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Managing Network Performance
with Queuing and Compression
The CCNP Remote Access exam requires you to have an in depth understanding of various
WAN technologies. In this chapter the discussion focuses on queuing techniques offered in
Cisco IOS.
Many industry participants believe that queuing is a necessary configuration on all routers.
In fact, it is not. This chapter discusses the concepts behind queuing, when to use queuing,
and which type of queuing is best for a particular situation.
How to Best Use This Chapter
By taking the following steps, you can make better use of your study time:
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Keep your notes and answers for all your work with this book in one place for easy
reference.
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Take the "Do I Know This Already?" quiz and write down your answers. Studies show
retention is significantly increased by writing facts and concepts down, even if you
never look at the information again.
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Use the diagram in Figure 10-1 to guide you to the next step.