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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Network Fundamentals course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration curriculum version 4. The course, the first of four in the new curriculum, is based on a top-down approach to networking. The Companion Guide, written and edited by Networking Academy instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The books features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams.New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectivesReview core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key termsRefer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. GlossaryConsult the comprehensive glossary with more than 250 terms. Check Your Understanding questions and answer keyEvaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Challenge questions and activitiesStrive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer.How ToLook for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks.Packet Tracer Activities Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters usingPacket Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco. The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM.Also available for the Network Fundamentals CourseNetwork Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Labs and Study GuideISBN-10: 1-58713-203-6ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-203-2Companion CD-ROMThe CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: Packet Tracer Activity exercise files v4.1 VLSM Subnetting Chart Structured Cabling Exploration Supplement Taking Notes: a .txt file of the chapter objectives A Guide to Using a Networkers Journal booklet IT Career Information Tips on Lifelong Learning in NetworkingThis book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy online curriculum.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. The Cisco CCNA Exploration curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of networking, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services. This course emphasizes theoretical concepts and practical application, giving students hands-on skills for designing, installing, operating, and maintaining real-world networks. Networking Fundamentals is the first course in the CCNA Exploration curriculum. While extensive online study resources and comprehensive textbooks are available, many students and instructors have requested a low-cost printed resource that can be used to study in places where Internet access may not be available. This booklet is that resource. Drawn directly from the online curriculum, it covers every skill and competency. This booklet enables students to study offline, highlight key points, and take handwritten notes. All topics are correlated directly to online web pages, helping students easily switch between offline and online content.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Learn classic top-down computer network design with the second edition of the best-selling Cisco Press design book Learn to use the top-down network design method to build resilient, manageable networks Gain an understanding of industry-standard design models and practices Incorporate new technologies into enterprise network designs, including new coverage of VPNs, wireless networking, and IP TelephonyThe mission of Top-Down Network Design, Second Edition, is to teach a practical methodology for designing enterprise networks that are reliable, secure, and manageable. Like the popular first edition, published by Cisco Press in 1998, this book teaches a network design methodology that is based on structured systems analysis techniques that revolutionized software development projects back in the 1970s and 1980s, now updated to reflect new priorities and technologies.The book begins by describing the design methodology, as it has been adapted to fit modern network design, with the topics being taught in the order that design tasks should be accomplished. Case studies and examples are included to help the reader understand how to successfully complete a design project that fulfills a customer's requirements. Changes in the business world have resulted in technological adjustments to typical enterprise networks. The author emphasizes design with the following four business needs in mind that are top-priority requirements for network designs: security, resilience, project prioritization based on business goals, and support for mobile users.1587051524x020204.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Clement, Nathan (illustrator). A visual explanation of networking technologiesWhat you always wanted to know about networking but were afraid to ask! How the Internet works How e-mail, e-learning, and telephony work on the Internet What makes a network safe How traffic gets from here to there Disaster recovery and other ways to keep a network running How businesses share data See the world of Cisco networking with this illustrated guide's visual approach to learning Useful for both novices and networking professionals Covers a broad variety of internetworking topics-from e-mail to VPNsAt last-an illustrated guide to the world of Cisco networking. Cisco Networking Simplified breaks down the complicated world of internetworking into easy-to-understand parts. Learn quickly and easily the fundamentals of a variety of topics, such as security, IP telephony, and quality of service, from the full-color diagrams and clear explanations found in Cisco Networking Simplified.This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. By using everyday, familiar systems such as the postal system, the telephone system, airports, and interstate highways and comparing them to the concepts and terminology used in IP routing and IP routing protocols, this reader-friendly guide gives a simple, clear understanding of what IP routing truly means. Original. (Beginner).