Cisco Router Performance Field Guide (Cisco Technical Expert S.) - Hardcover

Held, Gilbert; Hundley, Kent

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072125136 ISBN 13: 9780072125139

Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2000

Synopsis

This is a field guide that network managers can use to assure that their routers run at peak performance levels and help keep critical applications running smoothly.

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From the Back Cover

Professional administrators working with Cisco-based networks know that peak router performance is crucial for basic network operations, such as hosting Web sites and supporting email. This convenient field guide contains everything you need to ensure router performance and avoid common router errors. It also includes details on monitoring router performance and traffic, using metrics measurements, and planning for various network modifications. This book can provide you with the necessary tools for deciding when to upgrade your router or the rationale for why you should avoid a costly upgrade. Focusing on day-to-day problem-solving methods in addition to providing real-world examples, this guide is an essential reference for Cisco professionals.

This book covers

LAN and WAN metrics, such as Ethernet, Token Ring and SMNP
Planning for network segmentation and upgrades
Accessing router performance measurements
Using router performance-related commands
Monitoring SLAs (Service Level Agreements) that major RBOCs, CLECs and ISPs use
Monitoring CPU and memory statistics

Edition details

• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072125136
• ISBN 13: 9780072125139
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 275