9781587050893 | Cisco Systems, July 1, 2004, cover price $60.00 | About this edition: The essential guide for understanding Ethernet switched networks Understand various Ethernet technologies from 10BASE-T to Gigabit Ethernet Learn about common switching modes, paths, and architectures Delve into the Cisco Catalyst switch architecture and examine the various Catalyst switch models, including the 6000/6500, 4500, and 3750 Become familiar with VLAN concepts, including types of trunks, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and private VLANs Understand Multilayer Switching (MLS) and the various hardware components that make MLS work Learn how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches in both native and hybrid mode Implement QoS on Cisco Catalyst switches Deploy multicast features and protocols, including PIM, IGMP snooping, and CGMP Utilize data link layer features such as BPDU Guard, BPDU Filter, Root Guard, Loop Guard, RSTP, and MST Evaluate design and configuration best practices Learn how to manage LANs and troubleshoot common problems Local-area networks (LANs) are becoming increasingly congested and overburdened because of a dramatic increase in traffic, faster CPUs and operating systems, and more network-intensive applications.

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