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Exposes the inner workings of Cisco CallManager to help you maximize your Cisco IP Communications solution Read new content on QSIG, SIP trunks, video support, hunt lists and line groups, time-of-day routing, and new features added in CallManager releases 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.0, and 4.1 Review content from the first edition that has been fully revised and updated to CallManager release 4.1 Learn how to deploy and manage a CallManager solution Understand the components that make up CallManager call routing through the use of basic to advanced examples that solve enterprise call routing problems Gain a full understanding of how CallManager manages media resources and processes information for conferencing, transcoding, annunciation, and more Learn detailed information about North American and international dial plans, trunk and station devices, media resources, and much moreCisco CallManager Fundamentals, Second Edition, provides examples and reference information about Cisco CallManager, the call-processing component of the Cisco IP Communications solution.Cisco CallManager Fundamentals uses examples and architectural descriptions to explain how CallManager processes calls. This book details the inner workings of CallManager so that those responsible for designing and maintaining a Voice over IP (VoIP) solution from Cisco Systems can understand the role each component plays and how they interrelate.This book is the perfect resource to supplement your understanding of CallManager. Youll learn detailed information about dial plan management and call routing, hardware and software components, media processing, call detail records, system management and monitoring, and the history of CallManager. The authors, all members of the original team that developed and implemented the CallManager software and documentation from its early stages, also provide a list of features and Cisco solutions that integrate with CallManager.This second edition of Cisco CallManager Fundamentals covers software releases through release 4.1. With this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of the system and find answers to questions not available in any other source.This book is part of the Cisco Press Fundamentals Series. Books in this series introduce networking professionals to new networking technologies, covering network topologies, example deployment concepts, protocols, and management techniques.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Field-proven MPLS designs covering MPLS VPNs, pseudowire, QoS, traffic engineering, IPv6, network recovery, and multicast Understand technology applications in various service provider and enterprise topologies via detailed design studies Benefit from the authors vast experience in MPLS network deployment and protocol design Visualize real-world solutions through clear, detailed illustrations Design studies cover various operator profiles including an interexchange carrier (IXC), a national telco deploying a multiservice backbone carrying Internet and IP VPN services as well as national telephony traffic, an international service provider with many POPs all around the globe, and a large enterprise relying on Layer-3 VPN services to control communications within and across subsidiaries Design studies are thoroughly explained through detailed text, sample configurations, and network diagramsDefinitive MPLS Network Designs provides examples of how to combine key technologies at the heart of IP/MPLS networks. Techniques are presented through a set of comprehensive design studies. Each design study is based on characteristics and objectives common to a given profile of network operators having deployed MPLS and discusses all the corresponding design aspects.The book starts with a technology refresher for each of the technologies involved in the design studies. Next, a series of design studies is presented, each based on a specific hypothetical network representative of service provider and enterprise networks running MPLS. Each design study chapter delivers four elements. They open with a description of the network environment, including the set of supported services, the network topology, the POP structure, the transmission facilities, the basic IP routing design, and possible constraints. Then the chapters present design objectives, such as optimizing bandwidth usage. Following these are details of all aspects of the network design, covering VPN, QoS, TE, network recovery, and-where applicable-multicast, IPv6, and pseudowire. The chapters conclude with a summary of the lessons that can be drawn from the design study so that all types of service providers and large enterprise MPLS architects can adapt aspects of the design solution to their unique network environment and objectives.Although network architects have many resources for seeking information on the concepts and protocols involved with MPLS, there is no single resource that illustrates how to design a network that optimizes their benefits for a specific operating environment. The variety of network environments and requirements makes it difficult to provide a one-size-fits-all design recommendation. Definitive MPLS Network Designs fills this void.This book comes as a boon to professionals who want to understand the power of MPLS and make full use of it.-Parantap Lahiri, Manager, IP Network Infrastructure Engineering, MCIIncludes a FREE 45-Day Online EditionThis book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

