Cisco Press

Building Cisco multilayer switched networks (BCMSN).

This guide is intended primarily to prepare the reader to successfully take the CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) 642-812 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks certification exam, but the authors (all of Cisco Systems, Inc.) also hope that it will serve as a reference book for network professionals, especially those that need to know about Catalyst switches running Cisco IOS Software. Topics addressed include configuration of spanning tree protocols, network stability and performance, Quality of Service, deploying multicast, network resiliency and high availability, securing the network from service loss and data theft, Catalyst switching architectures, performance and connectivity troubleshooting, and wireless local area networks. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Campus network design fundamentals.

Cisco instructors Teare and Paquet bill this text as an "all-in-one" guide to "what you need to know, why you need to know it, and how to apply this knowledge to create a campus network that includes as many or as few of today's technologies as you require." They open with one chapter introducing the network design process and two network design models, followed by chapters describing available technologies and reasons why they might be included in networks, covering switching design, Internet Protocol version 4 routing design, network security design, wireless local area network design, quality of service design, voice transport design, content networking design, network management design, and other enabling technologies. The volume then discusses the application of this knowledge through the presentation of two fictitious case studies. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CCIE routing and switching official exam certification guide, 2d ed. (CD-ROM included)

This official study guide is organized to correspond to the nine parts of the Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching written examination. Self-assessment quizzes open each chapter, and review material is presented in a concise manner to facilitate retention. An electronic copy of the book is found on the accompanying CD-ROM, along with approximately 500 practice questions. Odom is a senior instructor with Skyline Advanced Technology Services and is the author of several books from Cisco Press. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CCNA portable command guide; CCNA self-study.

For those preparing for a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam or needing a quick reference to networking concepts and commands, Empson (telecommunications, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Canada) presents all the CCNA-level commands in this "industry" edition of the engineering journal he created for his Network Academy classes. There commands were tested on several Cisco software-equipped routers "not running the latest and greatest versions of IOS." Appendices include a complete configuration example, unit conversion chart, and lined pages for notes. A trial online version of the book is available. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CCNP video mentor; more than five hours of personal video instruction on CCNP configuration tasks. (DVD included)

The 16 instructional videos on this DVD demonstrate intermediate- level Cisco routing, switching, IP telephony, QoS, and security configuration tasks, with four videos devoted to each of the four CCNP exams. Topics include EIGRP and BGP networks, routing between VLANs, virtual private networks, IOS firewalls, LLQ queuing mechanisms, and class-based header compression. The accompanying booklet reviews the main steps in each lab, the beginning configuration of each device, and IOS commands. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The complete Cisco VPN configuration guide.

This encyclopedic approach to virtual private networks (VPNs) includes detailed descriptions of all the manufacturer's VPN products and complete instructions on how to set up suitable connections on the manufacturer's devices, including security appliances. Master practitioner, consultant and trainer Deal gives readers background on why VPNs are replacing private wide-area networks and describes the technology behind VPNs, then concentrates on connectivity to concentrators (including remote access, site-to-site connections and management), clients (including VPN and Windows clients), IOS routers (including remote and site-to-site installations) and PIX firewalls (including remote and site-to-site installations). Deal complements his text with many examples and very helpful illustrations as well as a practice case study. With its emphasis on real-world applications and situations this serves well as both a desk reference and a study guide. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Deploying voice over wireless LANs.

In what is presented as "the definitive guide to planning, architecting, deploying, supporting, and creating Voice over Wireless LAN solutions," a consultant in the field explains fundamental elements, critical technologies, standards, signaling requirements, implementation steps, security solutions, and troubleshooting for this new method of delivering high-quality voice and video communications. With examples drawn from enterprise settings, Geier also reviews the integration of VoWLAN products with existing IP infrastructure. The text includes review questions with an answer key, and a glossary. A trial subscription to an online edition is available. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Network administrators survival guide.

Senior network engineer Deveriya (NEC Unified Solutions) explains how to support Cisco networks using freeware and open-source tools. All solutions discussed are Cisco-centric, and the author provides a level of detail not available in generic online information. Network managers and administrators of small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprises are the intended audience. Sample topics include basic network connectivity, access control, network performance monitoring, and virtual private networks. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

PacketCable implementation.

The PacketCable 1.x series of specifications define an architecture framework for how a cable multiple systems operator can provide voice telephony and other multimedia service. Concentrating on voice implementation issues, Riddel (a network consulting engineer on the Cisco Broadband Advanced Services Team) introduces engineers and internet protocol networking professionals experiences in cable modem technologies and voice over internet protocol to the technologies associated with the implementation of PacketCable. He includes case studies, sample configurations, and sample network design. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Penetration testing and network defense.

Also known as "ethical hacking," penetration testing aids in the assessment of an organization's network security by simulating a malicious attack. This text guides practitioners through the development of a testing plan and then discusses a number of commonly used methods. These include (for example) performing social engineering, attempting session hijacking, cracking passwords, using Trojan horses, and penetrating wireless networks. A template for creating a security policy is provided in the appendix. The authors are consultants specializing in Cisco and security technologies. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Voice over IP first-step.

Wallace provides an accessible account of how VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) works and how you can take advantage of it, including how to use it to reduce your home phone bill. Wallace sticks to the practicalities of it all so you will not need a strong technical background to understand him, as he tours the history of telephony, the process of digitizing, the means of getting all those digits from one digit-producer to another, the importance of understanding how the brains and voicebox of VoIP systems work, the reasons why quality matters, and the entities that support VoIP. Each chapter has review questions so you can check your progress and Wallace provides a handy list of resources if you are hankering to learn more. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)