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Acing the CCNA Exam, Volume 1
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Acing the CCNA Exam, Volume 1

by Jeremy McDowell
July 2024
Beginner
608 pages
18h 25m
English
Manning Publications
Audiobook available

Overview


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Master the core fundamentals and protocols covered in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam!

Acing the CCNA Exam helps you prepare for the CCNA exam by learning vital skills like:

  • How to study for the CCNA
  • IP routing, addressing, and subnetting
  • VLANs, trunking protocols, and EtherChannel
  • Static and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF)

Passing the CCNA is the perfect way to kickstart or advance your career in IT, networking, and systems administration. Inside this accessible guide, you’ll find the secrets to nailing even the most perplexing exam topics. You’ll build your fluency in networking chapter-by-chapter, until you have both the knowledge to take on the CCNA, and the skills to work effectively as an IT professional.

About the Technology
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is the gold-standard credential for aspiring network administrators working with industry-standard Cisco hardware. There’s a lot to learn, and this book is your expert guide. Acing the CCNA Exam, Volume 1 introduces the foundations of Cisco networking technology, including the core protocols for IP routing, addressing, trunking, and more.

About the Book
Acing the CCNA Exam, Volume 1 teaches you the technical skills you need, along with must-know test secrets, to ace the CCNA the very first time. You’ll love networking guru Jeremy McDowell’s down-to-earth writing and handy network diagrams as he leads you through the most challenging parts of the exam. In this first volume, you’ll master ports and routers, IP access control lists, and other core topics you’ll face in the first part of the certification.

What's Inside
  • How to study for the CCNA
  • IP routing, addressing, and subnetting
  • VLANs, trunking protocols, and EtherChannel
  • Static and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF)


About the Reader
No networking skills required!

About the Author
Jeremy McDowell is a senior network engineer and an experienced teacher. His YouTube channel, Jeremy’s IT Lab, has helped hundreds of thousands prepare for the CCNA.

The technical editor on this book was Jeremy Cioara.

Quotes
Jeremy has knocked it out of the park! He breaks down tough topics into perfectly-paced, digestible pieces. It’s the guide I’ll be reaching for time and time again.
- Chuck Keith, NetworkChuck

Superb! A valuable reference.
- Raghunath Mysore, Visa

Comprehensive in all aspects of telecommunications, networks, security, and architecture. It’s difficult to find something more complete in a single source.
- Simone Sguazza, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Definitive, authoritative, and up-to-date. Highly recommended!
- George Gyftogiannis, Fugro

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