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Cisco CCNA self-study: Determining IP routes flash cards
March 23, 2005, 12:00am PST
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Second Edition, ensures you are prepared for questions on CCNA (Exam 640-801) and ICND (Exam 640-811)...
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Design an effective wireless LAN
May 23, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter from The Business Case for Enterprise-Class Wireless LANs explores the principles underlying sound WLAN architecture, identifies design considerations specific to WLANS and...
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Master the basics of interdomain routing
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this sample chapter from Internet Routing Architectures, explore the basics of interdomain routing. Chapter coverage includes: Overview of routers and routing - learn basic routing and...
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Cram efficiently for the CCNP exams with these concise visual guides
July 6, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Use the digital short cuts in CCNP Quick Reference Sheets Bundle: Exams 642-901, 642-812, 642-845, 642-825 to receive a concise review of the objectives of all four of the new CCNP exams. The...
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Examine the Cisco ONS 15454 MSPP, its components, and a network design example
October 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The Cisco ONS 15454 is a highly flexible and scalable multiservice platform and one of the most widely deployed multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP) systems worldwide. Service providers and...
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Investigate Cisco unified communications integrations
November 8, 2007, 12:00am PST
Explore the different types of communication used between a Cisco unified communications server and a telephone system in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Fundamentals. Learn the...
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Customize your Cisco routing policies with route maps
November 21, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition, discusses policy routing and how to configure route maps. Learn about route maps, which are a powerful tool for creating...
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Troubleshoot Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) and IP connectivity
July 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) troubleshooting can be tedious and difficult. However, most instances of CEF troubleshooting do not require detailed IOS architecture and platform architecture...
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Storage networking fundamentals: Storage devices
April 26, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Storage Networking Fundamentals: An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems, explains the...
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Learn why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony
February 15, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony, discusses the reasons why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony. This sample...
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Learn how a LAN switch processes network traffic
August 11, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' LAN Switching First-Step, explains how LAN switches process frames and outlines common LAN transmission methods and switching operations. LAN switches...
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Troubleshooting MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
March 3, 2005, 12:00am PST
Diagnosing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN problems involves two basic processess—troubleshooting route advertisement between the customer sites, and troubleshooting the label switched...
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Minimize VoIP problems with careful planning and good network design
November 29, 2006, 12:00am PST
Explore the issues surrounding Voice over IP (VoIP). Some of these, such as compression/decompression of the speech frame and propagation relay, are inherent to VoIP; there may be little one can...
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Troubleshoot a Cisco IP telephony network
May 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Troubleshooting a Cisco IP telephony network can be a daunting task. This sample chapter from Troubleshooting Cisco IP Telephony, argues that even before exploring the myriad of tools, traces,...
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Exploit these useful IP Accounting features in Cisco IOS
June 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
IP Accounting is a very useful accounting feature in Cisco IOS, but it is not as well-known as other features, such as NetFlow. However, compared to NetFlow, IP Accounting offers some advantages...
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Master the building blocks of a Cisco NAS Appliance design
August 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
One of the keys to success when designing a security solution is to first understand all the pieces with which you work. Study the building blocks available with the Cisco NAS Appliance solution...
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Deploy Cisco Unity sustainably in your large or small enterprise
November 8, 2007, 12:00am PST
Design and deploy a sustainable Cisco Unity system by employing the basic methodology described in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Deployment and Solutions Guide. The methodology is...
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Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols
July 11, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. Whether you're...
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Build QoS design overview
January 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from End-to-End Qos Network Design: Quality of Service in LANs, WANs, and VPNs, provides an overview of the QoS design and deployment process. Learn about the QoS...
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Install Cisco Security Agent (CSA)
June 1, 2005, 12:00am PDT
The Cisco Security Agent (CSA) enforces enterprise security policies by controlling individual workstations. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Security Agent, provides a general...
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Get up to speed on service level management
September 1, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Practical Service Level Management: Delivering High-Quality Web-Based Services explains the basic of Service Level Management (SLM), which...
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self-study: General networking theory flash cards
March 7, 2005, 12:00am PST
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Routing and Switching Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (CCIE Self-Study), ensures you are prepared for questions in the Cisco Certified...
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Learn the basics of multiservice networks
November 18, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Next-Generation Network Services, examines the benefits of implementing multiservice networks and multiservice applications. Learn how to optimize your...
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Configure VPN 3000 concentrators to accept PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, and WebVPN remote access sessions
February 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from The Complete Cisco VPN Configuration Guide, focuses on the configuration of the concentrator to support certain types of remote access VPN implementations. Learn...
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Book chapters
Create an efficient IP plan with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM)
December 5, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from CCNA Portable Command Guide, teaches you the power of variable-length subnet masking (VLSM). Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) is the more realistic way of...
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Understand the technologies and solutions that can be used for first mile access
February 23, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from First Mile Access Networks and Enabling Technologies, will help you understand the motivating forces behind first mile access networks and learn about the...
