• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on troubleshooting and optimizing Cisco internetworks
• Hundreds of challenging review questions
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, sample simulation questions, and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Establishing an optimal system baseline
• Diagramming and documenting system topology and end system configuration
• Verifying connectivity at all layers
• Selecting an optimal troubleshooting approach
• Planning a network documentation system and baseline monitoring scheme
• Using Cisco IOS commands and applications to identify and isolate system problems
• Resolving sub-optimal system performance problems
• Restoring optimal baseline service
• Working with external providers and system users to resolve service provision problems