High-Speed Cisco Networks: Planning, Design, and Implementation

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Summary: Another great refrence from John Vacca!
Review: John Vaccas' latest publication is one of the best organized and readable technology specific references I've seen to date. Mr. Vacca covers all aspects of CISCO LAN and WAN network planning, design, implementation and testing from both the hardware and software perspectives. The book provides a wealth of interface configuration examples and a guide to WAN application design tools. The book also provides a glimpse into the future direction of LAN/WAN Internetworking Applications. A recommended read for IT professionals who work with network communication products.

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Summary: Cisco made easy
Review: The "John Vacca Style" of basic and structured flow make this text that deals with some of the most advanced pieces of networking technology, a breeze to understand. Especially helpful for students of the trade, this book can take you through the entire creation, design, and deployment of a local or wide area network. John seems to be as prolific as Stephen King in the technical genre and this book is certainly not a disappointment.

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Summary: This book is really good!
Review: This book covers the planning, design, and implementation of Cisco networks from A to Z. Great for the novice as well as the experienced pro who is dealing with Cisco issues.

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Summary: Chock full of .....................information!!!!!!!
Review: This book is a bible in terms of Cisco Networks without
being a total techno manual. Goes from fundamentials through planning, designing, installing and maintaining while explaining
terms and methodology as needed. This books explains LANs and WANs from top to bottom and will be invaluable to anyone in the IT business for a long time. A reference as well as a handbook for installation and maintance - this book has it all!

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Summary: Cisco equipment and systems clearly explained!!!
Review: This book is another fine example of the "John Vacca style" of technical writing. It never ceases to amaze me how he explains extremely technical subjects in a clear and concise manner. This book addresses all levels of technical expertise such that virtually anyone will profit by having read it. Even after having worked with Cisco equipment for 12 years I can say that this book has taught me a thing or two. Do yourself and your career a favor and read this book from cover-to-cover.

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Summary: Cisco equipment and systems clearly explained!!!
Review: This book is another fine example of the "John Vacca style" of technical writing. It never ceases to amaze me how he explains extremely technical subjects in a clear and concise manner. This book addresses all levels of technical expertise such that virtually anyone will profit by having read it. Even after having worked with Cisco equipment for 12 years I can say that this book has taught me a thing or two. Do yourself and your career a favor and read this book from cover-to-cover.

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Summary: General Review
Review: This book offers a variety of solutions for networks with bandwidth-intensive applications. It begins with a description of Hubs and it continues with Switches, Routers and then High speed Routers. The Book is very simple to read and it contains examples to simplify the understanding of the material. The author has described a variety of high-speed LANs and WANs with trouble shooting guies and recommended solutions. John Vacca has done an excellent job in consolidating information on electronic routing of information using, more specifically, CISCO Routers .

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Summary: General Review
Review: This book offers a variety of solutions for networks with bandwidth-intensive applications. It begins with a description of Hubs and it continues with Switches, Routers and then High speed Routers. The Book is very simple to read and it contains examples to simplify the understanding of the material. The author has described a variety of high-speed LANs and WANs with trouble shooting guies and recommended solutions. John Vacca has done an excellent job in consolidating information on electronic routing of information using, more specifically, CISCO Routers .

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Summary: Comprehensive Guide to CISCO Networks
Review: This book provides a complete overview of high-speed CISCO networks: reviewing network basics; planning for the network (including cost considerations); selecting and implementing the network; installing and maintaining the network; configuring interfaces; and evaluating performance. Particularly useful are the sections on hardware technologies and internetworking technology. The book also contains helpful information about national and international standards. The future directions chapters discuss various security issues, as well as the configuration of existing networks (e.g. AppleTalk and Novell). The appendices provide step-by-step instructions for configuring a network as well as a glossary of significant terms and examples. All in all, a comprehensive and essential reference guide for network managers.

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Summary: *Great* comprehensive Cisco Network book
Review: This is an exciting book for networking professionals. At long last, a comprehensive Cisco book has been published which covers the end to end aspects of LAN/WAN. The organization of the book is elegantly simple and logical, 1) overview 2) system planning 3) design, 4) installation, 5) maintenance, 6) future issues. Cisco line of products are integrated into the step by step descriptions in the book. I'm a very hands-on engineer, and I greatly appreciate the extensive use of clear diagrams and figures. In particular, the "how-to" installation notes are wonderful. This content makes this book invaluable for both technical managers to field engineers and techs.
A terrific reference book.