CCNA Basic Tutorial (Second Edition)

Author: McCullough
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is an authorized CCNA foundation textbook by Cisco. It focuses on the "Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)" section of the CCNA certification exam, helping readers master network interconnection technologies, basic knowledge of TCP/IP, and the use of Cisco IOS software. The book is divided into four parts, consisting of 10 chapters and 2 appendices. The first part covers the basics of network interconnection, including an introduction to network interconnection technologies, network interconnection devices, and common network types. The second part introduces the network interconnection layer, covering network media, basic concepts of Layer 2 switching, TCP/IP, and IP addressing and routing. The third part discusses the management of Cisco devices, including WAN technologies, operating and configuring Cisco IOS devices, and managing network environments. The fourth part is the appendix, which provides answers to the chapter exercises and a glossary of terms for this book. This book is primarily intended for foundational learning of CCNA, aiming to help readers solidify their grasp of CCNA basics. Readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of fundamental network technologies will also benefit from this book.