The official preparation guide for the new CCIE Routing and Switching written examCCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is a comprehensive study and assessment tool. Written and reviewed by CCIEs and developed with the assistance of the CCIE program manager, this book is appropriate preparation for the new CCIE Routing and Switching qualification exam released in August 2002 by Cisco Systems. You've logged in hours learning a broad range of advanced concepts, you have applied them to real-world networks, and now you're ready to increase and reinforce your knowledge in preparation for Cisco Systems' CCIE Routing and Switching written exam. Optimize your study time by assessing your knowledge of the material at the start and close of each chapter with customized quizzes for each topic. Assist your memory by reviewing summary information at the end of each chapter, which presents you with the most succinct review of crucial concepts. Test your comprehension at the end of each chapter with review questions and determine the assimilation of knowledge by stepping through a series of scenarios.Review all CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Communications and Services General Knowledge topics:General routing concepts, such as the OSI model, internetworking devices, and routing protocol characteristics Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and wireless LANs Transparent bridging, VLANs, and VLAN trunking Frame Relay, ATM, and SONET/SDH RIP, IGRP, and EIGRP OSPF and IS-IS BGP, route reflectors, and confederations Queuing, MPLS, CAR, and traffic shaping IP multicast, IP precedence, and multiservice networks Firewalls, encryption, and other security topicsThe companion CD-ROM includes over 200 practice exam questions in a simulated testing environment, customizable so you can focus on the areas in which you need the most review. With experience and training under your belt, this book enables you to retain and master the knowledge vital for passing the CCIE written exam and brings you that much closer to being a fully certified CCIE.CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners, hands-on experience, and self-study guides from Cisco Press. In order to find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/training.