Cisco IP Routing: Packet Forwarding and Interior Gateway Protocols

Author: Qi Ning (Zinin A.) Qiu Zhongpan A.)
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: As a network professional, you will find this book to be a practical guide, a valuable resource for understanding routing technology, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, and preparing for the CCIE exam. The book provides detailed information about the internal workings of Cisco routers. It focuses on intra-domain dynamic routing protocols, delves into IP routing and forwarding technology, and explains their implementation on Cisco routers. The book introduces important background knowledge on IP addressing, general routing and forwarding processes, and routing table maintenance. It covers packet forwarding and static routing, provides a detailed explanation of the specific internal mechanisms of dynamic routing protocols, and discusses distance-vector and link-state routing protocols. It also offers an in-depth introduction to RIP (Routing Information Protocol), IGRP (Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First Protocol), and EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP, Cisco's proprietary protocol) in a Cisco implementation environment. Numerous examples from actual Cisco router logs illustrate the concepts and practical applications discussed in the book. The book also provides many useful configuration examples. Additionally, many chapters include an FAQ section that explains common questions, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about IP routing technology and Cisco routers. The book is both comprehensive and easy to understand, offering the technical insights needed for Cisco router network experts.