CCNP Switching Study Guide (2nd Edition; Exam #640-604 with CD-ROM) - Hardcover

Lammle, Todd; Quinn, Eric

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0782141536 ISBN 13: 9780782141535

Publisher: Sybex Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Cisco Systems continues to dominate the internetworking hardware market with a more than 80 per cent share of the routers used on the Internet. The mid-level Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification validates advanced knowledge of Cisco-based networks. The switching exam (640-604) is one of the four core exams that cover a wide range of topics, including installing, configuring and operating LAN, WAN and dial-up access services for organizations with mid-to-large sized networks. A guide for those taking the routing exam (640-604), this text features real-world scenarios, exam essentials and maps to official Cisco exam essentials.

About this title

About the Author

Todd Lammle, CCNP, has more than 20 years of experience working with various LAN and WANs, and has been working on Cisco router networks since 1986. He is CEO and Chief Scientist of RouterSim, LLC, and President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Eric Quinn, CCSI, CSS1, CCNP + Voice is an Arizona-based instructor and security consultant.

From the Back Cover

Here's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's new Switching exam, 640-604. Written by Cisco internetworking experts who can help you master the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to approach the test with confidence, this Study Guide provides:

Assessment testing to focus and direct your studies In-depth coverage of official exam objectives Hundreds of challenging practice questions, in the book and on the CD Sample simulation questions

Authoritative coverage of all exam topics, including: Planning the campus network Connecting the switch block Designing and implementing VLAN technologies Understanding Layer 2 switching Working with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Using Spanning Tree with VLANs Setting up inter-VLAN routing Using Multi-Layer Switching (MLS) Understanding multicast capabilities Configuring multicast

Featured on the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for Cisco's new Switching exam, 640-604. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, including sample simulation questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm handhelds, along with two practice exams that will help you prepare for the test. A fully searchable electronic copy of the book is also included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782141536
• ISBN 13: 9780782141535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592