Assessment, review, and practice package for the CCNA 640-802 exams

• Master all CCNA 640-802 exam topics with the official study guides
• Learn with more than one hour of personal video instruction
• Practice with hundreds of exam realistic questions in the practice test software
  
• Develop hands-on skills with 300 network simulator labs

CCNA 640-802 Cert Library, Simulator Edition is a comprehensive review and practice package for the latest CCNA exams. The two books contained in this package, CCENT/CCNA ICND1 640-822 Official Cert Guide, Third Edition, and CCNA ICND2 640-816 Official Cert Guide, Third Edition, present complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic preparation experience. The books have been refreshed to provide updated coverage of critical exam topics such as IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP and OSI networking models, VLSM, route summarization, and IP access control lists.

Best-selling author and expert instructor Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The books present you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. The master tables of exam topics make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. A final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion DVDs contain the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of well-regarded, exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The DVDs also contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused on subnetting.

This new edition also includes a copy of the CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator, Second Edition, which helps you develop and improve hands-on configuration and troubleshooting skills without the investment in expensive lab hardware. This state-of-the-art interactive simulation software enables you to practice your networking skills with 300 structured labs designed to help you learn by doing, the most effective method of learning. Experience realistic network device response as you work through each of the labs, which include detailed instructions, topology diagrams, hints, and full answers.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, these CCNA study tools help you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNA 640-802 Cert Library, Simulator Edition is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, is the most respected author of Cisco networking books in the world. His past titles include books on the entry-level Cisco certifications (CCENT and CCNA), the more advanced CCNP, and the industry-renowned CCIE. His books are known for their technical depth and accuracy. Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, instructor, course developer, and book author, and he has produced videos, software, and blogs related to Cisco certifications. His website with links to various study tools and resources is at www.certskills.com.

These official study guides help you master all the topics on the CCNA exams, including:

• TCP/IP and OSI networking models
• Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
• Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting
• Virtual LANs and Spanning Tree Protocol
• Wireless LANs
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Routing protocols
• Router configuration and troubleshooting
• Static and connected routes
• VLSM and route summarization
• IP access control lists
• OSPF and EIGRP configuration
• WAN configuration and troubleshooting
• Frame Relay
• Network Security and VPNs
• NAT
• IPv6
• Troubleshooting

The DVDs contain two ICND1 practice exams, two ICND2 practice exams, four free, full CCNA practice exams, and 60 minutes of video training.