Companion Guide

Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide, Third Edition is a companion and supplement to the third and fourth semesters of Cisco Systems Networking Academy classes. This book will support and reinforce the Web-based training materials for the Cisco Systems Network Academy, along with topics pertaining to CCNA certification. The Networking Academy is completing a major revision of the online course (3.0) to be available in the late spring/early summer 2003. The Companion Guide will mirror these changes and enhancements. The second year course focuses on the practical applications of the topics covered in the first year course. New topics covered include Single-Area OSPF configuration, VLSM, Switch CLI commands, and additional WAN terminology and technology. The instructional materials for CCNA 3 and 4 follows the instructional style and format that Cisco has created for the Cisco Systems Networking Academy. Developed with and approved by Cisco Systems, Cisco Program Networking Academy CCNA 3 and 4 Companion Guide will provide information and presentation unmatchable by any other publisher.

Cisco Networking Academy Program: First-Year Companion Guide, Second Edition is a companion and supplement to the first and second semesters of Cisco Networking Academy Program classes. This book will support and reinforce the on-line training materials for the Cisco Network Academy, along with topics pertaining to CCNA certification. The First-Year guide provides an in-depth discussion of the OSI reference model layers and path determination, in addition to the configuration details for IP routing and addressing, subnetting topics, and basic router configuration and operation.

The instructional materials for the First-Year Companion Guide follows the instructional style and format that Cisco has created for the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Developed with and approved by Cisco Systems, Cisco Networking Academy Program: First-Year Companion Guide, Second Edition provides information and presentation unmatchable by any other publisher.

The Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of the popular Java programming language. The text uses a step-by-step approach to developing a conceptual understanding of Object-Oriented programming and complements the Web-based course offered through the Networking Academy. Upon completion of the text, students will understand the history and use of Object-oriented programming. The students wil also understand the following concepts: object, class, instance, member data/fields, member attributes/methods, and local variables; the Java Environment and use of the Java Development kit for the creation and execution of Java programs from Java source files; Java language keywords, and syntax to create statements for declaring and storing Java data types; results of operations and decision-making on Java data types; how to implement Javadoc features in their source files; code writing that implements 00 principles and design patterns of encapsulation, composition and inheritance. Finally the students will learn how to write code to invoke overridden or overloaded methods and parental or overloaded constructors; how to write code to define instantiate classes of the Java.lang, Java.util, Java.awt, Java.io packages.

The Fundamentals of UNIX Companion Guide, Second Edition is a convenient, portable desk reference that complements the online course (version 2.X) and provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of UNIX® operating system commands, as well as basic Sun Microsystems Solaris operating environment commands, with an introduction to the Common Desktop Environment (CDE). This includes the Standard Desktop Tools, Text Editor, printing and mail. Students will also learn fundamental command-line features of the Solaris environment including file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use.

Students who complete this course will have a strong foundation for moving on to more advanced courses in UNIX system administration and can begin to prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam. The companion guide also includes a CD-ROM which will feature interactive media activities such as e-Labs and practice questions in a customizable test engine to complement the Companion Guide. The second edition focuses on the Solaris and Linux operating environment.

Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide is the companion textbook for a one-semester Adobe Systems sponsored curriculum on Web design principles. The book and course provide an introduction to the skills needed to design world-class Web sites, taking students through all the steps involved in Web site architecture, work flow and production processes.

Created by the co-authors of the Web-based course, this book is published to complement the Web-based course and meet the need of the instructors for companion learning tools and resources to provide a richer learning experience to students.

The Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide carefully integrates key concepts from the online course with additional material found only in the Companion Guide, resulting in a textbook that aligns to the Web-based course and one that provides additional classroom materials and learning. Unique topics include XHTML, Adobe Studio, collaboration tools, outsourcing, and Web site assembly.

Strong pedagogy, exploratory reading assignments, and an accompanying CD-ROM combine to produce an exceptional learning environment that speaks to multiple learning preferences. The Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Web Design Companion Guide also uses experimental lab exercises to acquaint students with different software tools. This gives students the opportunity to work with powerful industry applications and determine their own “best fit”.

The book and the Web-based course will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of general IT knowledge within a network's operating system. The Companion Guide will help prepare students for CompTIA's Server+ examination that is designed to measure the competencies of a server systems specialists. This specialist provides basic installation, operation, administration and troubleshooting services. The IT Essentials II, Network Operating Systems course is designed to be an intensive introduction to server hardware, multi-user, multi-tasking operating systems and networked operating systems. Students will explore a variety of topics including: HW upgrades/configuration, installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access. Command line and graphical operating systems will be covered. Students will also attach peripherals and download and install software drivers.

The all-new authorized textbook for the second course of the new Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA Discovery curriculum

• A portable reference that aligns 1:1 with the online course modules
• Numerous features to enhance learning and assist in concept retention
• Written by Accademy instructors and the course developers
• Textbook and Labs all in one book

Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide from Cisco Press is the only authorized book published to support the second CCNA Discover course of the same name from the Cisco Networking Academy. The book provides content that reinforces and supplements the corresponding online curriculum, and offers students with a portable reference for advancing their learning when they are not able to access the online course.

The book includes the following elements:

• Chapters that align 1:1 with the online course modules
• List of Objectives covering core concepts in question format
• Key Terms introduced in the chapter start with page references
• Core concepts from the online curriculum with additional elaboration on content to supplement online curriculum
• Inline references to interactive activities and simulations
• Chapter Summary including "Check your Understanding" assessment questions
• All labs from the online curriculum and additional hands-on labs
• Additional Packet Tracer Activities
• Companion CD-ROM with interactive activities and video segments from online course and Packet Tracer activity files