Information Technology

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

This revised and expanded edition, which has 1:1 chapter-to-online module alignment, contains many learning aids that have been redesigned to help you reinforce the material in the course, focus on important concepts, and organize your study time for exams.

• Chapter Objectives are stated as questions at the beginning of each chapter. The objectives cover only the topics that are critical to passing the certification exam. The question format encourages you to think about finding the answers as you read through the chapter's content.
• Additional Topics of Interest is a new feature that indicates related information provided in the chapter that is not pertinent to pass the certification exam but would certainly be worthy to know on the job.
• Key Terms are now also listed at the beginning of each chapter in order of occurrence to alert you to the technical vocabulary that you need to understand as you work through that chapter. Key terms are then highlighted at first reference and defined at the end of the corresponding chapter. At the back of this book, an extensive Glossary collects all the key terms and their definitions.
• Check Your Understanding questions with an answer key help you keep track of your progress and aid studying for the assessments.

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide, Revised Third Edition, is the Cisco approved textbook to use alongside version 3.1 of the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and CCNA 2 web-based courses. The topics covered provide you with the necessary knowledge to begin your preparation for the CCNA certification exam (640-801, or 640-821 and 640-811) and to enter the field of network administration.

As in the courses, the CCNA 1 section covers networking basics, including the basics of Ethernet technologies, TCP/IP, network media, IP addressing, and routing. The CCNA 2 section covers routers and routing basics, including the basics of configuring routers, routing protocols, more TCP/IP concepts, access control lists, and networking troubleshooting skills.

Use this Companion Guide as a portable desk reference to access the information for study and review at any time!

In addition, new icons throughout this Companion Guide refer you to additional skill-building activities found on the companion CD-ROM or in the separate Lab Companion.

Companion Titles for CCNA 1 and 2:

Cisco Networking Academy Program
CCNA 1 and 2 Lab Companion Revised Third Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-149-8

Cisco Networking Academy Program
CCNA 1 and 2 Engineering Journal and Workbook Revised Third Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-151-X

Companion CD-ROM
This CD-ROM includes 25 new Interactive Media Activities, a customizable test engine with more than 250 practice questions, 10 PhotoZooms of Cisco equipment, 25 instructional Videos and Animations, and the Case Study Materials files you will need. PLUS Packet Tracer 3.2 is included, which is a Flash-based simulation environment to design, configure, and troubleshoot CCNA-level networks and animate packet flow. Also included is a special offer to save at ciscopress.com.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

The only Cisco authorized textbook and portable desk reference for the CCNA 1 and 2 course in the Networking Academy

• Convenient, portable desk reference and textbook that supports the CCNA 1 and 2 course
• Accompanying CD-ROM contains exercises and practice questions for further reinforcment of concepts presented
• Revised Edition includes interior and pedagogical enhancements for clear presentation and ease of use in conjunction with the online course

Foreword.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Connecting to the Internet. Network Math. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Networking Terminology. Bandwidth. Networking Models. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Copper Media. Optical Media. Wireless Media. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Frequency-Based Cable Testing. Signals and Noise. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Cabling LANs. Cabling WANs. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Ethernet Fundamentals. Ethernet Operation. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps Ethernet. Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding

Objectives. Key Terms. Ethernet Switching. Collision Domains and Broadcast Domains. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Introduction to TCP/IP. Internet Addresses. Obtaining an IP Address. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Routed Protocol. IP Routing Protocols. The Mechanics of Subnetting. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. TCP/IP Transport Layer. The Application Layer. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. WANs. Routers. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Operating Cisco IOS Software. Starting a Router. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Configuring a Router. Finishing the Configuration.

Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Discovering and Connecting to Neighbors. Getting Information About Remote Devices. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Router Boot Sequence and Verification. Managing the Cisco File System. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Introduction to Static Routing. Dynamic Routing Overview. Routing Protocols Overview. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Distance Vector Routing. RIP. IGRP. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Overview of TCP/IP Error Messages. Overview of TCP/IP Suite Control Messages. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Examining the Routing Table. Network Testing. Troubleshooting Router Issues Overview. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. TCP Operation. Overview of Transport Layer Ports. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Additional Topics of Interest. Key Terms. Access Control List Fundamentals. Access Control Lists. Summary. Key Terms. Check Your Understanding.

