Cisco IOS Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) [Paperback]

Kevin Dooley (Author), Ian Brown (Author)

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Product Description

Never has something cried out for a cookbook quite as much as Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS). IOS is powerful and flexible, but also confusing and daunting. Most tasks can be accomplished in several different ways. And you don't want to spend precious time figuring out which way is best when you're trying to solve a problem quickly.

That's what this cookbook is for. Fortunately, most router configuration tasks can be broken down into several more or less independent steps: you configure an interface, you configure a routing protocol, you set up backup links, you implement packet filters and other access control mechanisms. What you really need is a set of recipes that show you how to perform the most common tasks, so you can quickly come up with a good configuration for your site. And you need to know that these solutions work: you don't want to find yourself implementing a backup link at 2 A.M. because your main link is down and the backup link you set up when you installed the router wasn't quite right.

Thoroughly revised and expanded, Cisco IOS Cookbook, 2nd Edition, adds sections on MPLS, Security, IPv6, and IP Mobility, and presents solutions to the most common configuration problems, including:

• Configuring interfaces of many types, from serial to ATM and Frame Relay
• Configuring all of the common IP routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP)
• Configuring authentication
• Configuring other services, including DHCP and NTP
• Setting up backup links, and using HSRP to configure backup routers
• Managing the router, including SNMP and other solutions
• Using access lists to control the traffic through the router

If you work with Cisco routers, you need a book like this to help you solve problems quickly and effectively. Even if you're experienced, the solutions and extensive explanations will give you new ideas and insights into router configuration. And if you're not experienced--if you've just been given responsibility for managing a network with Cisco routers--this book could be a job-saver.

About the Author

Kevin Dooley has been designing and implementing networks as an independent consultant for more than ten years. He's built large scale Local and Wide Area Networks for several of Canada's largest companies. Kevin holds a PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and is the author of "Designing Large-Scale LANs" (O'Reilly).

Ian J. Brown is a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert with more than 12 years of experience in the networking industry. His areas of expertise include TCP/IP and IP routing, as well as management, security, design, and troubleshooting for large-scale networks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1248 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 2 edition (December 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596527225
• ISBN-13: 978-0596527228
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #79,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

  #26 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Networks, Protocols & APIs > Bridges & Routers
  #15 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Networks, Protocols & APIs > LAN
  #6 in	Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Network Programming

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had this months ago, January 11, 2007

By	dclangst - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cisco IOS Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) (Paperback)

The first thing I noticed when I got this book was how much larger it was than the first edition. Next was that it covered quite a bit more. HSRP, Security, IPv6, MPLS just to name a few. It's straight forward, too the point. Not a ton of explanation so if you want to know WHY something works, this isn't for you. If you want to MAKE it work then pick this one.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Router Configuration guide..., November 26, 2007

By	Rich Grace (Guerneville, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cisco IOS Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) (Paperback)

A book that resides outside of the often-essential Cisco Press series of books, Cisco IOS Cookbook delivers the goods. I'd like to see more coverage of Ethernet switching, which is a huge part of Cisco's business (and many modern Cisco Catalyst releases run IOS now). Communication between Ethernet and Token Ring is fully covered, however. Otherwise, this is an excellent, accurate and razor-sharp configuration reference for Cisco router hounds. Very good coverage of all L3 routing protocols and subjects such as serial interface and CSU/DSU setup, all of which I've done in previous jobs. Check out the Chapter 19 section on Access Lists. Finally, if you really need a thorough introduction to IPv6 on Cisco, go straight to Chapter 25. Another solid effort from O'Reilly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Cisco router admins, May 7, 2007

By	R. Hoesen "skippingdiscman" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cisco IOS Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) (Paperback)

This book should be on every Cisco & network admin's shelf! If you manage several Cisco routers, this book is packed with loads of time-saving tips, tricks, scripts, and real world solutions to make router management easy and take the pain out of repetitive daily processes. Some Perl & Unix knowledge is helpful as well as some basic "CCNA level" understanding of Cisco IOS. Troubleshooting and configuration commands are taken to the next level beyond most boring and dry CCNA and Cisco Intro books.