The field engineer's complete Catalyst switch reference

• A robust field command reference useful for Cisco certification preparation.
• Presents both COS and IOS switch commands, listing elements of complex configurations together as a field engineer would need them.
• Configuration commands and options in the order they should be used.
• Background information on switch features, important configuration notes, and guidelines.

This field reference provides novice to experienced network engineers with an aid to configuring Cisco Catalyst switches. Engineers are able to carry this book on site and refer to it during hands-on installation or troubleshooting sessions. Cisco offers two distinct operating systems in the Catalyst switch product line (the Catalyst OS [COS] and the traditional IOS). This book is based on the most current revision of both COS and IOS code, with both COS and IOS commands appearing side-by-side throughout for quick reference.

Cisco Field Manual: Catalyst Switch Configuration is organized by like features, with sections marked by shaded tabs for quick reference. Information on each feature is presented in a concise one- or two-page format, with "Background," "Configuration," and "Example" components. It begins with a review of how switching works in the two operating systems. It then includes a comprehensive guide to configuration starting with basic design and moving on to discuss Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration. Coverage then is provided on fundamental switching topics, like VLANs, multi-layer switching, multicast, and accelerated server load balancing. Final chapters take readers a bit further into the important considerations of access control, switch management, quality of service (QoS), and switching in a voice network.

David Hucaby, CCIE #4594, is a Lead Network Engineer for the University of Kentucky, where he works with healthcare networks based on the Cisco Catalyst, IP telephony, PIX Firewall, and VPN product lines. David has a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

Stephen McQuerry, CCIE #6108, is an instructor and consultant with over 10 years of networking industry experience. He is a Certified Cisco Systems Instructor (CCSI) teaching routing and switching concepts for Global Knowledge. Steve is also the Course Developer/Director for Global's Advanced Cisco Campus Switching course. Steve holds a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from Eastern Kentucy University.