Internet Routing Architectures (Cisco Press core series)
Internet Routing Architectures (Cisco Press core series) by Sam Halabi
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages:
- 550
- ISBN:
- 157870233X
- Product Group:
- book
- Publisher:
- Cisco Press
- Publication Date:
- Sept. 4, 2000
- BooksForGeeks.com ID:
- 2676
Modestly subtitled "The Definitive BGP resource", Internet Routing Architectures is published by the book division of that cornerstone of the Internet, Cisco Systems--so you can be sure that the contents therein have come pretty much straight from the horse's mouth. For those unaware, "BGP" is short for Border Gateway Protocol, the de facto inter-domain routing protocol used in the Internet today.
The book is broken down into four sections, an overview of the Internet, routing protocol basics, effective routing design and routing device configuration. It's not a revision aid per se, one that would help you prepare for a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification, and so is laid out as a general reference work. But the book's layout and format does have more than a passing resemblance to a Cisco router manual!
Now it would be an understatement to say that the ground covered by this book is incredibly technical and isn't for the casual reader. It is also true to say that where the subject matter is so complex, it's won't be long before your eyes glaze over. But if you try to over-simplify something that is inherently complicated it loses its meaning. This book succeeds in treading this fine line by introducing technical detail gradually and making use of practical examples whenever possible. And the going only really gets tough in the final chapters. Making this sort of rocket science accessible takes some skill and, more often than not, this book succeeds at that task, though it remains a dry read. Its intended audience is fairly small but for those that do need access to this information, this book is one for the shortlist. --Roger Gann
Reviews for Internet Routing Architectures (Cisco Press core series)
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A BGP book must have!!!
Rated out of 5 stars, February 12nd, 2009
This Book its a must have for everyone that seeks a detailed information about BGP routing protocol. Not only the writer writes clearly about things but goes even further with examples and cases for each of the attributes of BGP.
This book combined with the Routing TCP/IP volume II is a must have for every network engineer to learn and master the protocol! -
BGP Bible
Rated out of 5 stars, November 12nd, 2001
This book is it, as far as BGP is concerned. The path to being a bgp guru lies whithin the pages of this book. A must have for any ccie or ccie wannabe or anyone who works with bgp. -
Excellent, covers BGP from basics to advanced topics
Rated out of 5 stars, January 12th, 2000
This book is excellent. It covers BGP from the ground up. As someone who essentially played with BGP in order to learn it this was perfect at filling in all the gaps. It includes example scenarios and router configs that you can often apply to your own situation. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know about BGP. -
Excellent reference for BGP4
Rated out of 5 stars, October 12th, 1999
After trying to find out about BGP4 online, this book has proved to be a revelation; it is very clear and concise and provides excellent information practical advice on implementing BGP4. -
I can now say that I understand BGP
Rated out of 5 stars, June 12nd, 1999
The book was very easy to read for a networking literate individual. The book builds up to advanced topics and walks you through sample configurations. I now feel confident about my knowledge of BGP.