Review of PHP Professional Projects (Paperback)

This book was a great disappointment! I am building a large application in PHP and was looking for some good project planning strategies and patterns. Instead I found the usual shopping cart examples written as if for a small scale project. The code snippets are full of white space and a few lines of code takes up an entire page, hence it is hard to follow. What little code I did try was full of errors and bad syntax. This book does not have a CD with it so you must type in all the code that you may want to start with. I suggest the book 'Web Applications Development with PHP 4.0' for your true professional projects.

Product Description
This book provides a hands-on approach to learning PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, which is a server-side scripting language. The book is aimed at both novice as well as advance level readers. Readers might only have the basic knowledge of HTML or might already know Web-based programming. The readers will use the PHP concepts that they learn in the book to create professional projects.

The book starts with a few overview chapters that cover the key concepts of Web-based programming. These chapters act as an information store for programmers who may need to brush up their prior programming knowledge. A major part of the book revolves around professional projects. These projects enable programmers to learn about various tasks by following a simple to complex approach. Each project covers a specific subject area and guides the readers by using practical scenarios. The projects range from a simple project that involves creating plain data entry Web pages using HTML and saving the information in a text file. Then the books moves to complex projects that involve creating Web pages containing PHP scripts and storing information in MySQL databases. These projects help programmers to accomplish their goals by understanding the practical and real-life application of PHP in Web page designing. Each project in the book is a guide for the reader to create a part of a large Web site.

Apart from the overview chapters and the professional projects, this book also includes two additional sections, Beyond the Lab and Appendices. The Beyond the Lab section serves as both a summary of what the reader has learned throughout the projects and as a road map for where the reader can go to expand on this knowledge. This section also covers the future direction of the programming language. The Appendices act as a quick reference for PHP functions and certain concepts that a reader might want to explore further.

Use PHP to accomplish real-world, professional tasks.

Incorporating five hands-on projects, PHP Professional Projects is your key to unlocking the power of PHP. Each project focuses on a specific PHP concept and is based on a real-world situation. You will be able to use the skills that you develop throughout the book to modify the projects as needed to fit your professional needs.

CREATE A USER REGISTRATION FORM

Using various form elements, create a user registration form for an online shopping site. You will use PHP script to track form value and check for errors. Your PHP script will give you experience using variables, operators, and control structures.

STORE AND RETRIEVE DATA FROM FILES

Using the registration form that you have just created, you will learn how to store data in a file and to retrieve the data using various file functions. You will learn the basics of file handling such as reading and writing to a file as well as pack and unpack functions.

WORK WITH MYSQL USING PHP

Begin by creating a database table and inserting data with a form and PHP script. Query your database table based on specific criteria and allow results to be displayed. Further your understanding of handling data storage and using PHP with a SQL database.

CREATE A CATALOG AND SHOPPING CART

Cover all of the steps necessary to create a product catalog and shopping cart with PHP begin-ning with user registration. Learn how to add and remove products and customers and to send a feedback message using the mail function.

MASTER USER AUTHENTICATION AND TRACKING

Learn how to configure HTTP authentication on Apache and to create users. Begin with the basics of password-based authentication and password storage. Then create a PHP script that will validate users, and learn how to use cookies and sessions to track users.

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Review of Microsoft Internet & Networking Dictionary (Bpg-Other) (Paperback)

Yes, this "Microsoft Internet & Networking Dictionary" did cover the most important networking and Internet terms. Its appendixes harbour updated Internet codes and domain names. But, with just over three-thousand entries, no non-beginner would pay serious attention to it.
Its greatest strength lies in being both elaborate and portable. However, many common high-tech jargons and Programming acronyms were excluded: thus ensuring that the book remains palatable only to inexperienced learners.

Product Description
With today's fast pace of innovation in networking and on the Internet, new technical terms appear constantly. This handy pocket-sized dictionary-a subset of the terms found in the popular, recently updated Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition-promises to keep people up-to-date on the latest terms they need to know. It includes more than 3,000 of the most important terms about the Internet and networking, and it also provides appendixes of Internet country codes and domains, common file extensions, and Instant Messaging emoticons and acronyms. It's the ideal Internet and networking reference for home, office, school, or wherever the latest technology takes you!

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Review of Digital Cities: Technologies, Experiences, and Future Perspectives (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) (Paperback)

This book is of great knowledge regarding the digitalization of people communities. Lots of implemented digital cities are stated and explained throw this book, with japanese precision. Bologna, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Kyoto, Helsinki and so on, are compared with many points-of-view and concentred in one mission - what do the citizen want?

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Product Description
On the way towards the Information Society, global networks such as the Internet, together with mobile computing, have made wide-area computing over virtual communities a reality. Digital city projects, with the goal of building platforms to support community networking, are going on worldwide. This is the first book devoted to digital cities. It is based on an international symposium held in Kyoto, Japan, in September 1999. The 34 revised full papers presented were carefully selected for inclusion in the book; they reflect the state of the art in this exciting new field of interdisciplinary research and development. The book is divided into parts on design and analysis, digital city experiments, community network experiments, applications, visualization technologies, mobile technologies, and social interaction and communityware.

