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Cisco Anyconnect-  Cisco VPN Client Download and 64 bit Windows 7 Solution

So we have discovered that 64 bit operating systems like windows 7 are not necessarily supported by the traditional Cisco VPN client Download that we are all used to using.  So what do we do now?  We are going to realize that Cisco is no longer going to support the older ipsec client we are used to having.  That is being phased out.
What will replace it?  AnyConnect.
Cisco anyconnect will be and is available to download from your server.  The server being the ASA 5505, 5510, 5520 etc, or any of the Cisco VPN compatible Cisco Routers: 2800, 3800, etc.
You will need to upload the Cisco anyconnect package to the "Server."  Then upon connection from the client you will be prompted to download the client on your machine.  This will also be using TLS, Transport Layer Security instead of our traditional IPSec.
This will be more secure meaning the "client" can not make changes to it from the laptop or what have you.  It will be handed out via the server with the connection methods and ruleset.
Good luck with this new solution and if you want more information just ask CCIEAdvisor.com we will be happy to reply to your comments.
Also, the old vpn client licensing is not transferable and the new Anyconnect licensing is quite expensive. If you are moving to Windows 7 64 bit then you will need to be prepared to deploy this solution.  Especially if you are trying to use your Cisco vpn over 3g as one of our Cisco Networking forum posters found out..

How any of each type are active?

Here are the Statistics realeased today from Cisco Systems: Note: Since the CCIEv4 or Version 4 it seems that successful ccie attempts have slowed....

Total of Worldwide CCIEs:		20810 (last updated 1/6/2010)
Total of Routing and Switching CCIEs:		17781
Total of Security CCIEs:		2347
Total of Service Provider CCIEs:		1742
Total of Storage Networking CCIEs:		149
Total of Voice CCIEs:		1132
Total of Wireless CCIEs:		17

Multiple Certifications:

The new numbers are out from Cisco and here are the basic counts:

(Taken From: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/certified_ccies/worldwide.html)

You can get the software from Cisco Downloads here : Cisco's vpn software But Remember: You must have a Cisco Login for this Kind of download. the Security Content on the Site is regulated and controlled from more counties than just the "Axis of Evil." (If you can remember back to that timely speech.)

"Buy LOW and Market HIGH."

John Chambers and Cisco are at it again. (Quote from CCIEAdvisor.com). Starent Networks to be Bought by Cisco Systems.c37s4wixav

Reported on this Tuesday, CSCO said it has signed a $2.9 billion deal to buy Starent Networks, its second major purchase lately. Not shocking for those of us who make a living with Cisco Systems.  The IOS for the Catalyst set based switches are still floating around from that one many years ago.  What about Celcius, those great phones that are on your desks.

Tandberg was just a couple of weeks ago and I will bet you that since the economy is down that John Chambers will not be done soon.  He likes to acquire talent.  That makes sense to buy low and sell high in this case: Buy "LOW and Market HIGH." Quote from CCIEAdvisor.com.