Building Scalable Cisco Networks

Product Description

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP Routing foundation learning

• Understand the principles of classful and classless routing and the difference between link-state and distance vector protocol behavior
• Select and configure the appropriate services for simplifying IP address management at branch offices by proper address allocation and summarization
• Implement the appropriate technologies for a scalable, routed network that uses link-state protocols and redistribution
• Configure edge routers to properly interconnect to a BGP network through either a single or multihomed interconnection
• Control and optimize routing update information by implementing filters, metrics, and policy-based routing and changing administrative distance
• Examine case studies that show you how to build a scalable internetwork including multiple routing protocols

Building Scalable Cisco Networks is a Cisco authorized self-paced learning tool. It teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book focuses on using Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium to large network sites. Whether you are preparing for CCNP or CCDP certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of the products, services, and policies that help you control traffic over LANs and WANs and connect your network to Internet service providers, you will benefit from the comprehensive foundation information presented in this book.

In Building Scalable Cisco Networks you will study a broad range of technical details on topics related to routing, including routing principles, IP addressing issues such as variable-length subnet masks (VLSMs), route summarization, and protocol redistribution. The routing protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) are investigated in detail. Configuration examples and sample verification output demonstrate troubleshooting techniques, and a case study is used throughout the book to review key concepts and to discuss critical issues surrounding network operation. Chapter-ending configuration exercises and review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book. This in-depth information on Cisco Routing exam topics will start you down the path for attaining your CCNP or CCDP certification.

This book covers all the topics on the CCNP BSCI exam #640-901, except for IS-IS. A free download of an IS-IS supplement is available on the Cisco Press website that will make coverage of the BSCI exam topics complete. To download the IS-IS supplement, go to www.ciscopress.com/ccnp.

Building Scalable Cisco Networks is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Downloads

Download - 1.03 MB - BSCN Supplement Chapter: Configuring IS-IS Protocol

Download - 15.4 KB Addendum D - Summary of BSCN Router Commands

Download - 20.7 KB Addendum G - Answers to the Review Questions

Download - 29.6 KB Addendum H - Configuration Exercise Equipment Requirements and Backbone Configurations

Download - 20.9 Addendum I - Glossary

Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful Great book! read it and pass the routing 2.0 exam, December 11, 2000 By  F. Murray (long beach, ca United States) - See all my reviews    This review is from: Building Scalable Cisco Networks: Prepare for CCNP and CCDP Certification with the Official Cisco BSCN Coursbook (Hardcover) The Routing 2.0 exam is 40% OSPF, 30% BGP, 20 % EIGRP and 10% general internetworking questions. This book has it all. It is easy to understand with excellent diagrams and config examples. It's the only book I needed to pass the exam. It's even a good reference book to have on the job for all those commands you can't remember 6 months after taking the test! Yes, Jeff Doyles book is fantastic, but if your main objective is to obtain your CCNP, then get this book. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink  Comment 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful A better Cisco Press.., November 22, 2000 By A Customer This review is from: Building Scalable Cisco Networks: Prepare for CCNP and CCDP Certification with the Official Cisco BSCN Coursbook (Hardcover) I'm not usually happy with Cisco Press books. This is one of their better ones. I used this and the Mcgraw hill/Osbourne. This was well written, covered everything on the exam. Read the two and scored 900. Recommend this one highly. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink  Comment 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful Great Book!!!, February 1, 2001 By  joe coffie (washington, DC) - See all my reviews This review is from: Building Scalable Cisco Networks: Prepare for CCNP and CCDP Certification with the Official Cisco BSCN Coursbook (Hardcover) This book is all that you need for the new Routing 2.0 exam. Get this book with a couple of routers and you're all set. Used this book with a pod of 6 routers and blasted the exam on the first attempt. The book has excellent labs at the end of every chapter so you get real hand on experience configuring EIGRP,OSPF,BGP, and a real profound understanding of all these routing protocols. Get this book if you really want to know the stuff and pass the exam also. Real great desktop resource for references. Let this book be your hunny for the next month and you can not fail the exam. Good book Catherine!! Really deserves 5 stars!! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink  Comment

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Praise For Building Scalable Cisco Networks

"The Cisco Press book, Building Scalable Cisco Networks, was pretty much my sole resource in studying for this exam. Why? This book does a better job of covering the material on the exam than most. Nearly everything is there, in great (but sometimes agonizing) detail. ...I came away from the book with a wealth of knowledge that has already come in handy on the job."
- CertCities.com, November 14, 2002
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Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. SCALABLE INTERNETWORKS.

II. SCALABLE ROUTING PROTOCOLS.

III. CONTROLLING SCALABLE INTERNETWORKS.

IV. APPENDIXES.

Errata

Errata - 24 KB -- 1578702283errata.doc