Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks [Paperback]

Terry Slattery (Author), Bill Burton (Author)

Book Description

Series: McGraw-Hill Technical Expert | Publication Date: September 11, 2000

Fully updated and expanded edition to include current versions of Cisco family of routers. Multi-purpose guide--great for on-the-job and reflects changes in the CCIE exam so it can be used for exam preparation. Thorough coverage--contains information that goes beyond available Cisco documentation and the competition. New material using MentorLabs Software for Web-enhanced help.

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From the Back Cover

The definitive reference for Cisco routers--updated to include coverage of the latest Cisco technology

Design, configure, and troubleshoot the world's most popular routers with this clear, illustrated guide, now updated in a brand new second edition. Written by two Cisco experts, including the first person outside of Cisco Systems to earn a CCIE, this indispensable and hands-on reference will show you everything you need to know to configure and route data over the Internet. Including practice exercises to help you prepare for the CCIE exam plus new material covering the IS-IS routing protocol, DDR configurations, and updates of many other topics, this book will show you how to:

• Understand network routing at both theoretical and practical levels
• Select and configure the appropriate protocol (OSPF, RIP, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, IS-IS)
• Install and implement IP routing protocols in small, medium, and large scale networks
• Handle static routing, remote access connectivity, dial-on-demand routing, and multiple interior routing protocols
• Route redistributions protocols within a network
• Monitor, debug and troubleshoot a Cisco-routed network

Whether you're preparing for the tough CCIE lab exam, expanding a network, or just trying to avoid congestion, this book is the most authoritative reference on the market.

About the Author

Terry Slattery CCIE (Annapolis, MD) has been working with Cisco Routers for over 10 years. The founder of Chesapeake Consultants, Inc. he was the first CCIE outside of Cisco and the second worldwide. He recently founded and helped develop the virtual training software called MentorLabs. Bill Burton (Annapolis, MD) is a member of Chesapeake's technical and training staff. Bill has been working with Cisco routers since 1991 and became a CCIE in 1994. He also has been teaching Cisco courses for the past five years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (September 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072125918
• ISBN-13: 978-0072125917
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,012,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, easy-to-read book on routing, July 7, 1999

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Ivan Batanov (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks (Paperback)

Being most excellent practical introduction into IP routing I have ever seen the book covers most of the cases which you might encounter in a mid-sized network or on a CCIE exam. All the cases are well illustrated and complemented with real configurations and printouts. For me the most remarkable part of the book is Chapter 6 - "Integrating Multiple Routing Protocols".

If you're a looking from theoretical prespective or a start-up book on IOS - this is the wrong book for you.

I have to say that there are two major issues that are not covered - large and complex OSPF networks and the secrets and mysteries of BGP.

Anyway, if I have to buy this book once again - I'll do it! Add (do not substitute) to it the information from Cisco's web site and you're all set! Good luck!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book but too many bugs, May 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks (Paperback)

This is a very good book, but I was very dissappointed with the number of bugs. The author's web site lists over 50 technical bugs (which the reader is suppose go through and correct).

This could have been a much better book with better editing. A book with a list price of $55.00 should have better quality control.

I am looking forward to the next edition of this book with all of the bugs corrected.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, September 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks (Paperback)

This is indeed an Excellent book. My understanding of RIPv1, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, and OSPF have shot through the roof. BGP is not covered in nearly enough detail--though they state that covering BGP in-depth is beyond the scope of the book. (Understandable)

Again, an excellent book. However, make certain that you check the publisher's web site for the many buglets in the text--there are a number of them. (Though it's fun when you aren't 100% familiar with the material and you find the bugs. :)