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OSPF Network Design Solutions, 2nd Edition

The comprehensive reference for OSPF network design and deployment

* Understand the full dynamics of OSPF network components, how they interact with one another, and how to configure them
* Increase the efficiency of your OSPF network through a variety of performance tuning techniques
* Apply load balancing to enhance OSPF’s capability to adapt to network topology changes
* Ensure seamless communication between OSPF and other Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) and OSPF and BGP through redistribution
* Optimize network stability and efficiency with OSPF summarization
* Maximize your ability to properly manage an ever-changing OSPF network landscape through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Management Information Bases (MIBs)
* Develop a practiced, tested security plan to protect your OSPF network
* Optimize the efficiency and bandwidth of your OSPF network through the integration of MPLS
* Complete your basic OSPF knowledge gaps with a boiled down summary of the OSPF RFCs

One of the most prevalent Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs), OSPF is in use in numerous networks across the globe. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is also one of the most widely tested protocols if you choose to pursue a networking certification. From a technical perspective, the overwhelming presence of OSPF ensures that you will encounter it at some point in your career. As a result, every networking professional should understand how OSPF operates, how to configure and troubleshoot this important protocol, and most importantly how to design a network that uses OSPF.

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Designing Network Security, 2nd Edition

A practical guide to creating a secure network infrastructure

* Understand basic cryptography and security technologies
* Identify the threats and common attacks to a network infrastructure
* Learn how to create a security policy
* Find out how to recover from a security breach
* Study specific implementation scenarios for securing your network environment
* Learn about advances in security technologies

Designing Network Security, Second Edition, is a practical guide designed to help you understand the fundamentals of securing your corporate network infrastructure. This book takes a comprehensive look at underlying security technologies, the process of creating a security policy, and the practical requirements necessary to implement a corporate security policy.

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PacketCable Implementation

Design, provision, configure, manage, and secure tomorrow’s high-value PacketCable networks

Jeff Riddel, CCIE® No. 12798

PacketCable networks use IP technology to enable a wide range of multimedia services, from IP telephony to interactive gaming and beyond. Because PacketCable-based business and residential services are central to the cable industry’s strategy for growth, the industry’s need for PacketCable expertise is expected to increase dramatically.

PacketCable Implementation is the first complete primer on PacketCable network design, provisioning, configuration, management, and security. Drawing on consulting experience with every leading cable operator, Jeff Riddel presents real-world case studies, sample network designs, configurations, and practical tips for all facets of PacketCable planning and deployment.

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Developing IP Multicast Networks

The definitive guide to designing and deploying Cisco IP multicast networks

* Clear explanations of the concepts and underlying mechanisms of IP multicasting, from the fundamentals to advanced design techniques
* Concepts and techniques are reinforced through real-world network examples, each clearly illustrated in a step-by-step manner with detailed drawings
* Detailed coverage of PIM State Rules that govern Cisco router behavior
* In-depth information on IP multicast addressing, distribution trees, and multicast routing protocols
* Discussions of the common multimedia applications and how to deploy them

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Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies

Part 1: Internetwork Design provides a set of general guidelines for planning internetworks and specific suggestions for several key internetworking implementations. Part 1 focuses on identifying the essential technologies and appropriate implementations for specific environments.

Part 2: Internetworking Case Studies provides practical examples illustrating how readers can implement Cisco Systems software features. Case studies address implementation concerns and show how to apply features. Detailed configuration file examples and network diagrams are included.

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Large-Scale IP Network Solutions (CCIE Professional Development)

An essential guide to scaling and maintaining large networks.

* Understand critical scalability issues and the parameters to plan for future network growth
* Examine detailed migration plans with sample scenarios and working Cisco configuration examples
* Learn the pros and cons of each major routing protocol and how to choose the right one for your environment
* Understand the operations and scalability features of Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM)
* Implement effective quality of service and network management techniques
* Benefit from extensive large-scale network design and configuration case studies

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