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Introduction

the book and on the CD. But wait, there's more! Test yourself with the flash-
cards included on the CD. If you can get through these difficult questions
and understand the answers, you'll know you're ready for the CCNP Switch-
ing exam.

The flashcards include more than 150 questions specifically written to hit

you hard and make sure you are ready for the exam. Between the review
questions, practice exams, and flashcards, you'll be more than prepared for
the exam.

The Dictionary of Networking and the CCNP: Switching
Study Guide in PDF

Sybex offers the Cisco Certification books on CD so you can read them on
your PC or laptop. The Dictionary of Networking and the CCNP: Switching
Study Guide are in Adobe Acrobat format. Acrobat Reader 4 with Search is
also included on the CD. This will be helpful to readers who travel and don't
want to carry a book, as well as to readers who prefer reading from their
computer.

Boson Software Utilities

Boson Software is an impressive company: They provide many free services
to help you, the student. Boson has the best Cisco exam preparation ques-
tions on the market at a very nice price. On this book's CD, they have pro-
vided the following:

IP Subnetter

eeSuperPing

System-Logging

Wildcard Mask Checker

Router GetPass

CCNA Virtual Lab AVI Demo Files

The CCNA Virtual Lab e-trainer provides a router and switch simulator to
help you gain hands-on experience without having to buy expensive Cisco
gear. The demos are AVI files that you can play in RealPlayer, which is

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