A detailed examination of interior routing protocols -- completely updated in a new edition

• A complete revision of the best-selling first edition--widely considered a premier text on TCP/IP routing protocols

• A core textbook for CCIE preparation and a practical reference for network designers, administrators, and engineers

• Includes configuration and troubleshooting lessons that would cost thousands to learn in a classroom and numerous real-world examples and case studies

Praised in its first edition for its approachable style and wealth of information, this new edition provides readers a deep understanding of IP routing protocols, teaches how to implement these protocols using Cisco routers, and brings readers up to date protocol and implementation enhancements. Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, Second Edition, includes protocol changes and Cisco features that enhance routing integrity, secure routers from attacks initiated through routing protocols, and provide greater control over the propagation of routing information for all the IP interior routing protocols. Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, Second Edition, provides a detailed analysis of each of the IP interior gateway protocols (IGPs). Its structure remains the same as the best-selling first edition, though information within each section is enhanced and modified to include the new developments in routing protocols and Cisco implementations. What's New In This Edition? The first edition covers routing protocols as they existed in 1998. The new book updates all covered routing protocols and discusses new features integrated in the latest version of Cisco IOS Software. IPv6, its use with interior routing protocols, and its interoperability and integration with IPv4 are also integrated into this book. Approximately 200 pages of new information are added to the main text, with some old text removed. Additional exercise and solutions are also included.

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Just another book on how to use Cisco routers - 2009-06-28
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Nothing special about this book. It teaches you how to setup various routing protocols on Cisco routers. But it doesn't teach you much about routing itself. Many other books do the same at much lower price. I guess it is good book for reference purposes for Cisco users but not helpful at all for non-Cisco users in any way.

I also used GNS3 open source network simulator in our collage lab along with this book.

Excellent, as Expected - 2006-07-24
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Routing TCP/IP, Vol 1 - 2nd Edition

I have used the first edition of Jeff Doyle's Routing TCP/IP volumes 1 and 2 for some time now. I consider them essential to studying for the CCIE lab exam. They also act as an ongoing reference for any networking professional. I was anxious to review the second edition and have not been disappointed.

I was impressed that this second edition appears to be a well thought out re-presentation of the material. By that I mean it is not just the first edition with some bolt-on additions but rather a fresh covering of the material with the updates that inundate our industry woven in as opposed to added on to the existing text.

I find rare cases to employ RIP in my current work but as an old dog, I tend to monitor its evolution. The book does one of the best jobs of conveying RIPng and its exclusive use with IPv6 that I have seen. An important note that other writers seem to overlook is the reliance of RIPng on IPv6 authentication mechanisms. Coverage of EIGRP's approach to IPv6 was lacking but I am told this was due to press dates vs. standards publishing or some such. Separate research for this technology would be required for those that need it.

In typical Doyle fashion, information is presented in a very matter of fact way, diagrams are clear and correctly annotated. Command output is easy to follow and well trimmed of content that does not apply directly to the point being illustrated. I have chastised other Cisco Press books for failure to hit this level of clarity and correctness. It is a peeve of mine to have to flip back and forth several pages (or even chapters) to reference a diagram or a table that is being discussed in the current chapter.

Overall: As expected I was quite pleased with the book and will recommend it to anyone pursuing their CCIE certification. I will also recommend this book (as I have the first edition) to anyone involved in higher level network design and administration. I heartily give the book five stars as I believe most reviewers will.

Great book! - 2009-06-08
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This is a must for any CCIE candidate. One of the best books I've ever read.

Let's kick off! - 2008-11-20
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I got this book to refresh my routing skills and ultimately to take the lab. It was OK and well organized with enough examples to walk you through the steps required to take some further steps! To be honest the only section that I didn't like much was its redistribution chapter but the rest of the book seemed very interesting to me. Although it's not mentioned in the book but you will find it extremely helpful a couple of weeks before your lab date just after doing all labs developed by different vendors it again tastes like a Cisco resource for a Cisco exam.
HTH,

Reinforces your basics and more - 2008-10-06
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I have been using this book to refresh my concepts. It's truly amazing to learn concepts you've known for so long from a different angle aiding in building on it. I always expect a lot on the background of the technology rather than heaps of implementation details and the authors have provided a balanced mix of both. It is the best reference on IGPs and another point worth mentioning is the highlighting of certain key areas, where most people are likely to make a mistake. Each chapter in this book takes you a step closer to knowing IGPs better.

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