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PacketCable Implementation

Design, provision, configure, manage, and secure tomorrow’s high-value PacketCable networks

Jeff Riddel, CCIE® No. 12798

PacketCable networks use IP technology to enable a wide range of multimedia services, from IP telephony to interactive gaming and beyond. Because PacketCable-based business and residential services are central to the cable industry’s strategy for growth, the industry’s need for PacketCable expertise is expected to increase dramatically.

PacketCable Implementation is the first complete primer on PacketCable network design, provisioning, configuration, management, and security. Drawing on consulting experience with every leading cable operator, Jeff Riddel presents real-world case studies, sample network designs, configurations, and practical tips for all facets of PacketCable planning and deployment.

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CCSP SECUR Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study, 642-501)

Prepare for the new CCSP SECUR 642-501 exam with the only Cisco authorized SECUR preparation guide available

* The only SECUR guide developed in conjunction with Cisco, providing the most accurate and up-to-date topical coverage
* Electronic testing engine on CD-ROM provides flexible assessment features and feedback on areas for further study
* Modular writing style and other features from the Exam Certification Guide series provide candidates with superior learning and topic retention

This title is primarily intended for networking professionals pursuing the CCSP certification and preparing for the SECUR 642-501 exam, one of five CCSP component exams. The materials, however, appeal to an even broader range of networking professionals seeking a better understanding of the policies, strategies, and techniques of network security. The exam and course, Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR), cover a broad range of networking security topics, providing an overview of the critical components of network security. The other component exams of CCSP then focus on specific areas within that overview, like PIX and VPNs, in even greater detail.

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CCNP Practical Studies: Troubleshooting (CCNP Self-Study)

Hands-on practice for the CCNP Troubleshooting exam with TCP/IP, LAN, and WAN trouble tickets based on Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) topics

With this book, you can:

* Set up and follow along with real-world lab scenarios aligned to each exam topic, with or without the actual equipment
* Establish a baseline and document your physical and logical network
* Identify troubleshooting targets using ping, trace, show, clear, debug, and other troubleshooting tools and utilities
* Diagnose and troubleshoot actual problems by following along with author-provided Catalyst(r) OS and Cisco IOS(r) Software command input, output, and logging
* Use instructor-developed problem-isolation methods to resolve Trouble Tickets
* “Sniff” the wire to spot network issues
* Analyze local and remote access problems in Ethernet networks, including issues with cabling, speed and duplex, utilization and collisions, bandwidth, CSMA/CD, one-way link, auto negotiation, addressing, encapsulation, and more
* Apply a layered troubleshooting methodology to real-life routing and switching environments

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Internetworking Troubleshooting Handbook, 2nd Edition

An essential reference for solving difficult networking problems

* Learn from a general problem-solving model for troubleshooting internetworks
* Understand the difference between connectivity and performance problems
* Develop a strategy for isolating problem
* Investigate a variety of troubleshooting tools on the market and those currently in development
* Study dozens of problem scenarios for popular multiprotocol networks and internetworks

Created in conjunction with Cisco Systems’ Technical Assistance Center (TAC), Internetworking Troubleshooting Handbook, Second Edition helps you diagnose and resolve specific and potentially problematic issues common to every network type. The book contains sections devoted to problems common to a specific technology area and provides proven troubleshooting solutions that enable you to reduce downtime, improve network performance, and enhance network reliability, are demonstrated in this book. The sections are subdivided into symptoms, descriptions of environments, diagnosing and isolating problem causes, and problem-solution summaries, and include specific protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, IBM, AppleTalk, Transparent Bridging, DECnet, and ISO CLNS. Also included in this second edition is brand-new troubleshooting advice for CiscoWorks 2000, cable, DSL, WAN switching, and security.

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CCIE Practical Studies, Volume II

Gain hands-on experience for the CCIE Lab Exam with volume two of the best-selling CCIE Practical Studies title from Cisco Press

* Experience putting concepts into practice with lab scenarios that guide you in applying what you know
* Learn how to build a practice lab for your CCIE lab exam preparation
* Take five full-blown practice labs that mimic the actual lab exam environment

CCIE Practical Studies, Volume II leads CCIE candidates through the process of preparing for the CCIE lab exam by presenting them with a series of challenging laboratory exercises. A perfect companion to the best-selling first edition, this book provides coverage of CCIE lab exam topics not covered in Volume I, like the Cisco Catalyst 3550, route maps, BGP, Multicast, and QoS. Combined with Volume I, the CCIE candidate will get comprehensive coverage of the routing and switching portions of the Routing and Switching, Security, and Service Provider lab exams.

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CCIE Practical Studies, Volume I

* Authored by CCIEs in collaboration with CCIE Program Managers.
* In-depth coverage of routing protocols provides both great practical knowledge and exam preparation.

In-depth study and exercises for the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam, CCIE Practical Studies, Volume I focuses on the 1-day lab portion of the exam, largely regarded as the most difficult portion of the CCIE testing process. This book includes in-depth coverage for more than 37 lab scenarios, as well as information on how to design and implement basic to complex networks. Five CCIE simulation labs will test your knowledge and ability to perform in a timed environment.

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Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions

Must-have security strategies using Cisco’s complete solution to network security

* The only book to cover interoperability among the Cisco Secure product family to provide the holistic approach to Internet security
* The first book to provide Cisco proactive solutions to common Internet threats
* A source of industry-ready pre-built configurations for the Cisco Secure product range

Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions covers the basics of Internet security, and then concentrates on each member of the Cisco Secure product family, providing a detailed explanation with examples of the preferred configurations required for securing Internet connections. The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall is covered in depth from an architectural point of view, and a reference of the PIX commands explains their use in the real world. Although Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions is primarily concerned with Internet security, the information inside is also applicable to many general network security scenarios.

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