by RickGraziani (Author), Allan Johnson (Author)
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Routing Protocols and Concepts, CCNA Exploration Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Routing Protocols and Concepts course in the Cisco Networking Academy (R) CCNA (R) Exploration curriculum version 4. This course describes the architecture, components, and operation of routers, and explains the principles of routing and the primary routing protocols. The Companion Guide, written and edited by Networking Academy instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere. The book's features reinforce the material in the course to help you focus on important concepts and organize your study time for exams.
New and improved features help you study and succeed in this course:
Rick Graziani has been a computer science and networking instructor at Cabrillo College since 1994.
Allan Johnson works full time developing curriculum for Cisco Networking Academy. Allan also is a part-time instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Packet Tracer Activities- Explore networking concepts in activities interspersed throughout some chapters using
Packet Tracer v4.1 developed by Cisco (R). The files for these activities are on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Also available for the Routing Protocols and Concepts Course:
Routing Protocols and Concepts
CCNA Exploration
Labs and Study Guide
ISBN-10: 1-58713-204-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-204-9
Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM provides many useful tools and information to support your education:
This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press (R). The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy online curriculum.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 640
Edition: 1
Publisher: Cisco Press
Published: 29 Feb 2012
ISBN 10: 1587132729
ISBN 13: 9781587132728
Rick Graziani teaches computer science and computer networking courses at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. Rick has worked and taught in the computer networking and information technology field for almost 30 years. Prior to teaching, Rick worked in IT for various companies including Santa Cruz Operation, Tandem Computers, and Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation. He holds an M.A. in computer science and systems theory from California State University Monterey Bay. Rick also does consulting work for Cisco and other companies. When Rick is not working, he is most likely surfing. Rick is an avid surfer who enjoys longboarding at his favorite Santa Cruz surf breaks.
Allan Johnson entered the academic world in 1999 after 10 years as a business owner/operator to dedicate his efforts to his passion for teaching. He holds both an M.B.A. and an M.Ed. in occupational training and development. He is an information technology instructor at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2003, Allan began to commit much of his time and energy to the CCNA Instructional Support Team, providing services to Networking Academy instructors worldwide and creating training materials. He now works full time for the Academy in Learning Systems Development.