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Review of Windows Shell Scripting and WSH Administrator's Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

This book provides a streamlined approached to learning how to work with WSH and VBScript and JScript. Is also covers Windows shell programming. It is written in a way that anyone can understand. Despite a few typos and a little age, this book is still a classic and provides a perfect text for jumping into the world of Windows scripting.

Product Description
This book is designed to help administrators of small-to-medium-sized business automate routine network and user tasks.Unlike the competition, this book offers coverage of Windows Shell Scripting, Windows Script Host, and Windows 2000 under one cover.

About the Author
Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and IT professional with over 13 years experience in information technology.He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and has also earned Microsoft's MCP & MCP+Internet certification.He holds a master's degree in Business Administration and has been a part-time IT instructor for five years.Jerry is the author of nine books, including "Microsoft Windows Shell Scripting and WSH Administrator's Guide" (ISBN: 1931841268).He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and sons.

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Review of MCSE Guide to Networking Essentials (Paperback)

Learning the foundation and fundamentals of networking is most important to passing the Network+, CCNA, MCSE, CAN, CIW, Inet+ exams and this book will get you started towards the certification success you are looking for.

Updated to cover Windows 2000 and Linux, this book is made for the classroom setting. The authors include hands-on projects and case projects to help the student learn in more than a self-study and lecture setting.

With topics like network concepts, design of VLANs and topologies, media, nics, protocols, architectures like 10 and 100 mpbs, token ring, apple talk, FDDI, CDDI, ATM and SONET, simple and complex networks, WANS, and troubleshooting, you have everything you need to gain a great foundation for the networking arena.

With everything in the book there is also review questions, chapter summaries and key terms for each chapter. Overall this is the perfect teaching guide.

Product Description
This title is part of our networking series and not only prepares users for Certification but provides skills they will need in the workforce.

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Review of Teach Yourself VISUALLY Networking, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I teach networking classes at Computer Applications Company and I have found this book to be an excellent resource for beginners to learn networking terminology and concepts.Most of the students who used this book learned the concepts quickly.

Product Description
How does information get from one computer to the next? How do I choose what hardware is best for my network? What certification programs are out there for me? If you don't know the answers to any of these questions, then read this fully updated Teach Yourself VISUALLY Networking to learn these answers and more!

From the Back Cover
"I've shown you book to at least 50 people. At my last company, it went on the 'recommended reading' list. THANK YOU for the visual learning aid. It made such a difference in my learning curve as I changed industries." -Gerry A. Lee (Colorado Springs, CO)

Read Less, Learn More
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something-and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step illustrations that explain computer networking fundamentals, from hardware, architecture, operating systems, and protocols to security, administration, Internet connections, and intranets.

• Full-color illustrations demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through the basics and beyond
• Self-contained lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• Jargon-free captions offer practical tips and tricks

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Review of High-Performance Communication Networks (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) (Hardcover)

I hate this book.It covers a lot of interesting information, but when you want to learn about the specifics, you're better off going online.The problems in the book cannot be found in the text, good online sources is the only answer.Besides not having the information to do the problems, it also have bad wording and many different interpretations of the question is possible.My only positive perspective of this book is that it forces you to go do research, be it online or in the library.But in terms of learning the material, this book is a no-no.

This book is not worth the 80-100 dollars that it cost...you can use it to know that there are certain topics in the field, but if you want to learn about the topic, you'll have to look elsewhere.Thus this can only be useful as a doorstop, or a blunt weapon to hit yourself due to the high level of stress you will receive from it.



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Review of MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization Configuration Study Guide: (Exam 70-652) (Paperback)

I used this book to pass my test.It is clear, easy to understand and it covers all the material you need.

Great book.Highly recommend for test preparation and future guide.

Product Description
The MCTS is Windows Server Virtualization Configuring exam, and is Microsoft?s newest addition to their exam repertoire and tests candidates? ability to use Hyper-V and server virtualization as part of their network infrastructure solution. The exam targets IT professionals who are looking to enhance their skills and distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. This guide reviews the tasks that are mandatory for candidates to know: installing Hyper-V, configuring and optimizing Hyper-V, deploying virtual machines, and managing and monitoring virtual machines. The CD-ROM contains coverage of the exam objectives, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions.

From the Back Cover

Prepare for Microsoft's new virtualization exam

With Microsoft's addition of Hyper-V to the Windows Server 2008 product, it's now more important than ever for Windows IT administrators to understand server virtualization as part of their infrastructure management. Become a fully credentialed Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in Windows Server 2008 virtualization configuration with the solid preparation you'll find here for Exam 70-652, Microsoft's newest MCTS exam and its first on virtualization. Inside, you'll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes chapter review questions and bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC.

Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

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Review of MCSE Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure for Dummies (with CD-ROM, covers (Paperback)

I don't know if it is the dummies books in general or Glenn Weadock that make this a quality buy, but this book is worth it's weight in gold as far as getting past the 70-216 test.Easy reading and easy to follow.