Objectives. Key Terms. Structured Cabling Systems, Standards, and Codes. Structured Cabling Standards and Codes. U.S. Codes. Safety. Lab and Workplace Safety Practices. Tools of the Trade. Installation Process. Finish Phase. The Cabling Business. Case Study: FARB Software Development, Ltd.: Network Design and Implementation. Summary. Key Terms.

CCNA 1 Exploration Network Fundamentals (Cisco Networking Academy Program) [PTG: CISCO PRESS] (Training & Certification)

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

This revised and expanded edition, which has 1:1 chapter-to-online module alignment, contains many learning aids that have been redesigned to help you reinforce the material in the course, focus on important concepts, and organize your study time for exams.

• Chapter Objectives are stated as questions at the beginning of each chapter. The objectives cover only the topics that are critical to passing the certification exam. The question format encourages you to think about finding the answers as you read through the chapter's content.
• Additional Topics of Interest is a new feature that indicates related information provided in the chapter that is not pertinent to pass the certification exam but would certainly be worthy to know on the job.
• Key Terms are now also listed at the beginning of each chapter in order of occurrence to alert you to the technical vocabulary that you need to understand as you work through that chapter. Key terms are then highlighted at first reference and defined at the end of the corresponding chapter. At the back of this book, an extensive Glossary collects all the key terms and their definitions.
• Check Your Understanding questions with an answer key help you keep track of your progress and aid studying for the assessments.

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide, Revised Third Edition, is the Cisco approved textbook to use alongside version 3.1 of the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 1 and CCNA 2 web-based courses. The topics covered provide you with the necessary knowledge to begin your preparation for the CCNA certification exam (640-801, or 640-821 and 640-811) and to enter the field of network administration.

As in the courses, the CCNA 1 section covers networking basics, including the basics of Ethernet technologies, TCP/IP, network media, IP addressing, and routing. The CCNA 2 section covers routers and routing basics, including the basics of configuring routers, routing protocols, more TCP/IP concepts, access control lists, and networking troubleshooting skills.

Use this Companion Guide as a portable desk reference to access the information for study and review at any time!

In addition, new icons throughout this Companion Guide refer you to additional skill-building activities found on the companion CD-ROM or in the separate Lab Companion.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

Companion Titles for CCNA 1 and 2:

Cisco Networking Academy Program
CCNA 1 and 2 Lab Companion Revised Third Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-149-8

Cisco Networking Academy Program
CCNA 1 and 2 Engineering Journal and Workbook Revised Third Edition
ISBN: 1-58713-151-X

Companion CD-ROM
This CD-ROM includes 25 new Interactive Media Activities, a customizable test engine with more than 250 practice questions, 10 PhotoZooms of Cisco equipment, 25 instructional Videos and Animations, and the Case Study Materials files you will need. PLUS Packet Tracer 3.2 is included, which is a Flash-based simulation environment to design, configure, and troubleshoot CCNA-level networks and animate packet flow. Also included is a special offer to save at ciscopress.com.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, contact your Pearson Higher Education representative for pricing and ordering information.

This title is a member of the Companion Guide, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the Companion Guide page.

The all-new and only authorized textbook for the new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration Accessing the WAN curriculum

• A portable reference that supports the topics in the all-new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration Accessing the WAN curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all-new graphical presentations
• Written and Edited by leading Academy Instructors

Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for this CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. Completely revised to match the new curriculum with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the authors, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA Exploration curriculum. Written by experienced instructors who present material using their own voices and some of their own examples, this new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates recently improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. Chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter Check Your Understanding questions and Summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, key features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and Packet Tracer activities throughout.

• Accessing the WAN, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Vachon & Graziani
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 704 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132052 | ISBN-13: 9781587132056
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• CCNA 1 and 2 Companion Guide, Revised (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 1088 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131501 | ISBN-13: 9781587131509
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, CCNA (Semesters 3 and 4) program of study.

