Cisco Press

CCDA 640-864 official cert guide. (CD-ROM included)

This official guide to the Cisco Certified Design Associate 640-864 examination provides detailed information on test areas for this intermediate level network design certification. Beginning with a section on basic network design principles, the work covers topics such as LAN and WAN design, Internet and routing protocols, security and network management, voice and video networks, and IPv6. A final section provides comprehensive case studies and advice on exam preparation. Chapters include numerous illustrations, screenshots, and practice exercises and a companion CD-ROM provides practice exams. Bruno and Jordan are Cisco certified networking consultants. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CCNP security SECURE 642-637 official cert guide. (CD-ROM included)

Networking consultant Wilkins and network security architect Smith help readers prepare for the Cisco SECURE certification exam, one in a series of exams required for the Cisco Certified Network Professional — Security certification. The exam focuses on the application of security principles with regard to Cisco IOS routers, switches, and virtual private network devices. The guide covers network security technologies generally, Cisco IOS foundation security solutions, Cisco IOS threat detection and control, and managing and implementing Cisco IOS site-to-site security solutions. The disk contains memory tables and answers for them, and a glossary. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

CCNP security VPN; 642-647 official cert guide. (CD-ROM included)

This official study guide from Cisco provides detailed specific information on virtual private networks (VPN) for candidates preparing to take the CCNP Security VPN 642-647 certification examination, one part of the series of test required to receive the Cisco Certified Network Professional-Security certification. Topics covered include ASA architecture and technologies, AnyConnect remote access VPNs, client-less remote access VPNs, IPsec clients, Cisco Easy VPN, and IPsec site-to-site VPNs. Chapters include illustrations, screenshots, tips, and code examples as well as exam preparation exercises. An accompanying CD-ROM provides practice exam samples. Hooper is a Cisco certified networking consultant. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cisco firewalls.

For IT security professionals at all levels, this guide to Cisco firewall technologies provides both theoretical and practical instruction for designing, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting a wide range of firewall products from one of the industry's leading producers of network security applications. Beginning with an overview of firewall and network security fundamentals, the volume explores the family of Cisco firewall products and covers topics such as configuration basics, firewalls in network topology, virtualization, using ASA with and without NAT, application inspections, voice protocols, IP multicast, Cisco firewalls, and Ipv6 and security product interactions and integration. The work includes numerous illustrations, screenshots and code examples and access to an online version of the text is provided. Matos Da Silva Pires de Moraes is an experienced systems engineer working for Cisco Brazil. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cisco Unity connection.

for IT managers involved in the planning, deployment, and maintenance of voice messaging systems, this guide to Cisco Unity Connection provides detailed practical advice for designing effective and efficient infrastructures using this popular enterprise level telephony software. Beginning with an overview of software features, the work covers such topics as designing voice mail systems, installation and upgrades, integration, managing users and contacts, user access control, call handlers, Unity connection networking, voice profiles for Internet mail, reports and analysis, and advanced features and troubleshooting. Chapters provide detailed real world examples and include numerous illustrations. Schulz is an experienced network engineer. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE).

This collection of management strategies, best practices, and developed engineers' notes provides enterprise communications managers with valuable information for efficient operation of the Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) telephony and data communications software. Beginning with an overview of product features, the work covers topics such as platform architecture, deployment strategies, application configuration, call routing, call flow scripting, reports and analysis, nodes and processes, IVR system integration, data-driven routing, and management and administrations policies. Chapters provide detailed real world examples and include numerous illustrations, tips and tricks. Ford is an experienced Cisco UCCE consultant and administrator. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Designing for CISCO internetwork solutions (DESGN) foundation learning guide, 3d ed.

For intermediate network professionals, this guide to enterprise level network design using Cisco networking products provides detailed study information for candidates intending to take the DESGN entry level network design certification examination. The volume explores foundational skills and the basic processes and products used in designing and deploying Cisco based networks. Topics discussed include network design methodologies, structure and modularization, campus and data center networks, remote connectivity, IP addressing, routing protocols, security solutions, voice and video networking options and design considerations for wireless networks. Chapters include numerous illustrations, charts, technical drawings and exercises and access to additional online resources is provided. Wilkins is a Cisoc certified network consultant. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Voice over IP and QoS (CVOICE) foundation learning guide, 4th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Intended for students studying for the Cisco CVOICE certification exam, this large volume provides detailed instruction in the implementation, configuration and management of Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) systems. Topics covered include basic VoIP configuration, supporting Cisco IP phone systems with Unified Communication Manager Express software, dial plans, Gatekeepers and QoS management. The text includes illustrations, screenshots and sample test questions and an accompanying CD-ROM provides several video tutorials. Wallace is an experienced Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

IPv6 for enterprise networks.

Intended for enterprise level IT managers and planners, this volume from the professional staff at Cisco provides a basic hands-on primer for planning and implementing new IPv6 networks and coordinating with existing network infrastructures. Beginning with an examination of use cases where IPv6 is more appropriate than the current IPv4 addressing system, the volume covers hierarchical network design, implementation on campus networks, virtualized networks, IPv6 for Wan and branch networks, VPN and IPv6 and the development of testing processes and facilities ahead of IPv6 deployment. Chapters include illustrations, screen shots and code examples and provide extensive references for additional online resources. The authors are technical engineers for Cisco. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)