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Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Routing Dynamically
Mar 24, 2014
This chapter explains multiple routing protocols (particularly dynamic routing protocols) and describes their relative strengths and weaknesses. It also shows how to read a routing table easily and interpret the IPv6 routing information listed within it.
Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Static Routing
Mar 27, 2014
This chapter explains the types of static routes as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each type. It also addresses routing configuration and troubleshooting.
Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Switched Networks
Apr 3, 2014
This chapter begins an examination of the flow of traffic in a modern network. It examines some of the current network design models and the way LAN switches build forwarding tables and use the MAC address information to efficiently switch data between hosts.
Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to VLANs
Apr 7, 2014
This chapter will cover how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot VLANs and VLAN trunks. It will also examine security considerations and strategies relating to VLANs and trunks, and best practices for VLAN design.
Cisco OSPF Route Redistribution
Jul 5, 2002
Use this complete reference to Cisco OSPF commands next time your network needs route redistribution. Ten example scenarios clearly illustrate the purpose, syntax, and usage of each command.
Cisco Press Certification Reading List
Nov 30, 2009
InformIT Certification Reference Guide host Time Warner walks you through self-study options for the various Cisco professional certifications.
Cisco Unified Serviceability
May 25, 2011
A main section of CUCM is Unified Serviceability. Within in this section, you have access two useful web-based tools and resources that can be crucial to a healthy Unified Communications environment: Alarm Configuration and Traces. Both are discussed here.
Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains = Apples and Oranges
May 5, 2015
Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, doesn't approve of blurring collision domains and broadcast domains. Though these models are often taught together, modern technology has outpaced some of the ideas, and networking specialists who are new to the field need to distinguish between current terminology and outdated concepts.
Common Protocols for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Oct 22, 2015
Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, discusses some of the protocols used on modern virtual private networks.
Configuration Scenario Labs Video Walkthrough from the CCENT/CCNA Network Simulator
Jan 8, 2014
This video walkthough of the CCENT/CCNA Network Simulator Configuration Scenario (CS) covers a "typical" CS Lab, including performing all the steps to complete a lab, Cisco IOS CLI interaction, and grading.
Creating a Hotspot Gateway with RouterOS
Nov 2, 2009
Eric Geier shows how to set up the integrated hotspot gateway with RouterOS.
Creating a VPN Server with RouterOS
Oct 27, 2009
Eric Geier continues his RouterOS series by discussing its VPN capabilities
Deploying Cisco ASA AnyConnect Remote-Access SSL VPN Solutions
Oct 19, 2012
This chapter shows how to deploy and manage client-based Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) virtual private networks (VPN) on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) as the VPN gateway using AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client software.
Designing and Deploying Cisco Unified IM and Presence
Feb 25, 2016
This chapter describes the Cisco Unified Communications IM and Presence (IM&P) architecture and design.
Diving into Cisco's new SWITCH, ROUTE, and TSHOOT Exams with Cisco Press Authors
Feb 22, 2010
Linda Leung interviews Cisco Press authors Denise Donohue, Jay Swan, Kevin Wallace and Sean Wilkins to get a detailed look at the new CCNP exams.
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Nov 16, 2001
This sample chapter from CCIE: Routing TCP/IP Volume I shows how routers can discover how to correctly switch packets to their respective destinations automatically and share that information with other routers via dynamic routing protocols.
Early Cbus Routers
Feb 8, 2002
This sample chapter from CCIE Professional Development: Inside Cisco IOS Software Architecture covers the following key topics: AGS+ hardware architecture, packet switching with the Cbus, and the Cisco 7000 Series router.
Five (or Six) Things That Will Make You a DHCP Wizard
Nov 17, 2015
You're probably using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) right now, as you read this article. Surprised? Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, explains what you need to know about the use of DHCP in modern communications.
Five Ways to Increase Your Wi-Fi Network's Range
May 15, 2009
Eric Geier shows ways to extend your wireless network, from things you can do without spending a dime to adding additional APs.
Frame Relay for ICND Exam
Aug 29, 2003
Wendell Odom tells you what you need to know to ace the Frame Relay portion of the ICND Exam. In this sample chapter, he concentrates on Frame Relay protocols and configuration.

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