Take your first step to CCNA certification From bestselling author Todd Lammle comes the most up-to-date book on CCNA exam 640-821, the first exam in Cisco's popular two-exam Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification track. Understand networking for the small or home office market, prepare for the exam, and acquire the skills you need with this comprehensive guide. Inside you'll find: Complete coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills Real-world scenarios that show you life beyond the classroom and put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day Exam Essentials, a key feature at the end of each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking exam 640-821 A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives. Featured on the CD SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. Also on CD, you'll find preview editions of the CCNA Video Series and the CCNA Audio Series from author Todd Lammle, as well as the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Market_Desc: · Ideal for those new to networking, as the Intro exam is considered less intimidating to the all-in-one CCNA exam 640-801.· CCNAs have an understanding of networking for the small office/home office market. They can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial-access services for small networks and have a working familiarity with these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet and Access Lists.· Job roles include Network Engineer, System Administrator, Consultant, and IT Engineer. Special Features: · Written by Leading Authority Todd Lammle--Author, speaker, and trainer, Lammle has been chosen Best Study Guide author 3 out of 4 years by CertCities.com readers.· Huge Growth Potential--Over 700,000 individuals have achieved a Cisco certification, with CCNA by far those popular of Cisco's certification track. Over 100,000 achieve a Cisco certification a year.· Prestigious Certification--Considered the most respected entry-level certification. CCNAs on average earn $65,000 a year.· Built-In Audience--According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, general networking/system administration jobs are expected to increase by nearly 82% by 2010. About The Book: Book is a comprehensive study guide for the CCNA: Introduction to Cisco Networks exam, complete with 100% exam objective coverage. In addition to the standard Sybex Study Guide elements, book focuses on: · Building a Simple Serial Network· Building a Simple Ethernet Network· Expanding the Network· Connecting Networks· Constructing Network Addresses· Ensuring the Reliability of Data Delivery· Connecting to Remote Networks· Operating and Configuring Cisco IOS Devices· Managing Your Network Environment

The only authorized Labs and Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide supplements version 3.1.1 of the Cisco Networking Academy[registered] Program CCNA[registered] 2 course. This Guide maximizes your understanding of: configuring a router; managing Cisco IOS[registered] Software; selecting a routing protocol; verifying and troubleshooting a network; and implementing basic security with access control lists. Each chapter contains a Study Guide section and a Lab Exercises section. Keep all your completed work on hand in this book to study from later, or take advantage of the perforated pages to tear out and hand in specific material for homework assignments. Over 200 exercises in this book help you learn the concepts and configurations crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: vocabulary matching and completion; skill building activities and scenarios; configuration scenarios; concept questions; journal entries; and internet research. you review all the commands covered in the chapter. The book includes all 55 labs from the online course with an additional 15 labs in which you can apply your knowledge about the technologies and concepts introduced. You will get ample opportunity for hands-on practice in three different types of labs: Curriculum Labs are step-by-step exercises designed to introduce you to new concepts. Presenting you with detailed instructions and sometimes additional explanations for completing the lab, Curriculum Labs come directly from the CCNA 2 online course; Comprehensive Labs combine the concepts learned from the course and Curriculum Labs into new experiments. These Exercises provide minimal guidance. You are encouraged to complete the Curriculum Labs before moving on to a Comprehensive Lab; and Challenge Labs are unique labs requiring a thorough understanding of the previously learned network concepts. You should complete all Curriculum Labs and Comprehensive Labs before attempting a Challenge Lab. Additionally, the appendix includes a CCNA 2 Skills-Based Assessment practice lab. be well prepared to continue your networking education in the CCNA courses that follow. Use this book with Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Companion Guide (ISBN: 1-58713-166-8). Allan Johnson is an information technology instructor at Mary Carroll High School and Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since 2003, Allan has committed much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support team, creating training materials and providing services for instructors worldwide. He is a familiar voice on the Cisco Networking Academy Community forum Ask the Experts series. This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program series from Cisco Press[registered]. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program online curriculum.

Written by test-prep specialists, this guide begins with a complete description of the exam, and then goes on to cover the four main areas that the test targets: planning and designing, implementation and operation, troubleshooting, and technology. The authors provide more than 500 practice questions with answers and explanations, share proven test-taking strategies, and offer ten full-length practice exams that are structured like the actual test so you’ll be familiar with the format.

If you're serious about getting your CCNA certification and advancing your career in the field of internetworking, then here's the book you need. This Deluxe Edition of the best-selling CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's Cisco certification candidates. In addition to the engaging and accessible instructional approach that has earned author Todd Lammle the "Best Study Guide Author" award in CertCities Readers Choice Awards for two consecutive years, this updated fourth edition provides: * In-depth coverage of every CCNA exam objective * Expanded IP addressing and subnetting coverage * More detailed information on EIGRP and OSPF * Leading-edge exam preparation software, including the CCNA Virtual Lab, Gold Edition, as well as Sybex's custom test engine, electronic flashcards, and the entire book in PDF Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: * Network planning & designing * Implementation & operation * LAN and WAN troubleshooting * Communications technology

This updated edition will keep exam candidates up-to-date with its specific, targeted explanations of the concepts and commands a candidate will find on the CCNA exam.

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If you're serious about getting your CCNA certification and advancing your career in the field of internetworking, then here's the book you need. This Deluxe Edition of the best-selling CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide provides: * In-depth coverage of every exam objective * Practical information on essential network configuration tasks * Expert insight into real-world implementation of Cisco internetworking technologies * Leading-edge exam preparation software, including the CCNA Virtual Lab, Gold Edition, as well as Sybex's custom test engine, electronic flashcards, and the entire book in PDF Provides authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: * Network planning & designing * Implementation & operation * LAN and WAN troubleshooting * Communications technology