Softcover. Condition: Good. IP Telephony Using CallManager Express Lab Portfolioprovides a hands-on approach to learning the basic principles of voice over IP (VoIP) to build a voice-enabled network for the small to medium-sized business.As you work through the 51 labs in the book, you learn how to deploy a basic phone system using a CallManager Express-capable router. You install, configure, and customize Cisco IP Phones to work in an IP Telephony environment as well as with traditional analog telephony devices.Each chapter begins with an explanation of the converging technology used within that chapters labs and, where necessary, includes a refresher on routing and switching topics so that you can properly set up the labs. The collection of labs features clear objectives, equipment needs, alternative methods, and probing questions. Additionally, the book includes a command reference as one of the six supplemental appendixes.All the material has been written and tested with students in a live classroom environment: Labs enable you to deploy a progressively more layered VoIP environment as you complete the labs in each chapter. Paper exercises help you work through and reinforce your understanding of fundamental topics such as dial plans, IP addressing, and dial peers. Case Study labs present the material in scenarios that combine the methods learned in the previous chapters so that you apply your knowledge to a specific scenario or task. Pulling together various concepts simulates the real-world environment where things are rarely assigned one step at a time.The Lab Portfolio can be used as a supplement to any textbook used to teach CVoice or CallManager Express. It can also be used as a standalone resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of IP Telephony.After completing all the exercises and hands-on labs in this book, you will know how VoIP works and be well prepared to configure the technology in a small to medium-sized business.Use this Lab Portfolio with:Cisco IP Communications Express: CallManager Express with Cisco Unity ExpressISBN: 1-58705-180-XVoice over IP Fundamentals, Second EditionISBN: 1-58705-257-1This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The comprehensive, hands-on guide for resolving IP routing problems Understand and overcome common routing problems associated with BGP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, multicasting, and RIP, such as route installation, route advertisement, route redistribution, route summarization, route flap, and neighbor relationships Solve complex IP routing problems through methodical, easy-to-follow flowcharts and step-by-step scenario instructions for troubleshooting Obtain essential troubleshooting skills from detailed case studies by experienced Cisco TAC team members Examine numerous protocol-specific debugging tricks that speed up problem resolution Gain valuable insight into the minds of CCIE engineers as you prepare for the challenging CCIE examsAs the Internet continues to grow exponentially, the need for network engineers to build, maintain, and troubleshoot the growing number of component networks has also increased significantly. IP routing is at the core of Internet technology and expedient troubleshooting of IP routing failures is key to reducing network downtime and crucial for sustaining mission-critical applications carried over the Internet. Though troubleshooting skills are in great demand, few networking professionals possess the knowledge to identify and rectify networking problems quickly and efficiently. Troubleshooting IP Routing Protocols provides working solutions necessary for networking engineers who are pressured to acquire expert-level skills at a moment's notice. This book also serves as an additional study aid for CCIE candidates.Authored by Cisco Systems engineers in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and the Internet Support Engineering Team who troubleshoot IP routing protocols on a daily basis, Troubleshooting IP Routing Protocols goes through a step-by-step process to solving real-world problems. Based on the authors' combined years of experience, this complete reference alternates between chapters that cover the key aspects of a given routing protocol and chapters that concentrate on the troubleshooting steps an engineer would take to resolve the most common routing problems related to a variety of routing protocols. The book provides extensive, practical coverage of BGP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, multicasting, and RIP as run on Cisco IOS Software network devices.Troubleshooting IP Routing Protocols offers you a full understanding of invaluable troubleshooting techniques that help keep your network operating at peak performance. Whether you are looking to hone your support skills or to prepare for the challenging CCIE exams, this essential reference shows you how to isolate and resolve common network failures and to sustain optimal network operation.This book is part of the Cisco CCIE Professional Development Series, which offers expert-level instruction on network design, deployment, and support methodologies to help networking professionals manage complex networks and prepare for CCIE exams.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Your first step into the world of IP telephony No IP telephony experience required Includes clear and easily understood explanations Makes learning easyYour first step to the world of IP telephony begins here! Learn how voice and data communications merge in voice-over-IP technology Use this reader-friendly guide to understand the benefits of this technology Explore real-life applications and theories through case studies in every chapterWelcome to the world of voice over IPWe use either a telephone or e-mail for much of our day-to-day communication. Today, these two worlds are merging, and companies can place phone calls over their existing data network infrastructures using a technology called voice over IP (VoIP).No prior experience with VoIP technology is requiredVoice over IP First-Step is anyones introduction to the world of VoIP networks. The concepts in this book are presented in plain language, so you dont need in-depth background knowledge to comprehend the technologies covered. If you work with data networks, if you work with telephony networks, if youre a home user interested in how VoIP can reduce your monthly phone bill, or if the concept of VoIP simply intrigues you, this book is for you.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. Corbin, Kevin, Fuller, Ron, Jansen, David.

