What to read after Cisco BGP-4 Command and Configuration Handbook?

Annotation A unique, comprehensive, and hands-on guide to all BGP-4 commands! The complete BGP-4 command reference-invaluable for network designers, engineers, and architects. Excellent CCIE certification preparation written by one of the CCIE Program Managers. More than 100 scenarios covering every possible BGP-4 command for Cisco IOS software. As the means by which Internet destinations are communicated between subscribers and service providers, BGP-4 provides a critical function for Internet operations. Whether associated with Internet service providers or enterprise networks that depend heavily on the Internet, a background in BGP-4 is essential. Moving beyond background information, BGP contains a great number of commands, and practical information that is difficult to come by. Cisco BGP-4 Command and Configuration Handbook is an exhaustive practical reference to the commands contained within BGP-4. For each command/subcommand, author Parkhurst explains the intended use/function and how to properly configure it. Then he presents scenarios- to demonstrate every facet of the command and its use, along with appropriate show and debug commands. Through the discussion of functionality and the scenario-based configuration examples, Cisco BGP 4 Command and Configuration Handbook will help readers gain a thorough understanding of the practical side of BGP-4. Thorough understanding of BGP is crucial for passing the CCIE exams, and this is a detailed look into BGP-4 that is sought after but unavailable in any other book. William R. Parkhurst, Ph.D., CCIE #2969, is a Consulting Systems Engineer for Cisco Systems supporting Sprint. Prior to joining Cisco, Dr. Parkhurst was an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wichita State University where he helped establish the first Cisco CCIE Preparation Laboratory. Parkhurst is developing CCIE training and content focusing on BGP, and as such is a leading authority on the needs of the Cisco professional and CCIE candi20010521.