Configure Cisco catalyst switches with ease. The perfect partner for those studying for the CLSC Cisco LAN Switch Configuration exam, not to mention anyone who works in a Catalyst environment. This comprehensive resource by Louis R. Rossi, Louis D. Rossi and Thomas Rossi, covers the entire Cisco Catalyst LAN switching family of products from theory to implementation. Using this roadmap, you'll learn how to: *Visualize the catalyst switching architecture *Understand VLANs and Trunking, Transparent Bridging, and the Spanning Tree Protocol *Handle Source Route Bridging *Distinguish between static and dynamic VLANs *Configure the Cisco Catalyst 5000 series of switches *Work with the Catalyst 1900, 2900XL, and 4000 switch series *Prepare for the CLSC and CCIE exams with practice questions in every chapter. Whether you're looking to ace the exam or just make your job a whole lot easier, you'll get the help you need here!