The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The content emphasizes topics such as security, converged networks, quality of service (QoS), virtual private networks (VPN) and broadband technologies.
Published on Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:05:09 -0500 Read: 416 times
This chapter discusses the theory and operation of the STP with an eye toward passing the CCNP BCMSN Exam. More specifically, the original, or traditional, STP is covered, as defined in IEEE 802.1D.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 12 Nov 2005 01:03:38 -0500 Read: 394 times
This chapter provides you with details, architecture, and methods of multilayer switching on Catalyst switches. An understanding of multilayer switching is necessary for network designers, administrators, and operators for deployment and troubleshooting purposes.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:32 -0400 Read: 227 times
It#039;s back-to-school time! School is back in session if you#039;re pursuing the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) title. Let Joseph Phillips help you get back to class.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:32 -0400 Read: 318 times
This sample chapter from CCNP Support Exam Certification Guide introduces some powerful troubleshooting tools that are built into the Cisco IOS.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:32 -0400 Read: 372 times
Understanding basic Open Shortest Path First routing principles not only applies to the CCNP certification but to all Cisco-based certifications. This chapter focuses on a number of objectives falling under the CCNP routing principles.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:32 -0400 Read: 307 times
OSPF is the industry-standard interior routing protocol designed for use in large networks and makes up approximately nine percent of the BSCI exam. Learn how OSPF works within a large multiarea network and about the operation of the protocol across OSPF areas.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:32 -0400 Read: 258 times
Review the Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System (IS-IS) technology, its structures, and protocols by examining Open System Interconnection (OSI) routing, basic IS-IS and integrated IS-IS router configuration commands, examples, and some troubleshooting guidelines.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 213 times
As more and more companies are adopting IP-based networks, the jobs of network engineers and analysts are becoming more demanding. Learn about IP protocols and packets, addressing, and routing protocol topics to get you started with IP troubleshooting.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 203 times
This sample chapter covers the following topics for the CCNP BCMSN exam: Layer 2 Switch Operation, Multilayer Switch Operation, Tables Used in Switching, and Troubleshooting Switching Tables.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 189 times
In this chapter from "CCNA BCRAN Exam Cram 2," the authors discuss CiscoSecure ACS, which is what provides a Cisco network with AAA capabilities. They also examine the three AAA services#151;Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting#151;in detail.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 168 times
Learn about Layer 3 switching in detail and how to configure Layer 3 switching on the flagship of the Cisco Catalyst product family, the Catalyst 6000/6500.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 125 times
This sample chapter presents three main approaches to troubleshooting and describes how to select a suitable troubleshooting approach for the problem at hand.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 189 times
To help you prepare for the CCNP BCRAN exam, Brian Morgan and Craig Dennis discuss some of the advanced queuing techniques offered in Cisco IOS and compression techniques that are possible from Cisco routers.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 170 times
In preparation for the CCNP BCMSN Exam, Richard Deal explains VLANs, trunking, and the Virtual Trunk Protocol (VTP), areas that play an integral part in the setup of VLANs in your network.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 130 times
This sample chapter focuses on Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology, one of the most popular broadband access methods and a new topic on the CCNP exam.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 178 times
Sean Odom gives an overview of the different LAN topologies and the IEEE LAN media standards you need to know in order to do well on the CCNP exam.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 243 times
This chapter describes how QoS is an integral part of any multilayer switched network deployment. With QoS, you can build a network of predictable behavior for latency, jitter, and packet loss. In addition, QoS mitigates anomalous network behavior and provides for differentiation of traffic flows.... Read Article.
Published on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 10:15:31 -0400 Read: 391 times
Unicast flooding occurs for many reasons in a switched network. This article addresses how to detect and troubleshoot unicast flooding issues due to spanning tree topology changes.... Read Article.