Product Description
If you're a MCSE candidate who doesn't have a lot of time to study, this 100% accurate guide provides just what you need to pass the new "Core-Four" Exam 70-216. The CD-ROM includes a test engine that generates thousands of exam scenarios, test-prep software demos, such as Transcender, Specialized Solutions, and more.

From the Back Cover
Microsoft Certified Professional
Approved Study Guide
Your friendly guide to exam 70-216 success!

Dummies Test Engine, QuickLearn game, and more on CD-ROM

CD-ROM includes hundreds of sample exam questions!

The fun and easy way to study for the exam - all the rewards in half the time!
Here's the MCSE Windows 2000 network infrastructure test-prep guide you've been waiting for - a For Dummies book-and-software package that actually makes studying fun. Prepared by a Microsoft-certified expert, and packed with proven tips and practice exams, it's all you need to master the topic - and pass the test!

Discover how to:

• Review the material, objective by objective
• Assess what you know-and what you don't
• Spot and avoid test traps
• Answer questions quickly - and correctly
• Hone your skills on top test-prep software
• Create custom practice exams

all this on the bonus CD-ROM

• Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software featuring hundreds of sample questions
• QuickLearn, an exclusive sci-fi adventure game that builds test-taking skills
• Plus an MCSE screensaver and bonus demos from SelfTestSoftware
• Plus demos from Transcender Corporation

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Review of CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass (Paperback)

This book may not be as descriptive as some like, but I found it great for reading just before the test to brush up on things. For a more in depth book Lammle has the full study guide as well.

http://www.amazon.com/CCNA-Certified-Network-Associate-640-802/dp/0470110082/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202499025&sr=8-1

I recommend this book for someone who knows the material and just wants to fine tune their knowledge just before the test. otherwise, purchase the book in the above link.

Product Description
Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the Sybex CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 6th and Deluxe editions.

The book will consist of four high-level chapters, each mapping to the four main Domains of the exam skill-set. The book will drill down into the specifics of the exam, covering the following:

*Designing Cisco internetworks

*Developing an access list

*Evaluating TCP/IP communication

*Configuring routers and switches

*Configuring IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses

*Performing LAN, VLAN, and WAN troubleshooting

*Understanding rules for packet control

The interactive CD contains two bonus exams, handy flashcard questions, and a searchable PDF of a Glossary of Terms.

From the Back Cover
The perfect companion to Sybex's CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Sixth or Deluxe editions, or any CCNA study tool

The Perfect CCNA Preparation and Review Tool

Many candidates who complete a Study Guide or course also appreciate a review tool that helps them brush up on key topics. Sybex's CCNA Fast Pass, Third Edition, is that tool. This streamlined book hones in on critical information for the new CCNA exam 640-802, including network planning and design, implementation and operation, troubleshooting, and technology. Study, review, and practice with this practical study aid, then take the exam with confidence.

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Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review

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Flexible Fast Pass goes hand-in-hand with any learning tool on the market

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Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know

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Book includes review questions, practice tools, and two practice exams

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Targeted and expert content from leading Cisco networking authority, Todd Lammle

Look inside for complete review coverage of all exam objectives for CCNA Exam 640-802

Featured on the CDGet the practice you need on this interactive CD that includes two practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable Glossary of Terms.

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Review of Upgrading and Troubleshooting Networks: The Complete Reference (Book/CD-ROM package) (Paperback)

When I look for a book on networking I want a book that will help not only for Microsoft but Novell. The Complete Reference lives up to its name and gives you a wealth of information to make the job of network technician a whole lot easier.

Packed into this 900 page-networking world ofinformation is information from soup to nuts. Starting off with the OSImodel, you move on the hardware, protocols, operating systems, connectionand directory services and administration...

Withfigures, pictures, tables, diagrams and notes to help you understand eventhe most complex of issues, the author presents the information in a clearand detailed way that will help the beginner to the expert. The authorpresents the information in an organized fashion from beginning toend.

The book should have included a cd-rom with utilizes for Novell,Microsoft and Unix. The book seems to be as up to date as any book I haveread and the information seems to very accurate. Overall this is one book Iwill have in my technical reference library.

Product Description
Handle the ins-and-outs of networking. This solid resource explains how to integrate the latest technologies into legacy networks, install and configure hardware and software, enable the most efficient network protocols and services, and a whole lot more.

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Review of Secure PHP Development: Building 50 Practical Applications (Paperback)

I normally like to be charitable, but this publication really has nothing to recommend it. Don't touch it with a bargepole.

It's a book about secure, object orientated PHP applications by a guy who doesn't understand security, doesn't understand OOP and can't write.

Despite the title "Secure PHP", there are whole classes of security exploits which are not even mentioned. There is no comprehensive and authoritative discussion of security at any point.

The code samples are poorly laid out, riddled with errors, littered with notes to the author from the technical reviewer, and astonishingly repetitive. You will often get large chunks of code repeated many times just to show changes in a couple of lines buried somewhere in the middle.

Not that the code is worth the effort of reading. The design is often naive, the organisation unclear and the coding practices poor.

