• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on designing and implementing multilayer switched networks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Utilizing the Enterprise Composite Model for designing networks
• Using the Switching Database Manager within a Catalyst switch
• Operating managed VLAN services on a switched network
• Configuring and verifying 802.1Q and ISL trunks
• Configuring access ports for static and multi-VLAN membership
• Increasing bandwidth for interswitch connections with Fast EtherChannel and Gigabit EtherChannel
• Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol on ports and VLANs
• Converting CatOS to native IOS on Catalyst switches
• Implementing IP telephony in a switched network environment
• Planning, configuring, and implementing QOS