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Basic Data Transmission in Networks: MAC Tables and ARP Tables: By Sean Wilkins; May 12, 2015; Bombarded with jargon, no wonder networking beginners get lost. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, explains some crucial terminology for anyone who needs to understand complex networking.

Basic Initial Router Configuration: By Sean Wilkins; Jan 24, 2012; There are a number of basic things that need to be configured on a Cisco router before it can be used for its primary function (routing). While this article cannot contain all of the possible configuration permutations, it will give you the general configuration steps used.

Basic Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Concepts and Configuration: By Sean Wilkins; Jun 29, 2011; This article looks at the current IOS device based network intrusion prevention system (NIPS).

Basic Layer 3 Routing Concepts: By Sean Wilkins; Oct 6, 2015; How does a message get from point A to point B on a network? Though the question may seem simple, the process isn't. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, discusses how basic packet routing works.

Basic NAT Concepts and Configuration: By Sean Wilkins; Jul 6, 2011; This article looks at some of the basic concepts that are used when configuring NAT and reviews the configuration steps required to get NAT working.

Basic Switch Security Concepts and Configuration: By Sean Wilkins; Jan 24, 2012; This article takes a look at potential threats and at the different techniques and configurations that can be used to avoid them. It should be noted that this article is not intended to show all possible switch security methods but simply highlight the most commonly referenced.

Basic vi Skills for the Linux LPIC Exams: Nov 12, 2004; With an eye towards passing the LPIC I exam, this chapter will help you prepare and practice your basic vi skills with sample questions and detailed answers.

Basic Zone-Based Firewall Fundamentals: By Sean Wilkins; Feb 23, 2011; Sean Wilkins explains the fundamentals of zone-based firewalls.

Basics of the PIX Firewall: By Daniel Newman; Nov 7, 2003; There are several areas of a network in a secure environment; the most common are the inside, the outside, and the DMZ firewalls that help divide and control traffic between them. Cisco has designed the PIX series of firewalls to be the primary devices for performing these functions. This chapter covers the basics of the PIX firewall areas that connect to the firewall—the trusted, untrusted, and DMZ.

Becoming a Certified SOA Analyst: By Marcella Yau; Oct 4, 2010; Marcella Yau examines the course modules and topics related to the SOA Analyst Certification program.

Becoming a Skilled Observer: Police Officer Exam Cram: By Rizwan Khan, Pamela Rice Hahn; Feb 4, 2005; The ability to observe and retain information is potentially the most vital skill that a police officer can possess. This chapter will help you prepare for the Police Officer Exam by providing pointers on organizing and retaining information for easier recall. Sample questions are included to help you practice.

Being a Double Minority in Tech: By Tobi Bosede; May 2, 2014; Tobi Bosede chronicles her personal experiences in technology as a black female, and her perceptions of being treated differently due to her race, gender or both.

Benefits of IT Certification (2014 Edition): By Ed Tittel, Mary Kyle; May 14, 2014; In this article, Ed Tittel takes a look at several potential benefits that certification offers to IT professionals.

Benefits of IT Certification (2015 Edition): By Ed Tittel, Mary Kyle; Jul 20, 2015; Aspiring and active IT professionals seeking certification may benefit from understanding the many benefits that can result from earning one or more professional certification credentials. Ed Tittel and Mary Kyle take a look at several potential benefits that certification offers to IT professionals.

Big Certs, Big Pay, Big Effort, Big Deal!: By Ed Tittel; May 1, 2002; If you're determined to get the best return on your investment in IT certification, stop to ponder this collection of high-end programs. Ed Tittel explores the time, costs, and requirements involved in scaling five pinnacles of IT certification.

Border Gateway Protocol, Route Manipulation, and IP Multicast: By Anthony Bruno, Steve Jordan; Oct 26, 2007; Prepare for the CCDA exam by reviewing BGP, Route Manipulation, and IP Multicast.