For example, he uses a naming convention for constants ($MY_CONSTANT) rather than defining proper constants as provided for by the PHP language via define().

Another example: on page 41 he exhorts his readers to use good naming standards. Yet the abstract application class that forms the core of the book is full of method names such as: name() number() currency() show_status()... I could go on. There are dozens of other equally cryptic examples.

The copy editing and proofreading is the worst I have ever seen in a technical book: it is a disgrace to the profession. There is a grammatical error in the second sentence! Here is a sample of what you can expect, from the 3rd page:

"Next, you need to consider how user interfaces will be presented and how can you allow for maximum customization that can be done without changing your core code. This is typically done by introducing external HTML templates for interface."

Even the section headings are ungrammatical: "Using relational database" (p21)

The 16 editors and proofreaders credited in the frontmatter should hang their heads in shame. This has severly damaged my confidence in Wiley as a brand - they clearly have no concept of quality control. I will be very wary of buying their products in future. The cover strapline "Timely. Practical. Reliable." is a sick joke...

Product Description
* Offers fifty practical and secure PHP applications that readers can immediately put to use
* Explains the entire life cycle of each PHP application, including requirements, design, development, maintenance, and tuning
* Reviews application development line-by-line and module-by-module to help readers understand specific coding practices and requirements
* Applications can be readily adapted to many real-world business situations
* CD-ROM contains fifty ready-to-use PHP applications, an evaluation version of Zend tools, and the latest versions of PHP, Apache, and MySQL

From the Back Cover
Your in-depth guide to designing and developing secure PHP applications

It's a hacker's dream come true: over one million Web sites are now vulnerable to attack through recently discovered flaws in the PHP scripting language. So how do you protect your site? In this book, bestselling author Mohammed Kabir provides all the tools you'll need to close this security gap. He presents a collection of 50 secure PHP applications that you can put to use immediately to solve a variety of practical problems. And he includes expert tips and techniques that show you how to write your own secure and efficient applications for your organization.

You'll learn how to:

• Implement the featured applications in business environments such as intranets, Internet Web sites, and system administrations
• Develop e-mail and intranet solutions using PHP
• Determine the importance of certain coding practices, coding styles, and coding security requirements
• Follow the entire process of each PHP application life cycle from requirements, design, and development to maintenance and tuning.
• Use PHP in groupware, document management, issue tracking, bug tracking, and business applications
• Mature as a PHP developer by using software practices as part of your design, development, and software life cycle decisions
• Improve the performance of PHP applications

The companion CD-ROM contains:

• 50 ready-to-use PHP applications
• Searchable e-version of the book
• The latest versions of PHP, Apache, and MySQL™

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Review of Computer Mediated Communication (Paperback)

The book is a serious attempt at analysing how the Internet has affected social dynamics between people. The authors look at issues like virtual identities. This relative anonymity of the net and global reach of the net, often with quick feedback, is unique in history. How and why do people assume a new virtual identity? Various reasons are studied, including the rise of scams.

We also see communities on the net. How are these different from real world instances, where people must meet each other in the flesh? The virtuality gives the dynamics of the net interactions a fascinating scope.

Pornography is another aspect which has driven net usage. Especially if a user is in a locality where physical porn is banned.

Product Description
This book offers students a task-based introduction to Computer-Mediated Communication and the impact of the internet on social interaction. Divided into four parts which require students to learn, (theory), critique, (current issues), explore, (methods), and reflect, (practice), the book aims to:

- Provide a foundation to the social and communicative nature of information and communication technologies

· Enable students to engage with the key theoretical issues associated with CMC

· Equip students with the necessary research and technical skills as a stimulus to independent enquiry.

In spite of the rapidly increasing interest in Internet Studies and CMC and the introduction of many university courses in the area, no specialised, introductory textbook exists. This coursebook responds to the need for such a text. Aimed primarily at communication students, this book would also be useful as a sourcebook for students of media, sociology, psychology, and English Language Studies.

The authors have also created a companion website at http://www.com.washington.edu/cmc

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Review of Todd Lammle's CCNA IOS Commands Survival Guide (Paperback)

Lammle's stated objective is to help the reader prepare for and pass the difficult CCNA exam.This book expands a bit on that objective.He states in the introduction that this is supplementary material.It's written to assist the student in understanding the line of thought behind the technology.
I found that quite useful.The CCNA is a rigorous exam; those who pass it have a pretty good understanding of the concepts and protocols. But "real world" practice is a trickier thing, especially NAT, and Lammle's book concisely tackles those issues of keeping a network running. He clearly discusses the "why". I'm keeping the book on my desk as a reference work beyond just exam prep. It's money well-spent.




Product Description
To become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), you must learn the hundreds of IOS commands used by Cisco routers and switches. This handy reference from Cisco networking authority Todd Lammle is just what you need to master those commands. From a thorough introduction to Cisco's basic operating system to making the transition to IPv6, Todd Lammle walks you through hundreds of commands with short, to-the-point explanations and plenty of figures and real-world examples.