Softcover. Condition: Good. All the CCNA-level commands in one compact, portable resourceWith hundreds of Cisco IOS Software commands, options, and command arguments to remember, a CCNA candidate has a lot to commit to memory. Organizing your own engineering journal with notes is a task unto itself, and online resources are not always available. Now theres help from the CCNA Command Quick Reference.Filled with handy tips and examples on how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios, this easy-to-use, portable reference will help increase your familiarity with Cisco IOS Software when working on routers and switches or in simulated networks. CCNA Command Quick Reference summarizes all commands with keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts. The book includes many configuration examples, visually diagramming a network with related configuration and output. It also includes unique references on subnetting, variable-length subnet masking (VLSM), and common router configuration steps.Designed as a memory booster, this book is an excellent supplementary guide for students in the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA curriculum or anyone reviewing for the CCNA exam (640-821 INTRO, 640-811 ICND, or 640-801 CCNA).Topics are covered in the order of modules in the four CCNA Networking Academy courses:CCNA 1-Networking BasicsCCNA 2-Routers and Routing BasicsCCNA 3-Switching Basics and Intermediate RoutingCCNA 4-WAN TechnologiesRelated Titles:CCNA 1 and 2 Companion GuideRevised Third EditionISBN: 1-58713-150-1CCNA 1 and 2 Lab CompanionRevised Third EditionISBN: 1-58713-149-8CCNA 3 and 4 Companion GuideThird EditionISBN: 1-58713-113-7CCNA 3 and 4 Lab CompanionThird EditionISBN: 1-58713-114-5Cisco CCNA Network SimulatorISBN: 1-58720-131-3This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.Quick Reference Chart Inside the Front Cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-enabled VPNs In-depth analysis of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) architecture Detailed discussion of the mechanisms and features that constitute the architecture Learn how MPLS scales to support tens of thousands of VPNs Extensive case studies guide you through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networks Configuration examples and guidelines assist in configuring MPLS on Cisco devices Design and implementation options help you build various VPN topologiesMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is an innovative technique for high-performance packet forwarding. There are many uses for this new technology, both within a service-provider environment and within the enterprise network, and the most widely deployed usage today is the enabling of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). With the introduction of MPLS-enabled VPNs, network designers are able to better scale their networks than with the methods available in the past.Network engineers and administrators need quick, effective education on this technology to efficiently deploy MPLS-enabled VPNs within their networks. With that goal in mind, MPLS and VPN Architectures provides an in-depth discussion particular to Cisco's MPLS architecture. This book covers MPLS theory and configuration, network design issues, and case studies as well as one major MPLS application: MPLS-based VPNs. The MPLS/VPN architecture and all its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.MPLS and VPN Architectures is your practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS and MPLS-based VPNs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers provides detailed solutions to real-world problems encountered when implementing a VoIP network. Each chapter presents an overview of a technology followed by a detailed scenario and associated solutions. Emphasis is placed on the accepted best practices and common issues encountered. It will initially serve readers as a reference for complex gateway and gatekeeper deployments and will also be a valuable study aid for the Cisco Certifified Voice Professional (CCVP) certification track. Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers is divided into five sections. Part one provides an introduction to the roles of both gateways and gatekeepers and includes advice on when to use each. Part two focuses on deploying gateways; working with MGCP, H.323, and SIP; connecting to the PSTN, PBXs, and the IP WAN; configuring basic and advanced dial peers; and implementing SRST. Part Three focuses on deploying and configuring gatekeepers. Part four discusses use of gateways and gatekeepers in a service provider environment. Part five addresses use of the Cisco Tool Command Language (TCL). This book is also recommended self-study training for the CCVP GWGK exam.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Routing Protocols & Concepts CCNA Exploration Labs & Study Guide (08) by Johnson, Allan [Paperback (2007)].

