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Master Your Knowledge of the CCNA exam. Simulations now included with MeasureUp’s innovative test engine for better preparation for the real exam. Features more than 300 questions organized according to the CCENT and CCNA exam objectives so you can easily assess your knowledge of each topic, no matter which exam you take.
Each answer includes detailed explanations.

Go to free chapter:Chapter 2: Switching Foundations. Copyright 2008, Cisco Systems, Inc. Reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., 800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Written permission from Pearson Education, Inc. is required for all other uses.

CCSP SNPA Quick Reference
Author: Brandon Carroll (read Brandon's blog exclusively for Cisco Subnet)
Pub date: 02/25/08
List price: $19.99 Buy this from ciscopress.com and save 30% when you join the ciscopress.com site
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As a final exam preparation tool, the CCSP SNPA Quick Reference provides a concise review of all objectives on the new CCSP SNPA exam (642-523). This digital Short Cut provides you with detailed, graphical-based information, highlighting only the key topics in cram-style format. With this document as your guide, you will review topics on securing networks using routers and switches. These fact-filled Quick Reference Sheets allow you to get all-important information at a glance, helping you focus your study on areas of weakness and enhance memory retention of essential exam concepts.

Go to free chapter: Chapter 4: AAA Configurations. Copyright 2008, Cisco Systems, Inc. Reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., 800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Written permission from Pearson Education, Inc. is required for all other uses.

Voice over IP Fundamentals, 2nd Edition
Authors: Jonathan Davidson, James Peters, Manoj Bhatia, Satish Kalidindi, Sudipto Mukherjee
Pub date: 07/27/07
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Voice over IP Fundamentals explains how a basic IP telephony infrastructure is built and works today, major concepts concerning voice and data networking, and transmission of voice over data networks. You’ll learn how voice is signaled through legacy telephone networks, how IP signaling protocols are used to interoperate with current telephony systems, and how to ensure good voice quality using quality of service (QoS).

Go to free chapter: Chapter 9: Billing and Mediation Services. Copyright 2007, Cisco Systems, Inc. Reproduced by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., 800 East 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Written permission from Pearson Education, Inc. is required for all other uses.

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