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Review of Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1): CCNA Exam 640-802 and ICND1 Exam 640-822 (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

My background so you have some idea that I know of the subject I speak on:
- MCSE 2003/2000/NTCNE 6/5/3CNA 4 (obviously, I've studied for over 20 exams)
- My mother is a retired English professor with 30+ publications to her name (I've been shown manuscripts as well as the review and correction processes).

Current Status:I read this book, credited to Stephen McQuery, in the past four days.I have begun using the Boson NetSim and ExamSim software to prepare for the exam which I plan to take in 1-2 weeks.

Book:
The book repeats itself unnecessarily in several locations.It's almost as if there were different authors with no coordination between authors and no single reviewer to catch the needless redundancy of information.

On occasion (I counted 2-3 instances), the author references an acronym, protocol, or other such important information for the first time, but the writing clearly expects that the reader have prior knowledge of the material.In these cases, the "assumed knowledge" is above entry-level and should have been presented prior to beginning the topic at hand.

Acronyms:sadly, many, such as EIGRP, are missing from the Index.This means that, when you forget what it stands for and the author references it by acronym only, you're at a loss as you don't have an index to tell you where to find information on that acronym.No, the spelled-out version wasn't in the index either.

Glossary:missing; doesn't exist.Readers would have found having a glossary beneficial as a quick reference for terms and acronyms.

From what I've seen of the NetSim and ExamSim, the book itself is missing some of the information you'll want to know for the actual CCENT exam.It's probably best to have some hands-on experience (through Simulators if you don't have access to the real thing).

Review Questions:
I found five errors in the review questions.One such error is so astoundingly obvious, one has to wonder if anyone actually checked the answers.P 478, Chapter 6 Review, Question 6.The posted answer is C, but, per the text on page 429, the correct answer is B.
There are a total of 258 review questions.Perhaps 5 wrong answers out of 258 (2.1% of the total) doesn't seem *that* bad, however, I expect better.

Overall thoughts:this book is a good stepping stone to get you towards CCENT certification.You'll need a little hands-on exposure to shore up the holes in knowledge and working knowledge.

I'll have a better understanding of how much actual exam material was addressed by the book after I take the exam.


Product Description

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition, is a Cisco®-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCENT™ and CCNA® foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to configure Cisco switches and routers to operate in corporate internetworks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorough understanding of concepts and configuration procedures required to build a multiswitch, multirouter, and multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), you will study installation and configuration information that network administrators need to install and configure Cisco products. Specific topics include building a simple network, Ethernet LANs, wireless LANs (WLANs), LAN and WAN connections, and network management. Chapter-ending review questions illustrate and help solidify the concepts presented in the book.

Whether you are preparing for CCENT or CCNA certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of how to build small Cisco networks, you will benefit from the foundation information presented in this book.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Steve McQuerry, CCIE® No. 6108, is a consulting systems engineer with Cisco. He focuses on data center architecture. Steve works with enterprise customers in the Midwestern United States to help them plan their data center architectures. Steve has been an active member of the internetworking community since 1991 and has held multiple certifications from Novell, Microsoft, and Cisco. Prior to joining Cisco, Steve worked as an independent contractor with Global Knowledge where he taught and developed coursework around Cisco technologies and certifications.

• Understand the principles on which basic networks operate
• Explore the operation and configuration of LANs

• Extend the boundaries of the network by implementing and securing wireless connectivity
• Configure routers to provide connectivity between different networks
• Learn about IP addressing number conversion

• Establish WAN interconnectivity using point-to-point links, DSL, and cable services
• Configure Network Address Translation (NAT)

• Use Cisco IOS® commands to determine the layout of a Cisco network topology
• Manage the router startup and work with IOS configuration files and Cisco IOS images

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.

Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification

Covers: ICND1 Exam 640-822

About the Author
Steve McQuerry, CCIE No. 6108, is a consulting systems engineer with Cisco focused on data center architecture. Steve works with enterprise customers in the midwestern United States to help them plan their data center architectures. Steve has been an active member of the internetworking community since 1991 and has held multiple certifications from Novell, Microsoft, and Cisco. Prior to joining Cisco, Steve worked as an independent contractor with Global Knowledge, where he taught and developed coursework around Cisco technologies and certifications.

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Review of CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Exams 640-816 and 640-802) (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

Noticeably absent from these reviews are all the people who used these books to pass the exams.I believe that might be because these books are not very effective learning aids.I struggled to follow along on topics I was fairly familiar with.But when the books took me into topics I was unfamiliar with, I found myself rereading paragraphs - not once or twice, but 5 or 6 times! I've been in enterprise computing for almost 4 years now, yet this author used terms I've never seen or heard (some words I think he just made up.)But the real problem was the 40 to 50 word sentences loaded with commas and double negatives. Here is how the author introduces you to Classful Routing

"Classful Routing: When a packet's destination only matches a router's default route, and does not match any other routes, only use the default route if this router does not know any routes in the classful network in which the destination IP address resides."

That was when I said to myself, "I'm going to need another book to teach me this material because I can't take another 400 pages of this."So, I think what I will do is find another book to teach me the material, and use these books to fill in the blanks.

