Authorized Self-Study Guide
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
Richard Froom, Balaji Sivasubramanian, Erum Frahim, Troy Houston
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Froom, Richard. Building Cisco multilayer switched networks (BCMSN) / Richard Froom, Balaji Sivasubramanian, Erum Frahi. -- 4th ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-58705-273-3 (hardback) 1. Telecommunication--Switching systems--Examinations--Study guides. 2. Telecommunications engineers--Certi-fication--Examinations--Study guides. I Froom, Richard II. Sivasubramanian, Balaji. III. Frahim, Erum. IV. Title. TK5103.8.F76 2007 004.6’6--dc22 2006039558
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I would like to dedicate this book to my wife, Elizabeth, and my son, Nathan. Thanks for giving me the time to complete this book. | ||
--Richard Froom |
I would like to dedicate this book to my siblings (Sridhar, Bhuvana, and Raji), who have been very supportive of me throughout my life. Thanks guys. | ||
--Balaji Sivasubramanian |
I would like to dedicate this book to my parents, Frahim and Perveen, who always guide me and support me in all the endeavors of my life. Especially my mother, Perveen, is my inspiration in my life and I am here because of her support and her prayers. Thank you, Mom. I also want to dedicate this book to my siblings, who are my best friends and who inspire me to achieve my goals in life. I would like to thank all my family members for their never-ending support and love that helps and encourages me to move forward. | ||
--Erum Frahim |
My dedication and service is, first and foremost, to God; additionally, my dedication and love to what is in my heart: my wife Cristina, my sons Grant and Cole, and my newborn daughter Paige. I cannot forget Walter and Stef Houston’s loving parental support—thank you. | ||
--Troy Houston |
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