Scaling Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Scaling Networks course in the Cisco®nbsp;nbsp;CCNA®nbsp;Academy®

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This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a large and complex network. You willnbsp;learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, you will be able to configure andnbsp;troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, STP, and VTP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Younbsp;will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.

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The Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course andnbsp;organize your time.

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The book's features help you focus on important concepts to succeednbsp;in this course:

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• Chapter objectives--Review core concepts by answering the focusnbsp;questions listed at the beginning of each chapter.
• Key terms--Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introducednbsp;and highlighted in context in each chapter.
• Glossary--Consult the comprehensive Glossary with over 180 terms.
• Summary of Activities and Labs--Maximize your study time with thisnbsp;complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each chapter.
• Check Your Understanding--Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that matchnbsp;the style of questions you see in the online coursenbsp;quizzes. The answer key explains each answer.

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Related Title:nbsp;Scaling Networks Lab Manual

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ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-325-1

ISBN-10: 1-58713-325-3

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• Interactive Activities--Reinforce your understanding of topics with all thenbsp;different exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon.
• Videos--Watch the videos embedded within the online course.
• Packet Tracer Activities--Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout the chapters.
• Hands-on Labs--Work through allthe course labs and Class Activities that are included in the course and published in the separate Lab Manual.

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