Cisco Networking Academy Tutorial. Semesters 3 and 4: 3rd Edition

Author: Cisco Systems, Inc. / Cisco Networking Academy
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Cisco Networking Academy Program (CNNACiscoNetworkingAcademyProgram) is a training program launched by Cisco Systems, Inc. globally, primarily aimed at junior network engineering technicians. Its training content is similar to that of the CCNA. This book is the for the third and fourth semesters of the Cisco Networking Academy, covering the following main topics: OSI Reference Model and Routing, Classless Routing, Single-Area OSPF, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Switching Concepts and LAN Design, Switches, Switch Configuration, Spanning Tree Protocol, Virtual LANs, VLAN Inter-switch Protocol, Extended IP Addressing, Wide Area Network Technologies, Point-to-Point Protocol, ISDN and DDR, Frame Relay, Introduction to Network Management, Fiber Optic Network Basics, 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. Review questions are provided at the end of each chapter. Appendix A contains all the keywords used in this book and a glossary. Appendix B provides the 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.