Cisco Internetworking and Troubleshooting

I passed the CCIE lab 2 months ago. I fortunately bought this book in April and it was my number one reference by far! Packed with complex configurations and troubleshooting scenarios. All are explained in a detailed step by step manner. It covers everything EIGRP,OSPF,BGP,DLSW,IPX,Apple the works. I feel the need to express my gratitude to the author especially when I saw a review that is completely at odds with the other glowing reviews. I notice this reviewer (unlike the other ones) gives no information as to why they formed this opinion... Interesting... Anyway, my advice is simple- don't ignore a book that could help change your career, like it did mine.

I found this book the best for indepth detail into troubleshooting a variety of issues. Goes further than any of the other troubleshooting books( Syngress and even Cisco's CIT book) and actually the best Cisco book that I have read. It covers troubleshooting BGP and DLSW, unlike any of the other books and has been extremely useful for the job and for studying for the CIT exam.

This book is very suitable as an on the job reference or as a training tool for Certifications or career development. The author has a great 'real world' focus and the book is filled with tips and detailed practical information. It also has much more than troubleshooting with numerous configurations included. I was also impressed by the book's tone and presentation as the author has a real 'take you by the hand' approach to teaching.

I cannot praise this book highly enough! It is particularly good to see when you consider the amount of mediocre books that are now coming out on Cisco technology. This book goes well beyond Cisco, teaching you alot about each of the different LAN and WAN protocols on modern networks. There is a chapter on OSPF and BGP which is almost a book in itself. All of the chapters are of an extremely high caliber. They are packed with practical tips and networking scenarios. I hope Cormac Long does not wait too long before bringing us the next edition!

This is an excellent book. It covers a broad range of subjects, IP, other desktop protocols, all the different LAN and WAN media as well as Ethernet switching. The amount of information contained is vast. What really impresses me is that it is not just theory. The author gives an abundance of real-world information that could only have been gained by experience. He walks you through numerous, often complex, networking scenarios and explains everything step by step. He also gives valuable insights into the finer points. The sections on OSPF, BGP, Frame Relay and IPX are simply the best pieces of text I have seen. This book is an excellent on the job reference as well as helping CCIE candidates.