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Introduction to Networks Companion Guide (CCNAv7)
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Introduction to Networks Companion Guide (CCNAv7)

by Cisco Networking Academy
July 2020
Beginner content levelBeginner
736 pages
20h 8m
English
Cisco Press
Content preview from Introduction to Networks Companion Guide (CCNAv7)

Chapter 1

Networking Today

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • How do networks affect our daily lives?

  • How are host and network devices used?

  • What are network representations, and how are they used in network topologies?

  • What are the characteristics of common types of networks?

  • How do LANs and WANs interconnect to the internet?

  • What are the four basic requirements of a reliable network?

  • How do trends such as BYOD, online collaboration, video, and cloud computing change the way we interact?

  • What are some basic security threats and solutions for all networks?

  • What employment opportunities are available in the networking field?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. ...

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ISBN: 9780136633679