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Cisco Networking Essentials
Start a career in networking Cisco Networking Essentials, 2nd Edition provides the latest for those beginning a career in networking. This book provides the fundamentals of networking and leads you through the concepts, processes, and skills you need to master fundamental networking concepts. Thinking of taking the CCENT Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician ICND1 Exam 100-101? This book has you covered! With coverage of important topics and objectives, each chapter outlines main points and provides clear, engaging discussion that will give you a sound understanding of core topics and concepts. End-of-chapter review questions and suggested labs help reinforce what you've learned, and show you where you may need to backtrack and brush up before exam day.Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking products and services, which are used by a majority of the world's companies. This book gives you the skills and understanding you need to administer these networks, for a skillset that will serve you anywhere around the globe.Understand fundamental networking concepts Learn your way around Cisco products and services Gain the skills you need to administer Cisco routers and switches Prepare thoroughly for the CCENT exam If you're interested in becoming in-demand, network administration is the way to go; if you want to develop the skillset every company wants to hire, Cisco Networking Essentials, 2nd Edition gets you started working with the most widespread name in the business.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2011
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April 3, 2018If 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.
May 17, 2014
Too general and completely essential to know
July 27, 2018
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.
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.
May 31, 2023
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).
August 14, 2016
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.
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.
March 21, 2017
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.
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.
September 26, 2015
Great book. Simple, concise, and to the point. I loved the section on subnetting.
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January 24, 2016good for WIFI projects
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