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Build effective BGP policies with Cisco IOS
July 21, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' BGP Design and Implementation, shows you how to use Cisco IOS to build complex and effective BGP policies. The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is system...
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Firewalls demystified: Protecting your small office or home network
June 5, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Increasing use of always-on broadband Internet connections in small offices and homes presents a unique challenge: how to protect computer systems that often do not have the oversight of IT...
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Networking simplified: Build a local (network) roadway
June 6, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter from Computer Networking First-Step covers networking basics such as how they work, what they're made of, and the benefits of using a structured cabling system. After reading...
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Bridge your way to LAN expansion
June 6, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Bridges play an important role in data communications networks. Because LANs are limited in the distance that the media can be strung through a building, we use bridges between LAN segments to...
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Design a virtualized enterprise network
July 25, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter from Network Virtualization defines the technical requirements needed to virtualize a network. Then, based on these requirements, it looks at the architectural framework...
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Lock out spyware and adware from your small or home network
April 2, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In this sample chapter from Home Network Security Simplified, learn how to block adware and spyware from your small or home network. The chapter includes solutions for addressing the following...
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Investigate lip synchronization in video conferencing
April 10, 2007, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter from Voice and Video Conferencing Fundamentals covers several fundamental elements of a system that accurately achieves lip sync. Video conferencing systems can synchronize...
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CCNP ONT 642-845 exam guide: Master IP quality of service (QoS)
June 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Successfully passing the Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks exam (ONT 642-845) certifies that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize and apply effective quality of service (QoS)...
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CCNP BSCI exam prep: Master integrated IS-IS commands
July 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Network professionals preparing for CCNP certification receive accessible, portable exam prep from the CCNP BSCI Portable Command Guide focused particularly on CCNP-level commands for the...
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Book chapters
Secure CS-MARS
August 8, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS) is a powerful tool that can dramatically increase your knowledge of activity on your network. But as a topology-aware SIM...
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Improve your network defenses: Identify and classify security threats with these best practices and methodologies
September 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Having the tools and mechanisms to identify and classify threats and anomalies in your network is crucial to effective network defense. In this chapter download from End-to-End Network Security:...
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Study the RTP and RTCP protocol formats and their application to conferencing systems
October 24, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Endpoints and conferencing systems in an IP network send voice and video packets via Realtime Transport Protocol (RTP). RTP has a companion protocol called RTP Control Protocol (RTCP), which...
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Customize call and messaging management on your Cisco Unified Communications System
November 8, 2007, 12:00am PST
Learn the basics of Cisco Unity system operation in this chapter download from Cisco Unity Fundamentals. Learn about Cisco Unity features and functions that will allow you to route and manage...
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Weigh the applications, costs, and benefits of deploying a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) in your company
May 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
The deployment of a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) can provide substantial benefits to companies, but every company should complete a financial study to adequately determine the benefits and...
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Design an effective wireless LAN
May 23, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter from The Business Case for Enterprise-Class Wireless LANs explores the principles underlying sound WLAN architecture, identifies design considerations specific to WLANS and...
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Choose the optimal site for your data center
July 6, 2005, 12:00am PDT
Learn the important factors to consider when choosing the perfect location for your data center. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Build the Best Data Center Facility for Your...
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Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
March 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, discusses the ins and outs of fiber-optic technologies. Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry...
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Build effective BGP policies with Cisco IOS
July 21, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' BGP Design and Implementation, shows you how to use Cisco IOS to build complex and effective BGP policies. The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is system...
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Design secure networks with these best practices
July 8, 2005, 12:00am PDT
At the beginning of any secure network design project, many best practices apply more or less uniformly to all areas of the design. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Security...
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Troubleshooting MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
March 3, 2005, 12:00am PST
Diagnosing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN problems involves two basic processess—troubleshooting route advertisement between the customer sites, and troubleshooting the label switched...
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DSL and cable modem networks explained
June 27, 2005, 12:00am PDT
When used appropriately, DSL and cable modem service provide a more cost-efficient solution than traditional, dedicated Frac-T1/T1 service. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network...
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IPv6 Addressing
May 5, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6), provides detailed technical descriptions of the IPv6 header format and the impact of IPv6 on...
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LAN Topologies explained
June 9, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Consultants Handbook, covers the three LAN transmission types (unicast, multicast, and broadcast), basic LAN addressing, and the four basic LAN...
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Cisco CCNA Self-Study: Fundamentals of IP
March 15, 2005, 12:00am PST
This book chapter, excerpted from Cisco Press' CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-821, 640-801), presents the core concepts behind OSI Layer 3. Because CCNA focuses on...
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Design a successful, secure wireless LAN (WLAN)
January 11, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Campus Network Design Fundamentals, examines various aspects of wireless technology and implementation. Learn about wireless LAN (WLAN) technology and how improves...
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Book chapters
Configure VPN 3000 concentrators to accept PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, and WebVPN remote access sessions
February 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from The Complete Cisco VPN Configuration Guide, focuses on the configuration of the concentrator to support certain types of remote access VPN implementations. Learn...