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A comprehensive guide to designing and operating reliable server environmentsKeep your data center cool, clean, scalable, and secure Learn the five principles of effective data center design Avoid the natural and man-made hazards that can jeopardize a data center site Learn how to lay out key infrastructure objects within the data center for greatest efficiency, from buffer zones to server rows Apply proven installation methods by studying sample illustrations of both overhead and under-floor systems Extract the best practices and design strategies for both in-room and standby electrical infrastructure Avoid accidental downtime, improve productivity, and ensure user safety Safeguard and streamline your network infrastructure with a well-organized physical hierarchy Understand the special challenges of retrofitting overburdened server environments Implement solutions from a wide array of sample illustrations and examples of essential data center signage Safeguard servers with operations standards for people working in or visiting the data center Download templates used by Cisco to design its data centers, customizable to square footage and geography Avoid excess construction costs by designing a data center that meets your needs today and for many years to comeAll data centers are unique, but they all share the same mission: to protect your companys valuable information. Build the Best Data Center Facility for Your Business answers your individual questions in one flexible step-by-step reference guide.Benefit from the authors concise and practical approach to data center design and management. The author distills this complex topic by sharing his first-hand and worldwide experience and expertise. Regardless of your experience level, you can fill your knowledge gaps on how to safeguard your companys valuable equipment and intellectual property.This easy-to-navigate book is divided into two parts: Part I covers data center design and physical infrastructure details, and Part II covers data center management and operations. You can also access supplementary online materials for installation instructions, which include customizable data center design templates, written cabling specifications, and sample drawings.If you need a starting point for designing your first data center, regardless of size; if you need to prepare yourself with comprehensive strategies to retrofit or improve an existing one; or if you need proven methods to manage a data center for maximum productivitythis book is your readily accessible, comprehensive resource for answers and insights.Invest in the best future for your business by learning how to build and manage robust and productive data centers now.This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The comprehensive, hands-on guide to all Cisco IOS(r) Software BGP-4 commandsThe complete BGP-4 command reference invaluable for network designers, engineers, and architects Provides configuration, troubleshooting, and verification scenarios for every possible BGP-4 command supported by Cisco IOS Software that can be implemented on a minimum number of routers Groups BGP-4 commands by area of implementation route aggregation, auto-summary, route filtering, and route advertisement, just to name a few Provides clear and concise commentary on the initial release, purpose, syntax, and usage of each BGP-4 command Offers excellent CCIE certification preparation from one of the CCIE Program Managers Includes supplementary information on regular expressions, route map logic, and RFC 1771, A Border Gateway Protocol 4 (BGP-4)Cisco BGP-4 Command and Configuration Handbook is an exhaustive practical reference to the commands contained within BGP-4. For each command/subcommand, author Bill Parkhurst explains the intended use or function and how to properly configure it. Then he presents scenarios to demonstrate every facet of the command and its use, along with appropriate show and debug commands. Through the discussion of functionality and the scenario-based configuration examples, Cisco BGP-4 Command and Configuration Handbook will help you gain a thorough understanding of the practical side of BGP-4.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 3. Authorized Self-Study Guide: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Third Edition, is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for learning how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book also provides complete coverage of the BSCI exam topics, and supplemental online appendixes include helpful aids, background material, supplementary details, and a summary of the Cisco IOS router commands used.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Master the basics of data centers to build server farms that enhance your Web site performance Learn design guidelines that show how to deploy server farms in highly available and scalable environments Plan site performance capacity with discussions of server farm architectures and their real-life applications to determine your system needsToday's market demands that businesses have an Internet presence through which they can perform e-commerce and customer support, and establish a presence that can attract and increase their customer base. Underestimated hit ratios, compromised credit card records, perceived slow Web site access, or the infamous "Object Not Found" alerts make the difference between a successful online presence and one that is bound to fail.These challenges can be solved in part with the use of data center technology. Data centers switch traffic based on information at the Network, Transport, or Application layers. Content switches perform the "best server" selection process to direct users' requests for a specific service to a server in a server farm. The best server selection process takes into account both server load and availability, and the existence and consistency of the requested content.Data Center Fundamentals helps you understand the basic concepts behind the design and scaling of server farms using data center and content switching technologies. It addresses the principles and concepts needed to take on the most common challenges encountered during planning, implementing, and managing Internet and intranet IP-based server farms. An in-depth analysis of the data center technology with real-life scenarios make Data Center Fundamentals an ideal reference for understanding, planning, and designing Web hosting and e-commerce environments.

