = FULL_PATH
       FILETYPE                = 'BIN'
    IMPORTING
      FILELENGTH              = FILE_LENGTH
    CHANGING
      DATA_TAB                = file_tab.
    exit.
endloop.
"create xstring from table
CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_BINARY_TO_XSTRING'
EXPORTING
    INPUT_LENGTH       = FILE_LENGTH
IMPORTING
    BUFFER             = FILEX
TABLES
    BINARY_TAB         = file_tab
"get the name of the file. we take entry after the last '\' ...windows.
SPLIT FULL_PATH AT '\' INTO TABLE PATH_TABLE.
DESCRIBE TABLE PATH_TABLE LINES WA_INT.
READ TABLE PATH_TABLE INTO FILENAME INDEX WA_INT.

I don't have a dual-layer drive, can I install Tiger or Leopard?

Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software products that may be mentioned in the topic below. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information below at your own discretion.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard come on what appear to be larger than 4.7 GB discs. This does not mean you need a dual layer drive to install them. Some Macs capable of installing Tiger or Leopard came with a built-in CD-RW, or CD-ROM drive. For those a compatible Firewire DVD drive for booting Mac OS X can work instead of replacing the internal drive. Tiger also came in a limited edition Media Exchange Program CD installer package, which you may be able to find in the open market. The limitation for each is dependant on other hardware:
1. If your Mac shipped new with no Firewire, you may be able to install Tiger a special third party addon software known as XPostFacto.
2. If your Mac shipped new with less than 867 Mhz built-in processor (including dual processor 800 MHz or less), you may be able to install Leopard with a special third party addon software known as Leopard Assist.
3. If your Mac shipped with a processor upgrade card installed, and #2 is true, a firmware update may be available from the processor upgrade card vendor that allows Leopard's installation.
4. Tiger needs at least 256 MB of RAM.
Leopard needs at least 512 MB of RAM.
If you have a lot of dashboard widgets, you may need to increase RAM to improve performance on either operating system. The RAM needs to follow Apple's specs to ensure smooth operation. Only get RAM with a lifetime warranty.
5. Officially you need for Tiger:
"At least 3 GB of free disk space; 4 GB if you install the XCode 2 Developer Tools" from: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1514
And officially for Leopard you need:
"9 GB of available disk space or more" from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759
However, I would add to that if your hard drive doesn't have at least 15% of the drive free in addition to that, you may experience significant slowing down in the operating system function. This number has been arbitrarily discovered by many users.
6. When installing Tiger or Leopard, if your machine shipped with Panther (10.3) or earlier, be sure to get the retail Tiger or retail Leopard.
The Tiger installer is a san serif gray and white X with a spotlight on the center of the X on a black background.
The Leopard installer is a san serif black and gray X on a pink galaxy centered on a black background.
This is the 1st version of this tip. It was submitted on Dec 23, 2009 by a brody.
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Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software products that may be mentioned in the topic below. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information below at your own discretion.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard come on what appear to be larger than 4.7 GB discs. This does not mean you need a dual layer drive to install them. Some Macs capable of installing Tiger or Leopard came with a built-in CD-RW, or CD-ROM drive. For those a compatible Firewire DVD drive for booting Mac OS X can work instead of replacing the internal drive. Tiger also came in a limited edition Media Exchange Program CD installer package, which you may be able to find in the open market. The limitation for each is dependant on other hardware:
1. If your Mac shipped new with no Firewire, you may be able to install Tiger a special third party addon software known as XPostFacto.
2. If your Mac shipped new with less than 867 Mhz built-in processor (including dual processor 800 MHz or less), you may be able to install Leopard with a special third party addon software known as Leopard Assist.
3. If your Mac shipped with a processor upgrade card installed, and #2 is true, a firmware update may be available from the processor upgrade card vendor that allows Leopard's installation.
4. Tiger needs at least 256 MB of RAM.
Leopard needs at least 512 MB of RAM.
If you have a lot of dashboard widgets, you may need to increase RAM to improve performance on either operating system. The RAM needs to follow Apple's specs to ensure smooth operation. Only get RAM with a lifetime warranty.
5. Officially you need for Tiger:
"At least 3 GB of free disk space; 4 GB if you install the XCode 2 Developer Tools" from: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1514
And officially for Leopard you need:
"9 GB of available disk space or more" from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759
However, I would add to that if your hard drive doesn't have at least 15% of the drive free in addition to that, you may experience significant slowing down in the operating system function. This number has been arbitrarily discovered by many users.
6. When installing Tiger or Leopard, if your machine shipped with Panther (10.3) or earlier, be sure to get the retail Tiger or retail Leopard.
The Tiger installer is a san serif gray and white X with a spotlight on the center of the X on a black background.
The Leopard installer is a san serif black and gray X on a pink galaxy centered on a black background.
This is the 1st version of this tip. It was submitted on Dec 23, 2009 by a brody.
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I'm trying to install a layer style (.asl) in photoshop cc 2014 and I get the error message 'Could not place the document 'filename.asl' because no parser or file format can open the file.' Any suggestions?

I get the same error when trying the same thing with the default styles, so it's not the file.

So, if you click on one on of the layer style sets already on the list, such as Text Effects 2, you get the same message?
Which version of mac os x are you using?
Did you upgrade your mac os with photoshop cc 2014 already installed?
Do you have the lastest version of photoshop cc 2014, which should be 2014.2.1
(listed at the top of Help>System Info from within photoshop)
Do you see the same layer styles as shown above on your list?
Have you moved/copied any plugins from an earlier version of photoshop to the photoshop cc 2014 plugins folder?
The layer styles shown on the list above are the styles that ship with cc 2014 and should be in
/Applications/Adobe Photoshop CC 2014/Presets/Styles
(the mac applications folder where all the other mac applications are installed)
You might try resetting the preferences, but you might need to uninstall photoshop cc 2014 and then reinstall.
(don't drag the cc 2014 to the trash, but use the Uninstall Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 in the photoshop cc 2014 application folder)
To reset the preferences
Press and hold down the Shift+Command+Option keys while starting photoshop cc 2014
Keep holding the keys down until you get a dialog asking if you want to delete the adobe photoshop settings file
Press Yes

Fixed layer in a pdf created by illustrator

Hi guys,
I'm an absolute beginner in illustrator and i have perhaps a trivial problem:
I create a map of a region with different information each on an own layer and additional one layer with the legend, which should be visible all the time. After all I want to save this file as an PDF to make it available for my custumer.
Now my problem, in this pdf-file it's possible to disable the legend layer and my customer has the possibility to print out my map without my copyright or logo.
Is there any possibility to fix this layer in the pdf?
I tried out, that it would be possible if I copy my logo into each layer, but that's just an agreement not the "perfect" solution.
Thank you for every idea or hint!

I was so curious and tried it:
I think the best solution is the background solution with acrobat standard:
- Save the legend layer in an own file (without all other layers) and then in an own pdf file without creating a layer (remove the check at the save option).
- save the other layers in a second pdf file with the layer information and without the legend layer (delete it in the ai file before saving it as a pdf)
and then combine the two pdf files as described there: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/acrobat/articles/acr8at_background.html
disadvantage:
You need an additional programm and two files
advantage:
The illustrator file is "clean" and with no double information.
a big thank you to Jacob Bugge for giving me the idea!

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