Beginner's Guide Series

Cisco(R): A Beginner's Guide, Third Edition

by Anthony Velte and Toby Velte

Published 16 July 2004

This hands-on guide explains the most important fundamentals of Cisco-based technology and its implementation. For those interested in pursuing Cisco certification, this book will also serve as a solid introduction to the networking industry and related technology.

Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition

by Toby Velte and Anthony Velte

Published 17 November 2006

Get started using Cisco technologies quickly and easily

Here is a fully updated edition of the bestselling introductory guide to Cisco products and technologies. Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition provides you with a practical hands-on resource for successfully designing and managing a Cisco network. Learn to work with Cisco routers and switches, wireless technologies, and storage tools. You'll also get full details on network security, including firewalls, as well as communications solutions such as VoIP. This is a must-have resource for anyone interested in internetworking and Cisco technologies.

Work with Cisco's Internet technologies Configure Cisco routers and networksUnderstand Cisco internetworking technologies including LAN switches, multilayered switching, and VLANsSecure your network using CiscoSecure ACS, Cisco PIX firewall, IOS Firewall, and other methods Enable wireless internetworking using the Cisco Aironet and Airespace productsDeploy VoIP via Cisco Unified CommunicationsImplement Cisco storage area network (SAN) and content delivery network (CDN) solutions Use both open standard routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP) and Cisco-proprietary protocols (IGRP and EIGRP)Design, manage, and troubleshoot a robust Cisco network