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

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.

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.