CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, 3rd edition--------------------------------------------------New Edition of Best Selling Official Cert Guide: Updated Content, NewExercises, and Expanded Coverage -- PLUS includes CCNA Network SimulatorLite Edition. The new edition of bestselling CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822Official Cert Guide by Wendell Odom has been updated to refresh thecontent, add new exercises, and enhance certain topics that are keyto understanding for success on the CCENT and CCNA exams. The IP addressingtopics have been rewritten and re-organized to mirror proven techniquesto learn both the concepts and the specific pieces of the subnettingpuzzle. In addition, the TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models chapter wasalso completely updated and rewritten. Learn, prepare, and practicefor exam success * Master CCENT/CCNA ICND1exam topics * Assess yourknowledge with chapter-opening quizzes * Review key concepts with exampreparation tasks * Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD* Learn from 60 minutes of Video mentoring * Apply concepts withinNetwork Simulator lab exercises CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official CertGuide, Third Edition is a best of breed Cisco exam study guide. Best-sellingauthor and expert instructor Wendell Odom shares preparation hintsand test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improveboth your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The book presentsyou with an organized test preparation routine through the use ofproven series elements and techniques. The master table of exam topicsmakes referencing easy. Do I Know This Already? quizzes open eachchapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend oneach section. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drillon key concepts you must know thoroughly. A final preparation chapterguides you through tools and resources to help you craft your finalstudy plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complexscenarios you will face on the exam. The companion DVD contains thepowerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete withhundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions. The assessmentengine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features,laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focusyour study where it is needed most. This new edition also includesa free copy of the CCNA ICND1 640-822 Network Simulator, Lite Edition,complete with meaningful lab exercises, which help you hone your hands-onskills with the Cisco user interface for routers and switches. TheDVD also contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoringfrom the author focused on subnetting. Well-regarded for its levelof detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions andexercises, this official study guide helps you master the conceptsand techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the firsttime. CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, Third Edition ispart of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulationand hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-studyproducts from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training,e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco LearningPartners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, is the most respected author of Cisconetworking books in the world. His past titles include books on theentry-level Cisco certifications (CCENT and CCNA), the more advancedCCNP, and the industry-renowned CCIE. His books are known for theirtechnical depth and accuracy. Wendell has worked as a network engineer,consultant, instructor, course developer, and book author, and he hasproduced videos, software, and blogs related to Cisco certifications.His website with links to various study tools at www.certskills.com.The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCENT/CCNAICND1 exam, including * TCP/IP and OSI networking models* Operating Ciscorouters and LAN switches* Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting*Wireless LANs* IP addressing and subnetting* Routing protocols* Routerconfiguration and troubleshooting* Network security* WAN concepts andconfiguration Companion DVD The DVD contains two free, complete ICND1practice exams and two free, full CCNA practice exams, CCNA ICND1 NetworkSimulator, Lite Edition, and 60 minutes of video training. IncludesExclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test.Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7, Microsoft .NETFramework 4.0 Client, Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0, Pentium class1GHz processor (or equivalent), 512 MB RAM, 650 MB disc space plus50 MB for each downloaded practice exam. This volume is part of theOfficial Cert Guide Series from Cisco Press. Books in this series provideofficially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment,review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidatesidentify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance theirconfidence as exam day nears.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, has been in the networkingindustry since 1981. He has worked as a network engineer, consultant,systems engineer, instructor, and course developer, he currently workswriting and creating certification tools. He is author of all the previouseditions of the Cisco Press CCNA Official Certification Guide series,as well as the CCNP ROUTE 642-902 Official Certification Guide, theCCIE Routing and Switching Official Certification Guide, Computer NetworkingFirst Step, the CCNA Video Mentor, IP Networking (a college textbook),and he is the primary networking consultant for the CCNA 640-802 NetworkSimulator from Pearson. He maintains study tools, links to his blogs,and other resources at www.certskills.com.