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide, Third Edition is a companion and supplement to the third and fourth semesters of Cisco Systems Networking Academy classes. This book will support and reinforce the Web-based training materials for the Cisco Systems Network Academy, along with topics pertaining to CCNA certification. The Networking Academy is completing a major revision of the online course (3.0) to be available in the late spring/early summer 2003. The Companion Guide will mirror these changes and enhancements. The second year course focuses on the practical applications of the topics covered in the first year course. New topics covered include Single-Area OSPF configuration, VLSM, Switch CLI commands, and additional WAN terminology and technology. The instructional materials for CCNA 3 and 4 follows the instructional style and format that Cisco has created for the Cisco Systems Networking Academy. Developed with and approved by Cisco Systems, Cisco Program Networking Academy CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide will provide information and presentation unmatchable by any other publisher.

• CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 3/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
  © 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 1040 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131137 | ISBN-13: 9781587131134
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• CCNP 1: Advanced Routing Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 512 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131358 | ISBN-13: 9781587131356
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• CCNP 2: Remote Access Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 640 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131455 | ISBN-13: 9781587131455
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• CCNP 3: Multilayer Switching Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Lewis
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 832 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131439 | ISBN-13: 9781587131431
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• CCNP 4: Network Troubleshooting Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Lewis
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 672 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131412 | ISBN-13: 9781587131417
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• Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Stewart, Adams, Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 864 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132125 | ISBN-13: 9781587132124
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, Fundamental of Java Programming course, sponsored by Sun® Microsystems. The course will offer the Networking Academies the opportunity to provide students with a course on the conceptual understanding of object-oriented programming. The course also teaches students how to use the Java language's object-oriented technologies to solve business problems. Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications using the language. Topics also include language fundamentals and the Java language API (application programming interface). Additionally, the course will address the demand for training and preparation for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform.

The Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the popular Java programming language. The text uses a step-by-step approach to developing a conceptual understanding of Object-Oriented programming and complements the Web-based course offered through the Networking Academy. Upon completion of the text, students will understand the history and use of Object-oriented programming. The students wil also understand the following concepts: object, class, instance, member data/fields, member attributes/methods, and local variables; the Java Environment and use of the Java Development kit for the creation and execution of Java programs from Java source files; Java language keywords, and syntax to create statements for declaring and storing Java data types; results of operations and decision-making on Java data types; how to implement Javadoc features in their source files; code writing that implements 00 principles and design patterns of encapsulation, composition and inheritance. Finally the students will learn how to write code to invoke overridden or overloaded methods and parental or overloaded constructors; how to write code to define instantiate classes of the Java.lang, Java.util, Java.awt, Java.io packages.

• Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
  © 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth; 1136 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587130890 | ISBN-13: 9781587130892
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of UNIX course (version 2.X), sponsored by Sun® Microsystems. Hands-on UNIX exercises will be taught using the Solaris Operating Environment.

The Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide, Second Edition is a convenient, portable desk reference that complements the online course (version 2.X) and provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of UNIX® operating system commands, as well as basic Sun Microsystems Solaris operating environment commands, with an introduction to the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). This includes the Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, printing and mail. Students will also learn fundamental command-line features of the Solaris environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use.

Students who complete this course will have a strong foundation for moving on to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration and can begin to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The companion guide also includes a CD-ROM which will feature interactive media activities such as e-Labs and practice questions in a customizable test engine to complement the Companion Guide. The second edition focuses on the Solaris and Linux operating environment.

• Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc., Lorenz & Myers
  © 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 736 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131404 | ISBN-13: 9781587131400
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Wireless LANs. Cisco Systems is well-known for their wireless technology products and have extended the study into the Networking Academies. Academic courses that focus on wireless technologies as well as wireless certification growing tremendously across the country and Cisco is meeting this demand. The online course allows the Networking Academies to introduce students to wireless networking technologies, both fixed and mobile, terrestrial and satellite, wireless LANS, and wireless last loops.

The Companion Guide is a convenient, portable desk reference that contains chapter objectives, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter exercises, and activities that correspond and map to the online curriculum for a fully integrated learning solution and to emphasize the students knowledge.

The book and online course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of wireless clients, access points, and the corresponding Cisco Aironet products. The last section pulls together the information in previous sections and covers the entire process of designing, planning, and installing a wireless LAN. As a result of study the Companion Guide will help prepare students for a position as a Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes a customizable test engine with exam practice questions, instructional videos, and e-Lab activities to gain additional hands-on experience on more complex topics.

• Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
  © 2004 | Cisco Press | Cloth; 880 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131196 | ISBN-13: 9781587131196
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and software course, version 3.X. The course introduce students to information technology and data communications. The students will develop the necessary skills to enter this field by building a computer, installing the operating system, adding peripherals, and connecting the computer to a local-area network and to the Internet. This is a hands-on, lab-oriented course that stresses laboratory safety and working effectively in a group environment.

