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Jun 18 2009   5:00AM GMT

Implementing multicast on Cisco Catalyst switches



Posted by: Brent Sheets
Cisco Switches, David Barnes, Basir Sakandar, Cisco Press, Switches, Cisco

Overview: “Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals presents an in-depth look at modern campus network requirements. It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to LAN switching best practices using Cisco Catalyst switches. This book provides you with a wealth of details on the architecture, operation, and configuration of the Cisco Catalyst family of switches. You learn about a wide range of topics, including quality of service (QoS), multicast, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MST), private virtual LANs (VLANs), and configuration using the native and hybrid software interfaces.”

This free chapter has been selected from Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals by Cisco Press. Enjoy the chapter and be sure to check out the related Router and Switch management resources listed below. Voice your feedback on this chapter or let us know of other books you’d like to see featured on the IT Bookworm Blog by leaving a comment. Thanks.

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Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals Written by
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David Barnes and Basir Sakandar
Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals
Cisco Press
November 16, 2008
1587058499
978-1587058493

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Chapter 9: Implementing Multicast on Catalyst Switches

RELATED PEER ADVICE
  → Visit our Networking community
  → Need answers? Ask your own Switch or Networking question
  → Browse the Editor Q&A on the SearchNetworking.com Public Profile

RELATED RESOURCES
  → Visit the The Network Hub blog
  → Visit the David’s Cisco Networking blog
  → Visit the Window on WANs blog
  → Visit the SearchNetworking.com website
  → Visit the SearchEnterpriseWAN.com website
  → Browse Network Management resources
  → Browse Network Administration resources
  → Browse Network Infrastructure resources
  → Browse Enterprise Networking News
  → Browse Networking White Papers

RELATED CONTENT
  → IT Definitions: Multicast (visit the Routing and Switching Glossary and Network Hardware Glossary for more)
  → Article: Cisco expands Nexus data center switch line with eye on virtualization
  → Article: Cisco EEM scripting gets a reboot — and helps cut response times
  → Article: Switch WAN optimization appliances to software for simpler mobile WAN
  → Blog: Cisco plans to enter 50 new markets: acquisitions inevitable
  → Blog: Cisco and HP: Data center frenemies now poised for all-out war
  → Screencast: Upgrading the Cisco IOS
  → Guide: Switching and routing: The next generation
  → E-Book: The essential guide for upgrading your network
  → Video: The Switching Kitchen: Learn the basic features of Cisco switches
  → Quiz: Networking Hardware

Apr 7 2009   5:00AM GMT

Configuring a VPN using IPSec



Posted by: Brent Sheets
VPN, Jason Neumann, Apress, Cisco Routers, IPSec, Router configuration, Cisco, Cisco IOS

Overview: “Cisco Routers for the Small Business provides in plain English a no-nonsense approach to setting up all the features of the Cisco IOS for a small business using broadband technologies. This book explains how to use a Cisco router to setup cable modems, DSL and PPPoE, and explains how to configure NAT, Access Control Lists, Firewalls, DMZs and an IPSec VPN between two sites using advanced encryption.”

This free chapter has been selected from Cisco Routers for the Small Business by Apress, Inc. Enjoy the chapter and be sure to check out the related VPN and networking resources listed below. If you have feedback about this chapter or would like to suggest a book to be featured here on IT Bookworm Blog — then please leave a comment. Thanks.

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Cisco Routers for the Small Business
Apress
January 2, 2009
1-4302-1851-7
978-1-4302-1851-7

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Chapter 4: Configuring a VPN using IPSec

RELATED PEER ADVICE
→ Visit our Networking community
→ Need answers? Ask your own VPN or Cisco IOS question

RELATED RESOURCES
→ Visit the The Network Hub blog
→ Visit David’s Cisco Networking Blog
→ Visit the SearchEnterpriseWAN.com website
→ Visit the SearchNetworking.com website
→ Browse these VPN design and VPN configuration resources
→ Browse these Network Administration resources

RELATED CONTENT
→ IT Definitions: VPN and IPSec (visit the Network Administration Glossary for more)
→ FAQ: Troubleshooting VPN connections
→ How-To: Direct transport VPN configuration
→ How-To: IPsec VPN router configuration: The ISAKMP policy
→ Learning Guide: Network administration guide