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

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.

This title is primarily intended for networking professionals pursuing the CCSP certification and preparing for the CSI 642-541 exam, one of five CCSP component exams. The materials, however, appeal to an even broader range of networking professionals seeking a better understanding of the Cisco SAFE Blueprint. The exam and course, known as Cisco SAFE Implementation (CSI), cover a broad range of networking security topics in the context of the overall Cisco SAFE Blueprint that guides network managers and engineers in determining which security solutions should be deployed throughout a given network. The SAFE strategy provides the foundation for migrating to secure, affordable, converged networks. It enables companies to cost-effectively deploy a modular, scalable security framework in stages and to deliver integrated network protection via high-level security products and services. CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (CCSP Self-Study) combines leading edge coverage of security concepts with all the proven learning and exam preparation features of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press including the CD-ROM testing engine with over 200 questions, pre- and post-chapter quizzes and a modular book and CD organization that breaks concepts down into smaller, easy-to-absorb blocks of information.

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.

Prepare for the CCNP 642-801 BSCI exam with the only Cisco Systems authorized self-study preparation book. Master advanced routing techniques and practices, and prepare for the new exam with the 200-plus question testing engine on CD-ROM.