If you are looking for just a reference manual for Cisco devices, this book will probably serve you well.If you are looking for learning material, then my advice is to keep looking.

Product Description

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide

Second Edition

• Master ICND2 640-816 and CCNA 640-802 exam topics with the official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with hundreds of exam questions on the CD-ROM

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA® ICND2 exam. This fully updated edition presents complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic exam preparation experience.

Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The material is presented in a concise manner, focused on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly and help increase your speed in answering questions, a difficult hurdle many exam candidates face on the new exams. A Final Preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging practice questions, this book provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other CCNA study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, and instructor and course developer, and has taught authorized Cisco courses for the majority of the last 14 years.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA ICND2 exam, including

• Virtual LANs and Spanning Tree Protocol
• Static and connected routes
• VLSM and route summarization
• IP access control lists
• OSPF and EIGRP configuration
• Point-to-point WANs
• Frame Relay
• VPNs
• Network address translation
• IPv6
• Troubleshooting

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and 200 practice questions for the ICND2 and full CCNA exams, including simulation and testlet questions, all available in study mode andtest mode.

BONUS DVD

The DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal instruction from the author!

This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

Category: Cisco Press-Cisco Certification

Covers: CCNA ICND2 Exam 640-816

About the Author

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (http://www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell also has worked as a network engineer, consultant, and systems engineer, and as an instructor and course developer. He is the author of all prior editions of CCNA Exam Certification Guide, as well as the Cisco QoS Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, Computer Networking First-Step, CCIE Routing and Switching Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, and CCNA Video Mentor, all from Cisco Press.

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Review of Voice Over IP Technologies: Building the Converged Network (Paperback)

Voice over IP Technologies is an outstanding piece of work, reflecting much of Mark Miller's exceptional knowledge of voice and data communications systems and multi-protocol networks. He is, in fact and without question, one of the leading experts in the field of network design, analysis and troubleshooting across the LAN, MAN and WAN domains. And he is a leading authority on ATM, Frame Relay and the TCP/IP protocol suite ... and their meaningful applications.

The value of all that expertise is much greater value, of course, if it can be shared effectively with others. Mark Miller's considerable skills as an author have been honed in a dozen or so previous books, and are well demonstrated in this excellent work. The information is well organized and clearly stated, and is supported with numerous graphics. There are numerous appendixes, including a most helpful glossary. The work also is very well indexed, which I consider to be extremely important for future reference.

As a technologist, I can appreciate the accuracy of the information contained in this book. As a consultant, I can appreciate its integrity. As an author, I can appreciate the care with which the subject matter has been researched, the way it has been organized, and the thoroughly understandable manner in which it is presented. When I need to research a technical topic for a book, article or column I am writing, or for a consulting project, I generally skip past the several hundred other references on my shelf and reach for one of Mark Miller's books. When the topic is VoIP, I reach for this one first. I recommend that you do the same.

Product Description
Voice over IP Technologies provides solid technical information on how to successfully design and implement a converged network, combining voice, data, fax and video transmissions into a cohesive networking infrastructure centered on the Internet Protocol.

Converged networks, which combine voice, data, fax and video transmissions into a cohesive networking infrastructure -- all centered on the Internet Protocol, or IP -- promise a number of advantages over existing, separate networking environments. But to successfully design and implement a converged network requires expertise on both the voice and data networking sides of the house. Unfortunately, few individuals have these credentials -- either you are a voice networking expert, and familiar with circuit switching and connections between PBXs, or you are a data networking expert, familiar with packet switching and connections between routers and servers.

The objective of this text is to bridge the gap between the voice and data networking sides, and provide the reader with the opportunity to fill in their areas of weakness with solid technical information. In addition, this text presents a number of case studies, from architectural, financial and technical perspectives that illustrate real-world applications for these technologies.

From the Back Cover
Voice over IP Technologies
Building the Converged Network

Your Road Map to Network Convergence

Written to cover new applications and the latest IETF protocols and standards, this comprehensive guide delivers a lucid overview of VoIP technologies for voice, data, fax, and video transmissions - and helps you map out a converged network strategy for your organization. Packed with illuminating case studies (including in-depth examples of real-world multimedia applications), clear explanations of VoIP standards and topologies, and practical advice on applications and implementation, Voice over IP Technologies is all you need to start reaping the benefits of network convergence.

Your One-Stop Guide to VoIP Solutions

• Understand how Voice over IP compares to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
• Find out about VPN and international telephony, voice-enabled e-commerce, desktop video conferencing, Fax over IP, and other multimedia IP applications
• Perform a Voice over IP cost-benefit analysis for your organization
• Discover how VoIP protocols - MGCP, RTP, RTCP, RSVP - fit together with other protocols in an IP network
• Get the lowdown on WAN transport for VoIP, including Signaling System 7 and the latest developments in Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and DSL
• Learn how H.323, SIP, and other multimedia standards enable VoIP gateways, terminals, and client software to process calls
• Take a detailed, protocol-level look at how VoIP multimedia applications work in real-world internetworks
• Get up to speed on implementation issues: interoperability frameworks, H.323 alternatives, APIs, quality of service issues, and more

Bonus CD-ROM includes

• Key Request for Comment (RFC)documents
• eRing Solutions' itRings! client software trial version
• Westbay Engineers' Westplan demo version

System Requirements
PC running Windows 9x/2000/Me/XP. See the "What's on the CD-ROM" appendix for details and complete system requirements.

