CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide - Hardcover

Hucaby, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587202433 ISBN 13: 9781587202438

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2010

Synopsis

CCNP SWITCH 642-813

Official Certification Guide

David Hucaby, CCIE® No. 4594

CCNP SWITCH Exam Preparation

• Master the CCNP® SWITCH 642-813 exam with this official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNP® SWITCH exam. Network architect and best-selling author Dave Hucaby shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. The complete exam topic list makes referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help drill you on key concepts and commands you must know thoroughly.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a topic-by-topic basis, laying out a complete study plan for review.

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visitwww.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP SWITCH exam, including

• Network design, implementation, and verification plans
• Switch operation and port configuration
• VLANs, trunks, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
• Aggregating switch links
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Multilayer switching
• Enterprise campus network design
• Router and supervisor redundancy
• IP telephony
• Wireless LANs
• Switched network security

This volume is part of the Official Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

Category: Cisco Press—Cisco Certification

Covers: CCNP SWITCH exam 642-813

About this title

About the Author

David Hucaby, CCIE No. 4594, is a lead network engineer for the University of Kentucky, where he works with healthcare networks based on the Cisco Catalyst, ASA, FWSM, and VPN product lines. David has a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is the author of several Cisco Press titles, includingCisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook, Second Edition; Cisco Firewall Video Mentor; andCisco LAN Switching Video Mentor.

David lives in Kentucky with his wife, Marci, and two daughters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587202433
• ISBN 13: 9781587202438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 460