Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy Program) - Hardcover

Graziani, Rick; Johnson, Allan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587132060 ISBN 13: 9781587132063

Publisher: Cisco Press, 2007

Synopsis

Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Routing Protocols and Concepts course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Exploration curriculum version 4.

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Synopsis

Routing Protocols and Concepts CCNA Exploration Companion Guide Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Routing Protocols and Concepts course in the Cisco Networking Academy(R) CCNA(R) Exploration curriculum version 4. This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and the primary routing protocols. The Companion Guide, written and edited by Networking Academy instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The book's features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams. New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course: *Chapter objectives--Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. *Key terms--Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and turn to the highlighted terms in context in each chapter. *Glossary--Consult the comprehensive glossary with more than 150 terms.*

Check Your Understanding questions and answer key--Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. *Challenge questions and activities--Strive to ace more challenging review questions and activities designed to prepare you for the complex styles of questions you might see on the CCNA exam. The answer key explains each answer. Rick Graziani has been a computer science and networking instructor at Cabrillo College since 1994. Allan Johnson works full time developing curriculum for Cisco Networking Academy. Allan also is a part-time instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. How To--Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Packet Tracer Activities-- Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco(R). The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM.Also available for the Routing Protocols and Concepts Course: Routing Protocols and Concepts CCNA Exploration Labs and Study Guide ISBN-10: 1-58713-204-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-204-9 Companion CD-ROM The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education: *Packet Tracer Activity exercise files v4.

1*A Guide to Using a Networker's Journal booklet *Taking Notes: a .txt file of the chapter objectives *More IT Career Information *Tips on Lifelong Learning in Networking This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press(R). The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy online curriculum.

About the Author

Rick Graziani teaches computer science and computer networking courses at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. Rick has worked and taught in the computer networking and information technology field for almost 30 years. Prior to teaching, Rick worked in IT for various companies including Santa Cruz Operation, Tandem Computers, and Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation. He holds an M.A. in computer science and systems theory from California State University Monterey Bay. Rick also does consulting work for Cisco and other companies. When Rick is not working, he is most likely surfing. Rick is an avid surfer who enjoys longboarding at his favorite Santa Cruz surf breaks.

 

Allan Johnson entered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an M.B.A. and an M.Ed. in occupational training and development. He is an information technology instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2003, Allan began to commit much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support Team, providing services to Networking Academy instructors worldwide and creating training materials. He now works full time for the Academy in Learning Systems Development.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1587132060
• ISBN 13: 9781587132063
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 640