CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II (IEWB-RS-VOL2)

Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II (IEWB-RS-VOL2) is the most comprehensive self-paced resource available on the market today for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam. IEWB-RS-VOL2 is a self-paced product that is a highly integral part of Internetwork Expert's End-to-End CCIE Program. This workbook is designed to be used as a supplement to other self-paced and instructor-led training materials in preparation for Cisco Systems' CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam.

IEWB-RS-VOL2 consists of 20 full scale lab scenarios designed from the ground up based on Cisco Systems' newest specification for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam. The full scale labs contained in IEWB-RS-VOL2 are designed to simulate the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam and at the same time illustrate the principles behind the technologies which it covers.

Authors

• Brian Dennis, CCIE #2210 (R&S/ ISP Dial/ Security/ Service Provider)

• Brian McGahan, CCIE #8593 (R&S/ Service Provider/ Security)

IEWB-RS-VOL2 At A Glance

• The IEWB-RS-VOL2 is covered by our exclusive Investment Protection Program.
• 40 full-color laminated diagrams illustrating a different logical topology for each scenario.
• Each workbook ships with a printed version of our 1300+ page solutions guide - Internetwork Expert Exclusive.
• Each full scale lab scenario is divided into technology sections totaling 100 points just like the actual CCIE lab exam
• All labs written from the ground up based on Cisco's new CCIE lab equipment and IOS version 12.4 specification
• Same physical topology used throughout the entire workbook so no need to re-cable your equipment.
• Hardware specification is widely supported by commercial rack vendors and is easily replicated in your home lab using Dynamips.
• Free online support forum actively monitored by the actual authors of the workbook.
• Developed by the authors you know and trust to provide only the best material.

Solutions

• The solution guide was also developed by the authors you know and trust to provide only the best and accurate material available.
• The solutions are broken down on a task-by-task basis so no need to guess which commands relate to which question.
• Unlike some vendors, we do not charge for our detailed solutions guide in electronic format.
• Over 1300+ pages of the most comprehensive and detailed solutions available on the market today.
• The solutions guide explains key points and pitfalls of each technology covered in the CCIE lab exam.
• Our solutions are hands down the most comprehensive available with any workbook.

Summary

Internetwork Expert's IEWB-RS-VOL2 workbook has been used by thousands of networking engineers to help prepare for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab exam. Although the success of our workbook speaks for itself, we would like to highlight a few key points you should consider when selecting a workbook:

• Which vendor's workbook is used by more candidates to pass the CCIE Lab exam?
• Which vendor includes their full printed solutions (solutions guide, proctor guide, verifications, etc) free of charge?
• Which vendor includes laminated diagrams for each lab free of charge?
• Which vendor's workbook is written from the ground up by authors you know and trust?
• Which vendor's workbook includes a free upgrade policy?

About IEWB-RS-VOL2

When it comes to passing the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, there is no magic bullet - hard work and a core understanding of the technologies is an absolute must. You don't want to take the easy road when it comes to preparation, you will be better off to make sure you are as equipped and prepared as possible. With that being said, the "hardest" materials aren't necessarily the best option either; you want clarity and depth, not complexity. With years of experience teaching CCIE preparation programs, and having assisted literally hundreds of engineers in passing the CCIE Lab Exam, Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan have composed the single most complete and consolidated resource available to assist you in your path to passing the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II (IEWB-RS-VOL2).

Designed from the ground up based on Cisco's newest publicly stated specification for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, IEWB-RS-VOL2 is unmatched in its design to familiarize you with the conditions that you will face in the actual CCIE Lab Exam. This includes the hardware devices used, Cisco IOS versions, scope and length of technical content, and point scale.

Full Scale Lab Content Length & Depth

Like the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, each of the full scale lab scenarios contained in IEWB-RS-VOL2 were designed to be configured within an 8 hour time frame, and are on average 15 - 17 pages in length. The IEWB-RS-VOL2 labs are not 5 or 6 page mini-labs like many that you will see in other workbook products on the market. In addition to this, each full scale lab scenario in IEWB-RS-VOL2 covers a wide range of topics similar to the actual CCIE Lab Exam, and is divided into 12 general sections.

