CCNP: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Study Guide...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 560 pages
• Published by: Sybex; 3 Pap/Cdr edition November 5, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 078214294X
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0782142945
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 2.3 pounds

Book Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) exam, 642-811. This Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on designing and implementing multilayer switched networks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Utilizing the Enterprise Composite Model for designing networks
• Using the Switching Database Manager within a Catalyst switch
• Operating managed VLAN services on a switched network
• Configuring and verifying 802.1Q and ISL trunks
• Configuring access ports for static and multi-VLAN membership
• Increasing bandwidth for interswitch connections with Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel
• Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol on ports and VLANs
• Converting CatOS to native IOS on Catalyst switches
• Implementing IP telephony in a switched network environment
• Planning, configuring, and implementing QOS

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Here’s the book you need to prepare for Cisco’s Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) exam, 642-811. This Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on designing and implementing multilayer switched networks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Utilizing the Enterprise Composite Model for designing networks
• Using the Switching Database Manager within a Catalyst switch
• Operating managed VLAN services on a switched network
• Configuring and verifying 802.1Q and ISL trunks
• Configuring access ports for static and multi-VLAN membership
• Increasing bandwidth for interswitch connections with Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel
• Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol on ports and VLANs
• Converting CatOS to native IOS on Catalyst switches
• Implementing IP telephony in a switched network environment
• Planning, configuring, and implementing QOS

Reader Reviews
I used the Cisco Press CCNA Certification Guide to pass the CCNA exam and then used the Sybex BCMSN Study Guide to study for the exams. Not only I found big different between the contents, I also found the production quite sloppy. Found some misprint in the book but according to sybex.com, there are no updates to this book, while there is a 4 page errata to the Cisco Press BCMSN Certification Guide, which I eventually pay an extra $50 for. Did the exam and found some terms which I have never found in the Sybex book while some of the chapters were not in the exam at all. Very surprised. All in all the Cisco Press books are a much better candidate for CCNP and this book did not closely match the exam topics published by Cisco. I would not recommend this book to anyone studying for CCNP. Comment | | (Report this)