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Review of Fireworks Fast & Easy Web Development (Paperback)

Another perfect example of a technical book trying to teach too much ,
stretching more than it should trying to gather the widest of readers
possible and falling flat right on the face....I am a technical ASP
programmer building websites and for quite some time now I found
myself being pushed to handle the graphics/animation stuff.So here I
was with just having handled Paint and Brush programs (Visio to some
extent but I handled the stencils and masters thro VBA),deciding which
package I should go in for.After research I targeted Fireworks.Beleive
me its a good package. I got this book along with the Fireworks
package so I could get off on a flying start and presumed the book
would help me atleast start off with handling the basics in
fireworks.

Nope [the book] seems to be in a confusion over the
presentation of the material.Whether to target it to zero level
starters(like me) or to those who have been dabbling in
graphics/fireworks etc for some time. In the end [the book] ends up
satisfying neither of the categories. Part1 of the book = 100
pages.The section deals with exploring each and every
tool,option,button,customization in the entire fireworks window. So
[the book] dumps all the "bitter parts" in the first 100
pages and then 'Assumes' that whenever any tool / menu or action is
called for in the rest of the book the reader can just recall about
their placements/functions/locations right out of the memory? Bad
Presentation....In the computers and internet section this book falls
into the same rut - "the author is trying to thrust upon the
reader , teaching a product at a pace the author feels comfortable
with." and Ofcourse assuming the wrong things at the wrong time -
like trying to explain too much too trivial matters and finishing in
half a page important matters which leave you pulling you hair
out. Considerable time is spent in teaching how to open graphic
files.What if I dont have any graphic files.I am here to build my
first graphic file remember?....I skipped the last 40 pages of Part
1(was running short on Aspirins).Part 2.Ok this is where the action is
or was or never will come.Designing graphics.Please spend atleast 2
hours or less (if you are lucky) to try and follow the step by step
instructions on how to draw a rectangle.I struggled for 40 minutes
firstly trying to bring my screen and window appearance look like [the
book's] window snapshot....so I could exactly follow
those"step by step " instructions.... What are the other
parts in the book?

Automating With Fireworks.Sorry I have not
reached this part as yet and I dont intend to .This book goes back to
where it belongs.the amazon warehouse. To be fair...the idea of
using snapshots to teach a product was excellent,[but] fell flat at the
execution stage. Seriously, its been quite some time since a book has
frustrated me so much.

But you could give it try.Maybe this book
isnt meant for absolute beginners like me who have never handled a
Fireworks product before but hey why in the world is Look Learn and
Apply mentioned on the cover of the book?

Product Description
Fireworks allows you to design editable Web graphics in an instant, as well as automate workflow to meet the demands of constant edits, updates, and changes.It can also be integrated with other Macromedia products, popular graphics applications, and HTML editors for a complete Web solution.Fireworks Fast & Easy Web Development helps you get up and running with Fireworks even if you have no graphics experience.It includes a CD that contains cut and paste templates, which can be used to get a jumpstart in creating Web graphics.It is a great visual guide for graphics beginners, small businesses, students, or business professionals with little or no previous experience with this topic.

About the Author
Lisa Lee is a software and Web engineer/Web developer in the computer industry.She is the author of "Photoshop 6 Digital Darkroom," "Fireworks Fast & Easy Web Development," "Easy iMac," "Easy iBook," "Easy Linux," "Upgrading and Repairing the Macs," and "Teach Yourself Mac OS 8.5 in 24 Hours."

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Review of CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

PROS:
- This is a good book to purchase and utilize for a final prep for the ICND1 exam.
- GREAT video on how to easily SUBNET!!!
- The included practice test were much harder than the Cisco exam, so if you master it you will have NO PROBLEM passing the ICND1 exam and receiving the CCENT certification.
-Great BOSON simulation exam questions.
CONS:
- Some of the examples (figures) in the book use the wrong IP addresses vs. the actual IP addressing scheme
- Some of the test questions showed the wrong IP addresses


Product Description

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide

Second Edition

• Master ICND1 640-822 exam topics with the official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with hundreds of exam questions on the CD-ROM

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCENT™ and CCNA® ICND1 exam. This fully updated edition presents complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic exam preparation experience.

Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The material is presented in a concise manner, focused on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly and help increase your speed in answering questions, a difficult hurdle many exam candidates face on the new exams. A Final Preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than

60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging practice questions, this book provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other CCNA study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Wendell Odom, CCIE® No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, and instructor and course developer, and has taught authorized Cisco courses for the majority of the last 14 years.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCENT and CCNA ICND1 exam, including

• TCP/IP and OSI networking models
• Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
• Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting

• Wireless LANs
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Routing protocols
• Router configuration and troubleshooting
• Network Security
• WAN concepts and configuration

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and 200 practice questions for the ICND1 and full CCNA exams, including simulation and testlet questions, all available in study mode and test mode.

