Cisco CCNP Preparation Library

Cisco CCNP Preparation Library is a comprehensive study preparation package for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) exams, the professional-level Cisco Career Certifications for network support. Derived from the official Cisco training courses recommended for CCNP preparation (BSCN, BCMSN, BCRAN, and CIT), the four books contained in this package, Building Scalable Cisco Networks, Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks, Building Cisco Remote Access Networks, and Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting, present complete foundation coverage of all the topics found on the CCNP exams. Whether you are interested in preparing for the CCNP exams or you are simply interested in gaining a better understanding of intermediate level routing, switching, remote access, and support topics, you will find these top-rate self-study guides to be an invaluable resource.

Building Scalable Cisco Networks teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and scale routed networks that are growing in size and complexity. This book focuses on using Cisco routers connected in LANs and WANs typically found at medium to large network sites. Upon completion of this book you will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to control traffic over LANs and WANs and connect your network to Internet service providers.

Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks teaches you how to build and manage campus networks using multilayer switching technologies over high-speed Ethernet. The book presents detailed information on how routing and switching technologies work together by defining Cisco recommended campus network designmethodologies. You will receive an in-depth analysis of Layer 2 switching technologies, Layer 3 routing services provided in the campus network, and securing the switched campus network model.

Building Cisco Remote Access Networks teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and scale a remote access network using Cisco products. This book helps you enable and enhance the on-demand connectivity of a branch office, small office, home office, or telecommuter site to a central site.

Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting teaches you how to perform fundamental hardware maintenance and troubleshooting on many different Cisco routers and switches. Divided into four sections-Troubleshooting Tools and Methodology, Routing and Routed Protocol Troubleshooting, Campus Switch and VLAN Troubleshooting, and WAN Troubleshooting this book provides you with a systematic and logical approach to keep today's complex networks running smoothly.

This package forms a comprehensive library of study for CCNP certification approved by Cisco Systems. Through the review questions, case studies, and exercises, you will gain a broad understanding of the tasks Cisco Certified Network Professionals perform everyday. As part of your certification study, we recommend training by any of the Worldwide Cisco Certified Training Partners.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) exams test a candidate's skill in installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting complex routed LANs, routed WANs, switched LANs, and dial access services. This challenging certification requires candidates to pass four written exams, including Routing Exam #640-503, Switching Exam #640-504, Remote Access Exam #640-505, and Support Exam #640-506. The recommended training courses for each of these exams have been ported into Coursebooks by Cisco Press and are now available in this value-priced boxed set. This bundle contains four books:

• Building Scalable Cisco Networks
• Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks
• Building Cisco Remote Access Networks
• Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting

In great detail, these four books cover all the key topics that appear on each of the CCNP exams. Since they are derived from official training courses developed and recommended by Cisco Systems for CCNP preparation, they provide candidates with unique and comprehensive treatments of each exam topic unmatched in the marketplace. Case studies and chapter-ending review questions and exercises help readers assess their progress and understand the application of the concepts.

Contents

Chapter 1: Troubleshooting Methodology

Chapter 2: Protocol Characteristics Overview

Chapter 3: Cisco Routing and Switching Processes

Chapter 4: General Troubleshooting Tools

Chapter 5: Cisco Management and Diagnostic Tools

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Sample Exercises

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connectivity

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Novell Connectivity

Chapter 9: Troubleshooting AppleTalk Connectivity

Chapter 10: Diagnosing and Correcting Catalyst Problems

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting VLANs on Routers and Switches

Chapter 12: Diagnosing and Correcting Frame Relay Problems

Chapter 13: Diagnosing and Correcting ISDN BRI Problems

Appendix A: Chapter Test Answer Key

Appendix B: Cisco Support Functions

Appendix C: References and Recommended Reading

Appendix D: Problem-Solving Checklist and Worksheet

Book 2: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (1-57870-091-4)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Selecting Cisco Products for Remote Connections

Chapter 3: Assembling and Cabling the WAN Components

Chapter 4: Configuring Asynchronous Connections with Modems

Chapter 5: Configuring Point-to-Point Protocol and Controlling Network Access

Chapter 6: Accessing the Central Site with Windows 95

Chapter 7: Using ISDN and DDR Technologies to Enhance Remote Connectivity

Chapter 8: Optimizing the Use of DDR Interface-Dialer Profiles and Rotary Groups

Chapter 9: Configuring a Cisco 700 Series Router

Chapter 10: Using X.25 for Remote Access

Chapter 11: Frame Relay Connection and Traffic Flow Control

Chapter 12: Enabling Backup to a Permanent Connection

Chapter 13: Managing Network Performance with Queuing and Compression

Chapter 14: Scaling IP Addresses with Network Address Translation

Chapter 15: Using AAA to Scale Access Control in an Expanding Network

Appendix A: Summary of BCRAN Commands

Appendix B: Summary of ICRC Commands

Appendix C: Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model

Appendix D: AT Commands for Modems and Chat-Scripts

Appendix E: RFC List

Appendix F: Emerging and Complementary Technologies

Appendix G: X.25 and Frame Relay Switching

Appendix H: Answers to Review Questions

Appendix I: BCRAN Case Study Addresses and Dial-Up Phone Numbers

Glossary

Book 3: ACRC Exam Certification Guide (0-7357-0075-3)

Introduction: Overview of Certification and How to Succeed with This Book

Chapter 1: What Is ACRC?

Chapter 2: Managing Scalable Network Growth

Chapter 3: IP Addressing

Chapter 4: IP Routing Protocols

Chapter 5: OSPF Configuration

Chapter 6: EIGRP, BGP, and Redistribution

Chapter 7: WAN Options: ISDN, DDR, and Configuration

Chapter 8: Bridging

Chapter 9: AppleTalk and ISDN Options

Appendix A: Answers to Quizzes and Q&As

Book 4: CLSC Exam Certification Guide (0-7357-0875-4)

Chapter 1: The Cisco LAN Switch Configuration (CLSC) Exam Overview

Chapter 2: Introduction to Switching Concepts

Chapter 3: Virtual Local-Area Networks (VLANs)

Chapter 4: Placing Catalyst 5000 Series Switches in Your Network

Chapter 5: Catalyst 5000 Series Switch Architecture

Chapter 6: Catalyst 5000 Series Switch Hardware

Chapter 7: Configuring The Catalyst 5000 Series Switches

Chapter 8: Catalyst 5000 Series Switch Software

Chapter 9: Managing the Catalyst 5000 Series Switch Family

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting the Catalyst 5000 Series Switch

Chapter 11: Catalyst 5000 Series Switch FDDI Module

Chapter 12: Introduction to ATM Networking

Chapter 13: Catalyst 1900 and 2820 Switches

Chapter 14: Catalyst 3000 Series Switches

Chapter 15: Final Network Scenario

Appendix A: Answers to Quizzes and Q&A's

Appendix B: Transparent and Source-Route Bridging

Appendix C: Catalyst Switch Password Recovery Techniques

Appendix D: Configuring Spanning Tree