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CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), 2nd Edition

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Published: Apr 20, 2004
Copyright 2004
Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
Pages: 1008
Edition: 2nd

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ISBN-10: 1-58705-146-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-58705-146-3

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Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP routing 642-801 foundation learning

Prepare for the CCNP BSCI exam 642-801 with a Cisco authorized self-study guide. This book teaches you how to:

Select and configure the appropriate advanced IP addressing features and services including VLSM, route summarization, CIDR, NAT, route maps, and IPv6
Understand the principles of classful and classless routing and the difference between link-state and distance vector protocol behavior
Implement EIGRP for scalable networks, and OSPF and IS-IS for scalable multiarea networks
Configure BGP within your network and through either a single or multihomed interconnection
Control and optimize routing updates and packet flow by implementing redistribution, distribution lists, route maps, and policy-based routing, and by changing administrative distance

CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Second Edition, 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, CCDP, or CCIP 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 foundation information presented in this book.

This comprehensive book provides detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials on a broad range of topics related to routing, including routing principles, protocol redistribution, and IP addressing features such as variable-length subnet masks (VLSMs), route summarization, classless interdomain routing (CIDR), Network Address Translation (NAT), and IPv6. In addition to new coverage of IPv6 and NAT, this revision to the popular first edition includes detailed coverage of the routing protocols Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Configuration examples and sample verification output demonstrate implementation and troubleshooting techniques. Configuration exercises appear in every chapter to provide a practical review of key concepts to discuss critical issues surrounding network operation. Chapter-ending review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book.

CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that includes 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.

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press. Books in this series provide officially developed training solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Why wasn't some of this detail provided in any CCNA books?, January 17, 2005

Bryan M. Flynn "me" (Albany, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I have read through half of this book so far and I'm surprised at the level of detail this book provides about routing. I struggled getting structured information about routing protocols like OSPF when studying for the CCNA exam, but could have really filled in the gaps quickly with this book. Also, I remember getting hit with a few route redistribution questions on the CCNA exam that I was not prepared for, but if I studied Chapter 7 of this book there would have been no problem answering these questions.

Enough of the past experiences.

To a self learner who cannot afford CCNP bootcamps, this book provides and intermediate view of routing concepts that can help augment other books when pursuing the CCNP/CCDP/CCIP track. Also, appendix H of the book recommends lab equipment to build your own lab, which is almost a necessity to really nail the objectives the exam.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Covers all material on test, July 28, 2005

J. McCormick (Marlton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I passed the 642-801 with the assistance of this book. However, I would not have passed with just this book.

I should begin by stating that I have no experience in this area. In an effort to better myself and prepare for a new career in the networking field, I decided to pursue my certifications first in an effort to secure a higher paying job. I assume that most taking this test are already working in the networking field and/or working with Cisco products.

The amount of information needed to pass the exam and the sheer volume of information contained in this book, presented a problem. I found it was taking me so long to get through the book that I was forgetting items learned in the beginning of the book. I normally would take 2-3 weeks to prepare for an exam, but found myself ill prepared at the end of 3 weeks and completing the book. I then supplemented my study with two items.

I used the CCNP Flash Cards offering from CiscoPress. Flash cards in no... Read more

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

A must have for BSCI exam takers, October 5, 2005

Guan Foo Wah "obiguan" (Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover)

I am using this Cisco Press Self-Study and Cisco Press Exam Certification Guide for BSCI exam. Generally, I find this book much helpful compared to certification guide. Most concepts are elaborately discussed with good lab examples and I have almost no problem understand all of it at first glance. (I have just begun career in networking while reading this book and I don't have in-depth knowledge of routing protocols). I like the author style of writing and I am looking forward to read another of her certification books.

Note : For those who plan to purchase this book, please read BGP route reflector and probably BGP community, both found in Appendix A before going for the exam.

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Index

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Foreword.

Introduction.

1. Advanced IP Addressing.

IP Address Planning. Hierarchical Addressing Using Variable-Length Subnet Masks. Route Summarization. Classless Interdomain Routing. Network Address Translation. Understanding IP Version 6. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise 1-1: Basic Connectivity. Configuration Exercise 1-2: NAT Using Access Lists and Route Maps. Solution to Configuration Exercise 1-1: Basic Connectivity. Solution to Configuration Exercise 1-2: NAT Using Access Lists and Route Maps. Review Questions.

2. Routing Principles.

IP Routing Overview. Characteristics of Routing Protocols. IP Routing Protocol Comparisons. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise: Migrating to a Classless Routing Protocol. Solution to Configuration Exercise: Migrating to a Classless Routing Protocol. Review Questions.

3. Configuring Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol.

EIGRP Overview. EIGRP Operation. Configuring and Verifying EIGRP. Configuring EIGRP Default Routes. Route Summarization. EIGRP Load Balancing. EIGRP and WAN Links. Using EIGRP in a Scalable Internetwork. Verifying EIGRP Operation. Summary. Reference. Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Tuning EIGRP. Solutions to the Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Tuning EIGRP. Review Questions.

