Routing Technology - Level 1

Author: (USA) Parkhurst / Liu Hongwei
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features:
This book features:
· It explains the fundamental knowledge of Internet routing technology in easy-to-understand language.
· It guides you through learning routing knowledge and related core technologies using familiar systems like the postal system, telephone system, and interstate highway system.
· Whether you are stepping into a career in networking or just want to gain an understanding of routing technology, this book is perfect for you! Start your journey into the world of routing with this book:
· Learn basic routing knowledge in a simple and straightforward way.
· Understand how information travels from one place to another.
· Grasp routing tools and technologies.
· Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce your understanding.
This book explains the basics of routing and router configuration in an accessible language and through analogies. The book consists of 9 chapters, covering fundamental concepts of routing and switching, number system conversions, Internet addressing and routing, IP routing, Cisco Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and multicast. The appendix provides solutions to the review questions at the end of each chapter. This book is suitable for readers who wish to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental knowledge of routing technology, as well as those who want to learn common routing terminology.