{"product_id":"learn-cisco-network-administration-in-ben-piper-9781617293634","title":"Learn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches","description":"\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches\u003c\/i\u003e is a tutorial designed for beginners who want to learn how to administer Cisco switches and routers. Just set aside one hour a day (lunchtime would be perfect) for a month, and you'll start learning practical Cisco Network administration skills faster than you ever thought possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Technology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCisco's ultrareliable routers and switches are the backbone of millions of networks, but \"set and forget\" is not an acceptable attitude. Fortunately, you don't have to be an old-time administrator to set up and maintain a Cisco-based network. With a handful of techniques, a little practice, and this book, you can keep your system in top shape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn Cisco Network Administration in a Month of Lunches\u003c\/i\u003e is designed for occasional and full-time network administrators using Cisco hardware. In 22 bite-sized lessons, you'll learn practical techniques for setting up a Cisco network and making sure that it never fails. Real-world labs start with configuring your first switch and guide you through essential commands, protocols, dynamic routing tricks, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand your Cisco network, including the difference between routers and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure VLANs and VLAN trunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure your network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect and configure routers and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish good maintenance habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Reader\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is written for readers with no previous experience with Cisco networking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Piper\u003c\/b\u003e is an IT consultant who holds numerous Cisco, Citrix, and Microsoft certifications including the Cisco CCNA and CCNP. 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