Cisco LAN Switching Configuration Handbook Second Edition A concise reference for implementing the most used features of the Cisco Catalyst family of switches Steve McQuerry, CCIE No. 5952 David Hucaby, CCIE No. 4594 Cisco LAN Switching Configuration Handbook, Second Edition, is a portable guide and quick reference to the most commonly used features that can be configured on Cisco Catalyst switches. Coverage includes Layer 2, Layer 3, multicast, high availability, and configuration of traffic management. This book is organized by a group of common features, with sections marked by shaded tabs for quick reference. The format is structured for easy accessibility to command and appropriate use, saving hours of research time. From the first page, the authors zero in on quick facts, configuration steps, and an explanation of configuration options in each Cisco Catalyst features. Quick reference format allows you to easily find just the information you need without having to search thousands of pages of documentation, help you get your switch up and running quickly and smoothly. Are you looking for a reference, handy portable to more easily configure Cisco Catalyst switches in the field, or you're preparing for CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification, you will find Cisco LAN Switching Configuration Handbook, Second Edition, became an important resource. Steve McQuerry, CCIE No. 4594, is a network engineer to lead the University of Kentucky, where he works with healthcare networks based on Cisco Catalyst, ASA / PIX / FWSM security, and VPN product lines. Applying switched campus network design Configure prompt switches, IP addresses, passwords, switch modules, file management, and administration protocols Understanding how the Layer 3 interface used in the Configure Ethernet switches, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and EtherChannel interfaces Implement VLANs, trunking, and Operation VTP, configure, and tune the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Deal with multicast traffic and interact with multicast routers Streamline access to the ranch and a firewall server to server load balancing accelerated Spreading suppression of broadcast, user authentication, port security, and access a list of VLAN configuration switches Applying QoS management features and availability of transportation features high voice traffic with a special voice gateway modules, inline power and QoS features This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information to build efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and build a successful career.