Folks, it is always a pleasure to read a well written technical book, and Troubleshooting Campus Networks is no exception. Priscilla Oppenheimer and co-author Joseph Bardwell have created an outstanding book, one which will occupy a place of honor on my bookshelf, right next to Top Down Network Design.
This book goes into a lot of detail, making it an excellent choice for study and for life with real networks. Examples abound. As does good advice for design and troubleshooting. For example, in the chapter on switching, the authors point out good reasons why one should NOT directly link two core switches in a typical core / distribution / access design. Having seen many such designs where high level engineers with years of good experience have done just that, with the belief that more redundancy is better, it is nice to read a solid explanation of the opposite. >From what I have read so far, I am guessing that the actual writing was locked down six months ago. There is no discussion of the Cisco 3550 line of switches, no discussion of 802.1t STP extensions, and no discussion of 802.1q tunneling, for example, which if nothing else serves to show how fast this business continues to change. For those who think I am sucking up, you are absolutely right. I am. But only because I am thankful for the advice and guidance that PO has given to me and to many others on this list, both directly and indirectly. I want to ensure that the flow of good advice continues. :-> So check it out http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471210137/ref=pd_rhf_p_1/002-3394114 -4544058 watch the wrap This is most definitely a book for those looking for good solid information for work and for study. You will most definitely find both here. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=51290&t=51290 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
