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- Best Self Study Book(s) for CCNA
- I am looking for the Best Self Study material to use for the CCNA. Is it better to use:CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (CCNA Exam 640-802), 3rd Edition By Wendell Odom.Published by Cisco Press.OrCCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide (CCENT Exam 640-822 and CCNA Exam 640-802), 2nd Edition By...
- Tags: glisboajr@..., CCNA, Wendell Odom, Cisco Press
- Discussion threads 2007-10-23
- Configure static routes in Cisco IOS with this CCNA Video Mentor
- Cisco Press has released several video labs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. The CCNA Video Mentor CD-ROM and companion lab book walk you through 12 unique lab scenarios. Each lab contains a narrated presentation and detailed screencast of the Cisco
- Tags: CCNA, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Blog posts 2006-10-23
- CCSP Self study: Securing the perimeter
- Learn how to secure your network perimeter and prepare for your CCSP exam.This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCSP Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, will help you prepared for questions on the CCSP exams that focus on securing the network perimeter. These flash cards cover password cryptography,...
- Tags: aid, card, CCSP Self-Study, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., cryptography, exam, network, password, perimeter, security
- Download resources 2006-02-13
- Customize your Cisco routing policies with route maps
- Learn about route maps, which are a powerful tool for creating customized routing policies in your network.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition, provides an in-depth look at routing TCP/IP with respect to interior gateway protocols. It also provides questions and exercises to test...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Press, exam, network, TCP/IP, Volume 1, Routing TCP/IP, tool
- Download resources 2005-11-21
- Learn to detect and prevent hacking reconnaissance
- Learn best practices for the detection and prevention of reconnaissance techniques.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Penetration Testing and Network Defense, discusses the value of reconnaissance. The goal of reconnaissance is to discover the following information:IP addresses of hosts on a target networkAccessible User Datagram Protocol UDP and Transmission...
- Tags: Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., hacking, IP, IP address, network, Network Defense, operating system, Penetration Testing, prevention, TCP, technique, UDP, Value at Risk
- Download resources 2005-11-18
- Learn the basics of multiservice networks
- Learn how to optimize your organization with next-generation multiservice networks and multiservice applications that converge data, voice, and video.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Next-Generation Network Services, discusses the following next-generation multiservice network architectures:Cisco multiservice ATMplatformsIP/MPLS routing and switching platformsmultiservice provisioning platformsTitle: Next-Generation Network ServicesISBN: 1587051591Published: November 2005Author: Robert...
- Tags: ATM, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., IP, MPLS, multiservice, network, network architecture, Next-Generation Network Services, provisioning, video, voice
- Download resources 2005-11-18
- Use syslog to monitor and troubleshooting Cisco devices
- Learn about the syslog protocol and how to deploy a centralized logging facility to collect syslog messages from all the network devices.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Administrators Survival Guide, discusses the syslog architecture and how to deploy syslog servers in Linux and Windows OSs, with a focus...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Press, network administrator, network device, monitor, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Linux, server, network
- Download resources 2005-10-28
- Select the right home network hardware with this complete buying guide
- Buying the proper equipment allows you to concentrate on more important things than making multiple trips to the store. Learn about the specific items that you will need to make your home network a reality.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking: A Visual Do-It-Yourself Guide, explains how to...
- Tags: Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., complete, hardware, home network, home networking, Internet, Internet connection, network, networking, performance, purchasing decision, Visual Do-It-Yourself Guide, wireless, wireless network
- Download resources 2005-09-09
- Choose the broadband technology that's right for you with this Cisco Press sample chapter
- Examine the data networking principles of broadband networks and how the emerging set of access networks can be used to deliver high capacity rates to the home.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Planet Broadband, explains a few issues concerning broadband networks and services. The chapter covers the following topics:Cable...
- Tags: broadband, broadband network, cable, cable modem, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., data networking, DSL, DSL modem, home network, modem, network, wireless, wireless broadband
- Download resources 2005-09-08
- Secure your enterprise wireless network with this Cisco Press sample chapter
- Learn about the overall characteristics of network security, including how it works and why it's important.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Security First-Step, explains a few issues concerning wireless security. The chapter covers the following topics:The essentials of wireless LANs, including their benefits and risksThe major threats to...
