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

Describes the objectives of the CCNA INTRO exam and provides information on such topics as network types, switching fundamentals, TCP/IP, WAN technologies, IOS devices, and managing network environments.

Cisco has announced big changes to its certification program. As of February 24, 2020, all current certifications will be retired, and Cisco will begin offering new certification programs. The good news is if you’re working toward any current CCNA certification, keep going. You have until February 24, 2020 to complete your current CCNA. If you already have CCENT/ICND1 certification and would like to earn CCNA, you have until February 23, 2020 to complete your CCNA certification in the current program. Likewise, if you’re thinking of completing the current CCENT/ICND1, ICND2, or CCNA Routing and Switching certification, you can still complete them between now and February 23, 2020. Complete theory and practice for the CCNA Data Center Technologies exam CCNA Data Center, Introducing Cisco Data Center Technologies Study Guide is your comprehensive study guide for exam 640-916. Authors Todd Lammle and Todd Montgomery, authorities on Cisco networking, guide you through 100% of all exam objectives with expanded coverage of key exam topics, and hands-on labs that help you become confident in dealing with everyday challenges. You'll get access to the free Nexus switch simulator that allows you to try your hand at what you've learned without expensive software, plus bonus study aids, such as electronic flashcards, a practice exam, and a searchable PDF glossary of terms. Coverage includes Data Center networking and virtualization, storage networking, unified fabric, Cisco UCS configuration, Data Center services, and much more, for complete exam preparation. This is your guide to study for the entire second (and final) exam required for certification Review networking principles, products, and technologies Understand Nexus 1000V and Data Center virtualization Learn the principles and major configurations of Cisco UCS Practice hands-on solutions you'll employ on the job Prepare for using Cisco's Unified Data Center, which unifies computing, storage, networking, and management resources

Cisco has announced big changes to its certification program. As of February 24, 2020, all current certifications will be retired, and Cisco will begin offering new certification programs. The good news is if you’re working toward any current CCNA certification, keep going. You have until February 24, 2020 to complete your current CCNA. If you already have CCENT/ICND1 certification and would like to earn CCNA, you have until February 23, 2020 to complete your CCNA certification in the current program. Likewise, if you’re thinking of completing the current CCENT/ICND1, ICND2, or CCNA Routing and Switching certification, you can still complete them between now and February 23, 2020. A must-have study guide for exam 640-911 on Cisco's Unified Data Center The Cisco Certified Network Associate Data Center certification is Cisco's newest certification, covering the Cisco Unified Data Center technologies. Written by unparalleled author and Cisco authority Todd Lammle, and CCIE John Swartz, this comprehensive study guide is essential reading for anyone preparing to take the 640-911 exam (Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking), providing in-depth coverage of all the exam's objectives. In addition, it offers expanded coverage on key topics reflected on the exam. Addresses understanding basic networking and ethernet technologies Reviews the OSI and DoD model and TCP/IP Transport Layer Covers basic IP routing technologies, layer 2 switching technologies, and routing principles Provides an introduction to Nexus switch as well as how to configure it CCNA Data Center Study Guide offers you access to additional study tools, including bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable PDF of a glossary of terms. Plus, you will be able to use the free nexus simulator to perform all the hands-on labs in the book.

Prepare for – and pass – Cisco CCNA exam 640-607! New from Delmar, this compact test prep manual provides readers with a direct path to mastery of 100% of the networking technologies and product-specific information needed to successfully complete the Cisco routing and switching exam. Cisco CCNA Study Guide begins by introducing and explaining the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model. Subsequent chapters enable readers to build quickly and efficiently upon this foundation as they hone in on topics covered on the exam, including: IP addressing and TCP/IP protocols, Cisco router configuration and management, high-level data link control (HDLC) and integrated services digital networks (ISDN), Ethernet LAN design and switching, and more! Concise summaries, plus test questions patterned after those on the actual 640-607 exam, are included at the end of every chapter to reinforce key points and pinpoint topics that require further review and study. Clearly written and illustrated with easy-to-understand diagrams, this fast-paced manual is a "must" for today's busy networking professionals who want to refresh their knowledge, update their skills, and guarantee their readiness to obtain this world-recognized Cisco CCNA certification. Students participating in Cisco- or school-sponsored network administration education programs will also find this extraordinarily complete study guide to be an invaluable supplement and lasting reference.

Summary: Accompanying CD-ROM contains more than 300 practice questions for the ICND, INTRO, and CCNA exams, including simulation-based questions. Also contains hands-on exercises, a customized copy of the NetSim LE network simulation software, and an electronic copy of the text.