Cisco IP Routing Handbook

by Mark H. Degner, Mark Degner, Paul Cernick

On-the-Job Cisco IP Routing Solutions Packed with network-tested troubleshooting techniques, advanced configuration solutions, and inside tips on how to avoid common pitfalls, this all-fact, no-fluff reference shows you step-by-step how to tackle real-world IP routing challenges. There's no theory, no tutorials -- just the nuts-and-bolts information you need to solve the problem at hand, compiled by three Cisco-certified professionals who've seen...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764546953
• ISBN13: 9780764546952
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 527 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent book for CCIE LAB Preparation

The toughest challenge today is finding all study materials comprehensively explained in one place ..I was looking for a book that i could use for enhancing my CCIE LAB preparation....THIS IS IT ... Each and every protocol for IP routing very clearly explained ....the authors have done a great job in precisely placing the examples ...I love the section on IS-IS , OSPF and BGP specifically. Worth every penny ..I'd highly recommend this for anyone preparing for the lab.

This should make it easier for you.

In the past year I have reviewed a number of books that cover routing, Cisco, CCNA and TCP/IP. Cisco IP Routing Handbook is the first to bring the topics together and make it easy to understand while at the same time delivering quality information.In this 500 plus page reference manual you start off with a great breakdown of IP routing and the different types of routing. The author make easy work of how routing functions and what you need in order to make routing occur. Then the book breaks down the RIP protocol very well, however the book should have included RIP2 and what the similarities and differences are and how to use them separately and together.The section on IGRP and EIRGP is also excellent, taking you from the basic understanding right through troubleshooting. This is the first book I have seen that was able to do this and do it well, although both protocols could have been given separate chapters for more detail.OSPF is another protocol this book delves deeply into and this is by far the best breakdown of the topic. The configuration section is highly informative and for the most part easy enough to follow without getting lost.The BGP Protocol section is broken down to explain, in great detail, what is required to make this protocol work both an IBGP and EBGP. The advanced configuration section leaves nothing out and the troubleshooting section give clear, concise explanations of how to make the protocol work and work correctly.Other section of their book covers topics like static and default routing, redistribution routing and DDR. Each section sheds enormous light on the best methods and ways to make sure your routers are setup and running properly.Finally the appendicles included cover access list configuration, routing with VLANs, which could have been given a section in the book if the information was expanded. About the only drawback, and a very small one, is there was no real coverage of TCP/IP and subnetting, which if included would add more value to the book.Overall this book can be used as a handy reference manual and a study guide for Cisco tests. The price is small in comparison to what you get.

Handy and practical

This is one of those books you can classify as 'no nonsense'. I was browsing the bookstore to look up an IS-IS problem and just happened to pick up this book and to my astonishment it had 45 pages of IS-IS config and troubleshooting, diagrams, IOS output and what not. I just had to get my hands on this book.The book starts from the basics of IP routing with cisco IOS in mind, even tell you about 'routed' vs 'routing' protocols! The protocol coverage starts from RIP then moving on to IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP. It has an entire chapters on Static and default routing, Redistributing routes, DDR. Appendix has a nice brief discussion of access lists, VLANs, NAT and HSSRP.If you deal with cisco routers, you got to have this book. Specially the beginners can get a lot from the text coz it not only covers the config issues but also the theory behind various routing protocols.All in all, a pleasant book to own and benefit from. And yes I did find solution to my IS-IS problem in the book.

Thorough and interesting

A fantistic guide to IP routing. It is a good read on a very tough topic. The authors made these topics understandable and interesting. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about OSPF, BGP - and internet routing in general.