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Title : CCNA 640-802 Exam Certification Library, Simulator Edition

Author :Wendell Odom

Publisher: Cisco Press; 1 Pap/Cdr/ edition (January 9, 2010)

CCNA 640-802 Exam Certification Library, Simulator Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco^® that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.

This network simulator and official study guides help you master all the topics on the CCNA exams, including:

TCP/IP and OSI networking models
Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting
Virtual LANs and Spanning Tree Protocol
Wireless LANs
IP addressing and subnetting
Routing protocols and router configuration and troubleshooting
Static and connected routes, VLSM, and route summarization
IP access control lists, network security, and VPNs
OSPF and EIGRP configuration
WAN configuration and troubleshooting
Frame Relay
NAT and IPv6

Paperback: 1008 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press; 1 Pap/Cdr/ edition (January 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587203545

Title : CCNA Portable Command Guide (2nd Edition)

Author : Todd Lammle

Publisher: Sybex; 6 edition (February 3, 2009)

The new edition to the certification kit that features a trio of bestselling CCNA study guides This updated and enhanced certification kit contains CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Sixth Edition; CCNA Fast Pass, Third Edition; and CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition 2.0. CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Sixth Edition offers in-depth coverage of every exam objective, plus contains updates that reflect new technology developments and key topics that are featured on the exam. CCNA Fast Pass, Third Edition serves as a focused, concise review guide that consists of high-level chapters that map out the main domains of the exam skill-set. CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition 2.0 is a virtual network simulator complete with hands-on examples and valuable lab exercises allow readers to create a simulated lab using an unlimited number of routers and switches.

Hardcover: 1400 pages
Publisher: Sybex; 6 edition (February 3, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587201933

Title : CCNA Preparation Library (7th Edition)

Author :Stephen McQuerry

Publisher: Cisco Press; 7 edition (March 28, 2008)

CCNA Preparation Library, Seventh Edition, is a detailed tutorial for the latest CCNA® exams. Containing two early-stage exam preparation tutorials, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition, and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), Third Edition, this value-priced bundle provides you with two best-selling Cisco® authorized, self-paced learning tools for CCNA foundation learning. These self-study books are comprehensive foundation-learning tools that provide general training on building and supporting Cisco networks as well as early-stage exam preparation. They present you with the knowledge needed to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small to medium-size businesses. They teach you how to perform all the basic configuration procedures to build a multiswitch, multirouter, and multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

Hardcover: 1200 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press; 7 edition (March 28, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587054647

Title : Cisco Routers for the Desperate: Router and Switch Management, the Easy Way

Author :Michael W. Lucas

Publisher: No Starch Press; 2 edition (February 23, 2009)

Cisco routers and switches are the cornerstones of many networks. But when things break, repairs can intimidate even the most competent administrator. Luckily, just knowing the "in case of emergency" basics will take you far.

Just like the original, this second edition of the highly acclaimed Cisco Routers for the Desperate is written for the administrator in crisis mode. Updated to cover switches and the latest Cisco terminology, with a tighter focus on the needs of the small network administrator, this second edition gives you what you need to know to provide reliable network services and fix problems fast. You'll find coverage of:

Installation—how to get your router and network connections up and running right the first time
Troubleshooting routers and switches, so that you can determine whether your hardware or the Internet is broken
Security concerns, like how to keep your network equipment safe from hackers and install a private network between two offices
How to implement basic network redundancy to reduce the risk of network downtime

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: No Starch Press; 2 edition (February 23, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159327193X

Title : CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802

Author : Todd Lammle

Publisher : Sybex; 6 edition(August 29, 2007)

Approach the CCNA exam (640-802) with confidence through the detailed preparation you'll receive in this bestselling study guide from leading Cisco networking authority Todd Lammle. This new edition—updated to reflect the very latest changes in the CCNA exam—features expanded coverage of key topic areas plus new material on the latest switching techniques, network address translation, IPv6, and advanced OSPF. Reinforce your study with the author's supplemental video and audio instruction on CD. Inside, find the complete instruction you need, including:

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical hands-on exercises and labs to reinforce critical skills
Real-world scenarios that 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 in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
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

Paperback: 1008 pages
Publisher: Sybex; 6 edition (August 29, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470110082

Title : CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (Exam 640-802), Third Edition (Containing ICND1 and ICND2 Second Edition Exam Certification Guides)

Author : Wendell Odom

Publisher : Cisco Press; 3 edition

These official study guides help you master all the topics on the CCNA exams, including:

TCP/IP and OSI networking models
Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting
Virtual LANs and Spanning Tree Protocol
Wireless LANs
IP addressing and subnetting
Routing protocols
Router configuration and troubleshooting
Static and connected routes
VLSM and route summarization
IP access control lists
OSPF and EIGRP configuration
WAN configuration and troubleshooting
Frame Relay
Network Security and VPNs
NAT
IPv6
Troubleshooting

Hardcover: 1475 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press; 3 edition (September 14, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587201836

Title : CCNA Certification Kit: Exam 640-802

Author : Scott Empson

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 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.

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press; 2 edition (July 28, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587201933