Cisco LAN Switching, Volume I (CCIE Professional Development Series)

The complete guide to Layer 2 technologies and configuration on the Cisco Catalyst Switch. A revision of the best-selling first edition, widely acknowledged as the premier text on LAN switching, this book's updated coverage includes new protocol enhancements and new Cisco platforms and operating systems. This book includes plentiful real-world configuration examples and case studies. A core textbook for CCIE preparation, this book is endorsed by Cisco Systems. The first edition of this title is universally regarded as the LAN switching bible, containing some of the most comprehensive descriptions of underlying protocols and Cisco Catalyst switch network design and configuration. Modification to spanning tree protocol (STP), updates to vlan trunking protocol (VTP), and the introduction of new industry standard channeling technoloogy protocols have created market demand for a switching book that is up-to-date on current trends. This new book incorporates detailed information on these changes and helps readers understand the importance, operation, and configuration procedures to implement these new technologies.
A core book for CCIE preparation, this title has become one of the foremost volumes on LAN switching and is enjoyed by readers of all skill levels, regardless of their aspirations to become CCIE certified.