Cisco CCNA Exam #640-507 Certification Guide

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• Only Official Cisco Certification Product—The only training book that has been approved and endorsed by Cisco Systems-the creators of the certification-as effective late-stage exam preparation for CCNA Exam #640-507.

  • Students master the topics as intended by the exam source, better preparing them for the test. Ex.___

• Instructor and CCIE Developed Text—Wendell Odom, CCIE #1624 and a Certified Cisco System Instructor, has taught Cisco certification courses on Introduction to Cisco Router Configuration, Advanced Cisco Router Configuration, Cisco SNA for Multiprotocol Administrators, Cisco MGX 8850 Configuration, Cisco MPLS with WAN Switches, and Cisco ATM. He is one of the first Cisco instructors certified without a probationary testing period and is the first non-Cisco instructor to teach Cisco's CIP, DLSw, and Cisco MPLS with WAN Switches courses.

  • Materials adapted by professional instructor improve adaptability to classroom setting. Ex.___

• Coverage of All CCNA Exam Topics—Strong and effective coverage enables student to discover and fill knowledge gaps before sitting for the exam. the student will be introduced to and will learn about: Internetworking functions of each layer of the OSI reference model and how they are performed in network devices; Design, implementation, configuration, and monitoring of LAN and WAN services; Functionality and operation of Cisco's IOS software; Addition of routing protocols to a network configuration; Functionality of network protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, and ICMP; Configuration, monitoring, and verification of standard and extended access lists; and Segmentation of networks using routers, switches, and bridges.

  • Ensures improved student performance. Ex.___

• Companion CD-ROM for Additional Learning Aid—The Cisco Press developed companion CD-ROM includes all book content in electronic format for the student to reference and a test simulator. The test simulator allows the student to work through established test scenarios or create their own lineup allowing focused testing on areas requiring individualized concentration.

  • Students are more confident with self-testing across exam topics. Ex.___

Description

The only Cisco-endorsed study guide for the new CCNA #640-507 exam

Coverage of all CCNA exam topics enables you to discover and fill your knowledge gaps before sitting the exam. You will learn about:

• Internetworking functions of each layer of the OSI reference model and how they are performed in network devices
• Design, implementation, configuration, and monitoring of LAN and WAN services
• Functionality and operation of Cisco's IOS software
• Addition of routing protocols to a network configuration
• Functionality of network protocols including TCP/IP, IPX, and ICMP
• Configuration, monitoring, and verification of standard and extended access lists
• Segmentation of networks using routers, switches, and bridges

Although it's only the first step in Cisco Career Certification, the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam is a difficult test. Cisco CCNA Exam #640-507 Certification Guide is a comprehensive study tool for CCNA Exam #640-507 written by a CCIE and Certified Cisco Systems Instructor and reviewed by Cisco technical experts. This book helps you understand and master the material you will need to know to pass the exam. The instructor-developed elements and techniques lead you to maximize your retention and recall of exam topics, and scenario-based exercises will validate your mastery of the topics you will encounter on the exam. Along with the book, practice questions on the companion CD-ROM enable you either to build and take random sample tests or to focus on a topic area of your choice.

The Cisco CCNA Exam #640-507 Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems that includes training courses and materials from Cisco's Worldwide Training program, hands-on experience, and course books from Cisco Press.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction.


1. All about the Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification.


2. Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Fundamentals.


3. OSI Reference Model & Layered Communication.


4. Bridges/Switches and LAN Design.


5. Network Protocols.


6. Routing.


7. Understanding Access List Security.


8. WAN Protocols and Design.


9. Scenarios for Final Preparation.


Appendix A: Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Q&A Sections.


Appendix B: Decimal to Hexadecimal and Binary Conversion Table.


Index.

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