On 2006-02-02 Sean E. Connelly, Alexandria, VA wrote: ´Cisco Field Manual: Router Configuration´ by Hucaby and McQuerry - you figure with a title like that you would have your one-stop shop for configurations of Cisco routers. Sadly, you will be going to the Cisco website before too long for more advanced configuration examples and explanations. While the book does do an excellent job at introducing a variety of functions - (CDP , logging, SAA), and interfaces; after these areas the book starts to lose it´s value.
For example - the chapter on routing protocols starting on page 253 is extremely introductory (yes, only one chapter on a book of routers, which, the last time I looked routes based upon ROUTING protocols). The EIGRP discussion does not mention that the netmask can be applied to the end of the network command - yet the book discusses `variance´ and how to apply metric weights (now which command(s) do you think a Net Admin will apply more often?).
And then you much watch out for the typos. For example - on page 367, you would be stuck if you applied the command `priority-group 2´ when you just finished configuring custom-queues.
Overall, I was hoping to have a book I could stick in my laptop bag and use as an instant-reference if I was stuck for a configuration. If I was using this book, I believe I would still be searching for that answer.
I give this book 3 pings out of 5:
!!..!. And summed up by saying Good intro to various functions - but not for advanced implementations. Currently Cisco Field Manual: Router Configuration has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Cisco Press claimed Cisco Field Manual: Router Configuration is the ultimate command reference that shows readers how to configure routers and switches with Cisco IOS software. Complete with shaded tab sections for different IOS software feature families for easy reference. Each section provides a succinct background of the group, configuration information and example components. With information on the most recent IOS releases as well as on previous releases in simple to read tables, Cisco Field Manual: Router Configuration is designed to be an invaluable workplace tool. Presents the common elements of complex configurations for Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in an intuitive, easy-to-reference format.Each feature includes concise background information, configuration notes, port numbers, and examples.Describes actual configuration commands and options in the order they should be used.Saves time spent searching for pertinent information in the Cisco IOS documentation.Useful as a hands-on command reference in the field or as a part of any candidate´s Cisco Career Certifications preparation.
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