BONUS DVD

The DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal instruction from the author.

This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification

Covers: CCENT and CCNA ICND1 Exam 640-822

About the Author

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services http://www.skyline-ats.com). He has also worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, instructor, and course developer. He is the author of all previous editions of the

CCNA Exam Certification Guide, as well as theCisco QOS Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, Computer Networking First-Step,CCIE Routing and Switching Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, and CCNA Video Mentor–all from Cisco Press.

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Review of Cisco Network Professional's Advanced Internetworking Guide (Paperback)

First of all I want to point out that this is the best guide for the current CCNP (2008/2009) I have come across so far.It is far superior to the 4 Volume "official" Cisco Press CCNP guides in terms of relevance, clarity, and general readability.

Highlights:
Chapter 3, Spanning Tree Protocol - Don't get me wrong.Spanning tree is still the most boring topic in layer 2 switching, but unfortunately it is absolutely essential that Network Professionals have a solid understanding of how to work with and design networks in terms of spanning tree.This is one of the few spanning tree chapters in ANY book, that hasn't made me want to shoot myself.

Chapter 8, Multicast - With the growing demand for video and voice on networks, Multicast routing is a needed in order to keep bandwidth utilization and overhead under control.While the concept of how multicast routing works can be difficult to grasp and the addressing mechanism seems like a nightmare, this chapter really helps the reader get their head around it.If you've never worked with multicast before you may still need to go over this chapter a couple of times.I would like to add that Dense Mode Multicast protocols are the Devil.Don't use them even if you do have a butt load of multicast on your network, all that flooding is bad ju-ju.PIM-Sparse Mode is the way to go.

Chapter 20, Wireless Management and Security - The author does such a good job on this section, but I just wish there was more of it!The security sections (encryption and authentication) are clear and easy to understand.It is an absolute must to understand the differences between the two and how to apply them in the real world in order to avoid looking/sounding like an idiot.The sections on the lightweight controllers and WCS management are also great.This book really just scratches the surface of what current controller based wireless systems are capable of (only a half page on mesh networking?, KILLING me here), but the chapter does cover the CCNP exam topics in the required level of detail.

My only complaint is that I believe the title is misleading.A main function of the book is clearly to act as a study guide for the CCNP Exams, but "CCNP" or "Study Guide" is nowhere in the title.This is a problem because people searching for a CCNP study guide are likely going to overlook this text because the name doesn't fit what they are expecting.Currently the book shows up at the bottom of the page (#12) when searchingwith the simple keyword of "CCNP".


Product Description
Ideal for any IT professional who uses Cisco technologies on a daily basis, or anyone who is preparing for their Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.

The topics covered will be more in depth than other introductory-level books of similar topics, and will span from layer 2 technologies such as switching, STP, etherchannel, and trunking, all the way to application layer security topics such as firewall inspection and intrusion prevention systems. Items being covered in the middle will include all the common routing protocols RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP. Many other routing technologies and WAN protocols will be covered including Multicast, MPLS, Cable and DSL. Coverage of redundancy protocols such as HSRP, VRRP and GLBP will be examined. A thorough coverage of convergence topics such as how voice, video and wireless traffic affect the network, and what can be done to improve the effects such as QOS and queuing.

This book is a key component for any IT professional preparing for their CCNP certification, as it covers in-depth the topics tested on in all four CCNP exams:

• Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (642-901)
• Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (642-812)
• Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (642-825)
• Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (642-485)

CD includes the exclusive Sybex Test Engine, with two Practice CCNP exams, as well as author code files.

From the Back Cover

Build Solid Skills in Areas That Cisco Network Professionals Face Every Day

If you're a network professional using Cisco routers or switches, or are currently preparing for your CCNP certification, this in-depth book is the ideal choice to help you broaden your skills in key areas you face in a typical day on the job. It thoroughly explores routing and switching, application layer security, common routing protocols, redundancy protocols, voice and wireless devices, and much more. In addition, the book is built around a real-world case study, so you can see where and how technologies are actually implemented.

Find out the very latest on topics you need most-and prepare for CCNP certification at the same time-with this detailed reference and guide. The book includes a CD with sample CCNP certification test questions, complete code listings, and a PDF of the book.

• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance Cisco routers and switches

• Thoroughly cover Layer 2 technologies, including switching, STP, etherchannel, and trunking

• Master application layer security, including firewall inspection, intrusion prevention, and more

• Review common Layer 3 routing and redundancy protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, and GLBP

• Explore IPv6 addressing, interoperation with IPv4, and troubleshooting

• Set up configurations for teleworkers, including cable, DSLs, Frame-Mode MPLs, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

• Maintain security for your internetwork-exploring Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices

• Configure and maintain converged traffic such as voice and video

• Review DiffServ Quality of Service (QOS), pre-classify, and queuing

• Learn, configure, and troubleshoot all of Cisco's newest wireless devices and topologies

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