CCIE Expert Labs Simulator, IP Routing (Cisco Interactive Mentor) [Paperback]

With CIM Expert Labs: IP Routing, you can evaluate advanced-level IP routing configurations to maximize the performance of your Cisco network, deploy Cisco devices and software more effectively, and prepare for the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE™) Lab Exam. Offering a series of self-paced Expert Labs, this robust practice tool gives you a quick and cost-effective way to improve your existing Cisco knowledge and expertise. Similar to the lab scenarios in the first day of the intensive two-day CCIE Lab Exam, you can practice and assess your understanding of IP routing protocols as you build a network design in a step-by-step process. Applying networking techniques developed by CCIE professionals to multiple internetworking configurations, you¿ll practice improving your configuring and troubleshooting skills in Frame Relay, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

Master the Knowledge to Manage the Network

• Hands-on learning in a simulated networking environment
• Recommended simulation labs for the CCIE practical exam
• Anytime, anywhere self-paced CCIE skills assessment

  Practice Networking Skills

  With CIM CCIE(r) Expert Labs: IP Routing, you can evaluate advanced level IP routing configurations to prepare for the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) practical exam. These same skills can be applied to your job to maximize the performance of your network and deploy Cisco devices and software more effectively. Offering a series of self-paced Expert Labs, this robust practice tool gives you a quick and cost-effective way to improve your existing Cisco knowledge and expertise. Similar to the lab scenarios in the intensive CCIE practical exam, you can practice and assess your understanding of IP routing protocols as you build a network design in a step-by-step process. Applying networking techniques developed by CCIE professionals to multiple internetworking configurations, you'll practice improving your configuration and troubleshooting skills in Frame Relay, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

  Interactive Simulation Environment

  CIM CCIE Expert Labs: IP Routing places you in a simulated networking environment without the need for actual Cisco routers. You work with virtual Cisco internetworking devices, developing your networking skills without the costly investment in actual network hardware. On screen with each Telnet session are simulated lab scenarios involving a complex network configuration that challenges you to apply your networking skills before proceeding to the next exercise. These lab exercises build upon one another as new IP protocols and new predefined network topologies are introduced, allowing you to verify and troubleshoot your IP configurations.

  Anytime, Anywhere, Self-Paced Practice

  You control the pace of learning. As you work through each lab scenario, you can access a variety of lab tools to assist you as needed. Each lab scenario provides you instant access to the simulator's context-sensitive help, step-by-step audio configuration guides, configuration command references, and network topology diagrams. Excerpts from the book Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies supplement your knowledge of the topics in the lab, and a Last Resort help feature displays the full lab solution for additional guidance. This robust combination of simulated lab exercises, descriptive networking topologies, audio and video guides, and hyperlinked references results in a superior product and provides you with what matters most-hands-on networking experience.

  CIM CCIE Expert Labs: IP Routing helps you assess your knowledge of complex IP networks and is the recommended networking simulator for the CCIE practical exam.

  • Configure and troubleshoot complex IP network designs on virtual internetworking devices
  • Assess your knowledge of Frame Relay, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP through simulated lab exercises
  • Practice real-world implementation scenarios developed by CCIE professionals
  • Understand network design and configuration concepts through case study excerpts from the Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies book
  • Gain instant access to context-sensitive help, configuration command references, and network topology diagrams
  • Officially recommended preparation materials for the CCIE lab exam

  Five Advanced-Level Configurations Plus Expert Labs

  • Frame Relay backbone configuration
  • Configuring Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) on several routers within the Frame Relay backbone
  • Implementing OSPF summarization on the network
  • Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) for selected routers in the network, processing redistributions between routing protocols, and implementing route filters
  • Configuring Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and redistributing BGP information to Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs)

  System Requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows(r) 95, 98, 2000, or NT(r) 4.0-compatible computer with Pentium(r) processor, and sound capability
  • Microsoft(r) Internet Explorer 5.5 or above
  • Java(tm) and JavaScript enabled browser
  • 4x or faster CD-ROM drive
  • Monitor with minimum 800 x 600 screen resolution (1024 x 768 recommended)
  • Sufficient memory and hard disk space for Web browser (at least 20 MB)
  • Windows Media(r) Player