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CCNP Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study)

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By Justin Menga.
Published by Cisco Press.
Series: Practical Studies.

Published: Oct 8, 2003
Copyright 2004
Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
Pages: 984
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 1-58720-060-0
ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-060-1

Click on the "Supplements" link to see what equipment is needed to perform the labs in this book.

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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.

In addition to applicable labs, this book also provides general information on various switching technologies, as well as tips, tricks, shortcuts, and caveats for deploying Cisco switching gear in production environments. This book also includes exercises (similar to traditional mathematics exercises) that will help readers internalize, practice, and memorize certain concepts and thought processes necessary to successfully deploy a switched network.

Part of the Practical Studies series from the Cisco Press, CCNP Practical Studies: Switching provides self-study based hands-on experience. As such, it can be used in conjunction with other Cisco Press titles and is an excellent companion to instructor-led training from a Cisco Learning Partner.

Supplements

The following equipment is needed to perform the labs presented in the CCNP Practical Studies: Switching book.

Readers requires the following at a minimum:

1 x Catalyst 3550
1 x Catalyst 2948G/4000

Ideally, readers will also have the following:

1-2 x Catalyst 3550
1 x Catalyst 6000/6500 with Supervisor II and MSFC-2
2 x Cisco 26xx routers
2 x Servers (running Windows 2000 or similar)

The following files offer support for the chapters in CCNP Practical Studies: Switching. Downloading the configuration files will enable you to work through the real-world scenarios throughout the book.

Download - 61 KB - Chapter 1
Download - 41 KB - Chapter 2
Download - 50 KB - Chapter 3
Download - 88.5 KB - Chapter 4
Download - 61.5 KB - Chapter 5
Download - 41 KB - Chapter 6
Download - 78.5 KB - Chapter 7
Download - 63 KB - Chapter 8
Download - 53.5 KB - Chapter 9
Download - 51.5 KB - Chapter 10

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Amazing Reference For Cisco Switching, October 28, 2003

Shahid Shafi (San Diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP(R) Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study) (Paperback)

Do you guys remember Cisco LAN Switching by Clark Hamilton? That book is considered switching bible in networking industry. Now I'll say if you are dealing with Cisco switching in 2003 than this is your bible! This book discusses all new advancements in switching in depth. Justin's hard work is evident in every chapter and he must have put lot of effort in coming up with this book. Hands on labs are just awesome! For those labs only, I'll pay 50 bucks! The book covers all topics like VLAN, STP, VTP, Layer3 Switching, InterVlan Routing and QOS in detail. Clear and Precise diagrams are provided to aid your understanding. CatOS and IOS both get well deserved coverage. Author is not limited to any one switching platform in his examples but he is using 6500s with SUPS, 4500s, 3550 et al. Even hard to find topics like when to use MLS and CEF is discussed in amazing detail. The title is misleading, this book is way too advanced for CCNPs but it is a must-have resource for CCIE lab and field... Read more

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Hire an editor for crying out loud!!!, May 7, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: CCNP(R) Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study) (Paperback)

This book is a great book. Doesn't get any deeper than this, but I had a very hard time with the figures and the numbering. The text would refer to a figure that didn't exist but the figure above it would be the right one (with a wrong number). Also, a lot of the figures were missing components called out in the scenerios or text. As a previous technical writer, this book drove me insane to read. Also, the chapters needed to be broken up a little more. 100 pages per chapter is way too long.

Otherwise, yes it is a good book. Tons of detail, however, you will be handicapped considerably without having $10,000.00 worth of switch and router gear just laying around. I bought Boson's Netsim hoping to help, and it didn't have any of the commands needed to do these labs. Bottom line, get the real thing if you can.

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A must-have book for CCNP Switch, July 8, 2010

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This review is from: CCNP(R) Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study) (Paperback)

This is a must have book for CCNP Switch self-study. The book goes into detail with practical applications for each topic. The difference in the level of detail and clarity, between this book and the CCNP Switch 642-813 Official Exam Certification Guide, is night and day. The book answers many questions I have that the exam certification guide gloss over. The writing style is entertaining and easy to follow. It is comparable to the CISCO LAN Switching book by Clark and Hamilton. Although the book will not replace the Exam Certification Guide, it is a must have for your CCNP study and a great addition to your library.

