Ccna Jumpstart [Paperback]

Christina Faulkner (Author), Patrick Ciccarelli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0782125921 | ISBN-13: 978-0782125924 | Publication Date: August 1999 | Edition: First Edition

This text provides the networking and internetworking fundamentals needed to approach Cisco certification training: overview of networking; the OSI networking model; network architectures; file servers and network clients; physical and logical topologies; electrical issues in networking; network media/cabling devices; networking devices; networking standards and protocols; local area network (LAN) design; lAN installation and management; wide area network (WAN) basics; and internet access.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

CCNA JumpStart offers a wide-reaching overview of the topics you'll need to master to get a foothold in either the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or the CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) study curricula. This entry point for networking neophytes fulfills an important need.

Basic networking concepts are explained in English instead of acronym-speak. The goal of the book is to lay a solid foundation in network technologies, and it hits that mark. The text begins with a practical discussion of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Model that uses easy-to-follow diagrams to relate the standard's various layers to real-world devices.

The book rapidly marches through the various topologies, standards, and protocols with high-level discussions. A chapter entitled "Devices" introduces the reader to routers, hubs, switches, and other important pieces of networking equipment with clear overviews; however, the coverage of routing protocols--a topic essential for a Cisco-oriented career--was lacking in specifics. The authors introduce key aspects of LAN design, managing a network, and connecting networks to the Internet--this coverage gives the reader a good taste of what a Cisco-related job may entail. --Stephen W. Plain

Topics covered: Network types and history, OSI Model, Network Operating Systems, topologies, electrical signals and media, network devices, key standards and protocols, LAN design, network management and WAN implementation.

From the Back Cover

Get up to Speed for Cisco Training Courses—Fast!

CCNA JumpStart equips you with the networking and internetworking fundamentals you need to approach Cisco certification training with confidence. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to address the new technologies covered in the latest version of the exam.

• Fundamentals of networking
• The OSI networking model
• Network architectures
• File servers and network clients
• Physical and logical topologies
• Electrical issues in networking
• Network media/cabling devices
• Network standards and protocols
• LAN installation
• WAN basics
• Internet access

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 377 pages
• Publisher: Sybex Inc; First Edition edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782125921
• ISBN-13: 978-0782125924
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A jumpstart, September 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ccna Jumpstart (Paperback)

Don't let the other reviews fool you, this is what the title says: jumpstart.

This book will do for you what jump starting your car does for your car. When you have little to no knowledge of computer internetworking, this book will help build a solid foundation and get you on your way to Cisco certification. it has been written in easy to understand english and there are tons of illustrations to help you visualize network architecture and how data flows across the wire and between network devices.

Bottom line: if you don't know much about computer internetworking this will definately help you out!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are new to networking buy this book!, January 14, 2000

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Marcus J. Carey (Maryland, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ccna Jumpstart (Paperback)

This is a great book that lies the foundation for any networking certification. If you are new to networking I suggest you get this. This is not a CCNA study guide as it title suggests "CCNA Jumpstart- Networking and Internetworking Basics". Once you build your foundation with this book you can go on to the CCNA study guide. This book is an excellent reference for load of network concepts. You will find yourself going back (when you hear a term later) for its easy to understand explanations. You can't get all the info from Study Guides alone. This is an excellent supplement to any network certification.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for people new to networking., September 25, 2001

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Anuj Kakar (NYC, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ccna Jumpstart (Paperback)

If you are a beginner and dont know much about networks, this is the right book for you. The book uses plain english to make even complex concepts sound simple. It will help you build a sound networking foundation, which will help you throughout your networking career. If you are planning to go for CCNA and dont know much about networks, i would not advise you to go straight to mainstream CCNA books such as Sybex's CCNA prep book by Todd Lamelle. Those books will not make much sense without the basic knowledge of networking/internetworking provided in this book. This book was a great help to me and could be to you also. Good luck on your CCNA!!!