Cisco Network Technology College Tutorial. Semesters 3 and 4: Third Edition (Third Edition for Semesters 3 and 4)

Author: Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The Cisco Networking Academy program (CiscoNetworkingAcademy) is a major training initiative launched by Cisco Systems globally, primarily aimed at entry-level network engineering technicians. Its training content is similar to that of CCNA. This book serves as the supplementary written textbook for the third and fourth semesters of the Cisco Networking Academy program, covering the following main topics: OSI Reference Model and Routing, Wireless Routing, Single-Area OSPF, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Switching Probability and LAN Design, Switches, Switch Configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual LANs (VLANs), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Extended IP Addressing, Wide Area Network Technologies, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), ISDN and DDR, Frame Relay, Introduction to Network Management, Introduction to Optical Networks, Network Management, Network Certification Exam Review, Network+ Certification Exam Overview, CCNA Certification Exam Review, Introduction to Converged Network Technologies, Developing Network Security and Management Policies, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendix A contains a glossary of all key terms used in the book, while Appendix B provides answers to the review questions at the end of each chapter. This book is the written textbook for the third and fourth semesters of the new Cisco Networking Academy teaching plan. The purpose of writing this book is to help students prepare for the CCNA certification exam and master the necessary network knowledge.