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

This authorized guide to the Cisco examinations CCNA 640-801 and ICND 640-811 is now in its second edition. It features instructor-led learning with materials developed in conjunction with Cisco Systems.

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.

Updated for the Latest CCNA Exam Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's revised CCNA exam, 640-801. This new edition of the best-selling CCNA Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every CCNA exam objective Practical information on Cisco internetworking solutions Hundreds of challenging review questions Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine, sample simulation questions, and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Network planning & designing Implementation & operation LAN and WAN troubleshooting Note:CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CCNA Portable Command Guide Second Edition All the CCNA 640-802 commands in one compact, portable resource Preparing for the CCNA® exam? Here are all the CCNA-level commands you need in one condensed, portable resource. The CCNA Portable Command Guide, Second Edition, is filled with valuable, easy-to-access information and is portable enough for use whether you’re in the server room or the equipment closet. This book has been completely updated to cover topics in the ICND1 640-822, ICND2 640-816, and CCNA 640-802 exams. Use this quick reference resource to help you memorize commands and concepts as you work to pass the CCNA exam. The guide summarizes all CCNA certification-level Cisco IOS® Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, providing you with tips and examples of how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios. Configuration examples throughout the book provide you with a better understanding of how these commands are used in simple network designs. The ten topics covered are TCP/IP An Introduction to Cisco Devices Configuring a Router Routing Switching Implementing a Wireless LAN Network Administration and Troubleshooting Managing IP Services WANs Network Security Scott Empson is currently the associate chair of the bachelor of applied information systems technology degree program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, teaching Cisco® routing, switching, and network design courses in certificate, diploma, and applied degree programs at the post-secondary level. He is also the program coordinator of the Cisco Networking Academy® Program at NAIT, a Regional Academy covering central and northern Alberta. He has earned three undergraduate degrees and currently holds several industry certifications, including CCNP®, CCDA®, CCAI, and Network+®. Access all CCNA commands–use as a quick, offline resource for research and solutions Logical how-to topic groupings provide one-stop research Great for review before CCNA certification exams Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go “Create Your Own Journal” section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs “What Do You Want to Do?” chart inside back cover helps you to quickly reference specific tasks This book is part of the Cisco Press® Certification Self-Study Product Family, which offers readers a self-paced study routine for Cisco® certification exams. Titles in the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family are part of a recommended learning program from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification Covers: CCNA Exam (640-822 ICND1, 640-816 ICND2, and 640-802 CCNA)

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.