Cisco IOS XR Fundamentals is a systematic, authoritative guide to configuring routers with Cisco IOS® XR, the next-generation flagship Cisco® Internet operating system.In this book, a team of Cisco experts brings together quick, authoritative, and example-rich reference information for all the commands most frequently used to configure and troubleshoot Cisco IOS XR-based routers in both service provider and enterprise environments.The authors walk you through the details of...

“I finally get it! I used to hear words like rootkit, buffer overflow, and idle scanning, and they just didn’t make any sense. I asked other people and they didn’t seem to know how these things work, or at least they couldn’t explain them in a way that I could understand. Counter Hack Reloaded is the clearest explanation of these tools I have ever seen. Thank you!”—Stephen Northcutt, CEO, SANS Institute

“This is a must-have work for anybody in information security, digital forensics, or involved with incident handling. As we move away from traditional disk-based analysis into the interconnectivity of the cloud, Sherri and Jonathan have created a framework and roadmap that will act as a seminal work in this developing field.”– Dr. Craig S. Wright (GSE), Asia Pacific Director at Global Institute for Cyber Security + Research.“It’s like a symphony meeting an ency...

Most organizations have a firewall, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems, all of which are intended to keep attackers out. So why is computer security a bigger problem today than ever before? The answer is simple--bad software lies at the heart of all computer security problems. Traditional solutions simply treat the symptoms, not the problem, and usually do so in a reactive way. This book teaches you how to take a proactive approach to computer security....

Over 80 recipes to help you master VMware vCloud DirectorKey FeaturesLearn how to work with the vCloud APICovers the recently launched VMware vCloud Suite 5.5Step-by-step instructions to simplify infrastructure provisioningReal-life implementation of tested recipes, packed with illustrations and programming examplesBook DescriptionVMware vCloud Director is an enterprise software solution that enables the building of ...

CCENT Practice and Study Guide is designed with dozens of exercises to help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success with the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1 100-101) exam.The author has mapped the chapters of this book to the first two Cisco Networking Academy courses in the CCNA Routing and Switching curricula, Introduction to Networks and Routing and Switching Essentials. These courses cover the objectives of the ...

An Essential Guide to Understanding and Implementing IP Routing ProtocolsCisco’s authoritative single-source guide to IP routing protocols for enterprise and service provider environmentsService providers and large enterprises are converging on a common IP infrastructure that supports rapid deployment of high-value services. Demand is soaring for highly skilled IP network engineers who can implement and run these infrastructures. Now, one source combines re...

The Best Fully Integrated Study System AvailableWith hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are chec...

Gain essential knowledge and keep your NetScaler environment in top formKey Features\[\*\] Learn how the main features - Load Balancing, Content Switching, GSLB, SSL offloading, AAA, AppFirewall, and Gateway work under the hood using vividly explained flows and traces\[\*\] Explore the NetScaler layout and the various logs, tools and methods available to help you when it’s time to debug\[\*\] An easy-to-follow guide, which will walk you through...

Protect Linux systems against modern threats with practical, real-world security techniques.Linux Hardening in Hostile Networks equips system administrators, DevOps engineers, security professionals, and IT teams with the knowledge to secure workstations, servers, networks, and critical services in increasingly hostile online environments. From fundamental hardening practices to advanced defensive strategies, this guide explains how to reduce attack surfaces, sec...

Master the ins and outs of advanced operations with Ansible Key Features\[\*\] Learn how to extend Ansible with custom modules, plugins, and inventory sources\[\*\] Utilize advanced Ansible features to orchestrate rolling updates with little to no service disruptions\[\*\] An up-to-date book that brings to light the newly added features in Ansible 2.xBook DescriptionThis book provides you with the knowledge you need to unders...

IPv6 SecurityProtection measures for the next Internet ProtocolAs the world’s networks migrate to the IPv6 protocol, networking professionals need a clearer understanding of the security risks, threats, and challenges this transition presents. In IPv6 Security, two of the world’s leading Internet security practitioners review each potential security issue introduced by IPv6 networking and present today’s best solutions.IPv6 Security offers guidance...