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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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CCNA Practical Studies

Practice for the new CCNA exam #640-801, as well as #640-607, with hands-on networking lab scenarios

* Build your own home internetworking lab from the ground up and use it to master essential internetworking skills
* Select Cisco router components and navigate within Cisco IOS(r) Software
* Gain access to Cisco routers and switches and configure a terminal server to access each lab router
* Configure hostnames and set passwords
* Configure router interfaces such as Ethernet, Token Ring, Loopback, and Serial
* Configure multiple routing protocols, including RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP
* Implement route redistribution to share routing information between routing domains
* Connect remote offices to the main network with ISDN DDR
* Integrate IPX into the network
* Control access with standard and extended access lists
* Troubleshoot common network failures

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CCNP Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study)

Gain necessary hands-on experience implementing CCNP BCMSN concepts with this practical lab guide

* Lab configurations include explanations of equipment set-up and execution
* Valuable reference tool for Catalyst switches, including shortcuts, caveats, and application of the most advanced features
* Real-world scenarios represent the whole range of CCNP BCMSN 642-811 exam topics

CCNP Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study) provides CCNP candidates with an in-depth, hands-on experience in configuring Cisco Catalyst switches. This practical guide shows intermediate level networkers how to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained through CCNP coursework and exam preparation. Configuration labs performed within this book will cover all technologies tested on the BCMSN 642-811 exam, as well as a number of real world scenarios that will test users’ overall understanding of multilayer switching. The labs come complete with full explanations, highlighting why the chosen commands and techniques are recommended.

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CCNP Practical Studies: Remote Access (CCNP Self-Study)

Gain hands-on experience of CCNP Remote Access topics with lab scenarios for the new 642-821 BCRAN exam

* Prepare for the CCNP 642-821 BCRAN exam and gain a better, practical understanding of exam concepts
* Experience how remote access concepts work in a real network with practice labs that walk you through their implementation
* Review set-up guides that show you how to prepare a lab for study
* Ready yourself for the new simulation-based questions on the CCNP exams

CCNP Practical Studies: Remote Access (CCNP Self-Study) prepares readers for the CCNP 642-821 BCRAN exam and for workplace challenges in implementing remote access network applications. Designed as a topic-by-topic guide of how to apply remote access concepts in a real network setting, this book is useful in preparing a CCNP candidate for the general exam questions by providing a better understanding of how remote access really works. It is also essential in preparing candidates for the new simulation-based questions that are on the Cisco certification exams. Finally, it serves anyone wanting a guide to real-world application of these concepts, regardless of certification interest.

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CCNP Practical Studies: Routing

Practice for the CCNP BSCI exam with hands-on, networking lab scenarios

* Ramp up your routing know-how with more than 40 practical lab scenarios
* Reinforce your CCNP exam preparation with step-by-step, hands-on router configuration
* Get up to speed with advanced OSPF and IS-IS configuration, summarization, and redistribution
* Gain proficiency in an advanced BGP environment with synchronization, communities and peer groups, and static and policy-based routing
* Perfect your EIGRP configuration and summarization skills
* Apply proficiency gained throughout the book with RIP to OSPF migration
* Use VLSMs to extend the use of IP addresses
* Test routing connectivity using accepted troubleshooting techniques
* Take your preparation to the next level with a bonus CCIE lab, written by a prominent member of the CCIE team at Cisco Systems

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