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• Certification : CCNA
• Networking/Communications : Cisco Routers
• Networking/Communications : Routing and Switching

• Cisco Press

• Quick reference for CCNA exam study customized for the Cisco Networking Academy classroom
  
• Long-term reference guide to use after passing the exam and in the workplace
  
• Examples of how to use the commands are listed for additional help

The CCNA Command Quick Reference contains all of the commands that are taught in the Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA curriculum, with examples on how to apply them to a real-world situation. This book is not meant to replace any teaching materials, but rather serve as a supplementary guide to the course curriculum. As a quick reference, it will provide both students and professionals easy access to the proper use of all the commands presented to them within the CCNA curriculum and on the exam. The book will cover CCNA semesters 2-4 (as the first semester does not introduce any commands).

This guide is based on the current version 3.1 of the curriculum. The book parallels the topics and structure of the online curriculum; as commands are taught in the curriculum, they will be presented in the Quick Reference, showing the command itself, along with keywords and optional sub-commands, and where it can be used (showing the prompt to give a frame of reference). Configuration examples used throughout the book summarize the previous group of commands visually by having a diagram of a network with command outputs, showing all of the commands needed to create that network, showing what commands to use, where to use them, and a summary of why the commands are used. This allows the reader to see all the commands in one location.

About the Author

Scott Empson is an instructor in the Department of Telecommunications at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He teaches Cisco Routing, Switching, and Network Design courses to students at the post-secondary level. He possesses three undergraduate degrees: A Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in English; a Bachelor of Education, again with a Major in English/Language Arts; and a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology, with a Major in Network Management. His industry certifications are CCNP, CCDA, CCAI, and Network+. After this project he plans on attending the University of Alberta to complete his Masters Degree in Science in Internetworking.

Aug 19, 2005     Penny Jakes
Excellent CCNA Command Reference Manual
CCNA Command Quick Reference (ISBN 1587131595) is a short and concise reference to the commands needed for CCNA level and the CCNA exam. It is published by CiscoPress for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, but is excellent for anyone on the job or studying for the CCNA.

The reference manual is effective because it follows the logical sequence presented in the Academy courses. This is a proven way of building on basics, moving to more advanced concepts, and presenting tips and tricks to assist network managers. The organization of the book follows specific chapters in the CCNA curriculum, but is not a textbook and is just a good, all-around reference manual with commands, what they do, variations/parameters, and explanations.

The commands are grouped by topic, grouped by Cisco device/model, and presented in table format which is easy to read. To accompany these groups of commands, there are notes to improve understanding of command or to improve performance. I would recommend this as a resource for not only Academy students, but it would be handy on the job and definitely beneficial to have when studying for the CCNA exam.

This reference manual also contains a Quick Reference Chart inside the front cover to help navigate the manual according to task. This is especially helpful for those who do not know the command, but know what they want to do. The back cover has a Steps to Configuring a Router list in logical sequenceagain a concise summary of what needs to be done.

Appendices include IP subnetting and VLSM. The tables and examples are clear and easy to read. These are a good review for everyone as it is expected network managers are very proficient in subnetting. There is not an index, but the Table of Contents is detailed.

This manual introduces Cisco routers and other devices, covers managing IOS, then moves on to routing protocols, TCP/IP error and control messages, troubleshooting, and ACLs. The network topologies are representative of real-world situations with examples that can be easily applied to a variety of situations.

As the author, Scott Empson, indicates, CCNA Command Quick Reference contains All the CCNA-level commands in one compact, portable resource. It is easy to read and understand and written for the beginner; the design is specifically for Academy students. Because of this, it is also relevant for network managers on the job and those studying for the CCNA. This quality publication from CiscoPress deserves 5 stars.

Jun 21, 2005     J Kittle from Piqua, OH
A wonderful resource for the Networking Academy Student
When this book first arrived at my door, I was a little surprised to see how thin it was; after all, how much information can you possibly cram into a book the size of a pocket reference guide ? Pleasantly, I couldnt have been more wrong, and pleasantly so! As an instructor of the Cisco Networking Academy, I have seen firsthand the value of students keeping good notes (and good reference material for that matter). When attempting to configure a router or switch to perform an unfamiliar function for the first few times, many students find themselves digging for the right commands in either their textbook or notes. Finding the commands is usually only the first half of the battle. Once the right commands are located, understanding which commands to use and when to use them is a challenge in itself. This book, CCNA Command Quick Reference, takes the concept of good notes to the next level. This book is written from the perspective of someone who has gone through the curriculum and has taken keen notes, but to such an extent that they are not just notes theyre self-explanatory directions of how to complete a task. Not only are important commands presented, but case-study style examples explain not only how, but where to use each of the commands. Closely following the Cisco Networking Academy blueprint for CCNA students, progressing from CCNA 1 all the way through CCNA 4, commands needed for the task at hand are easily found, and understood. The author was very wise when aligning his chapter layout in sync with the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. From configuring RIP, to ISDN DDR, to 802.1q VLAN trunking, and everything in-between, this book will serve as a valuable reference, and could be considered a CCNA handbook for getting the job done. To the individual considering purchase of this book believe me, this book is not just a list of commands, this is a guide to performing common tasks at hand, with the key information needed to use the commands properly. I would definitely recommend a copy of this book to any student currently pursuing the Cisco Networking Academy at the CCNA level, and I plan on showing it to my own students right away.

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