IT Essentials v8 Companion Guide supports the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials Version 8 course. The course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy students who want to pursue careers in IT and learn how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to safely and securely troubleshoot hardware and software issues. The features of the Companion Guide are designed to help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives—Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms—Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced and turn to the highlighted terms in context. Course section numbering—Follow along with the course heading numbers to easily jump online to complete labs, activities, and quizzes referred to within the text. Check Your Understanding Questions and Answer Key—Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes.

Lab Manuals provide students enrolled in a Cisco Networking Academy course of the same name with a convenient, complete collection of all the course lab exercises that provide hands-on practice and challenges. The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Routing and Switching Essentials course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Configuration Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises Troubleshooting Scenarios The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: * Vocabulary Matching Exercises * Concept Questions Exercises * Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios * Configuration Scenarios * Packet Tracer Exercises * Troubleshooting Scenarios The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 7 course IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco (R) Networking Academy IT Essentials v7 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA (R) A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams. Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA (R) A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter. Related titles: IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 7 ISBN-10: 0-13-564537-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-564537-6 IT Essentials Course Booklet, Version 7 ISBN-10: 0-13-561216-0 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-561216-3

Course Booklets offer a new way for students enrolled in a Cisco Networking Academy course of the same name to easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available. The text is extracted directly from the online course, with headings that have exact page correlations to the online course. An icon system directs the reader to the online course to take full advantage of the images, labs, Packet Tracer activities, and dynamic Flash-based activities. The books are intended to be used with the course.

Your Cisco Networking Academy Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical: * The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the "Your Chapter Notes" section. * Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation. * An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface and reminds you to perform the labs, Class Activities, interactive activities, Packet Tracer activities, watch videos, and take the chapter quizzes and exams. The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course.

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Routing and Switching Essentials course in the CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCENT exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Configuration Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises Troubleshooting Scenarios The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.

IT Essentials v6 Companion Guide supports the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials version 6 course. The course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy students who want to pursue careers in IT and learn how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to safely and securely troubleshoot hardware and software issues. As CompTIA Approved Quality Content, the course also helps you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-901 and 220-902. Students must pass both exams to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The features of the Companion Guide are designed to help you study and succeed in this course: Chapter objectives-Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key terms-Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced, and turn to the highlighted terms in context. Course section numbering-Follow along with the course heading numbers to easily jump online to complete labs, activities, and quizzes referred to within the text. Check Your Understanding Questions and Answer Key-Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. This icon in the Companion Guide indicates when there is a hands-on Lab to do. All the Labs from the course are compiled and published in the separate book, IT Essentials v6 Lab Manual. Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts and help you become a successful PC technician.

Your Cisco Networking Academy Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical: * The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the "Your Chapter Notes" section. * Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation. * An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface and reminds you to perform the labs, Class Activities, interactive activities, Packet Tracer activities, watch videos, and take the chapter quizzes and exams. The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course.

Your Cisco Networking Academy (R) Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical: The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the "Your Chapter Notes" section. Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation. An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface and reminds you to do the labs, interactive activities, packet tracer activities, watch videos, and take the chapter quizzes. The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Introduction to Networks Companion Guide CCNA v7 Book: 9780136633662 eBook: 9780136633556 Introduction to Networks Labs & Study Guide CCNA v7 Book: 9780136634454

The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Security Version 2 course The Cisco (R) Networking Academy (R) course on CCNA (R) Security is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help you develop specialized security skills to expand your CCENT-level skill set and advance your career. The curriculum helps prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities and the Implementing Cisco IOS (R) Network Security (IINS) certification exam (210-260) leading to the Cisco CCNA Security certification. The CCNA Security Lab Manual provides you with all 15 labs from the course designed as hands-on practice to develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. Through procedural, skills integration challenges, troubleshooting, and model building labs, this CCNA Security course aims to develop your in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations used. Related titles: CCNA Security Course Booklet Version 2, Third Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-351-0 CCNA Security (210-260) Portable Command Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-575-0 CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-566-8

CCNA Security Course Booklet Version 1.2 Your Cisco Networking Academy Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical: --The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the "Your Chapter Notes" section. --Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation. --An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface and reminds you to perform the labs and Packet Tracer activities. The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course. Related Titles: CCNA Security Lab Manual Version 1.2 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-347-3 ISBN-10: 1-58713-347-4 CCNA Security (640-554) Portable Command Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-448-7 ISBN-10: 1-58720-448-7 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, Second Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-272-7 ISBN-10: 1-58714-272-4 CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-446-3 ISBN-10: 1-58720-446-0

