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| Cisco Networking Simplified (2nd Edition) (Networking Technology) | 
| Authors: Neil Anderson, Paul L. Della Maggiora, Jim Doherty
Publisher: Cisco Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 25558
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 1587201992
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.6
EAN: 9781587201998
ASIN: 1587201992
Publication Date: January 19, 2008
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Product Description
Cisco Networking Simplified
Second Edition - Master today?s world of Cisco networking with this book?s completely updated, fully illustrated visual approach
- Easy enough for novices, substantive enough for networking professionals
- Covers the latest networking topics?from network architecture to secure wireless, unified communications to telepresence
In Full Color Jim Doherty?Neil Anderson?Paul Della Maggiora Now 100 percent updated for the latest technologies, this is today?s easiest, most visual guide to Cisco networking. Even if you?ve never set up or managed a network, Cisco Networking Simplified, Second Edition, helps you quickly master the concepts you need to understand. Its full-color diagrams and clear explanations give you the big picture: how each important networking technology works, what it can do for you, and how they all fit together. The authors illuminate networking from the smallest LANs to the largest enterprise infrastructures, offering practical introductions to key issues ranging from security to availability, mobility to virtualization. What you always wanted to know about networking but were afraid to ask! - How networks and the Internet work
- How to build coherent, cost-effective network infrastructures
- How to design networks for maximum reliability and availability
- What you need to know about data center and application networking
- How to secure networks against today?s threats and attacks
- How to take advantage of the latest mobility technologies
- How virtualizing networks can help businesses leverage their network investments even further
- How to combine messaging, calendaring, telephony, audio, video, and web conferencing into a unified communications architecture
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, the only authorized publisher for Cisco. Category: Cisco Covers: General Networking
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Is not a best book about networking July 26, 2008
Is a graphic book but a to little explanation. When i bought, i need a little more information, if i could read it before I bought it think Im sure bought it other book.
Slightly above the level of the "For Dummies", however there is not much for smarties July 15, 2008
The best way to describe this book is that it is above the "For Dummies" level, yet there is not all that much for smarties. On the plus side, it is nearly a complete overview of networking, colored diagrams and photos are used to make the major points. It starts with the fundamentals of computer communication and goes through virtualized networks. This would certainly make it valuable as a primer for a manager who needs to know how networking can be used in their business, yet with no need to know technical details. Which, unfortunately, may make them just learned enough to be ignorant.
This is a very good book for networking novices who need an overview of the various aspects of networking. However, like most books for beginners, it will not take you any farther than that.
Nice to refresh fundamentals May 20, 2008
This book is a good high level review of Cisco Technologies. I would rather read this book than the Cisco white papers again!
Only recommended for basic IT skills May 8, 2008
This book containts everything you need to know about networking, but only when you have minimum experience with network equipment and technology. If you are looking for a book with enough information about how to connect computers in network, how switches work, etc. this is the a great helpful for learn this.
Quick, concise and accurate information to the current network technologies on the market today! April 29, 2008
Cisco Networking Simplified, Second Edition by Jim Doherty, Neil Anderson and Paul Della Maggiora gives the reader a clear, brief explanation of computer networking terminology, concepts and their components, as it relates to Cisco products.
Whether you are a novice in the field, a senior network engineer or an IT executive, you will learn about the current technologies that you will find in a home and/or corporate network environment. The book contains cutting edge technology that several IT managers may deploy in their infrastructure. Examples are: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) and Virtualization of Data Centers and Network Infrastructure. Over time, these services can save the enterprise significant resources and money.
There are also a several sections within the book that offers the reader trouble-shooting information on the how and why to deploy the hardware and software securely. You will learn where the equipment can be placed on your network and how they interact with one another.
This is the second edition of the book and it has been changed significantly from the first version published in 2003. The authors include color diagrams and pictures to enhance the comprehension level, as well as, to reinforce the content for the reader. This volume is based on many of the Cisco components and products that are currently available by the manufacturer.
There are two criticisms that I have of the book. The first is the organization of the topics from one chapter to another. The second is the lack of suggested references and materials for the reader to follow-up and obtain additional information.
The book starts out clearly explaining the OSI model. I like that the authors introduce the readers to this approach, but I wish that the book was organized in the same way. I would suggest starting from the Physical level and then progressing through each of the seven layers to explain each of the components and concepts. Also, they may want to include references to the Department of Defense (DoD) model and how the two approaches relate to one another.
The second issue that I found with the book was the references and materials for the reader to follow-up on were noticeably missing from this version. Perhaps future editions will contain additional information and links for the readers to obtain supplementary data.
Overall, I found this book very enjoyable and interesting to read. I will look forward to future editions and books from all of the authors. I give this book 3 out 5 stars.
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