CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide - Hardcover

Bruno, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587200538 ISBN 13: 9781587200533

Publisher: Cisco Press, 2002

Synopsis

The official preparation guide for the new CCIE Routing and Switching written exam

CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study and assessment tool. Written and reviewed by CCIEs and developed with the assistance of the CCIE program manager, this book is appropriate preparation for the new CCIE Routing and Switching qualification exam released in August 2002 by Cisco Systems. You've logged in hours learning a broad range of advanced concepts, you have applied them to real-world networks, and now you're ready to increase and reinforce your knowledge in preparation for Cisco Systems' CCIE Routing and Switching written exam. Optimize your study time by assessing your knowledge of the material at the start and close of each chapter with customized quizzes for each topic. Assist your memory by reviewing summary information at the end of each chapter, which presents you with the most succinct review of crucial concepts. Test your comprehension at the end of each chapter with review questions and determine the assimilation of knowledge by stepping through a series of scenarios.

Review all CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Communications and Services General Knowledge topics:

General routing concepts, such as the OSI model, internetworking devices, and routing protocol characteristics

Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and wireless LANs

Transparent bridging, VLANs, and VLAN trunking

Frame Relay, ATM, and SONET/SDH

RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP

OSPF and IS-IS

BGP, route reflectors, and confederations

Queuing, MPLS, CAR, and traffic shaping

IP multicast, IP precedence, and multiservice networks

Firewalls, encryption, and other security topics

The companion CD-ROM includes over 200 practice exam questions in a simulated testing environment, customizable so you can focus on the areas in which you need the most review. With experience and training under your belt, this book enables you to retain and master the knowledge vital for passing the CCIE written exam and brings you that much closer to being a fully certified CCIE.

CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners, hands-on experience, and self-study guides from Cisco Press. In order to find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/training.

About this title

About the Author

A. Anthony Bruno, CCIE #2738, is a Principal Consultant with International Network Services (INS) and a networking instructor for the University of Phoenix-Online, with over 11 years experience in internetworking. His other network certifications include CCDP, CWNA, MCSE, NNCSS, CCSE, and CNX in Ethernet. He has worked on the design, implementation, and optimization of large enterprise networks, wireless LANs, Voice over IP, and Internet access. He completed his MSEE from University of Missouri-Rolla in 1994 and his BSEE from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 1990.

Anthony is the author of CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide, the co-author of CCDA Exam Certification Guide, and a contributor and the lead technical reviewer of Network Design and Case Studies, Second Edition, all from Cisco Press. He also performed technical reviews of the Cisco Press titles CID Exam Certification Guide and Internetworking Troubleshooting Handbook.

From the Back Cover

The official preparation guide for the CCIE Routing and Switching written exam

The CCIE designation is the most coveted certification in the networking industry. It is notoriously difficult to achieve and without parallel in prestige. You've logged in hours learning a broad range of advanced concepts, you've applied them to real-world networks, and now you're ready to increase and reinforce your knowledge in preparation for Cisco Systems' CCIE Routing and Switching written exam. This book covers all the topics addressed in the CCIE Routing and Switching written exam, as well as all the General Knowledge topics addressed in the CCIE Communications and Services written exam, including networking theory, device operation, bridging and LAN switching, WANs, IP and IP routing protocols, security, and multiservice networks.

CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study and assessment tool. Written and reviewed by CCIEs, this book helps you understand and master the material you need to know to pass the test. Optimize your study time by assessing your knowledge of the material at the start and close of each chapter with customized quizzes for each topic. Assist your memory by reviewing summary information at the end of each chapter, which presents you with the most succinct review of crucial concepts. Test your comprehension at the end of each chapter with review questions and determine the assimilation of knowledge by stepping through a series of scenarios. The companion CD-ROM includes over 200 practice exam questions in a simulated testing environment, customizable so you can focus on the areas in which you need the most review. With experience and training under your belt, this book enables you to retain and master the knowledge vital for passing the CCIE written exam and brings you that much closer to being a fully certified CCIE.

CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems(r) that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco(r) Learning Partners, hands-on experience, and self-study guides from Cisco Press. In order to find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/training.

You'll review all CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Communications and Services General Knowledge topics:

• General routing concepts, such as the OSI model, internetworking devices, and routing protocol characteristics
• Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and wireless LANs
• Transparent bridging, VLANs, and VLAN trunking
• Frame Relay, ATM, and SONET/SDH
• RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP
• OSPF and IS-IS
• BGP, route reflectors, and confederations
• Queuing, MPLS, CAR, and traffic shaping
• IP multicast, IP precedence, and multiservice networks
• Firewalls, encryption, and other security topics

The companion CD-ROM contains a test bank with over 200 practice questions.

A. Anthony Bruno, CCIE #2738, is a Principal Consultant with International Network Services. Anthony has 11 years of experience in the internetworking field. His other network certifications include CWNA, CCDP(r), CCNA(r)-WAN, Microsoft MCSE, Nortel NNCSS, Certified Network Expert (CNX) Ethernet, and Checkpoint CCSE. Anthony is the co-author of the Cisco Press CCDA(r) Exam Certification Guide and a contributor and the lead technical reviewer for Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies, Second Edition, also published by Cisco Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1587200538
• ISBN 13: 9781587200533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 768