Barnes, David: Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals (paperback)

Fundamental coverage of the best methods for designing, utilizing, and deploying LAN switching devices and technologies in a modern Ethernet network.

Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals is a introductory reference guide to provide students with a basic understanding of LAN switching technologies. Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals equips students with a fundamental reference book that will help them quickly and easily understand some of the more common design and deployment challenges they will face. The book begins with, Part I, LAN Switches, an introduction to LAN switching then moves quickly into LAN and Catalyst switching architectures, focusing solely on Cisco's LAN solutions, including Cisco's 6000 Series switches. Part I also includes configuring switches, virtual LANs, IP Telephony switching, also based on Cisco's current telephony solution, and multi-layer switching detailing operation and routing. Part II, Design and Implementation, details Campus LANs, including design models for large scale and SMB switched networks and campus LANs to support IP Telephony and other new world technologies. Tuning the network including load balancing, integrating servers, securing switches, as well as a detailed, real-world case study detailing the latest Cisco solution for SMB replacement and replacement of a multi-site large scale shared Ethernet to switched network. Finally, Part III details troubleshooting campus LAN techniques essential to maintain a secure and highly available network. Cisco LAN Switching will provide all of the fundamental information necessary for the novice to intermediate network administrator to maintain a healthy and up-to-date network.