Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) (Authorized Self-Study Guide) (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Richard Froom (Author), Balaji Sivasubramanian (Author), Erum Frahim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1587052733 | ISBN-13: 978-1587052736 | Edition: 4

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Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)

Fourth Edition

 

Foundation learning for CCNP 642-812 BCMSN

 

Richard Froom, CCIE® No. 5102

Balaji Sivasubramanian

Erum Frahim, CCIE No. 7549

 

Authorized Self-Study Guide: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), Fourth Edition, is a Cisco® authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNP® switching foundation learning. You will learn how to create scalable multilayer switched networks by installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure equipment for a campus switched network and integrate advanced technologies such as VoIP and wireless.

 

This comprehensive book provides detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials on advanced skills in design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of enterprise level switched networks, including converged IP data, voice, and Airespace wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity. The book assumes only a basic understanding of networking so it provides a great deal of detail on the topics covered.

 

This book is ideal for certification candidates who are seeking a self-paced tool to learn the material covered in the latest BCMSN exam.

 

Each chapter opens with the list of topics covered to clearly identify the focus of that chapter. At the end of each chapter, Study Tips list the main points related to the BCMSN exam. A summary of key concepts for quick study and review questions provide you with an opportunity to assess and reinforce your understanding of the material. Real-world case studies help illuminate theoretical concepts.

 

In addition, chapters that cover Catalyst configurations also include configuration exercises. Most of these are small-scale exercises that can be performed on a single switch. The goal of using small-scale exercises is to enable network professionals to practice the configuration exercises with only a single switch.

 

Richard Froom, CCIE® No. 5102, is a technical leader for the Data Center, Switching and Wireless (DSW), and Storage Area Networking (SAN) Test Lab at Cisco.

 

Balaji Sivasubramanian, CCNP, is an escalation engineer for the Gigabit Switching Business Unit (GSBU) at Cisco.

 

Erum Frahim, CCIE No. 7549, is a senior support engineer working for the Data Center, DSW, and SAN Test Lab at Cisco.

 

• Provides a thorough introduction to campus switched network construction, support, and security
• Explains the fundamentals of multilayer switched network design and specific design features such as Spanning Tree Protocol, quality of service (QoS), and high availability
• Covers virtual LAN (VLAN) and InterVLAN Routing implementation
• Incorporates wireless client access and configuring campus switches to support voice technologies
• Uses extensive configuration examples and diagrams to solidify the explanations of topics
• Presents self-assessment review questions, configuration exercises, chapter objectives and summaries, and study tips to ensure information recall

 

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
Chapter 2 The Roles of Switches in Designing Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

Chapter 3 Initial Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Multilayer Switches  

Chapter 4 Implementing and Configuring VLANs

Chapter 5 Understanding and Configuring the 802.1D, 802.1s, and 802.1w Spanning Tree 

Chapter 6 Adding Resiliency to Spanning Tree Using Advanced Features and Troubleshooting STP Issues

Chapter 7 Enhancing Network Stability, Functionality, Reliability, and Performance Using Advanced Features  

Chapter 8 Understanding and Configuring Inter-VLAN Routing

Chapter 9 Understanding and Configuring Multilayer Switching  

Chapter 10 Understanding and Implementing Quality of Service in Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks

Chapter 11 Deploying Multicast in the Multilayer Switched Network

Chapter 12 Design Network Resiliency, Redundancy, and High Availability in Multilayer Switched Networks

Chapter 13 Best Practices for Deploying Cisco IP Telephony Using Cisco Catalyst Switches

Chapter 14 Securing Your Multilayer Switched Network to Minimize Service Loss and Data Theft

Chapter 15 Introduction to the Catalyst Switching Architectures

Chapter 16  Designing, Building, and Connecting Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Using Metro Solutions

Chapter 17 Performance and Connectivity Troubleshooting Tools for Multilayer Switches

Chapter 18 Introducing Wireless into the Campus Network

Review Questions

Appendix A

Answers to Review Questions

Index

 

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.

 

Category: Cisco Certification

Covers: CCNP BCMSN Exam 642-812

 

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From the Back Cover

Learn CCNP BCMSN network switching concepts with the only early stage book based on the course and authorized by Cisco Systems

• Master the new BCMSN 642-812 exam concepts with the book based on the course from Cisco Systems
• Learn switching concepts from the only early-stage self-study book authorized by Cisco
• Prepare for CCNP and CCDP certifications with the fourth edition of the best-selling early-stage book for BCMSN

CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) , Fourth Edition, is a self-study learning resource for CCNP candidates preparing for the 642-812 BCMSN exam from Cisco Systems. Based on the course of the same name, and with coverage of intermediate-to-advance networking switching technologies, this book helps CCNP candidates and networking professionals understand switching best practices. The only book authorized by Cisco Systems for early-stage, self-study learning of BCMSN topics, it is the fourth edition of the No. 1 selling early-stage book for the BCMSN exam. CCNP certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. One of the four requirements to achieve CCNP certification is passing the BCMSN exam. Focused on intermediate-level switching issues, the BCMSN exam assesses a candidate's skill at building campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. BCMSN is also a requirement for CCDP certification.

