Cisco Express Forwarding Understanding and troubleshooting CEF in Cisco routers and switches Nakia Stringfield, CCIE No. 2635 Stacia McKee How the packet switch routers? CEF is found in almost all routers and Cisco Catalyst switches, and understanding how CEF operates can improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of your network. Cisco Express Forwarding demystifies the internal workings of Cisco routers and switches, making it easier for you to optimize performance problems and issues that arise in Cisco network environments. This book discusses the common misconceptions about CEF and packet switching across various platforms, helping you to improve your skills tips for CEF-and non-CEF issue-related. The first part of this book provides an overview of packet-switching architectures and CEF operation and advanced features. Full of practical examples and configurations, this book refers to the years of experience to help you keep your Cisco networks running efficiently. Nakia Stringfield, CCIE No. Nakia has been with Cisco for more than six years, previously served as technical leader for the Architecture TAC team. Russ White, CCIE No. Russ mainly working on developing new features and design architectures for routing protocols. Stacia McKee is a customer support engineer and technical leader of the Routing Protocols Technical Assistance Center (TAC) team. Stacia has been with Cisco for more than six years, previously served as technical leader of the Architecture TAC team and a member of the team / WAN Access TAC. Learn the key features of packet-switching architecture Understand the basics of the CEF architecture and operation Check the CEF structure enhanced, which increases scalability Learn how to solve problems in software-switching environments Understand the effect of CEF on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 720 Configure and troubleshoot load To evaluate the effect of sharing with CEF CEF in an MPLS VPN environment Review CEF design considerations that impact scalability Part IUnderstanding, Configuring, and Troubleshooting CEF Chapter 1Introduction to Packet-Switching Architectures Chapter 2Understanding Cisco Express Forwarding Enhanced Scalability Chapter 3CEF Chapter 4Basic IP Connectivity and CEF Troubleshooting IICEF Case Study Section Chapter 5Understanding Packet Switching on the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 720 Chapter 6Load Sharing with CEF Chapter 7Understanding CEF in an MPLS VPN Environment Part IIIAppendix Appendix AScalability 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. Category: Networking Covers: Routing and Switching 1587052369