The Most Comprehensive CCNP Self-Study Solution on the Market!

This box set provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue your CCNP with confidence. You'll find in-depth coverage of all official objectives for the following exams:

• 642-801: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
• 642-811: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
• 642-821: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)
• 642-831: Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting Support (CIT)

CCNP®: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks Study Guide (642-801)

Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) exam, 642-801. This Study Guide provides:

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

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:

• Using classful, classless, distance vector, and link state routing protocols
• Using VLSM to extend IP addresses
• Configuring EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and IS-IS environments
• Configuring and verifying router redistribution in a network
• Configuring policy-based routing using route maps
• Utilizing the three-layer hierarchical design model
• Identifying IP addressing schemes, including features of IPv6
• Verifying OSPF operation in a single and multiple areas
• Ensuring proper operation of Integrated IS-IS on Cisco routers
• Interpreting the output of various show and debug commands

CCNP®: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks Study Guide (642-811)

Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN) exam, 642-811. This Study Guide provides:

• 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

CCNP®: Building Cisco Remote Access Networks Study Guide (642-821)

Here's the book you need to prepare the latest Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN) exam, 642-821. This Study Guide provides:

• In-depth coverage of key exam topics
• Practical information on planning, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco remote access networks
• 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:

• Providing remote access to a network with asynchronous dial-in, Frame Relay, ISDN, cable modem, and DSL
• Managing traffic flow on WAN links
• Using PPP as an access and encapsulation method
• Configuring access control to manage and limit remote access
• Configuring VPN operation using Cisco IOS
• Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Planning a Cisco ISDN solution for remote access or primary link back-up
• Design a Cisco frame relay infrastructure
• Troubleshooting non-functional remote access systems
• Troubleshooting traffic control problems on a WAN link

CCNP®: Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting Study Guide (642-831)

Here's the book you need to prepare the latest Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting Support (CIT) exam, 642-831. This Study Guide provides:

• 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