by Cisco Systems Inc . (Author), StephenMcQuerry (Author)
CCNA Self-Study: Introduction to Networking (INTRO) cover all of the content presented in the new INTRO course from Cisco Systems. The course, the first of two recommended for CCNA preparation, and the book, present important networking fundamentals using the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven-layer model concepts. Terminology and technologies are explained in a straightforward, concise manner, making the book a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the concepts presented as well as an excellent comprehensive reference for those more experienced engineers and networking professionals. CCNA Self-Study: Introduction to Networking (INTRO) is designed to introduce basic and Fundamental networking concepts and provide an introduction to the Cisco IOS. The book contains information about the OSI model and why networking is important in today's corporations. The book also gives the user a base of understanding for the Layer 1 through Layer 3 services required for networking. After a baseline for networking has been established the book will introduce the Cisco IOS software command line interface to those new to Cisco products. The operation and basic configuration of switches and routers will be discussed. After the reader becomes familiar with the product and its configuration, switching concepts and configuration will be introduced. Additional sections of the book will cover basic connectivity to Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network management basics.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Edition: 1
Publisher: Cisco Press CCNA Self-Study: Introduction to Networking (INTRO) cover all of the content presented in the new INTRO course from Cisco Systems. The course, the first of two recommended for CCNA preparation, and the book, present important networking fundamentals using the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) seven-layer model concepts. Terminology and technologies are explained in a straightforward, concise manner, making the book a great introduction to those unfamiliar with the concepts presented as well as an excellent comprehensive reference for those more experienced engineers and networking professionals. CCNA Self-Study: Introduction to Networking (INTRO) is designed to introduce basic and Fundamental networking concepts and provide an introduction to the Cisco IOS. The book contains information about the OSI model and why networking is important in today's corporations. The book also gives the user a base of understanding for the Layer 1 through Layer 3 services required for networking. After a baseline for networking has been established the book will introduce the Cisco IOS software command line interface to those new to Cisco products. The operation and basic configuration of switches and routers will be discussed. After the reader becomes familiar with the product and its configuration, switching concepts and configuration will be introduced. Additional sections of the book will cover basic connectivity to Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network management basics.
Published: 09 Mar 2004
ISBN 10: 1587051613
ISBN 13: 9781587051616
Book Overview:
Steve McQuerry, CCIE No. 6108, is an instructor, technical writer, and internetworking consultant with more than 10 years of networking industry experience. He is a certified Cisco Systems instructor teaching routing and switching concepts to internetworking professionals throughout the world. Steve is also a consultant with Intrellix LLC (www.intrellix.com), an internetworking consulting company specializing in post sales consulting services.