IS-IS Deployment in IP Networks

IS-IS, the Intermediate System to Intermediate System protocol, has been used effectively as a routing protocol for many large-scale networks, including service provider backbone, telephone system management, and power equipment networks. Used in conjunction with the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), IS-IS offers Internet Service Providers and the administrators of other large networks advanced flexibility and scalability. As a result, the number of complex networks employing the IS-IS protocol has grown tremendously.IS-IS: Deployment in IP Networks is a hands-on guide for network engineers deploying, maintaining, and building IS-IS networks. Based on both the best practices of current implementations and the specifications of the protocol, IS-IS provides highly valuable configuration examples using Cisco IOS Software combined with real-life, expert descriptions, analysis, and advice. Readers will also find case studies and operational theory about this powerful and popular routing protocol.Coverage includes:A historical perspective on OSI protocols and addressingNeighbor discovery, relationships, and pseudonodesFlooding mechanisms, timers, and tuner timingThe division of the routing;It is a valuable resource for networking students preparing for the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) exam. 0201657724B08282002