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Index

Download - 295 KB -- Index

Introduction.

1. Switching Connectivity.

Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Switches. Scenario 1-1: Installing a Cisco Catalyst Switch onto the Network. Scenario 1-2: Configuring Network Management Access to the Switch. Scenario 1-3: Configuring Ethernet Device Connectivity. Scenario 1-4: Configuring System Time. Scenario 1-5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Device Connectivity.

2. VLAN Operations.

Introduction. Scenario 2-1: Understanding Transparent Bridging. Scenario 2-2: Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Scenario 2-3: Configuring VLANs. Scenario 2-4: Configuring the Management VLAN. Scenario 2-5: Configuring Extended-Range VLANs. Summary.

3. Trunking and Bandwidth Aggregation.

Introduction. Scenario 3-1: Configuring VLAN Trunking Protocol. Scenario 3-2: Configuring Trunking between Switches. Scenario 3-3: VTP Pruning. Scenario 3-4: Configuring EtherChannel. Summary.

4. Spanning Tree.

Introduction. Scenario 4-1: Configuring the Root Bridge. Scenario Prerequisites. Scenario 4-2: Configuring STP Load Sharing. Scenario Prerequisites. Scenario 4-3: Configuring Root Guard. Scenario 4-4: Configuring Spanning Tree PortFast. Scenario 4-5: Configuring PortFast BPDU Guard. Scenario 4-6: Configuring PortFast BPDU Filter. Scenario 4-7: Configuring UplinkFast. Scenario 4-8: Configuring BackboneFast. Scenario 4-9: Improving Convergence and Load Sharing by Using a Multilayer Topology. Scenario 4-10: Troubleshooting Spanning Tree. Summary.

5. Inter-VLAN Routing.

Inter-VLAN Routing Architectures. Multilayer LAN Design. Scenario 5-1: Configuring Basic IP Routing. Scenario 5-2: Configuring Layer 3 Switching. Scenario Prerequisites. Scenario 5-3: Implementing a Redundant Multilayer Topology Summary.

6. Layer 3 Switching.

Introduction to Layer 3 Switching. Cisco Catalyst 6000/6500 Switch Architecture. Scenario 6-1: Configuring MLS on the Catalyst 6000. Scenario 6-2: Configuring CEF-based Layer 3 Switching on the Catalyst 6000/6500. Scenario 6-3: Upgrading from Hybrid Mode to Native Mode on the Catalyst 6000/6500. Scenario 6-4: Configuring CEF-Based Layer 3 Switching on the Catalyst 6000/6500. Summary.

7. Multicast Routing and Switching.

Introduction. Scenario 7-1: Configuring PIM Dense Mode Multicast Routing. Scenario 7-2: Configuring PIM Sparse Mode and PIM Sparse-Dense Mode Multicast Routing. Scenario 7-3: Multicast Traffic Control on the LAN. Scenario 7-4: Configuring IGMP Snooping. Scenario 7-5: Configuring Cisco Group Management Protocol (CGMP). Summary.

8. Traffic Filtering and Security.

Securing Management Access. Securing Network Access. Traffic Filtering. Scenario 8-1: Securing the Management Interface. Scenario 8-2: Enhancing Security by Using AAA. Scenario 8-3: Securing Device Access. Scenario 8-4: Securing LAN Segments. Summary.

9. Quality of Service.

Introducing to QoS. Implementing Quality of Service on Cisco Switches. Scenario 9-1: Configuring QoS Features. Summary.

10. Maintenance, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting.

Scenario 10-1: Using IP and LAN Connectivity Tools. Scenario 10-2: Troubleshooting Workstation Startup Problems. Scenario 10-3: Troubleshooting the errDisable Status. Scenario 10-4: Password Recovery. Scenario 10-5: File Management on Cisco Catalyst Switches. Scenario 10-6: Capturing Traffic Using SPAN, RSPAN, and VACLs. Summary.

11. Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab.

Lab Hardware Requirements. Part I: Configuring a Layer 2 Switching Infrastructure. Part II: Multilayer Configuration.

Appendix A: Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab Part I Solution.

Appendix B: Comprehensive Switching Self-Study Lab Part II Solution.

Downloadable Sample Chapter

Download - 2.18 MB -- Chapter 8: Traffic Filtering and Security

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