The Companion Guide is a convenient, portable desk reference that provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of general IT knowledge within the hardware environment and how to maintain a personal computer. The Companion Guide will help prepare students for the recently revised (late 2003) CompTIA A+ certification examination. The following topics are covered in the book to help in preparation: installation, configuration, upgrading, diagnosing and troubleshooting, safety and preventive maintenance, motherboard/processors/memory, printers, portable systems, basic networking, and customer satisfaction.

The Companion Guide complements the online course and emphasizes the students knowledge through chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions, and key terms.

The accompanying CD-ROM includes instructional videos, animations, simulation, and lab activities to practice for the CompTIA A+ certification exam as well as to gain additional hands-on experience.

• IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program), 2/E
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & ABC, Inc.
  © 2005 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound with Disk; 1104 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131366 | ISBN-13: 9781587131363
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For use within the Cisco Networking Academy Program, IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems, sponsored by Hewlitt-Packard®. The new course allows the Networking Academies to introduce students to information technology and data communications as well as can be used a precursor to the Networking Academy's CCNA curricula. The Network Operating Systems course is an introduction to networking as well as an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking, networking operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, backup procedures, and remote access.

The book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of general IT knowledge within a network's operating system. The Companion Guide will help prepare students for CompTIA's Server+ examination that is designed to measure the competencies of a server systems specialists. This specialist provides basic installation, operation, administration and troubleshooting services. The IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Students will explore a variety of topics including: HW upgrades/configuration, installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. Command line and graphical operating systems will be covered. Students will also attach peripherals and download and install software drivers.

• IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program)
  Cisco Systems, Inc. & Cisco Networking Academy Program
  © 2003 | Cisco Press | Cloth; 880 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587130971 | ISBN-13: 9781587130977
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The only Cisco authorized textbook that for the IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software course from the Cisco Networking Academy Program

• New Companion Guide format complements the online curriculum with insight and instruction from Academy instructors
• A portable reference that supports all the topics in the new course, aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all new graphical presentations
• Alignment to A+ objectives

The IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide supplements and complements the IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software v4.0 online curriculum offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

 

The Companion Guide is designed as a supplemental textbook for the Networking Academy course, offering students a portable desk reference of the course content to use anytime anywhere as a study aid. The chapter content aligns 1:1 to the online course module topics, but does not merely mimic the content word-for-word. The authors present the course material in the Companion Guide in a comprehensive manner, providing their own examples where necessary to augment a student's understanding of the course material.

• Chapter Objectives as stated as questions at beginning of each chapter
• Key terms listed in the Chapter openers
• Enhanced readability for younger student comprehension
• How To Feature provides step-by-step tasks for common activities
• Key concept recaps, Check Your Understanding Questions, and next chapter previews are in a concise summary at the end of each chapter

The Companion Guide serves as an additional instructional tool for the instructor to assign take-home reading or give vocabulary quizzes to better prepare the students for in-class lab assignments.


• IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, 3/E
  Anfinson & Quamme
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 656 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131994 | ISBN-13: 9781587131998
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• Instructor Guide
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Adobe Reader; 300 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131927 | ISBN-13: 9781587131929
  
  
  
• Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid, Lorenz & Schmidt
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 888 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132117 | ISBN-13: 9781587132117
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The all-new and only authorized textbook for the new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless course

• A portable reference that supports the topics in the all-new Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration LAN Switching and Wireless curriculum aligning 1:1 with course modules
• Features improved readability, enhanced topic explanations, real-world examples, and all-new graphical presentations
• Written and Edited by leading Academy Instructor

LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for this CCNA Exploration course from the Cisco Networking Academy. Completely revised to match the new curriculum with new examples and explanations, this textbook includes original material developed by the authors, yet it fully aligns with the CCNA Exploration curriculum. This new edition augments student understanding of course material. The new edition incorporates recently improved features to aid instructors and enhance student comprehension. Chapters align with course modules in both name and number, and chapter objectives are stated as questions to encourage students to think about and find answers as they read chapters. End-of-chapter Check Your Understanding questions and Summaries align with chapter objectives to emphasize key topics, while key terms are listed in each chapter opener in the order of occurrence to alert students to upcoming vocabulary words. In addition, key features include "How To" quick references for step-by-step tasks; real-world examples and all-new illustrations; concise explanations with a focus on word usage and sentence structure for improved readability; and Packet Tracer activities throughout.

