Routing TCP/IP: v. 1: Authorized CCIE Preparation (CCIE Professional Development) [Hardcover]

This all-encompassing TCP/IP text defines completeness with its 1,000-plus pages and hundreds of configuration screens, exercises, charts, tables and references. Though initially overwhelming, such thoroughness is what's demanded of those who ultimately pass the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) exam, the bruising test for which Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1 serves as preparatory material.

Such a goal is evidenced in much of the three-part book's design. For example, nearly every chapter includes some combination of recommended readings, review questions, configuration and troubleshooting exercises, case studies and summaries. In addition, there are numerous appendices devoted to answers to questions and exercise solutions as well as one that outlines exam preparation tips.

Jeff Doyle begins this volume with a review of several basic topics, including a chapter that outlines the parameters of TCP/IP itself. Though some may already be familiar with that material, the sections on dynamic and static routing serve as valuable review material for readers of all levels. The second part deals with TCP/IP interior routing protocols, such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). The book ends on a challenging note with explanations of route redistribution, route filtering and the like. Routing TCP/IP is required reading for those readers with the ambitious goal to both understand the protocol and excel on the CCIE exam. --Sarah L Roberts-Witt

A detailed examination of interior routing protocols

• Learn the IP interior routing protocols with this approachable, practical presentation
• Explore configuration and troubleshooting of IP routing with Cisco routers through case studies
• Test and validate your understanding with practical, comprehensive review questions, configuration exercises, and troubleshooting exercises
• Further your CCIE preparation while mastering the essential TCP/IP protocols

CCIE Professional Development: Routing TCP/IP, Volume I, takes readers from a basic understanding of routers and routing protocols through a detailed examination of each of the IP interior routing protocols: RIP, RIP2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS. In addition to specific protocols, important general topics such as redistribution, default routes and on-demand routing, route filtering, and route maps are covered. The book emphasizes techniques for designing networks that efficiently utilize and integrate the IP routing protocols. You will gain a deep understanding of IP routing protocols and learn best-practice techniques for implementing these protocols using Cisco routers. As well, this book will help you master the skills necessary to become an effective CCIE.

Each protocol-specific chapter opens with thorough and lucid coverage of the protocol's capabilities and characteristics. Following sections contain configuration and troubleshooting case studies that cover Cisco specific configuration of the protocol and all commands available for it on the most recent Cisco IOS Software version. Finally, review questions and configuration and troubleshooting exercises on each protocol provide an opportunity to practice for the CCIE exam.

The Cisco effort to facilitate the creation of competent network operations center (NOC) and information systems (IS) staff is exemplified in its CCIE program. To support these efforts, Cisco Press is working closely with CCIE program management to create information products that help build the knowledge and expertise of NOC and IS professionals, as well as provide up-to-date, accurate information on technologies addressed in the CCIE program.

The CCIE Professional Development Series volumes are based on CCIE program guidelines from Cisco. This series is a set of technology-specific volumes designed to meet the needs of CCIE candidates.

This book is part of the Cisco CCIE Professional Development Series from Cisco Press, which offers expert-level instruction on network design, deployment, and support methodologies to help networking professionals manage complex networks and prepare for CCIE exams.

"Routing TCP/IP" is not only for CCIE candidates.
CCIE Professional Development: Routing TCP/IP, Volume I is useful for far more than just preparing for your CCIE exam. The book can be used by anyone managing or troubleshooting a routed network-- even if your routers are not Ciscos! The book features many hard-to-find details on protocols such as IGRP and Integrated IS-IS, and Cisco has allowed me to publish details of EIGRP which have heretofore never been publicly disclosed. And although there are several books on OSPF, very few cover the protocol from both a technical and practical view in the depth that this book does.

In a perfect world, I would have included four or five "practice routers" with the book. Barring this impractical and expensive solution, I attempt to give the reader as much of a real-world feel as possible by including a large number of router show and debug outputs, and protocol analyzer captures from live networks. Additionally, the example configurations shown in the book have been verified on a working router.

Each chapter begins with a generic discussion of the protocol. My goal here is to give the reader a good understanding of how the protocol operates; in most cases this knowledge is not Cisco-specific, and can be applied to any routed environment. I have also included very specific information on such details as timers, packet formats, and field codes, so that the book will be very useful as a desk reference long after you have passed the CCIE lab.

Following the operational section of each chapter are sections on configuration and troubleshooting of the protocol. These sections are, of course, Cisco-specific. While it is impossible to demonstrate every network design, configuration option, or potential malfunction, I have tried to include a wide enough array of case studies to give the reader a good understanding of the design and troubleshooting approaches he or she may take.

The chapters end with an exercise section that is specifically directed to helping the reader practice for the CCIE lab. The exercises follow the organization of the chapter: There is a set of review questions that tests the reader's grasp of the operational issues, followed by configuration and troubleshooting exercises. The solutions to these exercises may be found by using the details given in the book, or they may be solved in a router lab.

Please send your comments, good or bad, to me at Jeff_Doyle@ins.com.

A detailed examination of interior routing protocols Learn the IP interior routing protocols with this approachable, practical presentation Explore configuration and troubleshooting of IP routing with Cisco routers through case studies Test and validate your understanding with practical, comprehensive review questions, configuration exercises, and troubleshooting exercises Further your CCIE preparation while mastering the essential TCP/IP protocols CCIE Professional Development- Routing TCP/IP, Volume I, takes readers from a basic understanding of routers and routing protocols through a detailed examination of each of the IP interior routing protocols- RIP, RIP2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS. In addition to specific protocols, important general topics such as redistribution, default routes and on-demand routing, route filtering, and route maps are covered. The book emphasizes techniques for designing networks that efficiently utilize and integrate the IP routing protocols. You will gain a deep understanding of IP routing protocols and learn best-practice techniques for implementing these protocols using Cisco routers. As well, this book will help you master the skills necessary to become an effective CCIE. Each protocol-specific chapter opens with thorough and lucid coverage of the protocol's capabilities and characteristics. Following sections contain configuration and troubleshooting case studies that cover Cisco specific configuration of the protocol and all commands available for it on the most recent Cisco IOS Software version. Finally, review questions and configuration and troubleshooting exercises on each protocol provide an opportunity to practice for the CCIE exam. The Cisco effort to facilitate the creation of competent network operations center (NOC) and information systems (IS) staff is exemplified in its CCIE program. To support these efforts, Cisco Press is working closely with CCIE program management to create information products that help build the knowledge and expertise of NOC and IS professionals, as well as provide up-to-date, accurate information on technologies addressed in the CCIE program. The CCIE Professional Development Series volumes are based on CCIE program guidelines from Cisco. This series is a set of technology-specific volumes designed to meet the needs of CCIE candidates. Jeff Doyle, CCIE No. 1919, is a professional services consultant in Denver, Colorado. Specializing in IP routing protocols and MPLS Traffic Engineering, Jeff has helped design and implement large-scale Internet service provider networks throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. This book is part of the Cisco CCIE Professional Development Series from Cisco Press, which offers expert-level instruction on network design, deployment, and support methodologies to help networking professionals manage complex networks and prepare for CCIE exams.

Jeff Doyle, CCIE No. 1919, is a professional services consultant in Denver, Colorado. Specializing in IP routing protocols and MPLS Traffic Engineering, Jeff has helped design and implement large-scale Internet service provider networks throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.