An increasing number of companies are designing and implementing Remote Access Networks, which allow users who are not physically connected to a Wide Area Network (WAN) or Local Area Network (LAN) to access the network's servers, applications and databases or to participate in video conferencing and conference calls. The ability for a remote user to function as if they were in the next office dramatically improves overall efficiency while reducing total cost of ownership. Cisco Systems, the world's largest internetworking vendor, is the pioneer of the enabling technologies for Remote Access Networks. This book will identify and explain all of the Cisco products necessary for designing and building a remote access network and integrating it with legacy systems.This book is a professional reference detailing all of the strategies, tactics and methods for designing, configuring and maintaining Cisco Remote Access Networks. It will include thorough discussions of all Cisco Access Servers and routers.* Demand for information on remote access networks is growing quickly at corporate and administrator level* Cisco remote access networks appeal to businesses as they provide efficient and secure connectivity at reduced cost* Book includes thorough discussions of all Cisco Access Servers and routers
Learn the remote access concepts on the new CCNP BCRAN 642-821 exam with the only Cisco authorized self-study guide. This second edition is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNP preparation, presenting readers with a detailed overview of the technologies and techniques for enabling WAN solutions.
Annotation nbsp; Essential security strategies using Cisco's complete solution to network security! The only book to cover interoperability among the Cisco Secure product family to provide the holistic approach to Internet security. The first book to provide Cisco proactive solutions to common Internet threats. A source of industry-ready pre-built configurations for the Cisco Secure product range. Cisco Systems strives to help customers build secure internetworks through network design featuring its Cisco Secure product family. At present, no available publication deals with Internet security from a Cisco perspective. Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions covers the basics of Internet security and then concentrates on each member of the Cisco Secure product family, providing a rich explanation with examples of the preferred configurations required for securing Internet connections. The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall is covered in depth from an architectural point of view to provide a reference of the PIX commands and their use in the real world. Although Cisco Secure Internet Security Solutions is concerned with Internet security, it is also viable to use in general network security scenarios. nbsp; Andrew Mason is the CEO of Mason Technologies Limited, a Cisco Premier Partner in the U.K. whose main business is delivered through Cisco consultancy focusing on Internet security. Andrew has hands-on experience of the Cisco Secure product family with numerous clients ranging from ISPs to large financial organizations. Currently, Andrew is leading a project to design and implement the most secure ISP network in Europe. Andrew holds the Cisco CCNP and CCDP certifications. nbsp; Mark Newcomb is currently a consulting engineer at Aurora Consulting Group in Spokane, Washington. Mark holds CCNP and CCDP certifications. Mark has 4 years experience working with network security issues and a total of over 20 years experience within the networking industry. Mark is a frequent contributor and reviewer for books by Cisco Press, McGraw-Hill, Coriolis, New Riders, and Macmillan Technical Publishing.
Here's the book you need to prepare the latest Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam, 642-821. This Study Guide provides: * In-depth coverage of key exam topics * Practical information on planning, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco remote access networks * Hundreds of challenging review questions * Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, sample simulation questions, and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: * Providing remote access to a network with asynchronous dial-in, Frame Relay, ISDN, cable modem, and DSL * Managing traffic flow on WAN links * Using PPP as an access and encapsulation method * Configuring access control to manage and limit remote access * Configuring VPN operation using Cisco IOS * Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) * Planning a Cisco ISDN solution for remote access or primary link back-up * Design a Cisco frame relay infrastructure * Troubleshooting non-functional remote access systems * Troubleshooting traffic control problems on a WAN link
"Computer Networking Essentials" starts with an introduction to networking concepts. Readers learn computer networking terminology and history, and then dive into the technical concepts involved in sharing data across a computer network.
Cisco's Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS) software provides the means by which networking professionals configure and manage Cisco networking devices. Comprehending what happens inside Cisco routers helps network designers and engineers perform their jobs more effectively--an important part of any CCIE candidate's self-study program.
Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) exam, 642-811. This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of key exam topics Practical information on designing and implementing multilayer switched networks Hundreds of challenging review questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Utilizing the Enterprise Composite Model for designing networks Using the Switching Database Manager within a Catalyst switch Operating managed VLAN services on a switched network Configuring and verifying 802.1Q and ISL trunks Configuring access ports for static and multi-VLAN membership Increasing bandwidth for interswitch connections with Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol on ports and VLANs Converting CatOS to native IOS on Catalyst switches Implementing IP telephony in a switched network environment Planning, configuring, and implementing QOS Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CCNP Remote Access exam Coverage of all CCNP Remote Access exam topics enables you to identify and fill your knowledge gaps before the exam date. You'll learn to: Determine site requirements in a central office, branch office, and small/remote or home office, and select the proper Cisco network devices for remote access purposes Deploy physical connectivity of the WAN devices necessary for remote access purposes Implement, configure, and control modem connections Use the versatility of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)-essential to today's remote access networks Deploy ISDN BRI connections as well as basic dial-on-demand routing (DDR) and advanced DDR options Establish and control traffic through X.25 and Frame Relay connections Manage network performance with queuing and compression Scale access control in an expanding network using the AAA utility CCNP Remote Access Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive self-study tool for the CCNP Remote Access exam. This exam evaluates your ability to build a remote access network to interconnect central sites to branch offices and home office/telecommuters, control access to the central site, and maximize bandwidth utilization over the remote links. This book covers all the major topics on the Remote Access exam, enabling you to master the concepts and technologies upon which you will be tested. Each chapter of CCNP Remote Access Exam Certification Guide focuses your study and tests your knowledge of the subjects through specially designed assessment and study features. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes assess your knowledge and help you decide how much time you need to spend on each section within a chapter. The well-organized Foundation Topics sections detail all the exam topics you need to master. Each chapter includes a Foundation Summary section that highlights essential concepts for quick reference. Challenging chapter-ending review questions and exercises test your knowledge of the subject matter, reinforce key concepts, and provide you with the opportunity to apply what you've learned in the chapter. Finally, the companion CD-ROM's robust testing engine enables you to take practice exams that mimic the real testing environment. This customizable software lets you take a full sample exam, focus on particular topic areas, randomize answers for reusability, track your progress, and refer to electronic text to review concepts. CCNP Remote Access Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining. Companion CD-ROM This companion CD-ROM contains a test bank with more than 200 practice questions.
