Items related to DCN: Designing Cisco Networks

9780072125733: DCN: Designing Cisco Networks

Synopsis

This is a guide to network design and design methodology, using Cisco Routers, for those facing the task of designing a Cisco based network or taking the CCDA exam. The book covers topics such as analyzing customer needs, design scanable LANs and WANs, testing and designing design documents.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Thomas M. Thomas II, is the founder of Netcerts.com, a leading training and education site for Cisco certification. He was previously a Course Developer for Cisco Systems and was a Group Leader of the Advanced Systems Solutions Engineering team for MCI's Managed Network Services. In his spare time, he has authored OSPF Network Design Solution and Thomas' Telecom and Networking Dictionary. He also likes to work with the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina chapter of the Cisco Professional Association Worldwide (www.ciscopaw.org). Tom is currently working as an Instructor/Consultant for Chesapeake Network Solutions (www.ccci.com). Erik Freeland in (Los Angeles, CA) is the Vice President, Director of Technology for Pinnacle Networking & Technology, an IT consulting and integration company. Erik has been working with networks for over five years. Michael Coker, CCNP, MCSE, MCP+I, CNA, is a consultant at Netigy Corporation, a Strategic Alliance Partner with Cisco, where he provides e-business infrastructure planning, design, and implementation. Michael is a member of Netigy's Global Security Practice, focusing on VPN design solutions as well as vulnerability assessments and facilitated risk analysis of customers' e-business architectures. He is the co-author of Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices published by Osborne/McGraw-Hill. Donald A. Stoddard, CCNA, CCDA, MCP, is a Windows NT Infrasturcture Administrator for a leading consulting firm in Colorado. He has several years experience in the networking field. Prior to his career in the private sector he served in the United States Air Force from 1988-1998, as a Personnel Specialist.

From the Back Cover

Complete coverage of the CCDA exam!

The demand for certified networking professionals who have experience with Cisco products and Cisco-based networks has never been higher than right now. Written in conjunction with CCprep.com, the premier Cisco certification training Web site, DCN: Designing Cisco Networks gives you full, curriculum-based coverage to help you study for the CCDA exam and succeed as a Cisco professional. Contents include:

  • Complete internetworking technology overview
  • Basic LAN and WAN protocols
  • Coverage of Cisco product line - routers, switches, and specialized hardware including ATM switches and PIX firewalls
  • Topology for both basic and secure networks
  • Router software, including access lists, encryption, and compression
  • Design test methods - show commands, protocol analyzers, and much more

FastTrak Express Testing Software Features:

  • More than 200 multiple-choice practice questions
  • Timed standard and adaptive simulated exams
  • Answer review and detailed score analysis

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.