Your detailed guide to all things Cisco—a leading player in network technology
With 800 pages of in-depth content, Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop guide to the ins and outs of networks powered by Cisco, a leading maker of networkin solutions including routers, switches, and security. You'll get thorough explanations of how to design, implement, and manage Cisco networks. This book is essential for administrators of small or large networks who need to build strong and secure networks that support services and applications. In this new edition, you'll find updated information covering databases, visualization, and all the latest technologies and product releases.
- Learn the basics of networking with Cisco products—even if you're new to the subject
- Discover the details of switching and routing on Cisco networks
- Analyze your organization's networking needs and design a secure Cisco network that gets the job done
- Optimize and secure Cisco systems for enhanced productivity and security
Networking professionals looking for information on Cisco systems don't need to look any further than Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies.
Introduction 1
Book 1: Overview 7
CHAPTER 1: Looking at the Cisco Network World 9
CHAPTER 2: Exploring Cisco Network Design 23
CHAPTER 3: Knowing as Little as Possible about Math 51
CHAPTER 4: Testing Your Core Networking Knowledge 65
CHAPTER 5: Getting into the Cisco Internetwork Operating System 103
Book 2: Internet Protocols 143
CHAPTER 1: Making the Most of IPv4 145
CHAPTER 2: Choosing between Protocols: TCP and UDP 171
CHAPTER 3: Working with ARP, the IP Communication Model, and Data Link Layer
Troubleshooting 189
CHAPTER 4: Working with IPv6 217
Book 3: Switching 227
CHAPTER 1: Reviewing the Enterprise LAN 229
CHAPTER 2: Switching Basics 241
CHAPTER 3: Configuring Switches 255
CHAPTER 4: Easing Device Discovery with CDP 285
CHAPTER 5: Virtualizing Networks with VLANs and VTP 297
CHAPTER 6: Adding Fault Tolerance with STP 315
CHAPTER 7: Adding Fault Tolerance with EtherChannel 337
CHAPTER 8: Speeding Configuration with Smartport Macros 351
Book 4: Routing 365
CHAPTER 1: Making the Wide Area Network (WAN) Wide 367
CHAPTER 2: Cozying Up to Routing Basics 379
CHAPTER 3: Router Configuration 395
CHAPTER 4: Setting Up Static Routes 417
CHAPTER 5: Configuring Serial Connections and WAN Links 433
CHAPTER 6: Meeting the Routing Protocols 447
CHAPTER 7: Checking Out RIP and EIGRP Characteristics and Design 461
CHAPTER 8: Getting Comfortable with the OSPF and IS-IS Protocols 479
CHAPTER 9: Routing with BGP and IP Multicast 501
Book 5: Wireless 523
CHAPTER 1: Getting Wise to Wireless LANs 525
CHAPTER 2: Planning Your WLAN 543
CHAPTER 3: Securing Your WLAN 567
CHAPTER 4: Building a Cisco Wireless Network 583
Book 6: Security and Management 605
CHAPTER 1: Defending against Common Attacks with Basic Security Tools 607
CHAPTER 2: Securing Networks with Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliance 631
CHAPTER 3: Securing Networks with ACLs and NAT 663
CHAPTER 4: Cisco Security Best Practices 691
CHAPTER 5: AI, Management Tools, and Automation 719
Index 725
Ed Tetz is an IT and networking expert with more than 30 years experience building and managing networks on a variety of platforms. He has coauthored multiple certification books and holds many industry certifications including Cisco. He has provided system and network support to organizations of all sizes and has been a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft for over 12 years.
