Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals (Cisco Press Fundamentals Series)

Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals provides network administrators with a fundamental reference book that will help them quickly and easily understand some of the more common design and deployment challenges they will face. The book begins with, Part I, LAN Switches, an introduction to LAN switching then moves quickly into LAN and Catalyst switching architectures, focusing solely on the Cisco LAN solutions, including the Cisco 6000 Series switches. Part I also includes configuring switches, including the Cisco 2900, 4xxx, 5xxx, and 6xxx switches, virtual LANs, IP Telephony switching, also based on the current Cisco telephony solution, and multi-layer switching detailing operation and routing. Part II, Design and Implementation, details Campus LANs, including design models for large scale and SMB switched networks and campus LANs to support IP Telephony and other new world technologies. Tuning the network including load balancing, integrating servers, securing switches, as well as a detailed, real-world case study detailing the latest Cisco solution for SMB replacement and replacement of a multi-site large scale shared Ethernet to switched network is covered. Finally, Part III details troubleshooting campus LAN techniques essential to maintain a secure and highly available network. Cisco LAN Switching will provide all of the fundamental information necessary for the novice to intermediate network administrator to maintain a healthy and up-to-date network.

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