Softcover. Condition: Good. For organizations of all sizes, the Cisco ASA product family offers powerful new tools for maximizing network security.Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, Anti-X and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, Second Edition, is Cisco's authoritative practitioner's guide to planning, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting security with Cisco ASA. Written by two leading Cisco security experts, this book presents each Cisco ASA solution in depth, offering comprehensive sample configurations, proven troubleshooting methodologies, and debugging examples. Readers will learn about the Cisco ASA Firewall solution and capabilities; secure configuration and troubleshooting of site-to-site and remote access VPNs; Intrusion Prevention System features built into Cisco ASA's Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (AIP-SSM); and Anti-X features in the ASA Content Security and Control Security Services Module (CSC-SSM). This new edition has been updated with detailed information on the latest ASA models and features.Everything network professionals need to know to identify, mitigate, and respond to network attacks with Cisco ASA Includes detailed configuration examples, with screenshots and command line references Covers the ASA 8.2 release Presents complete troubleshooting methodologies and architectural references.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The only authorized comprehensive, portable desk reference for the CCNP Advanced Routing course in the Networking Academy Comprehensive, portable desk reference that compliments the online course Written by Networking Academy instructors that are experts in the academic environment Helps prepare for the CCNP BSCI examThis is the only Cisco-approved textbook for the CCNP 1 Advanced Routing course within the Cisco Networking Academy Program online curriculum. This portable desk reference supports and compliments the online course, in addition to reinforcing the concepts pertaining to CCNP BSCI certification. New to this edition is more information on advanced IP management, IS-IS fundamentals, and RIP v2 overview, configuration, and verification. The accompanying CD-ROM, also new to this edition, contains interactive e-Lab activities, CCNP BSCI exam preparation questions, and animations that cover EIGRP, OSPF, and RIPv2 packets transversing networks, remote access activity, and several switching techniques. The Companion Guide is set up in textbook style to assist the Networking Academy student make the most of their experience. Each chapter contains a list of chapter objectives; figures, examples, and tables to explain theories and concepts; chapter summaries; Check Your Understanding sections at the end of each chapter; and a list of key terms for the chapter along with definitions.1587131358x020204.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Prepare for CCIP certification as you learn to design and deploy MPLS-based VPNs Assists in preparation for the CCIP MPLS elective exam with detailed technology coverage and review questions Offers in-depth analysis of MPLS architecture Helps you learn how MPLS scales to support tens of thousands of virtual private networks (VPNs) Provides extensive case studies that guide you through the design and deployment of real-world MPLS/VPN networks Presents configuration examples and guidelines that assist you in configuring MPLS on Cisco devices Provides design and implementation options that help you build various VPN topologiesMultiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is an innovative technique for high-performance packet forwarding. The most widely deployed usage of MPLS today is the enabling of VPNs. With the introduction of MPLS-enabled VPNs, network designers can better scale their networks than ever before.MPLS and VPN Architectures, CCIP Edition, is a practical guide to understanding, designing, and deploying MPLS-based VPNs. This book covers MPLS theory and configuration, network design issues, and one major MPLS application: MPLS-based VPNs. The MPLS/VPN architecture and all its mechanisms are explained with configuration examples, suggested design and deployment guidelines, and extensive case studies.This book has been revised from the first edition to include coverage of the CCIP MPLS elective exam. New chapters cover MPLS troubleshooting and MPLS/VPN troubleshooting; self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help you prepare for the CCIP MPLS elective exam. CCIP candidates choosing to follow the MPLS elective will find this book to be a valuable self-study component in their exam preparation.MPLS and VPN Architectures, CCIP Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Expert solutions for securing network infrastructures and VPNs Build security into the network by defining zones, implementing secure routing protocol designs, and building safe LAN switching environments Understand the inner workings of the Cisco PIX Firewall and analyze in-depth Cisco PIX Firewall and Cisco IOS Firewall features and concepts Understand what VPNs are and how they are implemented with protocols such as GRE, L2TP, and IPSec Gain a packet-level understanding of the IPSec suite of protocols, its associated encryption and hashing functions, and authentication techniques Learn how network attacks can be categorized and how the Cisco IDS is designed and can be set upto protect against them Control network access by learning how AAA fits into the Cisco security model and by implementing RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols Provision service provider security using ACLs, NBAR, and CAR to identify