CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional [Hardcover]

Syngress Media Inc (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | ISBN-10: 0072119063 | ISBN-13: 978-0072119060

This study presents the information and skills needed to pass the Cisco Lan Switch Configuration exam: placement, configuration, and maintainance of Catalyst LAN switches; solid understanding of the technologies; and strategies for networks that use Ethernet, FDDI and ATM LAN emulation.

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From the Back Cover

Don't Let the Real Test Be Your First Test! Prepare to pass the CCNP Cisco LAN Switch Configuration exam - while gaining practical knowledge of Cisco technology for on-the-job success - using this comprehensive, 100% curriculum-based training system. Built on the proven training methodology of Cisco Distinguished Training Partner Global Knowledge, this study guide/CD-ROM package uses expert teaching techniques from the company that trains more than 200,000 It professionals each year. The CCNP Cisco LAN Switch COnfiguration Study Guide covers the topics you need to review for exam 640-404, including how to: Segment your LAN physically to reduce the number of nodes competing for available bandwidth; Assign clients to VLANs, track them between switches, and integrate them with traditional backbone networks; Place the Catalyst 5000 series switch in your network to maximize topology while minimizing bottlenecks and congestion; Navigate the Catalyst Network Management Processor (NMP) Image Command Line Interface; Configure a set of Catalysts to implement a highly redundant network with multiple virtual LANSs. Use the four embedded RMON groups in their Ethernet ports to aid in network management; Implement and troubleshoot the FDDI card in both trunked and non-trunked environments; Implement ClearChannel architecture in the 1900 series and 2920 Catalyst switches.

About the Author

Syngress Media, Inc. (Rockland, MA) is an independent company committed to creating the very best book, software and Internet based exam preparation tools. They have published over 20 certification study guides and over a dozen Personal Testing Centers. All of these products are created by leading content experts, many of whom are also full-time trainers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 612 pages
• Publisher: Osborne Publishing (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072119063
• ISBN-13: 978-0072119060
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,024,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning, don't buy! Buy Cisco press instead!, February 16, 2000

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Mike E (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Hardcover)

If you use this book alone you will fail! I have passed 7 certification exams and never failed one until now, by one question! Book mentions next to nothing about SAINT, SAGE, SAMBA, and Phoenix ASICs. Chapters on 1900/2820 and 3000 appear to be written by a different author who is less qualified with both Cisco switches and technical writing! Book does not clearly cover the stated Cisco objectives! Technical Inaccuracies throughout the book! The questions at the end of the chapters are way too easy! The questions on the CD are the same as in the book! Why did I buy this book? Buy the Cisco press book, it has none of these shortcomings! Buy the way, anyone want to buy this book from me - cheap?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book and passed the test, October 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Hardcover)

Overall this book is far better than any other I have read on the same subject. I failed the first time I took the test so I bought the book and I passed. Good examples and real depth to what you see when entering certain commands. I've used all the books from Syngress so far and have passed all tests.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars too sketchy, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (Hardcover)

too sketchy,too sketchy, very few config exmaples. guaranteed to fail the exam if using this book alone as a test prep. Richard A Deal's same title is much much fleshier.

Syngress' ICRC & ACRC are very good. 4 stars.