Product Description
Today's hottest networking certification is Cisco's CCIE program -- but only 30% of testers pass this tough exam on the first try. This book focuses on the in-depth, hands-on internetwork configuration and troubleshooting that are the toughest part of the exam. Begin with the physical and data-link foundations of Cisco-based internetworks, including configuration and troubleshooting frame-relay, ISDN/DDR and the Catalyst 5000. Understand key IP address planning issues, including routing protocol configuration for RIP, IGRP, OSPF and EIGRF. Review configuring IP exterior gateway protocols, non-IP routing protocols (including IPX, AppleTalk and DecNet), and non-routable protocols, including SNA and NetBIOS. Finally, master the key aspects of controlling and filtering traffic with access lists, access expressions, queue lists, dialer lists and routemaps. This hands-on course covers both technologies and test-taking strategies, helping you pass the exam -- and get results long afterwards.
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Don't just cram for the exam. Develop a structured study plan for CCIE certification. You know attaining CCIE certification is tough. Only 20% of candidates pass it the first time. Improve your odds dramatically by applying the proven test preparation techniques described in this book. Bridges, Routers and Switches for CCIE's provides a systematic roadmap to guide candidates in expanding their internetworking knowledge base as well as refining internetwork "issue spotting", troubleshooting and analysis skills.
You'll learn key test-taking strategies as you review all major protocols. By categorizing and ordering internetworking topics, you will build a systematic study scheme. End-of chapter checklists help you advance as your knowledge base grows. The six levels covered in this book are:
- Level I: Physical and Data Link Layer (Frame-Relay, ISDN, Catalyst 5000, ATM).
- Level II: IP Addressing, IP IGP Routing and Route Redistribution (RIP, IGRP, EIGRP and OSPF).
- Level III: IP Exterior Gateway Routing Protocols (BGP4).
- Level IV: Non-IP Routing Protocols (IPX, AppleTalk, DECNET).
- Level V: Non-IP Routing Protocols (Transparent Bridging, IRB, SRB, SRT and DLSw+).
- Level VI: Managing Internetwork Traffic (Access-lists, Queuing and Route-Maps).
All topics covered will involve a hands-on format including:
- Step-by-step configuration explanations.
- Expert use of Cisco IOS Show commands.
- Detailed analysis using Cisco IOS debugging tools.
After you've used this book as a roadmap to prepare for the CCIE exam, you'll continue to treasure it as a comprehensive reference for both technical reference and problem-solving.
