Network Administrators Survival Guide solves many common network administration problems by providing administrators with an all-in-one practical guide to supporting Ciscoฎ networks using freeware tools. It is a single reference source that explains particular issues, their significance for administrators, and the installation and configuration process for the tools. The solutions areCisco centric and provide detail not available in generic online information. Network Administrators Survival Guide emphasizes solutions for network managers and administrators of small to medium-sized businesses and enterprises.
Each chapter is broadly based on a network administration function, starting with an overview of the topic, followed by the methodology involved to accomplish that function. This includes the tools available, why they are the right choice, and their installation, configuration, and usage methods. For any given function, Network Administrators Survival Guide covers both Windows- and Linux-based tools as appropriate. Most of the Windows-based tools offer the advantage of GUI for ease of use, whereas the Linux-based tools are command-line based and can be used in automated scripts. Both are significant for network administrators.
Based on author Anand Deveriya's extensive field experience, this practical guide to maintaining Cisco networks will save you significant time and money. Any network administrator-beginner or advanced-will find this book useful. The solutions to practical aspects of network administration make Network Administrators Survival Guide a must-have reference for supporting your Cisco network.
Part I Basic Network Administration
Part II Network Management Systems (NMS)
Part III Security
Part IV Network Documentation
About the Author
Anand Deveriya, CCIE No.10401, is a senior network engineer with NEC Unified Solutions, where he designs and deploys secure, scalable, and redundant networks using Cisco technology and products. In his various networking roles, he has devised solutions for many of the network administration challenges noted throughout this book. Anand was a technical editor for CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, published by Cisco Press.