- Tags: attack, attacker, benefit, breadth, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., essentials, LAN, network, network security, risk, security, wireless, wireless network, wireless security, WLAN
- Download resources 2005-09-02
- Get up to speed on service level management with this Cisco Press sample chapter
- Learn about Service Level Management SLM, which is a key for delivering the services that are necessary to remain competitive in the Internet environment.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Practical Service Level Management: Delivering High-Quality Web-Based Services, explains the basics of SLM and lays part of the groundwork for...
- Tags: groundwork, validation, Cisco Press, granularity, business process, Internet, Service Level Management, SLA, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Download resources 2005-09-01
- Build a scalable, flexible, and highly-available data center
- Data centers are rapidly evolving to accommodate higher expectations for growth, consolidation, and security. Although the traditional Layer 2 and Layer 3 designs have not changed drastically over the last few years, stringent demands for uptime and service availability, coupled with new technology and protocols, make the design efforts more...
- Tags: Cisco Press, consolidation, data center, high availability, LAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, scalability, security, server, server farm, service availability, topology, uptime
- Download resources 2005-08-19
- Help users recognize and defend home networks against spam, spyware, scams, pop-ups and cookies
- In addition to viruses and worms, users must protect their home networks from a host of annoying and potentially dangerous program, such spam, spyware, Internet and e-mail scams, pop-ups, and cookies. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking Simplified, focuses on spam, cookies, spyware, and scams-what they are,...
- Tags: home network, Cisco Press, security threat, virus, worm, network, IT professional, home networking, spyware, security, vulnerability, Cisco Systems Inc., spam
- Download resources 2005-08-18
- Learn how a LAN switch processes network traffic
- LAN switches are an integral component of the modern network. Switches analyze incoming network traffic, determine the traffic's destination based on the packet's incoming frame, and forward the frame toward its destination.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' LAN Switching First-Step, explains how LAN switches process frames and outlines common...
- Tags: Cisco Press, frame, LAN, LAN Switch, Layer 2, Layer 3, network, network traffic
- Download resources 2005-08-11
- Deploy secure Internet connectivity with Cisco ASA and PIX firewalls
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Securing Your Business with Cisco ASA and PIX Firewalls, provides a step-by-step guide for using the ASDM Startup Wizard to set up the initial configuration for your ASA/PIX Security Appliance. After completing these steps, you will be protected from both Internet-sourced attacks against...
- Tags: attack, Cisco ASA, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., denial of service, DOS, firewall, Internet, network, PIX Firewalls, VoIP
- Download resources 2005-08-08
- Understanding and configuring multilayer switching
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNP Self-Study: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks BCMSN, 3rd Edition, provides you with details, architecture, and methods of multilayer switching on Catalyst switches. An understanding of multilayer switching is necessary for network designers, administrators, and operators for deployment and troubleshooting purposes. The chapter...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Cisco Systems Inc., multilayer, Cisco Press, Cisco Catalyst, IPSec, administrator
- Download resources 2005-07-18
- Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols
- Whether you're studying for Cisco CCIE certification or just honing your network security skills, this download provides critical information. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. The chapter examines IP Security IPSec, encryption...
- Tags: 3DES, accounting, AES, authentication, authorization, CCNA, certification, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems Inc., encryption, encryption technology, exam, hacker, intruder, IP, IPSec, network, network administrator, network device, network security, RADIUS, Security, standards, tunnel, wireless, wireless network, wireless security
- Download resources 2005-07-11
- Design secure networks with these best practices
- At the beginning of any secure network design project, many best practices apply more or less uniformly to all areas of the design. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Security Architectures, covers those best practices in detail. After reading this chapter you'll understand the following:Physical security issuesLayer 2...
- Tags: NETWORKING, network security, Secure Networks, ICMP, Layer 2, network design, DOS, IP
- Download resources 2005-07-08
- Choose the optimal site for you data center
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Build the Best Data Center Facility for Your Business, explains how to choose an appropriate location for your data center, from the hazards you should avoid to the physical attributes you want. After reading this chapter you'll understand the following:The risks that can...
- Tags: hazard, Cisco Press, suitability, server, data center, risk, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Download resources 2005-07-06
- DSL and cable modem networks explained
- When used appropriately, DSL and cable modem service provide a more cost-efficient solution than traditional, dedicated Frac-T1/T1 service. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Sales and Services Handbook, explains the ins and outs of DSL and cable modem technologies. Even seasoned network administrators and engineers will benefit from...
- Tags: benefit, cable, cable modem, Cisco Press, DSL, modem, network, network administrator, Network Sales, networking, Services Handbook
- Download resources 2005-06-27