 

About the topic In Aug. 2006, Cisco Systems announced all-new CCNP certification requirements. The previous versions of the BSCI, BCMSN, BCRAN, and CIT exams retire in December 2006. The four new exams/courses are; 642-901 BSCI (Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks) 642-812 BCMSN (Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks) 642-825 ISCW (Implementing Secure Converged WANs) 642-845 ONT (Optimized Converged Cisco Networks) 

About the Author

 

About the Authors

 

Richard Froom, CCIE No. 5102, is an engineering manager for the Data Center Business Unit Customer

Operations Group at Cisco Systems. Richard is currently testing Cisco storage solutions with customers

and has been involved in customer testing, proof-of-concept testing, and post-sales support of

Cisco storage solutions. He has been with Cisco for nine years, previously serving as a support engineer

troubleshooting customers’ networks and a technical leader working with Cisco Catalyst products.

Richard, being involved with Catalyst product field trials, has been crucial in driving troubleshooting

capabilities of Catalyst and MDS products and software. He has also contributed substantially to the

Cisco.com LAN Technologies Technical Tips and has written white papers about 802.3 auto-negotiation

and HSRP. Richard is also the coauthor ofCisco Catalyst QoS: Quality of Service in Campus Networks

(ISBN 1-58705-120-6) from Cisco Press. He attended Clemson University and completed his bachelor

of science degree in computer engineering.

 Balaji Sivasubramanian, CCNP, is a product manager for the Internet Systems Business Unit (ISBU)

at Cisco Systems. He is involved in defining product requirements for the next generation switching

products for the Catalyst 6500 Switch Series. Previously, Balaji served as a team leader for the Cisco

Systems Technical Assistance Center (TAC) LAN Switching team and as an escalation engineer for the

Gigabit Switching Business Unit (GSBU). He has been with Cisco for more than seven years. He was a

technical reviewer for the Cisco Press title,Cisco Catalyst QoS: Quality of Service in Campus Networks

(ISBN 1-58705-120-6). In addition, Balaji has authored and reviewed many technical white papers on

Cisco.com for the LAN Technologies subject area. He has been a presenter at Cisco Networkers and

Technical Virtual Chalk Talk seminars for partners. Balaji holds a master of science degree in electronics

and computer engineering from the University of Arizona and holds a bachelor of engineering

degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Anna University, India.

 Erum Frahim, CCIE No. 7549, is a team lead working for the Data Center, Business unit in SAN Test

Lab at Cisco Systems. Erum is currently testing SAN solutions for various Cisco customers to aid them in

deployment of the Cisco storage technologies. In addition, she is testing new features and products as well

as handling crucial customer issues concerning Catalyst switches and Cisco MDS switches. She has been

working for Cisco for the past six years and has been involved in early field trial testing of Catalyst products.

In addition, Erum has contributed and authored articles on Cisco.com and inCertification Magazineon LAN and SAN technologies. Erum attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, where shecompleted her master of science degree in electrical engineering, and she received her bachelor’s degreefrom the N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan.

 

For questions regarding this book, you can contact Richard at [e-mail] and Erum at

[e-mail].

Product Details

• Hardcover: 984 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 4 edition (February 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587052733
• ISBN-13: 978-1587052736
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Would not reccomend for studying for the BCMSN, June 4, 2007

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This review is from: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) (Authorized Self-Study Guide) (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book 3 weeks ago to begin studying for the BCMSN. This book is not written with any flow at all. The authors will spend 4 or 5 pages previewing the chapter and using terms they haven't even defined yet. This is very frustrating when studying. I have also found technical errors so far through the first 4 chapters. I thought I was going crazy at first but I went back and found where they described one thing one way in the chapter and described it another way later in the chapter.

I would not reccommend this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, September 27, 2007

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This review is from: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) (Authorized Self-Study Guide) (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I'm sure the authors know the material inside and out. Unfortunately, they don't do a good job of communicating that knowledge to the reader. The book is poorly written. The authors go in for very long sentences. Sentences are typically 30 to 60 words long. Many of those sentences could have been bulleted lists. That would have greatly enhanced the readability of the book. Sentence structure is not the only problem. Many of the explanations are confusing and vague. I often had to read paragraphs several times before they made sense to me. Terms are used before they are defined. The authors are needlessly repetitive, with slightly different information in each repetition. I don't recommend this book. If you can, find an alternative.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BCMSN 4th Edition, December 14, 2007

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Neo "Morpheus" (Port Charlotte, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) (Authorized Self-Study Guide) (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is really well written, it explains the concepts very well, provides links on cisco's web site for more detailed explainations. I read this book and supplemented with CBT nuggets videos and things really came together. After reading this book and successfully passing the BCMSN exam I might add, I can attest that a lot of questions that appeared on the exam directly relate to the sample network configurations that the book uses to quiz your knowledge. Long story short, good book to have, it makes a good companion even after passing the exam.