Learn the essentials of Cisco technologyHere is a newly updated edition of the bestselling introductory guide to Cisco products and technologies. Cisco: A Beginner's Guide, Fourth Edition provides you with a practical hands-on resource for successfully implementing and managing a Cisco network. The book covers IOS, voice and wireless security, video-on-demand, new routers, switches, and wireless products, and more.

Part I: Cisco Overview

Ch. 1: Cisco and the Internet

Ch. 2: Network Primer

Part II: Cisco Internetworking Tools

Ch. 3: Router Overview

Ch. 4: Configuring Routers

Ch. 5: Switches

Ch. 6: Security Overview

Ch. 7: Security Building Blocks

Ch. 8: Cisco Wireless Solutions

Part III: Cisco Business Solutions

Ch. 9: Cisco Unified Contact Center

Ch. 10: Storage Tools

Ch. 11: Cisco Content Networking and Video Solutions

Part IV: Designing Cisco Networks

Ch. 12: Routing Protocols

Ch. 13: Network Management

Ch. 14: Network Design Process

Ch. 15: Troubleshooting Cisco Networks