Cisco IOS XR Fundamentals is an indispensable resource for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, administering, or selling networks containing Cisco IOS XR–supported routers. This is the only Cisco IOS XR book that:

* Clearly explains how Cisco IOS XR meets the emerging requirements of both current and future networks
* Gives network professionals extensive information for simplifying migration and taking full advantage of Cisco IOS XR’s new power
* Presents detailed, tested configuration examples that network professionals can apply in their own networks
* Walks through using new Cisco IOS XR features and the In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) process to minimize downtime and cost

* Use Cisco IOS XR to deliver superior scalability, availability, security, and service flexibility
* Understand the Cisco IOS XR distributed, modular architecture
* Design, implement, and troubleshoot networks containing Cisco IOS XR–supported routers
* Configure Cisco IOS XR routing, including RIP, IS-IS, OSPF, and EIGRP
* Learn BGP implementation details specific to Cisco IOS XR and using RPL to influence policies
* Manage IP addresses and Cisco IOS XR services
* Secure Cisco IOS XR using standard and extended ACLs, prefix lists, and uRPF
* Master all facets of MPLS configuration, including LDP, L3VPN, and TE
* Configure PIM, IGMP, and static RP multicast
* Optimize networks using advanced Cisco IOS XR features, including secure domain routers
* Learn building blocks of Multishelf, and understand configurations and migration techniques

This book is part of the Cisco Press® Fundamentals Series. Books in this series introduce networking professionals to new networking technologies, covering network topologies, sample deployment concepts, protocols, and management techniques.