Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks (Paperback)

by Terry Slattery (Author), Bill Burton (Author), William Burton (Author)

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Product Description
Covering all protocol flavors - OSPF, RIP, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP - this one-of-a-kind, expert-written guide shows you everything you need for either hands-on work with Cisco IP-routed networks or thorough prep for the super-tough CCIE exam. Written by pros, including the first person outside of Cisco to earn the CCIE, it explains network routing at both theoretical and practical levels, showing you every step from selecting and configuring the appropriate protocol, to integrating multiple protocols, to monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting a Cisco-routed network. For real-world work with Cisco IP routers, this book can give you the knowledge and confidence that will make implementation and maintenance a whole lot easier and a lot less nerve-wracking. And for Cisco study, you can't find a better tutor than this book. It even includes practice exercises!

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Advanced IP Routing in Cisco Networks. Covers All Protocol Flavors - OSPF, RIP, RIPv2, EIGRP. Preps you for the CCIE lab exam with hands-on exercises. Includes network examples and actual router configurations. Cisco makes 80% of the world's routers - digital traffic cops that direct the flow on the Internet, Intranets, LANs, and WANs. Covering all the protocols that run on Cisco IP routers, this clear, illustrated guide gives you the expertise to design, configure, and troubleshoot this vital technology. Whether you're prepping for the super-tough CCIE exam, gearing up for the CISCO impelmentation, expanding a network, or just trying to avoid communications congestion, this indispensable guide hands you everything you need to succeed on a silver platter.

Written by two veteram Cisco pros, including the first person outside of Cisco to earn the CCIE, it shows you how to: Grasp network routing at both theoretical and practical levels. Select and configure the appropriate protocol. Choose the right subnet mask. Route in a classless environment. Configure path selection and network address translation NAT). Route redistribution between protocols within a network. Handle static routing, multiple interior routing protocols, and the Border Gateway Protocol. Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot a Cisco-routed network. For hands-on work with Cisco IP Routers, Advanced IP Routing In Cisco Networks can give you the knowledge and confidence that will make implementation and maintenance a whole lot easier and a lot less nerve-wracking. And when it comes to Cisco study, you can't find a better tutor than this book. It even includes practice exercises!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 507 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 1st edition (September 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070581444
• ISBN-13: 978-0070581449
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,023,212 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Ivan Batanov (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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 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 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. :)