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Storage networking fundamentals: Storage devices
April 26, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Storage Networking Fundamentals: An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems, explains the...
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Configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco ASA security contexts
December 16, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, discusses configuration steps and deployment scenarios for security contexts in Cisco...
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Maximize WLAN performance by correctly installing and configuring your access points
December 16, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, discusses how to install and configure access points. Learn how install and configure your access points (APs),...
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Book chapters
Take a closer look at Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
December 16, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition, discusses the theory and operation of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Learn about Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)....
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Effectively design networks for small-medium business environments
March 31, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses, discusses Cisco's networking solutions for small-medium business environments. Computer networks and...
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Book chapters
Create an efficient IP plan with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM)
December 5, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from CCNA Portable Command Guide, teaches you the power of variable-length subnet masking (VLSM). Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) is the more realistic way of...
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Book chapters
Learn why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony
February 15, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony, discusses the reasons why Cisco Systems migrated to IP Telephony. This sample...
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Book chapters
Learn how a LAN switch processes network traffic
August 11, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' LAN Switching First-Step, explains how LAN switches process frames and outlines common LAN transmission methods and switching operations. LAN switches...
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Use syslog to monitor and troubleshooting Cisco devices
October 28, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Administrators Survival Guide, presents an overview of the syslog protocol and shows you how to deploy an end-to-end syslog system. Learn...
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Build a solid business case for your VoIP project
August 1, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Taking Charge of your VoIP Project, explains how to build a business case for VoIP. It points out some of the benefits that VoIP can provide and...
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Book chapters
Understand the technologies and solutions that can be used for first mile access
February 23, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from First Mile Access Networks and Enabling Technologies, will help you understand the motivating forces behind first mile access networks and learn about the...
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Understanding and configuring multilayer switching
July 18, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN), 3rd Edition, provides you with details, architecture, and methods of multilayer...
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Provide secure reliable VPN connections with IPSec authentication and authorization
April 17, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from IPSec VPN Design, explores authentication and authorization models for the IPSec telecommuter. Given that telecommuters can be anywhere in the Internet, the...
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNA self-study: Determining IP routes flash cards
March 23, 2005, 12:00am PST
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Second Edition, ensures you are prepared for questions on CCNA (Exam 640-801) and ICND (Exam 640-811)...
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Configuring Cisco Catalyst switches
February 11, 2005, 12:00am PST
This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals, provides configuration examples for connecting Cisco Catalyst switches running both native and hybrid software...
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Configure Cisco Catalyst switches for increased LAN security
April 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Network Security Principles and Practices (CCIE Professional Development), discusses recommendations on how to secure a LAN environment. In order to provide...
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Learn the basics of virtual private networks (VPNs)
April 14, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Comparing, Designing, and Deploying VPNs, examines VPN devices, protocols, technologies, and models. A virtual private network (VPN) allows the provisioning of...
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Customize your Cisco routing policies with route maps
November 21, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition, discusses policy routing and how to configure route maps. Learn about route maps, which are a powerful tool for creating...
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CCNA Command Quick Reference: Configuring a Router
April 6, 2005, 12:00am PDT
Stop struggling to memorize Cisco IOS router commands. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Command Quick Reference, puts over 100 router configuration commands at your finger tips....
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Improve network performance with virtual LANs (VLANs)
June 22, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, 2nd Edition, shows you how virtual LANs (VLANs) improve network performance by controlling...
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Build QoS design overview
January 6, 2006, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from End-to-End Qos Network Design: Quality of Service in LANs, WANs, and VPNs, provides an overview of the QoS design and deployment process. Learn about the QoS...
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Build a scalable, flexible, and highly-available data center
August 19, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Data Center Fundamentals, focuses on three main properties of data center architectures: scalability, flexibility, and high availability. Data centers...
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Install Cisco Security Agent (CSA)
June 1, 2005, 12:00am PDT
The Cisco Security Agent (CSA) enforces enterprise security policies by controlling individual workstations. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Security Agent, provides a general...
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Book chapters
Get up to speed on service level management
September 1, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Practical Service Level Management: Delivering High-Quality Web-Based Services explains the basic of Service Level Management (SLM), which...
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self-study: General networking theory flash cards
March 7, 2005, 12:00am PST
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Routing and Switching Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (CCIE Self-Study), ensures you are prepared for questions in the Cisco Certified...
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Book chapters
Learn the basics of multiservice networks
November 18, 2005, 12:00am PST
This sample chapter, taken from Next-Generation Network Services, examines the benefits of implementing multiservice networks and multiservice applications. Learn how to optimize your...
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols
July 11, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. Whether you're...
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Help users recognize and defend home networks against spam, spyware, scams, pop-ups and cookies
August 18, 2005, 12:00am PDT
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking Simplified, helps end users protect their home networks against spam, spyware, pop-ups, scams and cookies. In addition to viruses and...
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