“Please take a look at this book. Read and complete ALL the chapter questions, ALL the mock exams, and learn from ALL the flashcards. But most importantly, do ALL the hands-on labs. Then you too can be a Cisco CCNA in no time at all!”
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Book Description
Kickstart your networking career with confidence by acing the CCNA exam on your first try. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification opens doors to high-demand roles in networking and security. This updated second edition makes exam success achievable, even if you're just starting out. Aligned with the latest Cisco blueprint, this CCNA 200-301 guide combines real-world examples, step-by-step labs, and clear explanations to help you master all six exam domains.
You’ll build a solid foundation in switching, routing, IP addressing, network services, wireless technologies, security, and automation. You'll also sharpen your skills with hands-on configuration tasks, visual diagrams, and simulation exercises using Cisco Packet Tracer.
Each chapter includes review questions reflecting actual exam difficulty, helping you stay on track and gauge your readiness. You’ll also get access to online extras: over 170 practice questions, two full-length mock exams, interactive flashcards, exam tips from Cisco experts, and over 30 practice labs.
From exam strategies to high-demand skills, this guide offers everything you need to get certified, hired, or grow in your network engineering and security administration roles.
What you will learn
- Understand how switching, routing, and IP addressing work in network environments
- Create VLANs and configure static and dynamic routing using Cisco CLI commands
- Set up IP services including DHCP, NAT, DNS, and NTP across network devices
- Apply wireless settings, security features, and access control to secure networks
- Use Cisco Packet Tracer to build, test, and troubleshoot network configurations
- Solve realistic practice questions mirroring the CCNA 200-301 v1.1 exam format
Who this book is for
This exam guide is for IT professionals looking to advance their network engineering and security administration careers. If you’re pursuing your Cisco CCNA certification and starting a network security career, this book is the ideal resource. No prior knowledge of Cisco technologies is required, though basic industry-standard networking fundamentals will help you grasp the topics easily.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Networking
- Getting Started with Cisco IOS Devices
- Network Architectures and Physical Infrastructure
- IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
- Practical Subnetting
- Wireless Architectures and Virtualization
- Implementing VLANs and Interswitch Connectivity
- EtherChannels and Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
- Understanding and Configuring Spanning Tree
- Interpreting Routing Components
- Understanding Static and Dynamic Routing
- Network Address Translation
- Network Services and IP Operations
- Exploring Network Security
- Device Access Controls and VPNs
- Implementing Access Controls Lists (ACLs)
- Implementing Layer 2 and Wireless Security
- Network Automation and Programmability Techniques
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Glen D. Singh is a cybersecurity author, educator and SecOps professional. His areas of expertise are cybersecurity operations, offensive security tactics and techniques, and enterprise networking. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in cybersecurity and many industry certifications from top awarding bodies such as EC-Council, Cisco, and Check Point. Glen loves teaching and mentoring others while sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an author. He has written many books, which focus on vulnerability discovery and exploitation, threat detection, intrusion analysis, incident response, network security, and enterprise networking. As an aspiring game changer, Glen is passionate about increasing cybersecurity awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago.
Neil Anderson has been passionate about IT for over 20 years. Since 2007, Neil has specialized in developing and delivering technical training while also offering consultancy services and mentoring IT professionals. He has trained engineers responsible for designing and implementing some of the largest Cloud and Data Center deployments across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Neil's commitment to quality training and personalized support has earned him the trust of leading companies and countless IT professionals. He takes pride in hearing how his training has helped others advance their careers and achieve industry-recognized certifications. Having experienced the challenges of the IT industry firsthand, Neil understands what it takes to succeed. His mission is to empower IT professionals with the skills and confidence they need to reach the next level in their careers.
