Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Who Should Read This Book
Book Topics
Chapter 1 OSI Model
Chapter 2 Campus/WAN Protocols
Chapter 3 Routing and Switching
Chapter 4 Design Notes
Chapter 5 Voice over IP Convergence
Appendix A Cisco Wireless Concepts
Appendix B Virtual Private Networking
Appendix C Protocol Notes
Index
NETWORKING TECHNICAL CONCEPTS
• The Essential Guide to Cisco Networking Concepts
• OSI Model, Packet Structure, Topologies, Routing and Switching
• Network Protocol Selection Guides
• Design Notes
• Voice over IP and Telephony
• Cisco Wireless Concepts and VPN’s
• Security and Network Management
• Protocol Notes
• Design and Performance Issues
• Prepare for Technical Interviews with 137 Questions
Networking Technical Concepts explains enterprise networking concepts starting with the OSI model then describes routing, switching and protocol selection. Design notes teach specific concepts such as high availability, media mismatches, design and performance issues. Voice over IP discusses protocols, voice signaling, call setup, compression, design issues and telephony. Security and network management concepts were included and cisco wireless concepts discussing standards, site surveys, components, antennas and design issues. There is some coverage of virtual private networking and specific campus/WAN protocol notes. It is a reference guide designed for any information technology employee wanting a concise guide with the most utilized information available.
• Cisco Engineers
• Network Administrators
• Project Managers