and control attacks Identify and resolve common implementation failures by evaluating real-world troubleshooting scenariosAs organizations increase their dependence on networks for core business processes and increase access to remote sites and mobile workers via virtual private networks (VPNs), network security becomes more and more critical. In today's networked era, information is an organization's most valuable resource. Lack of customer, partner, and employee access to e-commerce and data servers can impact both revenue and productivity. Even so, most networks do not have the proper degree of security. Network Security Principles and Practices provides an in-depth understanding of the policies, products, and expertise that brings organization to this extremely complex topic and boosts your confidence in the performance and integrity of your network systems and services. Written by the CCIE engineer who wrote the CCIE Security lab exam and who helped develop the CCIE Security written exam, Network Security Principles and Practices is the first book to help prepare candidates for the CCIE Security exams.Network Security Principles and Practices is a comprehensive guide to network security threats and the policies and tools developed specifically to combat those threats. Taking a practical, applied approach to building security into networks, the book shows you how to build secure network architectures from the ground up. Security aspects of routing protocols, Layer 2 threats, and switch security features are all analyzed. A comprehensive treatment of VPNs and IPSec is presented in extensive packet-by-packet detail. The book takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the Cisco PIX(r) Firewall actually works, presenting many difficult-to-understand and new Cisco PIX Firewall and Cisco IOS(r) Firewall concepts. The book launches into a discussion of intrusion detection systems (IDS) by analyzing and breaking down modern-day network attacks, describing how an IDS deals with those threats in general, and elaborating on the Cisco implementation of IDS. The book also discusses AAA, RADIUS, and TACACS+ and their usage with some of the newer security implementations such as VPNs and proxy authentication. A complete section devoted to service provider techniques for enhancing customer security and providing support in the event of an attack is also included. Finally, the book concludes with a section dedicated to discussing tried-and-tested troubleshooting tools and techniques that are not only invaluable to candidates working toward their CCIE Security lab exam but also to the security network administrator running the operations of a network on a daily basis.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. Cisco Unified Presence offers companies powerful opportunities to improve productivity. Building on the migration to IP telephony and the deployment of Cisco Unified Communications environments, it helps people find each other faster, solve problems more quickly, pursue opportunities with more agility, and increase customer satisfaction.Written by three leading Cisco experts, Cisco Unified Presence Fundamentals explains the concepts behind Unified Presence, the technologies involved, their interdependencies, and how to troubleshoot them. The authors support their discussions of concepts and techniques with many sample applications, guiding network professionals to real-world mastery even if they have never used presence technologies.This book will be an indispensable resource for all Cisco partners and system integrators who need to understand Unified Presence and build solutions, and for all IT and networking professionals who must work with or support those solutions.

Softcover. Condition: Good. An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems Learn fundamental storage concepts with this comprehensive introduction Compare storage device technologies, including Fibre Channel, SCSI, ATA, and SATA and understand their uses in network storage subsystems Learn about key storage processes such as volume management, storage virtualization, data snapshots, mirroring, RAID, backup, and multipathing Clarify the roles of file systems and databases within network storage Take the next step-this book prepares you to become a storage networking expertStorage networking has become an essential ingredient in Internet information infrastructures. Becoming competent in this new and important technology area requires a sound understanding of storage technologies and principles. Storage Networking Fundamentals gives you an in-depth look into the most important storage technologies. The entire storage landscape is described, incorporating a complete view of system, device, and subsystem operations and processes. Learn how to protect data effectively using mirroring, RAID, remote copy, and backup/ recovery systems. Virtual storage technologies, such as volume management, RAID, and network virtualization, are analyzed and discussed in detail. High-availability storage through dynamic multipathing and clustered/distributed file systems is explained as are designs for robust storage subsystems. Finally, the confusing and arcane worlds of file systems and SCSI are clarified, including the role of initiators, targets, logical units, and LUNs.Storage Networking Fundamentals is a comprehensive overview of storage technologies that also provides insights on designing and running SAN and NAS implementations.This book is part of the Cisco Press Fundamentals Series. Books in this series introduce networking professionals to new networking technologies, covering network topologies, example deployment concepts, protocols, and management techniques.