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A four-color illustrated look at the systems that make up today's networks for both the IT professional and novice, updated with new topics
Four-color illustrations help network novices and professionals easily understand complex concepts
Updated coverage of applications like Voice over IP, wireless, and VPNs gives the reader an understanding of a broad range of leading-edge applications
The only illustrated review of networking technology approved by Cisco, the worldwide leader in internetworking technology
This book serves as an introduction to networking technologies, providing an overview of topics and teaching their relevance to business and the Internet. By using a simple illustrated storytelling approach, the book provides those new to networking, as well as more seasoned IT professionals, with a reference to networking concepts. With an approach that answers, How does it work? you gather an understanding of a concepts purpose, application, and impact on a network or an organization. Using insightful, full-color illustrations to explain complex network applications, you will walk away with a new-found understanding of a variety of cutting-edge network applications and concepts. With coverage to a depth that helps you understand how important a technology can be for your organization and how difficult or easy it will be to implement that technology. Cisco Networking Simplified, Second Edition is an excellent primer for a novice and a useful reference for an IT professional.