{"product_id":"9781587132124","title":"Designing and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigning and Supporting Computer Networks \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCNA Discovery Learning Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenneth D. Stewart III¿•¿Aubrey Adams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning and Supporting Computer Networks, CCNA Discovery Learning Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is the official supplemental textbook for the Designing and Supporting Computer Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Discovery curriculum version 4. In this course, the last of four in the new curriculum, you progress through a variety of case studies and role-playing exercises, which include gathering requirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-of-concept, and performing project management tasks. In addition, within the context of a pre-sales support position, you learn lifecycle services, including upgrades, competitive analyses, and system integration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eLearning Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, written and edited by instructors, is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eLearning Guide’s\u003c\/i\u003e features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter Objectives–Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey Terms–Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. The Glossary defines each key term.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary of Activities and Labs–Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated exercises at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck Your Understanding–Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenge Questions and Activities–Apply a deeper understanding of the concepts with these challenging end-of-chapter questions and activities. The answer key explains each answer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on Labs–Master the practical, hands-on skills of the course by performing all the tasks in the course labs included in Part II of the Learning Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortfolio Documents–Develop a professional network design portfolio as you work through real-life case studies. 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