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A guide to planning, implementing, managing, and using storage area networks to increase the efficiency of your network infrastructure Gain in-depth coverage of SAN fundamentals, topologies, implementation and management techniques, and products Build and sharpen your troubleshooting skills for data-mining, online transaction processing, imaging, data warehousing, and other highly data-intensive applications Understand how to implement the Fibre Channel and iSCSI protocols, which are key to any SAN solution Learn current industry implementation and application standards, as well as future advancesDuring the last decade, a multitude of changes in computing technology and the globalization of business through the Internet have resulted in a tremendous growth in storage requirements. This has forced many organizations around the world to reassess the way they view their storage environment. Many applications, such as e-commerce, imaging, data warehousing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM), fill storage media quickly. Data accessibility and availability for these applications has to be fast and efficient. Clearly, the ever-increasing information access requirements have had a profound effect on most data centers. As a result, many organizations are searching for cost-effective ways to ensure high data availability and reliability.Storage Area Network Fundamentals presents the benefits of storage area networks (SANs) to corporate users and enables them to deploy SAN technology effectively. Designed as an introduction to SANs, Storage Area Network Fundamentals develops an understanding of SAN basics and shows how to plan, implement, and manage a SAN. This book covers the topologies, protocols, and products required to implement and manage efficient SANs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Design, configure, and manage MPLS TE to optimize network performanceAlmost every busy network backbone has some congested links while others remain underutilized. That's because shortest-path routing protocols send traffic down the path that is shortest without considering other network parameters, such as utilization and traffic demands. Using Traffic Engineering (TE), network operators can redistribute packet flows to attain more uniform distribution across all links. Forcing traffic onto specific pathways allows you to get the most out of your existing network capacity while making it easier to deliver consistent service levels to customers at the same time.Cisco(r) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) lends efficiency to very large networks, and is the most effective way to implement TE. MPLS TE routes traffic flows across the network by aligning resources required by a given flow with actual backbone capacity and topology. This constraint-based routing approach feeds the network route traffic down one or more pathways, preventing unexpected congestion and enabling recovery from link or node failures.Traffic Engineering with MPLS provides you with information on how to use MPLS TE and associated features to maximize network bandwidth. This book focuses on real-world applications, from design scenarios to feature configurations to tools that can be used in managing and troubleshooting MPLS TE. Assuming some familiarity with basic label operations, this guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of MPLS TE-how the various pieces work and how to configure and troubleshoot them. Additionally, this book addresses design and scalability issues along with extensive deployment tips to help you roll out MPLS TE on your own network. Understand the background of TE and MPLS, and brush up on MPLS forwarding basics Learn about router information distribution and how to bring up MPLS TE tunnels in a network Understand MPLS TE's Constrained Shortest Path First (CSPF) and mechanisms you can use to influence CSPF's path calculation Use the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) to implement Label-Switched Path setup Use various mechanisms to forward traffic down a tunnel Integrate MPLS into the IP quality of service (QoS) spectrum of services Utilize Fast Reroute (FRR) to mitigate packet loss associated with link and node failures Understand Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-based measurement and accounting services that are available for MPLS Evaluate design scenarios for scalable MPLS TE deployments Manage MPLS TE networks by examining common configuration mistakes and utilizing tools for troubleshooting MPLS TE problems"Eric and Ajay work in the development group at Cisco that built Traffic Engineering. They are among those with the greatest hands-on experience with this application. This book is the product of their experience."-George Swallow, Cisco Systems, Architect for Traffic EngineeringCo-Chair, IETF MPLS Working GroupEric Osborne, CCIE(r) #4122, has been doing Internet engineering of one sort or another since 1995. He joined Cisco in 1998 to work in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), moved from there to the ISP Expert team and then to the MPLS Deployment team. He has been involved in MPLS since the Cisco IOS(r) Software Release 11.1CT days.Ajay Simha, CCIE #2970, joined the Cisco TAC in 1996. He then went on to support tier 1 and 2 ISPs as part of Cisco's ISP Expert team. Ajay has been working as an MPLS deployment engineer since October 1999, and he has first-hand experience in.

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Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.

Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.