Cisco CCNA/CCENT Exam 640-802, 640-822, 640-816 Preparation Kit

The Cisco CCNA/CCENT Exam Preparation Kit offers complete coverage of the exam objectives for CCNA Exam 640-802 and its two smaller component exams, 640-822 and 640-816. In effect, the certification candidate can study for three exams and two certifications by using one book. The book's Table of Contents is arranged to reflect this separation between the two smaller exams. The kit will also include Cisco router simulations, which will be produced in-house, and which will enable the reader to practice in a real-world environment without incurring the expense of purchasing an actual router.

The CCNA is a basic, entry-level certification considered a "must-have" in the computer networking industry. Every year, new graduates or those moving into the IT field will be studying for the CCNA test and will need study material. Because this is such a widely-held certification (more than twice the number of MCSEs) and is not tied to a specific software package, it will have a longer shelf life than most IT certifications. This book will represent a major piece of our core certification list, with the potential to become a legacy product.

Cisco CCNA certification can be achieved by passing two small exams or one large exam. By passing the first of the two smaller exams (640-822), the candidate has attained the CCENT certification, which covers a basic level of Cisco networking skills. Upon passing the second of the two smaller exams (640-816), the candidate has attained CCNA status. If the candidate passes the one large exam (640-802), they have attained CCNA status.

The organization of the TOC gives us the opportunity produce ancillary products from the main text. Study Guides for each of the component CCNA exams can be produced easily and without any additional composition, and then offered as e-books and sold online for a reduced price.

Topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; subnetting; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Jesse Varsalone is a Certified Cisco Network Academy Instructor and holds the CCNA certification.

KEY FEATURES
Full coverage of objectives for Cisco certification exams 640-802, 640-822 and 640-816.
Includes router simulations, online practice exams, and a full complement of exam-day resources.
Exam Fast Track review and practice exams in every chapter.