CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) [Hardcover]

Catherine Paquet (Author), Diane Teare (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 158705146X | ISBN-13: 978-1587051463 | Publication Date: June 20, 2005 | Edition: 2nd

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP routing 642-801 foundation learning

Prepare for the CCNP BSCI exam 642-801 with a Cisco authorized self-study guide. This book teaches you how to:

• Select and configure the appropriate advanced IP addressing features and services including VLSM, route summarization, CIDR, NAT, route maps, and IPv6
• Understand the principles of classful and classless routing and the difference between link-state and distance vector protocol behavior
• Implement EIGRP for scalable networks, and OSPF and IS-IS for scalable multiarea networks
• Configure BGP within your network and through either a single or multihomed interconnection
• Control and optimize routing updates and packet flow by implementing redistribution, distribution lists, route maps, and policy-based routing, and by changing administrative distance

CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Second Edition, is a Cisco authorized self-paced learning tool. It teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book focuses on using Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium to large network sites. Whether you are preparing for CCNP, CCDP, or CCIP certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of the products, services, and policies that help you control traffic over LANs and WANs and connect your network to Internet service providers, you will benefit from the foundation information presented in this book.

This comprehensive book provides detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials on a broad range of topics related to routing, including routing principles, protocol redistribution, and IP addressing features such as variable-length subnet masks (VLSMs), route summarization, classless interdomain routing (CIDR), Network Address Translation (NAT), and IPv6. In addition to new coverage of IPv6 and NAT, this revision to the popular first edition includes detailed coverage of the routing protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Configuration examples and sample verification output demonstrate implementation and troubleshooting techniques. Configuration exercises appear in every chapter to provide a practical review of key concepts to discuss critical issues surrounding network operation. Chapter-ending review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book.

CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that includes 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 www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

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

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From the Back Cover

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP/CCDP(r)/CCIP(tm) routing foundation Learning

* Prepare for the CCNP BSCI exam #640-901 with this Cisco authorized self-study guide
* Understand the principles of classful and classless routing and the difference between link-state and distance vector protocol behavior
* Select and configure the appropriate services for simplifying IP address management at branch offices by proper address allocation and summarization
* Implement the appropriate technologies for a scalable, routed network that uses link-state protocols and redistribution
* Configure edge routers to properly interconnect to a BGP network through either a single or multi-homed interconnection
* Control and optimize routing update information by implementing filters, metrics, and policy-based routing and changing administrative distance
* Examine case studies that show you how to build a scalable internetwork including multiple routing protocols

CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) is a Cisco authorized self-paced learning tool. It teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book focuses on using Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium-sized to large network sites. Whether you are preparing for CCNP, CCDP(r), or CCIP(tm) certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of the products, services, and policies that help you control traffic over LANs and WANs and connect your network to Internet service providers, you will benefit from the comprehensive foundation information presented in this book.In CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), you will study a broad range of technical details on topics related to routing, including routing principles, IP addressing issues such as variable-length subnet masks (VLSMs), route summarization, and protocol redistribution. The routing protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) are investigated in detail. Configuration examples and sample verification output demonstrate troubleshooting techniques, and a case study is used throughout the book to review key concepts and to discuss critical issues surrounding network operation. Chapter-ending configuration exercises and review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book. This in-depth information on Cisco BSCI exam topics will start you down the path for attaining your CCNP, CCDP, or CCIP certification.

This book 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 cisco/go/authorizedtraining. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Catherine Paquet is a freelancer in the field of network security. Catherine has hands-on experience of security and network systems having been a LAN, MAN, and a nation-wide WAN manager for a federal department.

Diane Teare is a consultant in the networking, training, and e-learning fields. Diane has more than 20 years of experience in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software and has also been involved in teaching, course design, and project management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 2nd edition (June 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158705146X
• ISBN-13: 978-1587051463
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,853,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why wasn't some of this detail provided in any CCNA books?, January 17, 2005

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Bryan M. Flynn "me" (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I have read through half of this book so far and I'm surprised at the level of detail this book provides about routing. I struggled getting structured information about routing protocols like OSPF when studying for the CCNA exam, but could have really filled in the gaps quickly with this book. Also, I remember getting hit with a few route redistribution questions on the CCNA exam that I was not prepared for, but if I studied Chapter 7 of this book there would have been no problem answering these questions.
Enough of the past experiences.
To a self learner who cannot afford CCNP bootcamps, this book provides and intermediate view of routing concepts that can help augment other books when pursuing the CCNP/CCDP/CCIP track. Also, appendix H of the book recommends lab equipment to build your own lab, which is almost a necessity to really nail the objectives the exam.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers all material on test, July 28, 2005

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J. McCormick (Marlton, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I passed the 642-801 with the assistance of this book. However, I would not have passed with just this book.

I should begin by stating that I have no experience in this area. In an effort to better myself and prepare for a new career in the networking field, I decided to pursue my certifications first in an effort to secure a higher paying job. I assume that most taking this test are already working in the networking field and/or working with Cisco products.

The amount of information needed to pass the exam and the sheer volume of information contained in this book, presented a problem. I found it was taking me so long to get through the book that I was forgetting items learned in the beginning of the book. I normally would take 2-3 weeks to prepare for an exam, but found myself ill prepared at the end of 3 weeks and completing the book. I then supplemented my study with two items.

I used the CCNP Flash Cards offering from CiscoPress. Flash cards in no way resemble questions on the exam. Flash cards are actually more difficult to answer because they do not give you a multiple choice option. You either know the answer or you don't. This gives you the ability to determine whether you truly know the information or, are just trying to weed the possible answers down to two likely choices.

I also used ExamCram to focus all that I had learned. The exam prep questions help to get you "in the mood" to take the exam.

After all this, and some BCSI simulation software practice, I took the test. I had to use every minute of the exam time (I usually finish early) and was worried that I would not have enough time to complete all the questions (finished with 30 seconds to spare). I found that on this test, there were many more questions framed in the, "View this diagram and select the appropriate answer". A successful test taker needs to be able to analyze a diagram and determine such things as, "which answer would force traffic through RouterC that was destined for the 172.16.X.X network".

In conclusion, if you have no hands on experience with configuring routers in the BGP, OSPF and EIGRP areas, you must supplement this book with items such as ExamCram and Simulation software.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for BSCI exam takers, October 5, 2005

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Guan Foo Wah "obiguan" (Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I am using this Cisco Press Self-Study and Cisco Press Exam Certification Guide for BSCI exam. Generally, I find this book much helpful compared to certification guide. Most concepts are elaborately discussed with good lab examples and I have almost no problem understand all of it at first glance. (I have just begun career in networking while reading this book and I don't have in-depth knowledge of routing protocols). I like the author style of writing and I am looking forward to read another of her certification books.

Note : For those who plan to purchase this book, please read BGP route reflector and probably BGP community, both found in Appendix A before going for the exam.