The Official Companion Guide of the Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling course within the Cisco Networking Academy Program

• Maps to the most current Web-based course of the Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling
• Prepares students for the BICSI Installer, Level I exam
• Reinforces concepts learned through hands-on exercises

The Cisco Networking Academy Program's Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling curriculum was released in July 2002. The course is sponsored by Panduit, a leading provider of voice and data cabling equipment. The Companion Guide complements the Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling Web-based course as well the Lab Companion and Engineering Journal and Workbook from Cisco Press. The course and companion materials provide an introduction to the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The review questions and exercises focus on cabling issues related to data and voice connections to provide an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, and signal transmission. This book will help students learn how to do the following: read network design documentation, set up part lists and purchase components, pull and mount cable, choose wiring closets, install jacks, and perform cable testing. Students will also develop skills in documentation, design, cable management, and troubleshooting installation issues, as well as laboratory and on-the-job safety. The hands-on approach and comprehensive coverage of topics in the Companion Guide will be part of a unique learning package that helps students prepare for the BICSI Registered Installer, Level 1 exam.

The only authorized Engineering Journal and Workbook for use in the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 courses

• Maps to new revised CCNA 3.0 online curriculum
• authors are the developers of the online curriculum
• Journal includes additional exercises and focus questions

The Engineering Journal and Workbook begins the best-practice method of maintaining a journal for the workplace to document and track the work. It also includes CCNA review questions, focus questions, and additional exercises for further study.

The authors are the developers of the web-based Curriculum for the Cisco Networking Academy Program and experts in the online learning environment.

The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

The CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide contains the information from the online curriculum with additional in-depth content to enhance your understanding of some topics plus supplemental aids to assist in studying:

• Begins with a review chapter on the OSI Reference Model and routing
• Chapter Objectives and Summaries provide references to the concepts covered for focused study on key topics
• Extensive Glossary lists all the key terms and definitions in one place
• Throughout this book, you see references to the lab activities found in the course and the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Lab Companion, Third Edition. These labs allow you to make a connection between theory and practice.
• Plus seven bonus chapters on advanced material and key certification exam reviews

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide, Third Edition, is the Cisco approved textbook that supplements version 3.x of the CCNA 3 and 4 online curriculum of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The topics covered in this course and Companion Guide provide you with the necessary knowledge to further prepare for CCNA certification and to enter the field of network administration. CCNA 3 and 4 introduce you to the design, configuration, and maintenance of:

• Switches and intermediate routing
• Local-area networks (LANs)
• Virtual local-area networks (VLANs)
• Wide-area networks (WANs)
• Internetwork Package Exchange (IPX) routing
• Enhanced Interior Gateway Protocol (EIGRP)
• Network troubleshooting
• Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN)
• Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
• Frame Relay

Use this Companion Guide as a portable desk reference to access this information for reference, study, and review at any time.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains 25 e-Lab Activities, 500 Practice Exam questions in an interactive Test Engine, 10 hi-res PhotoZooms Activities, and 25 Video Demonstrations to reinforce topics and enhance your overall learning experience.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy.

The only authorized companion textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

This Companion Guide maps to the current version of the web-based course and contains many advancements and extra learning aids, including the following:

• Close alignment with the online curriculum to provide step-by-step guidance for students
• Chapter objectives provide references to the concepts covered in each chapter, and an extensive glossary lists key terms and their definitions
• Review questions at the end of each chapter track progress and aid studying
• Accompanying CD-ROM includes exclusive enrichment materials such as 22 e-Lab activities, more than 500 practice exam questions, 11 PhotoZooms of networking equipment, and 10 instructional videos that prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ and Linux+ exams
• Additional resources on the CD-ROM include information on how to manage a network with HP Network Node Manager, as well as certification maps for the CompTIA Server+ and Linux+ certification exam objectives

Cisco Networking Academy Program IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems Companion Guide is the Cisco approved textbook that supports the Hewlett-Packard sponsored web-based course of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. This book and its companion titles from Cisco Press prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam and, when studied in conjunction with the Fundamentals of UNIX course and its related titles, the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. It introduces readers to basic networking concepts, NOS management and administration, and network security. It also includes an overview of Windows NT/2000, Windows XP, Linux, and Novell NetWare. This book prepares readers to become server systems specialists who can perform basic installation, operation, administration, and troubleshooting services.

Cisco Press is a collaboration between Cisco Systems, Inc., and Pearson Education that is charged with developing high-quality, cutting-edge educational and reference products for the networking industry. The products in the Cisco Networking Academy Program series are designed to prepare students for careers in the exciting networking field. These products have proven to be strong supplements to the web-based curriculum and are the only print companions that have been reviewed and endorsed by Cisco Systems for Cisco Networking Academy Program use.

Companion CD-ROM
This companion CD-ROM contains comprehensive exam questions, interactive e-Lab activities, high- resolution photographs, and video vignettes covering network operating systems.

The official Lab Companion of the IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems course within the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

• Maps directly to the most current version of the Web-based course
• Includes hands-on exercises that reinforce what the student has learned
• Prepares students for CompTIA's Server+ certification

Cisco Networking Academy Program: IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems Lab Companion complements both the online course offered by the Cisco Networking Academy Program and the corresponding Companion Guide. This title allows students to perform all the lab tasks related to the IT Essentials II online course curriculum. The IT Essentials Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Students explore a variety of topics, including: HW upgrades/configuration, installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. Command line and graphical operating systems will also be covered. This title prepares students for the Server+ Certification Exam through the use of hands-on lab exercises that will reinforce what the student has learned from both the online curriculum and the Companion Guide.