Cisco Network Professional'S Advanced Internetworking Guide: CCNP Certification Guide (With CD)

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This book is ideal for any IT professional who uses Cisco technologies on a daily basis, or anyone who is preparing for their Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. The topics covered are more in depth than other introductory-level books of similar topics, and span from layer 2 technologies such as switching, STP, etherchannel, and trunking, all the way to application layer security topics such as firewall inspection and intrusion prevention systems. This book is a key component for any IT professional preparing for their CCNP certification, as it covers in-depth the topics tested on in all four CCNP exams: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (642-901) Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (642-812) Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (642-825) Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (642-485) CD includes the exclusive Sybex Test Engine, with two Practice CCNP exams, as well as author code files. Key Features Practical Resource for Network Admins--This is the ideal book for those who use Cisco routers and switches as part of their network. Up to Date--In the last 12 months, Cisco has released a number of new and enhanced products. This book will be one of the first to cover these new technologies. Built-In Audience--According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, general networking/system administration jobs are expected to increase by nearly 82% by 2010. Ideal Resource for CCNP Candidates--Book focuses on the skill set for Cisco Certified Network Professionals (Cisco's middle-tiered certification designation that requires passing a total of 4 exams). This is a prefect supplement for those preparing for their CCNP. About The Author Pat Conlan, CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCSP, is a Senior Staff Instructor and Consultant with Global net Training. He teaches a wide range of curriculum, focusing primarily on Cisco certifications. In addition, he provides consulting services including design and implementation of networks to large companies of all types. Pat spent 10 years in the U.S. Navy as a Communications Technician. The last 4 years of his Naval career were spent as an IT instructor and curriculum developer. He taught numerous courses ranging from basic computer networking to advanced IP system integration and design. He was also in charge of developing new and updated IT curriculum which the U.S. Navy continues to use today to train their IT personnel. Table Of Contents Enterprise Network Design. Switching. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Routing Concepts and Distance VectorRouting Protocols. Advanced Distance Vector Protocols. Link State Routing Protocols. Exterior Routing Protocols. Multicast. IP Version 6. Redundancy Protocols. WAN and Teleworker Connections. Virtual Private Networks (VPN). Device Security. Switch Security. Cisco IOS Firewall. Cisco IOS IPS. Voice. DiffServ Quality of Service (QOS). Wireless Devices and Topologies. Wireless Management and Security.