4. Configuring the Open Shortest Path First Protocol in a Single Area.

OSPF Protocol Overview. OSPF Packet Types. Configuring Basic OSPF for a Single Area. OSPF Network Types. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Examining OSPF in a Single Area. Solution to Configuration Exercise: Configuring and Examining OSPF in a Single Area. Review Questions.

5. Interconnecting Multiple Open Shortest Path First Areas.

Types of OSPF Routers and LSAs. Interpreting the OSPF LSDB and Routing Table. OSPF Route Summarization Techniques. OSPF Special Area Types. OSPF Virtual Links. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise 5-1: Configuring OSPF for Multiple Areas and Frame Relay NBMA. Configuration Exercise 5-2: Configuring OSPF for Multiple Areas and Frame Relay Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point. Configuration Exercise 5-3: Understanding the OSPF Database and Tuning OSPF. Configuration Exercise 5-4: Configuring the OSPF Virtual Link. Solution to Configuration Exercise 5-1: Configuring OSPF for Multiple Areas and Frame Relay NBMA. Solution to Configuration Exercise 5-2: Configuring OSPF for Multiple Areas and Frame Relay Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point. Solution to Configuration Exercise 5-3: Understanding the OSPF Database and Tuning OSPF. Solution to Configuration Exercise 5-4: Configuring the OSPF Virtual Link. Review Questions.

6. Configuring the Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System Protocol.

Overview of IS-IS Routing and CLNS. Understanding CLNS Addressing. Basic Operations of IS-IS in a CLNS Environment. Basic Operations of Integrated IS-IS in an IP and CLNS Environment. Configuring Basic Integrated IS-IS. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise: Configuring Integrated IS-IS in Multiple Areas. Solution to Configuration Exercise: Configuring Integrated IS-IS in Multiple Areas. Review Questions.

7. Manipulating Routing Updates.

Migrating to Multiple IP Routing Protocols. Controlling Routing Update Traffic. Using Administrative Distance to Influence the Route-Selection Process. Policy-Based Routing. Summary. Reference. Configuration Exercise 7-1: Configuring Basic Redistribution. Configuration Exercise 7-2: Tuning Basic Redistribution. Configuration Exercise 7-3: Configuring Policy-Based Routing. Solution to Configuration Exercise 7-1: Configuring Basic Redistribution. Solution to Configuration Exercise 7-2: Tuning Basic Redistribution. Solution to Configuration Exercise 7-3: Configuring Policy-Based Routing. Review Questions.

8. Configuring Basic Border Gateway Protocol.

BGP Overview. BGP Terminology and Concepts. BGP Operation. Configuring BGP. Verifying and Troubleshooting BGP. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise 8-1: Configuring EBGP and IBGP for Two Neighbors. Configuration Exercise 8-2: Configuring Full-Mesh IBGP. Solution to Configuration Exercise 8-1: Configuring EBGP and IBGP for Two Neighbors. Solution to Configuration Exercise 8-2: Configuring Full-Mesh IBGP. Review Questions.

9. Advanced Border Gateway Protocol Configuration.

BGP Route Summarization. Basic BGP Path Manipulation Using Route Maps. Multihoming Design Options. Redistribution with IGPs. Summary. References. Configuration Exercise 9-1: Configuring BGP Route Summarization and Examining the BGP Path-Selection Process. Configuration Exercise 9-2: BGP Path Manipulation Using MED and Local Preference with Route Maps. Solution to Configuration Exercise 9-1: Configuring BGP Route Summarization and Examining the BGP Path-Selection Process. Solution to Configuration Exercise 9-2: BGP Path Manipulation Using MED and Local Preference with Route Maps. Review Questions.

Appendix A: Job Aids and Supplements.

Supplement 1: IPv4 Addressing. Supplement 2: EIGRP. Supplement 3: OSPF. Supplement 4: IS-IS. Supplement 5: BGP. Supplement 6: Route Optimization.

Appendix B: Router Password Recovery Procedure.

Appendix C: Summary of ICND Router and Switch Commands.

Summary of ICND Router Commands. Summary of ICND Switch IOS Commands.

Appendix D: Summary of BSCI Router Commands.

General Commands. Comparison of Configuration File Commands. General Configuration Commands. General Interface Configuration Commands. General IP Commands. IP Configuration Commands. General WAN Commands. WAN Configuration Commands. CLNS Configuration Commands.

Appendix E: Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model.

Characteristics of the OSI Layers. Protocols. OSI Model and Communication Between Systems. OSI Model's Physical Layer. OSI Model's Data Link Layer. OSI Model's Network Layer. OSI Model's Transport Layer. OSI Model's Session Layer. OSI Model's Presentation Layer. OSI Model's Application Layer. Information Formats.

Appendix F: Common Requests for Comments.

Appendix G: Answers to Review Questions.

Appendix H: Configuration Exercise Equipment Requirements and Initial Configurations.

Configuration Exercise Equipment Requirements. Configuration Exercise Setup Diagram. Configuration Exercise Equipment Wiring. Backbone Router Configurations. TFTP Server and Pod Router Configurations.

Glossary.

Index.

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Errata

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