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Your friendly guide to success on the Designing Cisco Networks exam, DCN 640-441
Dummies Test Engine plus network design tools on CD-ROM
Lots of case studies give you an exam-day edge
The fun and easy way™ to study for the exam all the rewards in half the time!
Heres the Cisco Certified Design Associate test-prep guide youve been waiting for a For Dummies book-and-software package that actually makes studying fun. Prepared by Cisco-certified experts and packed with proven tips and practice exams, its all you need to pass the test!
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Synopsis
This is a must have study guide because it is the only book that boils down the information to give readers what they need to pass the test. It teaches users how to decipher the exam's case studies, terminology and questions.
Synopsis
Fun and easy guides that demystify intimidating technology topics
-- Explanations in plain English
-- "Get in, get out" information
-- Icons and other navigational aids
-- Tear-out "Cheat Sheet"
-- Top ten lists
-- Cartoons and a dash of fun and humor
Quick References offer fast answers to frequently asked questions in a compact comb-bound format
-- All-in-One Desk References provide extensive coverage of a broad subject area through multiple book-length modules
-- Certification titles focus exclusively on exam-critical information and feature test-prep tools on CD-ROM
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) is a key credential for ambitious CCNAs and would-be CCDPs who want to design routed and switched networks involving LANs, WANs, and dial-access services. Packed with easy-to-follow case studies and incisive coverage of all essential information covered on the test (DCN 640-441), this irreverent guide is just what people need to pass on the first try. The CD-ROM has a realistic practice exam with over 200 sample questions.
Synopsis
Getting certified for designing Cisco networks becomes a cinch! This practical study guide covers the essentials for passing the CCDA exam -- whether it's for the first time or for recertification. Presenting information in a light, fun style, it provides plenty of case studies that follow the design process from the initial consultation to the end of the pilot. It also includes study tips, resources on the Web, plus a CD designed to simulate the test environment with an Answer Review to tell you why answers were right or wrong. You'll find CCDA For Dummies is a valuable reference and guide on-the-job and in the classroom!
About the Author
Ron Gilster, a 20-year networking veteran, has written For Dummies guides to CCNA, Network+, and other certifications.
David Dalan is a trainer and training manager at a leading technical support services firm.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Why Certification?
Why Take the CCDA Examination?
Steps to Certification.
Part I: Internetworking Fundamentals.
Part II: Identification of Customer Needs.
Part III: Designing the Network.
Part IV: Network Prototypes.
Part V: LAN/WAN Technologies and Protocols.
Part VI: Bridging and Switching Details.
Part VII: Routed and Routing Protocols.
Part VIII: The Part of Tens.
Part IX: Appendixes.
On the CD.
Studying Chapters.
First page.
Quick Assessment questions.
Study subjects.
Tables.
Prep tests.
Icons Used in This Book.
Feedback.
Part I: Internetworking Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: The Language of the CCDA.
Chapter 2: The OSI Model.
Chapter 3: TCP/IP Protocols.
Part II: Identification of Customer Needs.
Chapter 4: Analyzing an Existing Network.
Chapter 5: Addressing the Business Needs of a Network.
Chapter 6: Network Changes and Future Impacts.
Part III: Designing the Network.
Chapter 7: LAN and WAN Topologies.
Chapter 8: Selecting Cisco Hardware.
Chapter 9: Addressing and Naming Conventions.
Chapter 10: Selecting Protocols.
Chapter 11: Managing the Network.
Chapter 12: Building Pilots and Prototypes.
Part V: LAN/WAN Technologies and Protocols.
Chapter 13: LAN Protocol Details.
Chapter 14: LAN Hardware Configurations.
Chapter 15: WAN Services and Media.
Chapter 16: WAN Hardware Configurations.
Part VI: Bridging and Switching Details.
Chapter 17: Multilayer LAN Switching.
Chapter 18: Cisco IOS Software.
Chapter 19: Switching Applications.
Part VII: Routed and Routing Protocols.
Chapter 20: Routed Protocols.
Chapter 21: Routing Protocols.
Chapter 22: Routing Protocol Applications.
Part VIII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Prepare for Your Test Day.
Chapter 24: Ten Great Web Sites for Study and Test Materials.
Part IX: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Sample Network Diagrams.
Appendix B: Cisco Hardware Features.
Appendix C: Case Studies.
Appendix D: Sample CCDA Examination.
Appendix E: About the CD.
Index.
End-User License Agreement.
Installation Instructions.