Cisco IOS Essentials

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 466 pages
• Published by: Mcgraw-Hill April 30, 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071347437
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071347433
• Book Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

Product Review
Focusing on what you need to know to get what you want from your Cisco router and its operating system, Cisco IOS Essentials will get new users up to speed in a hurry. After a brief introduction to the science of linking networks together, Albritton explains how to do the initial configuration of a Cisco 2520 router. (He uses the 2500 series, running IOS 11.x, in all his examples.) Through the book's intelligent guidance, you'll get instructions on plugging in cables and on IOS, its command set, and configuration management subsequent to initial setup. (Configuration coverage includes DNS configuration, backup operations, and security.)

IP configuration components are explored, including subnetting and the operation of the Cisco Discovery Protocol. You'll also find good coverage of dynamic routing over IP networks (with RIP, OSPF and IGRP, and EIGRP). --David Wall

Book Description
Essential information, almost impossible to find elsewhere, for every Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) administrator. First IOS book by a CCIE, so readers can be sure they're getting expert and experienced advice. Designed to serve as a basic, day-to-day operations manual with an easy-to-use layout.

Reader Reviews
As with any operating system, it is imperative to have a complete understanding of the intricacies of the workings in order to be the best technician possible. Understanding Routers and the IOS is very important to making sure that they work and work all the time. This book breaks down the IOS to the basic level and is very complete and the author has made sure that you have every tool at your disposal. From routing and bridging overview to the basic router configuration and components. There are three chapters devoted specifically to the IOS and the remaining chapters cover topics such as, IP, IPX, APPLETALK, DECNET, VINES routing. Also there is coverage for bridging, frame relay, SRB and DLSW making up another eight chapters. Completing this book is a 65 page appendix with the commend reference. While this book is tailored to any exam, this book will be very useful for most of the CCNA/CCNP exams.