Cisco Networking Essentials

by Troy McMillan

An engaging approach for anyone beginning a career in networking As the world leader of networking products and services, Cisco products are constantly growing in demand. Yet, few books are aimed at those who are beginning a career in IT--until now. Cisco Networking Essentials provides a solid foundation on the Cisco networking products and services with thorough coverage of fundamental networking concepts. Author Troy McMillan applies his years of classroom instruction to effectively present high-level topics in easy-to-understand terms for beginners. With this indispensable full-color resource, you'll quickly learn the concepts, processes, and skills that are essential to administer Cisco routers and switches. If you are interested in a career in IT but have little or no knowledge of networking and are new to Cisco networking products, then this book is for you.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Computers

376 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2011

Reviews

[giuseppe manley]

If I had read this a little faster, I could have said I read 4 books in March, although I started this one quite a while ago, jumped around, read the other one in the middle of it, and then only just finished it now, which is all to say I actually read very little of it in March. It might have been funny though.

[Pooya Koosha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too general and completely essential to know

[Braxton Story · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good, I'm usually unable to make it through such dry stuff but I made it cover to cover on this book.

A pretty good overview of networking from a cisco proprietary viewpoint. Pretty useful if you're not quite ready for the CCENT test but a lot of what is covered you might already be familiar with if you're planning on taking the CCNA R+S soon. I'd supplement with Lamle's study guides and the CBT nugget videos though.

[mr. w · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did TNE10006 - Networks and Switching this semester and it's really a painful unit. Luckily, I found this book and I love how this book explains all the theories so clearly and easier to digest (than my lecturer haha sorry I have to say that).

[Stuart Woolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I only read about half of this book. I also read it mostly for fun, without the intention of ever working in networks nor in anticipation of the CCNA / CCNP exam. For whatever its worth, the book confirmed that career choice.

Still, I credit the book for clarifying basic concepts, and its treatment of the OSI / TCPIP models is the most accessible I have come across. I also appreciated how it integrated its description of cables, hubs, bridges, switches, and routers within the OSI framework (which, in retrospect, should be obvious, but this isn't the first time I have learned this stuff).

The book is probably too basic for the serious student, but I recommend it to the casual reader or as a refresher.

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for anybody who is studying for their cisco CCNA and CCNET exams.the book is clear and concise and contains many colour illustrations and diagrams.

So if your wanting to become a Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
then read this book as it will make a very handy learning aid.

It helped me and hopefully it will do the same for you.

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book. Simple, concise, and to the point. I loved the section on subnetting.

[Dwight Walker]

good for WIFI projects