BCRAN: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (Book/CD-ROM package)

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 and succeed 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.