CCNA Security Lab Manual Version 1.2 The only authorized Lab Manual for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Security course The Cisco (R) Networking Academy (R) course on CCNA (R) Security provides a next step for students who want to expand their CCNA-level skill set to prepare for a career in network security. The CCNA Security course also prepares students for the Implementing Cisco IOS (R) Network Security (IINS) certification exam (640-554), which leads to the CCNA Security certification. The CCNA Security Lab Manual provides you with all 16 labs from the course designed as hands-on practice to master the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. All the hands-on labs in the course can be completed on actual physical equipment or in conjunction with the NDG NETLAB+ (R) solution. For current information on labs compatible with NETLAB+ (R) go to http://www.netdevgroup.com/content/cnap/. Through procedural, skills integration challenges, troubleshooting, and model building labs, this CCNA Security course aims to develop your in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations used. CCNA Security Course Booklet Version 1.2, Third Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-346-6 ISBN-10: 1-58713-346-6 CCNA Security (640-554) Portable Command Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-448-7 ISBN-10: 1-58720-448-7 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide, Second Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-58714-272-7 ISBN-10: 1-58714-272-4 CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-446-3 ISBN-10: 1-58720-446-0

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 8 course   IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco® Networking Academy IT Essentials v8 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.   Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.   The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:   Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises   The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.   Related titles: IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 8 ISBN-10: 0-13-816610-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-816610-6

Scaling Networks v6 Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Scaling Networks v6 course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum. The Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time. The book's features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course: * Chapter objectives-Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. * Key terms-Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. * Glossary-Consult the comprehensive Glossary with more than 250 terms. * Summary of Activities and Labs-Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each chapter. * Check Your Understanding-Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. How To-Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Interactive Activities-Reinforce your understanding of topics with dozens of exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon. Videos-Watch the videos embedded within the online course. Packet Tracer Activities-Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout the chapters and provided in the accompanying Labs & Study Guide book. Hands-on Labs-Work through all the course labs and additional Class Activities that are included in the course and published in the separate Labs & Study Guide.

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials course in the CCNA curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: * Vocabulary Matching Exercises * Concept Questions Exercises * Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios * Configuration Scenarios * Packet Tracer Exercises * Troubleshooting Scenarios The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Companion Guide CCNAv7 Book: 9780136729358 eBook: 9780136729488 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Course Booklet CCNAv7 Book: 9780136634720

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Networks course in the CCNA curriculum Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section. The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CCNA exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises: Vocabulary Matching Exercises Concept Questions Exercises Skill-Building Activities and Scenarios Configuration Scenarios Packet Tracer Exercises Troubleshooting Scenarios The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 Introduction to Networks Companion Guide CCNAv7 Book: 9780136633662 eBook: 9780136633549 Introduction to Networks Course Booklet CCNAv7 Book: 9780136632955

Introduction to Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Introduction to Networks course in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA curriculum. The course introduces the architecture, protocols, functions, components, and models of the internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, you will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, understand the fundamentals of network security, and implement IP addressing schemes. The Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time. The book's features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course: * Chapter objectives: Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. * Key terms: Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. * Glossary: Consult the comprehensive Glossary with more than 300 terms. * Summary of Activities and Labs: Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each chapter. * Check Your Understanding: Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. * How To: Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. * Interactive Activities: Reinforce your understanding of topics with dozens of exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon. * Videos: Watch the videos embedded within the online course. * Packet Tracer Activities: Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer. There are multiple exercises interspersed throughout the chapters and provided in the accompanying Labs & Study Guide book. * Hands-on Labs: Work through all the labs and other activities that are included in the course and published in the separate Labs & Study Guide. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135937822 eBook: 9780135937709 31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam Book: 9780135964088 eBook: 9780135964231 CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 Book: 9780135792735 Premium Edition: 9780135792728 CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2 Book: 9781587147135 Premium Edition: 9780135262719

Your Cisco Networking Academy Course Booklet is designed as a study resource you can easily read, highlight, and review on the go, wherever the Internet is not available or practical: The text is extracted directly, word-for-word, from the online course so you can highlight important points and take notes in the "Your Chapter Notes" section. Headings with the exact page correlations provide a quick reference to the online course for your classroom discussions and exam preparation. An icon system directs you to the online curriculum to take full advantage of the images embedded within the Networking Academy online course interface and reminds you to do the labs, interactive activities, packet tracer activities, watch videos, and take the chapter quizzes. The Course Booklet is a basic, economical paper-based resource to help you succeed with the Cisco Networking Academy online course.