-- Written by Tom Thomas of NetCerts one of the most preeminent online Cisco sites. Online features of the book on NetCerts to include author interviews and online roundtables with authors that allow readers and authors to interact!
-- Each chapter includes a FAQ section that will aid in troubleshooting problem areas that readers may encounter on the job.
-- 500 + questions are included that reinforce material presented.
-- Real-world case studies, scenarios and actual configurations help the reader gain practical hands-on experience.
-- Visio graphic package provided on the CD as well as a Cisco icon package that allows students to draw different router configurations as they practice for the exam.

DCN

by Thomas M Thomas, Erik J Freeland, and Gaurav Sabharwal

Published 31 October 2000
This is a guide to network design and design methodology, using Cisco Routers, for those facing the task of designing a Cisco based network or taking the CCDA exam. The book covers topics such as analyzing customer needs, design scanable LANs and WANs, testing and designing design documents.

This text features: FAQ sections to aid troubleshooting problem areas; case studies, scenarios and configurations; Visio graphic package provided on the CD-ROM; and Cisco icon package that allows the reader to draw different router configurations as they practice for the examination.

-- Curriculum driven -- This book is totally curriculum driven. It not only supplements the material presented in training courses, but can be used as a reference guide on the job.
-- On the job FAQs -- Each chapter includes a FAQ section that will aid in troubleshooting problem areas that readers may encounter on the job.
-- 200 + questions -- Questions reinforce material presented.
-- Real-world applications -- Real-world case studies, scenarios and actual configurations help the reader gain practical hands-on experience.
-- Interactive CD-ROM provides hands-on experience -- Includes Cisco router utilities and network sniffers so students can load configurations on a router
-- Includes Visio graphic package and Cisco icon package on the CD -- Allows students to draw different router configurations
-- Links to Netcerts website -- Includes monthly newsletters, mentor forum, more FAQ's and downloads.