These sections are:

1. Troubleshooting
2. Bridging and Switching
3. Frame Relay
4. HDLC/PPP
5. Interior Gateway Routing
6. Exterior Gateway Routing
7. IP Multicast
8. IPv6
9. QoS
10. Security
11. System Management
12. IP Services

Note: IEWB-RS-VOL2 does not include any of these legacy technologies, as they are no longer tested on in the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab exam. Don't be fooled by the amount of content included in other products on the market, as many of these workbooks hold an excessive amount of dead weight from obsolete technologies.

Full Scale Lab Point Scale

Like the actual CCIE lab exam, each full scale lab scenario contained in IEWB-RS-VOL2 consists of various sections totaling 100 points. Each task within the lab is assigned a specific point value. Points are only awarded if the presented solution meets all the given requirements, and does not violate any preset restrictions. No partial credit is awarded for any task. A minimum score of 80 points is required to 'pass' a particular scenario. This design allows the labs in IEWB-RS-VOL2 to be used as mock lab exams, simulating the conditions of the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam.

An Actual Question from IEWB-RS-VOL2:

IEWB-RS-VOL2 Solutions Guide

In addition to the actual workbook, a detailed solutions guide for IEWB-RS-VOL2 is included free of charge in electronic and printed format with all workbook purchases. We do not charge for our detailed solutions, but you may have seen that some of our competitors charge for theirs. Our solutions guide includes final configurations, detailed explanations, recommended verifications, troubleshooting steps, and links to additional resources for further reading. The 1300+ page solutions guide included with IEWB-RS-VOL2 is the single most comprehensive document that can be found on the market today, and is as much of an integral part of the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II as the workbook itself.

Final Configurations

The final configurations in the IEWB-RS-VOL2 solutions guide are broken down on a task-by-task basis. This allows you to know exactly which command or commands correspond to which task. There is no need to sort through a long configuration file to guess which commands correspond to which question.

Detailed Breakdowns

In addition to configurations, the solutions guide includes a detailed explanation of all of the technologies covered in IEWB-RS-VOL2. These explanations include insight into the theoretical principles of a technology, its practical application, and common pitfalls associated with said technology. Output from relevant show commands is also included so you can see firsthand how the technology performs.

Recommended Readings

With the IEWB-RS solutions guide, your learning doesn't just stop with the presented scenario. Hundreds of links to relevant outside resources are included in the solutions guide, such as Internetwork Expert White Papers, RFCs, Cisco Documentation, and other key resources on the web.

An Actual Excerpt from the IEWB-RS-VOL2 Solutions Guide

IEWB-RS-VOL2 Hardware Requirements

Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II has been built to the hardware specifications publicly stated to be used in the actual CCIE lab exam. This includes six routers which are comprised of two Cisco 2600XM's, three Cisco 3640's, and one Cisco 3800 with variations of Ethernet, FastEthernet, GigabitEthernet, Point-to-Point Serial, and Frame Relay Serial interfaces. The routers run 12.4 IOS. In addition to these six routers, four Catalyst 3560 series switches running the enhanced multilayer software image (EMI) are also included. Although four 3560s were used in the development, all labs can be completed using a mixture of at least two Catalyst 3560s and two Catalyst 3550s.

As per the actual CCIE lab hardware specification, IEWB-RS-VOL2 also includes various external devices that are not within the control of the candidate. These devices include a Frame Relay switch and three backbone routers that are used to inject IP routes and facilitate in the testing of various configurations.

The physical topology of IEWB-RS-VOL2 remains the same throughout the entire workbook. Therefore, once your lab has been physically cabled to meet the workbook's specification, there is no need to change the cabling in order to complete each lab.

The generic devices used in IEWB-RS-VOL2 include the following:

The specific devices used in the design of IEWB-RS-VOL2 include:

The external core devices used in IEWB-RS-VOL2 include the following:

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