• LAN Switching and Wireless, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Lewis
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 528 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132079 | ISBN-13: 9781587132070
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• Network Fundamentals, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Dye, McDonald & Rufi
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 560 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132087 | ISBN-13: 9781587132087
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The only authorized Companion Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

 

The Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to be used with version 2.0 of the Cisco® Networking Academy® Program curriculum. The author reinforces the material in the two courses to help you to focus on important concepts and to organize your study time for exams. This book covers the overall security process based on security policy design and management, with an emphasis on security technologies, products, and solutions. The book also focuses on security appliance and secure router design, installation, configuration, and maintenance.

 

The first section of this book covers authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) implementation using routers and security appliances and securing the network at both Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the OSI reference model. The second section of this book covers intrusion prevention system (IPS) implementation using routers and security appliances and virtual private network (VPN) implementation using routers and security appliances.

 

New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course:

• Chapter objectives–Review core concepts by answering the questions at the beginning of each chapter.
• Key terms–Note the networking vocabulary to be introduced and refer to the highlighted terms in context in that chapter.
• Scenarios and setup sequences–Visualize real-life situations with details about the problem and the solution.
• Chapter Summaries–Review a synopsis of the chapter as a study aid.
• Glossary–Consult the all-new glossary with more than 85 terms.
• Check Your Understanding questions and answer key–Evaluate your readiness to move to the next chapter with the updated end-of-chapter questions. The answer appendix explains each answer.
• Lab References–Stop when you see this icon and perform the related labs in the online curriculum.

 

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM includes:

• Interactive Media Elements–More than 95 activities that visually demonstrate some of the topics in the course
• Additional Resources–Command reference and materials to enhance your experience with the curriculum
• Network Security 1 and 2 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Rufi
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 840 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131625 | ISBN-13: 9781587131622
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• Networking Basics CCNA 1 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Odom & Knott
  © 2006 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 624 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131641 | ISBN-13: 9781587131646
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• Networking for Home and Small Businesses, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 600 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132095 | ISBN-13: 9781587132094
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• PowerPoint Slides
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | On-line Supplement; 300 pages | Estimated Availability: 11/14/2006
  ISBN-10: 1587131919 | ISBN-13: 9781587131912
  
  
  
• Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 512 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131668 | ISBN-13: 9781587131660
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• Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide
  Graziani & Johnson
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 640 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132060 | ISBN-13: 9781587132063
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• Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing CCNA 3 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Lewis
  © 2006 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 336 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131706 | ISBN-13: 9781587131707
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• Testbank Questions
  Odom & McDonald
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | On-line Supplement; 300 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131951 | ISBN-13: 9781587131950
  
  
  
• WAN Technologies CCNA 4 Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy)
  Reid
  © 2007 | Cisco Press | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 288 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587131722 | ISBN-13: 9781587131721
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The all-new authorized textbook for the second course of the new Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA Discovery curriculum

• A portable reference that aligns 1:1 with the online course modules
• Numerous features to enhance learning and assist in concept retention
• Written by Accademy instructors and the course developers
• Textbook and Labs all in one book

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide from Cisco Press is the only authorized book published to support the second CCNA Discover course of the same name from the Cisco Networking Academy. The book provides content that reinforces and supplements the corresponding online curriculum, and offers students with a portable reference for advancing their learning when they are not able to access the online course.

 

The book includes the following elements:

• Chapters that align 1:1 with the online course modules
• List of Objectives covering core concepts in question format
• Key Terms introduced in the chapter start with page references
• Core concepts from the online curriculum with additional elaboration on content to supplement online curriculum
• Inline references to interactive activities and simulations
• Chapter Summary including "Check your Understanding" assessment questions
• All labs from the online curriculum and additional hands-on labs
• Additional Packet Tracer Activities
• Companion CD-ROM with interactive activities and video segments from online course and Packet Tracer activity files
• Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide
  Reid & Lorenz
  © 2008 | Cisco Press | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 792 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 1587132109 | ISBN-13: 9781587132100
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