Bcran: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (Book/CD-ROM Package)

From the Publisher:Prepare for the BCRAN portion of the new CCNP certification exam With Cisco-certified people in short supply,certified Cisco pros can take their pick of high-paying positions. BCRAN: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks,by Tom M. Thomas II and Adam Quiggle,CCNA,gets you through the new BCRAN exam of the revised CCNP certification track. It's also an on-the-job guide that gives you confidence and skill in. . . *identifying remote access needs using Cisco products,and assembling and cabling WAN components *enabling connection to the central site *enhancing remote connectivity,with a solid focus on ISDN and dial-on-demand routing (DDR) *enabling permanent connections to the central site with X. 25,Frame Relay and ISDN *managing network performance with queuing and optimizing performance with data compression *scaling remote access networks,including IP addresses scaling with PAT and NAT and virtual private dialup networking FAQ sections show you how to troubleshoot problems,and real-world case studies and actual configurations give you practical experience. Interactive CD-ROM includes Cisco router utilities and network sniffers,a Visio graphic package,and Cisco icon package,so you can draw different router configurations. Complete coverage of the newly revised CCNP™ course! The demand for certified networking professionals that have experience with Cisco® products and Cisco-based networks has never been higher. Written in conjunction with CCprep.com,the premier Cisco certification training Website,BCRAN: Building Cisco® Remote Access Networks gives you full,curriculum-based coverage to help you study for the CCNP exam andsucceed as a Cisco professional. Contents include: Identifying and selecting Cisco products for remote connections Enabling and enhancing on-demand connectivity Scaling and troubleshooting remote access networks Extensive FAQ sections in each chapter for additional support Real-world case studies and actual configurations for practical hands-on experience Over 200 sample questions for review Comprehensive,thorough,and reliable,this is the only book you'll need for both preparing for the CCNP exam,and as a helpful on-the-job desk reference.