CCIE Lab Guide (Second Edition)

Author: Suole
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: "CCIE Lab Guide (Volume 2)" supplements the content not covered in "CCIE Lab Guide (Volume 1)." By establishing complex routing and switching models, it provides practical exercises to guide readers in mastering all the skills required for the one-day lab exam. These lab scenarios help readers grasp the knowledge and skills needed to pass the CCIE lab exam in various domains, which can also be highly beneficial for daily work. This book serves as both an expert-level network reference manual and a preparation tool for the CCIE lab exam. It focuses on key areas such as routing, quality of service (QoS), and switching. The content includes the new powerful Catalyst 3550 Smart Ethernet switch, detailed discussions on the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and coverage of QoS, multicast, route mapping, policy-based routing, and performance management. Each chapter includes a technical summary and lab scenarios to demonstrate the practical application of the introduced technologies. At the end of the book, five complex lab scenarios are provided, integrating all the concepts and technologies introduced earlier. These comprehensive lab scenarios will greatly assist candidates in passing the one-day lab exam. "The structure of 'CCIE Lab Guide (Volume 2)' is clear, making the preparation for all important lab exercises more efficient." – Mike Reid, Cisco CCIE Program Manager
Prepare for the CCIE lab exam through five comprehensive lab exercise scenarios;
Enhance network knowledge and skills through case studies and chapter-by-chapter learning;
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Cisco 3550 Smart Switch platform, including Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP);
Learn to modify, influence, and control routing behavior through route mapping and policy-based routing;
Master multicast routing and switching knowledge;
Cisco IOS software's QoS technologies, ATM QoS, IntServ mode, DiffServ mode, and techniques such as policing, shaping, and queuing;
Configure and troubleshoot the BGP routing protocol, check iBGP and eBGP implementation, advertise BGP networks, configure complex BGP policies, and integrate with Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs).
The accompanying CD-ROM provides complete solutions for the five experiments in Chapter 10.
This book is a companion to "CCIE Lab Guide (Volume 1)," which does not delve into the extensive details of specific protocols but offers practical configuration guidance to help readers enhance their network knowledge and skills. Volume 2 also introduces a wealth of information on fundamental or core networking technologies, demonstrating how to implement these technologies and guiding readers through more advanced implementations with real-world examples. At the end of each configuration chapter, readers can test their understanding of the topic by completing an experiment that applies the techniques just discussed.
The book is divided into six parts:
Part One provides an in-depth study of the new Cisco 3550 Smart Switch platform;
Part Two analyzes and demonstrates the simple yet powerful application of route mapping;
Part Three delves into multicast routing and switching in routers and switches, showcasing the practical application of multicast routing in real-world scenarios;
Part Four comprehensively explores router performance management and QoS;
Part Five provides a detailed study and analysis of BGP theory and configuration;
Part Six creates five challenging lab scenarios based on all the information from both volumes of the "CCIE Lab Guide," combined with the various skills required in this field.
This book is suitable for network engineers who have at least CCNA or CCDA certifications. Whether you are planning to take the CCIE exam or want to improve your theoretical knowledge and work skills through this book, it will not disappoint you.