Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco BCMSN exam 642-811

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP BCMSN exam, including:

• Modular network design
• Switch operation and configuration
• Switch port configuration
• VLANs and the VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
• Aggregating switch links
• Spanning Tree Protocol configuration, security, and advanced features
• Multilayer switching
• Router redundancy and load balancing
• Multicast and quality-of-service (QoS) concepts
• Diffserv QoS configuration
• IP Telephony on Catalyst switches
• Securing switch access and VLANs

CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is a best of breed Cisco (R) exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the BCMSN exam. Lead network engineer and consultant David Hucaby shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve your switching knowledge. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it. Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts. The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

This revision to the popular second edition includes updates on high-availability considerations and design, security in the switching environment, Voice VLANs, and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).

CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, Third Edition, is part of a recom-mended learning path from Cisco Systems that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and over 200 practice questions for the BCMSN exam, including simulation-based questions, all available in study mode, test mode, and flash card format.

This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press (R). Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.