CISCO: A Beginner's Guide

Cisco: A Beginner's Guide covers the fundamental technologies of this networking giant, including IOS command structure, routing and networking protocols, design and management tools, network security, and network device configuration. If you want to become Cisco certified, this book also outlines Cisco's certification programs and test objectives. Plus, you'll get blueprints that map out sample network designs using Cisco products. This valuable reference is ideal for IT professionals ready to work with Cisco products, as well as business managers faced with critical technology decisions.

"...covers Cisco hardware, software, internetworking fundamentals, protocols, & certification strategies... includes a bonus resource of Network Blueprints illustrating specific Cisco configurations."