Learn the essential skills you need to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from the creator of one of the web's most popular CCNA video courses.
Acing the CCNA Exam helps you prepare for and pass the CCNA exam by learning vital skills like
IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting
Static and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF)
Designing, configuring, and securing Ethernet LANs
Designing, configuring, and securing Wireless LANs (Wi-Fi)
Configuring essential network services like DHCP and DNS

Fundamentals of network automation
Acing the CCNA Exam is a comprehensive, detailed guide to passing the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and kickstarting your career in IT, networking, and systems administration. It's written by Jeremy McDowell, a much-loved Cisco tutor who's amazing courses have helped hundreds of thousands of students pass their exams. Inside you'll find the secrets to nailing even the most perplexing exam topics.

about the technology
The CCNA is the gold standard entry-level certification for success in an IT career. Covering a range of networking technologies, the exam proves you know just what's needed to secure an entry-level job or advance your career. It certifies you as skilled in the fundamentals of networking—a vital skill across the tech industry—along with how to apply that knowledge on common Cisco hardware. It's the perfect stepping stone for a career in systems administration, server engineering, or cyber security.

about the book
Acing the CCNA Exam is full of must-know secrets that will help you ace one of the IT industry's most important exams the first time. This comprehensive study guide is geared towards the areas exam takers often find the most challenging. There's no assumption of knowledge and no high-level tech jargon. Handy network diagrams and illustrations fill every chapter to help learners easily understand the more complex topics.

about the reader
For absolute beginners. No networking skills required!

about the author
Jeremy McDowell is a senior network engineer, and an experienced teacher. Combining networking with his teaching skills, Jeremy has helped thousands of students study for and pass the CCNA exam through his YouTube channel Jeremy's IT Lab, which currently has over 220,000 subscribers.