Interested in pursuing a career as an computer networking professional but don't know where to begin? The CCNA certification from Cisco is the perfect starting point, and CCNA JumpStart from Sybex can provide you with the solid foundation in internetworkng and Cisco technologies you'll need before embarking on a comprehensive CCNA study program.
The JumpStart series was developed in response to requests from technical trainers seeking to ensure a level starting point for students in their classrooms. The authors, both experienced Cisco instructors, provide simple, tangible explanations to make the world of Cisco internetworking accessible to newcomers to the field. You'll learn about communications models, network architectures and protocols, internetworking devices, and much more. When you're done with this book, you'll be ready to face the challenges of a comprehensive CCNA certification preparation program.
Chapter 1: What Is Networking?
Chapter 2: Communication Models
Chapter 3: Network Architectures
Chapter 4: Network Services and Software
Chapter 5: Topologies
Chapter 6: Electricity
Chapter 7: Signaling
Chapter 8: Network Media
Chapter 9: Devices
Chapter 10: Standards
Chapter 11: Network Protocols
Chapter 12: LAN Design
Chapter 13: Network Management
Chapter 14: WANs and Internet Access
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Appendix C: Glossary |
