Steve Thomas' groundbreaking Introduction to Cisco Internetworking delivered what all those certification study guides don't: a nuts-and-bolts approach to the practical skills that network managers and administrators need to really get the job done and not just pass a test. This book picks up where the first left off, covering techniques of routing, queuing, and IP connectivity for designing and building corporate internetworks. Filling you in on all of the real-world information that the "exam-cram" books omit, Thomas speaks to the systems engineer from the operations standpoint and includes invaluable troubleshooting tips, hands-on examples, and quick guides to platforms like Banyan Vines, Token Ring, and SNA that can stump even the experienced networker. Ideal for training or as a daily bench reference, this book addresses the ins and outs of running routers on TCP/IP and IPX, routing for Apple and Windows, the elements of spoofing and dial-out, bandwidth-effective strategies for Internet connectivity, and more.