DESCRIPTION Businesses and consumers depend on reliable computer networks for banking, learning, entertainment, and staying in touch. Cisco is the leader in networking. Cisco skills are highly valued and there are a lot of opportunities for career advancement for people with these skills. Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches is a tutorial designed for beginners who want to learn how to administer Cisco switches and routers. Readers set aside one hour a day- lunchtime is perfect-for a month, and learn practical Cisco network administration skills faster than they ever thought possible. This book starts with the basics-a clear, concise overview of how Cisco Networks function. Then, readers move systematically through the techniques and features used to perform the most common and important administration tasks. KEY FEATURES * A great start with a great tutorial * Concise and easy-to-follow * Hands-on exercises and labs * Covers the most common and important tasks * A solid foundation for pursuing Cisco certifications AUDIENCE Readers have some experience with Windows system administration. No programming or prior Cisco experience is assumed. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Every organization's most valuable traffic passes through two types of networking devices: routers and switches. Cisco is a leading manufacturer of the most popular, dependable routers and switches. Because of this, Cisco Network Administration skills are in demand.