Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNP, CCDP(R), and CCIP(TM) learning.- Master the topics of the BSCI curriculum.- Use as a study guide, course supplement, or self-paced training manual for implementation of Cisco networking devices in medium to large networks.- Learn with the only Cisco authorized self-study material for the BSCI routing exam, #640-+2.

Authorized Self-Study Guide: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI), Third Edition, is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for learning how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book also provides complete coverage of the BSCI exam topics, and supplemental online appendixes include helpful aids, background material, supplementary details, and a summary of the Cisco IOS router commands used.

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Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) exam, 642-801. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of key exam topics Practical information on designing and implementing scalable Cisco internetworks Hundreds of challenging review questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Using classful, classless, distance vector, and link state routing protocols Using VLSM to extend IP addresses Configuring EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS environments Configuring and verifying router redistribution in a network Configuring policy-based routing using route maps Utilizing the three-layer hierarchical design model Identifying IP addressing schemes, including features of IPv6 Verifying OSPF operation in a single and multiple areas Ensuring proper operation of Integrated IS-IS on Cisco routers Interpreting the output of various show and debug commands Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CCNPBuildingScalable Internetworks (BSCI 642-901) Lab Portfolio provides you with opportunities for hands-on practice to master the technologies necessary to configure advanced routing on a production network. The labs reinforce your understanding of how to install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure equipment. You will apply your knowledge of configuration of EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP routing protocols and how to manipulate and optimize routing updates between these protocols. Other topics covered include multicast routing, IPv6, and DHCP configuration. Those preparing for the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI 642-901) certification exam should work through this book cover-to-cover. Or if you need to quickly review configuration examples, you can go directly to the relevant chapter. CCNPBuildingScalable Internetworks (BSCI 642-901) Lab Portfolio includes 33 Labs built to support v5 of the Building Scalable Internetworks course within the Cisco� Networking Academy� curriculum providing ample opportunity to practice. 6 Challenge and Troubleshooting Labs have been added to the Lab Portfolio to further test your mastery of the topics. 4 Case Studies provide practice in planning, designing, and implementing EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP networks. Even if you do not have the actual equipment to configure these more complex topologies, it is worth reading through these labs to expand your thinking into more complex networking solutions. By successfully completing the exercises in this book you will gain the experience necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalability for Cisco integrated services routers (ISR) connected to LANs and WANs.

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The official study guide for the Cisco(r) CCNP and CCDP(r) Routing exam Coverage of the CCNP and CCDP Routing exam topics enables you to identify and fill your knowledge gaps before the exam date. You'll learn about: Key routing information including classful and classless routing protocols, distance vector and link-state protocol operation, and the fields of the routing table Extending IP addresses using VLSMs and route summarization and configuring IP helper address to manage broadcasts Configuring OSPF in a single area and interconnecting multiple OSPF areas Configuring EIGRP, how EIGRP supports the use of VLSM and route summarization, and how EIGRP operates in an NBMA environment Configuring and implementing BGP in a scalable network, including how BGP policy-based routing works within an autonomous system, configuring route reflectors, BGP synchronization, BGP scalability, and prefix lists Optimizing routing update operation by controlling routing update traffic, configuring route redistribution, and configuring policy-based routing CCNP Routing Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study tool for the CCNP/CCDP(r) Routing exam. This exam evaluates your ability to build scalable, routed Cisco internetworks. This book covers all the major topics on the Routing exam, enabling you to master the concepts and technologies upon which you will be tested, including extending IP addresses, routing principles, scalable routing protocols, managing traffic and access, and optimizing scalable internetworks. Each chapter of CCNP Routing Exam Certification Guide focuses your study and tests your knowledge of the subjects through specially designed assessment and study features. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes assess your knowledge and help you decide how much time you need to spend on each section within a chapter. The well-organized Foundation Topics sections detail all the exam topics you need to master. Each chapter includes a Foundation Summary section that highlights essential concepts for quick reference and study. Challenging chapter-ending review questions and exercises test your knowledge of the subject matter, reinforce key concepts, and provide you with the opportunity to apply what you've learned in the chapter. In addition, a final chapter of scenarios pulls together concepts from all the chapters to ensure you can apply your knowledge in a real-world environment. Finally, the companion CD-ROM's robust testing engine enables you to take practice exams that mimic the real testing environment, focus on particular topic areas, randomize answers for reusability, track your progress, and refer to electronic text for review. CCNP Routing 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 and exam preparation 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, please visit www.cisco.com/go/training. Companion CD-ROM This companion CD-ROM contains a test bank with over 200 practice questions.

For preparation for the CCNP Routing exam, this set contains lab exercises that give readers the benefit of hands-on experience to apply in their exam studies. The tutorial helps CCNP candidates and newly minted CCNPs apply their newly gained theoretical knowledge into working experience.

Fully updated and expanded edition to include current versions of Cisco family of routers. Multi-purpose guide--great for on-the-job and reflects changes in the CCIE exam so it can be used for exam preparation. Thorough coverage--contains information that goes beyond available Cisco documentation and the competition. New material using MentorLabs Software for Web-enhanced help.

Learn intermediate and advanced routing techniques with the only Cisco-authorized self-study book for CCNP routing foundation learning Learn intermediate and advance routing techniques from the newest edition of the best-selling CCNP BSCI foundational learning book Rely on learning from the only Cisco-authorized book publisher Master your learning with tools like self-assessment review questions, configuration exercises, chapter objectives and summaries, key term definitions, job aids and command summaries CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) , Third Edition is a Cisco authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNP preparation. This book teaches readers to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. The book covers routing principles of both distance vector and link-state routing protocols; IP addressing techniques; the theory behind the IGP and EGP routing protocols; and configuration and troubleshooting information for each protocol. Upon completion readers will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS Software services required to build scalable, routed networks. The book provides early and comprehensive foundation learning for the CCNP BSCI exam. This revision to the popular second edition is updated to include complete coverage of all important routing topics, including advanced IP addressing, routing principles, manipulating routing updates, and EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP configuration. Chapters open with a list of objectives to focus the reader's study. Configuration exercises at the end of each chapter and a master lab exercise that ties all the topics together in the last chapter help illuminate theoretical concepts. Key terms are highlighted and defined, and each chapter concludes with a summary to help review key concepts. What's new in the book? The book matches changes to the CCNP course and exam as per Cisco Systems.