- The Ins and Outs of Pearson's Cisco Network Simulator
- Nov 25, 2013
- Sean Wilkins takes an in-depth look at the topics that have been added to the new Pearson Cisco Network Simulator as well as a review of some of the commands that are being added.
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- The Portable Command Guide Series: What Is It, and Why Should I Buy a Book from It?
- Apr 12, 2011
- Scott Empson offers an inside view of the "Portable Command Guide Series" and introduces the series features.
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- The TCP/IP and OSI Networking Models
- Nov 21, 2011
- This chapter explains the terminology and concepts behind TCP/IP. It also explains the terminology behind the OSI networking model in comparison to TCP/IP.
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- To Route or Not to Route: A Day in the Life of a Router
- Aug 31, 2011
- A lot goes into the decision process regarding routing, and it happens long before a packet arrives at the router for its turn to be forwarded. In this article, the author takes a close look at a day in the life of the router.
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- Training Never Goes Out of Fashion: An Interview with Wendell Odom
- Jun 9, 2009
- Linda Leung talks with Wendell Odom about what people these days really think about the classes, the exams, and the whole idea of certification.
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- Troubleshooting Along the OSI Model
- Jul 11, 2011
- The CCENT and CCNA exams test your knowledge of the first four layers of the OSI model. This article outlines the OSI model, the functions of layer 1 through 4, and how these layers affects the network.
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- Troubleshooting Scenario Labs Video Walkthrough from the CCENT/CCNA Network Simulator
- Jan 9, 2014
- This video walkthough of the CCENT/CCNA Network Simulator Troubleshooting Scenario (TS) covers a "typical" TS Lab, including performing all the steps to complete a lab, Cisco IOS CLI interaction, and grading.
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- Using Pearson's Cisco Network Simulator
- Nov 25, 2013
- Sean Wilkins shows you how Pearson's Cisco Network Simulator product offers a reasonably affordable option for learning the material for the CCNA program while also providing a course-like structure that lends itself to easy learning.
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- Using Practice Exams for Study and Preparation
- Jan 10, 2011
- In this article, you’ll take a look at several different ways practice exams can aid in helping candidates prepare to take and pass certification exams.
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- Virtual vs. Physical LANs: Device Functionalities
- May 29, 2015
- If you have a good grasp of the basics of local access networks (LANs), it's time to step up your game. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-101 Official Cert Guide, explores the concepts behind virtual LANs, how they differ from physical LANs, and why VLANs make sense for modern organizations.
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- VLAN Configuration Fundamentals and Commands
- Jun 15, 2015
- After becoming familiar with basic VLAN concepts, you need to learn how to configure your organization's networks and devices. Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, discusses important concepts and commands you will use in setting up networks and getting devices to talk to each other.
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- WAN Technologies: Important Points of Interest, Part 1 of 3
- Dec 29, 2015
- In the first article of a three-part series, Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, Academic Edition, provides an overview of some of the wide area networking (WAN) technologies that network engineers need to know to get that first job in the industry, or to move up in their chosen field.
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- WAN Technologies: Important Points of Interest, Part 2 of 3
- Jan 6, 2016
- In Part 2 of a three-part series, Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, Academic Edition, reviews popular low-end and mid-grade offerings for Internet access: dial-up, ISDN, DSL, and cable.
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- WAN Technologies: Important Points of Interest, Part 3 of 3
- Jan 13, 2016
- Concluding this three-part series on WAN technologies, Sean Wilkins, co-author of CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator, Academic Edition, discusses how satellite, wireless data, and leased lines are used as part of a networking solution.
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- Wendell Odom on CCNA Self-Study Preparation
- Jun 24, 2011
- Cisco Press author Wendell Odom offers self-study suggestions to CCNA candidates.
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- What Happens in the VLAN Stays in the VLAN
- Aug 31, 2011
- Discover the secrets of the VLAN and why it is a critical tool in today's networks.
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- What the New CCNA Version 2 Means to Your Career
- Mar 26, 2013
- Cisco networking expert Anthony Sequeira dives into what is covered on the new ICND1v2 and ICND2v2 exams and explains how those required skills will shape your IT career.
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- What to Expect from Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 (ICND1v2.0)
- Mar 26, 2013
- This article by Cisco expert Michelle Plumb covers the areas that you will learn to start into the world of Cisco networking as they relate to the latest release of the ICND1 exam.
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- What to Expect from Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2 (ICND2v2.0)
- Mar 26, 2013
- To see if achieving a CCNA certification is the right career path for you, check out the topics presented by Cisco expert Michelle Plumb that you will learn in the latest version of the ICND2 exam.
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- What’s New in the Cisco ICND1 and ICND2 v2.0 Exams?
- Jun 25, 2013
- In March 2013, Cisco released new versions of the ICND1 and ICND2 exams for their CCENT and CCNA certifications. These new versions, labeled ICND1 v2.0 and ICND2 v2.0 include several additions and deletions from the prior 1.1 versions. Eric Rivard runs down the changes in this article.
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