Cisco routers and switches are the cornerstones of
many networks. But when things break, repairs can intimidate even the most
competent administrator. Luckily, just knowing the "in case of
emergency" basics will take you far.
Just like the original, this second edition of the
highly acclaimed Cisco Routers for the Desperate is written for the administrator in crisis mode. Updated to cover
switches and the latest Cisco terminology, with a tighter focus on the needs of
the small network administrator, this second edition gives you what you need to
know to provide reliable network services and fix problems fast. You'll find
coverage of:
· Installation—how
to get your router and network connections up and running right the first time
· Troubleshooting
routers and switches, so that you can determine whether your hardware or the
Internet is broken
· Security
concerns, like how to keep your network equipment safe from hackers and install
a private network between two offices
· How
to implement basic network redundancy to reduce the risk of network downtime
Cisco Routers for the Desperate, 2nd Edition is designed to be read once and left alone until
something breaks. When it does, you'll have everything you need to know in one
easy-to-follow guidebook.
This really ought to be the book inside every Cisco Router
box or when the very slim chance things go goofy and help is needed "right
now".
