Yes, it’s older. But routing fundamentals don’t expire. The explanations of BGP path selection, route reflectors, and PIM sparse mode are clearer than most modern certification guides.
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If you’re pursuing your CCIE—or simply want to master the why behind the protocols—this book is non-negotiable. Routing TCP IP- Volume II -CCIE Professional Development
What’s inside: ✅ Deep BGP (not just configuration – decision process, filtering, communities) ✅ Multicast routing from the ground up ✅ IPv6 routing protocols (OSPFv3, EIGRPv6, IS-ISv6) ✅ Route redistribution + advanced troubleshooting scenarios
Tag a fellow CCIE candidate who needs this reminder. 👇 Yes, it’s older
(Cisco Press – CCIE Professional Development)
As a reference and deep-dive companion, not a crash course. 📚 If you’re pursuing your CCIE—or simply want
Still the gold standard for advanced IP routing
And that’s exactly why it’s still gold, 20+ years later. 🥋📖
It’s dense. It’s detailed. It will humble you. And it will make you a better engineer.