Cisco Press Bookshelves
CIPS Winners can choose from one of the four book bundles below offered by Cisco Press, www.ciscopress.com. Each bundle is a prize, (example: a winner can choose to have the Networking Technology: Fundamental Series bundle).

1. Networking Technology: Fundamental Series Books
2. Cisco Certification Books
3. Network Business Series Books
4. First-Step Series Books

Also included in each bundle is the Cisco Press title "The IT Career Builder's Toolkit".

NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY: FUNDAMENTAL SERIES
1) Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals (ISBN: 1-58705-089-7)
Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals presents an in-depth look at modern campus network requirements. It provides an easy-to-understand introduction to LAN switching best practices using Cisco Catalyst switches. This book provides you with a wealth of details on the architecture, operation, and configuration of the Cisco Catalyst family of switches. You learn about a wide range of topics, including quality of service (QoS), multicast, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MST), private virtual LANs (VLANs), and configuration using the native and hybrid software interfaces. Design advice and configuration examples are discussed liberally throughout the book to provide you with the best perspective on effective deployment techniques. Finally, the book wraps up with a discussion of steps necessary to troubleshoot common problems and optimize LAN performance.

2) Cisco Unity Fundamentals (ISBN: 1-58705-098-6)
Cisco Unity Fundamentals provides design and administration goals for migrating from PBX to Cisco IP Telephony, as well as working in a mixed PBX/Cisco IP Telephony environment. You will learn about the transition from the traditional model, with separate architectures for voice-mail and e-mail systems, to supporting unified messaging: e-mail, voice, and fax messages delivered to a single inbox. You will also discover common troubleshooting solutions, such as performance monitoring and the importance of data collection for predicting future system requirements.

3) Network Security Fundamentals  (ISBN: 1-58705-167-2)
Network Security Fundamentals introduces the topic of network security in an easy-to-understand and comprehensive manner. This book is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the various components of a network security architecture and to demonstrate how each component can be implemented to achieve best results. The book uses straightforward language to introduce topics and to show the features, mechanics, and functionality of various network security devices. A series of case studies helps illuminate concepts and shows how you can apply the concepts to solve real-world problems.

4) Storage Network Fundamentals: An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems (ISBN: 1-58713-156-0)
Storage Networking Fundamentals gives you an in-depth look into the most important storage technologies. The entire storage landscape is described, incorporating a complete view of system, device, and subsystem operations and processes. Learn how to protect data effectively using mirroring, RAID, remote copy, and backup/ recovery systems. Virtual storage technologies, such as volume management, RAID, and network virtualization, are analyzed and discussed in detail. High-availability storage through dynamic multipathing and clustered/distributed file systems is explained as are designs for robust storage subsystems. Finally, the confusing and arcane worlds of file systems and SCSI are clarified, including the role of initiators, targets, logical units, and LUNs.

CISCO CERTIFICATION:
1) CCDP Self-Study: Designing Cisco Network Architectures (ARCH)  (ISBN: 1-58705-185-0)
CCDP Self-Study: Designing Cisco Network Architectures (ARCH) is a Cisco® authorized self-paced learning tool. By presenting a structured format for the conceptual and intermediate design of AVVID network infrastructures, this book teaches you how to design solutions that scale from small to large enterprise networks and take advantage of the latest technologies. Whether you are preparing for the CCDP® certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of how to architect network solutions over intelligent network services to achieve effective performance, scalability, and availability, you will benefit from the foundation information presented in this book.

2) CCIE Routing and Switching Practice Labs (ISBN:1-58705-147-8)
CCIE Routing and Switching Practice Labs does not waste time covering conceptual knowledge found in other manuals but focuses exclusively on six complex scenarios. The structure of each chapter is the same, covering a broad range of topics. Each chapter starts with a set of pre-lab tasks and general guidelines that outline instructions for each exercise. This is followed by the timed practice exam questions. Each chapter then wraps up with an Ask the Proctor section that provides hints and clues to the solutions and a Lab Debrief, which analyzes the answer to each question. The companion CD-ROM contains solutions for all of the labs, including configurations and common show command output from all the devices in the topology.

3) CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 1-58720-132-1)
CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Foundation Summary lists and tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it. Challenging chapter-ending review questions reinforce key concepts. An entire chapter of scenarios helps you place the exam objectives in real-world situations, thus increasing recall during exam time. New in this edition is coverage of wireless networks, IP telephony, Host Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and enterprise networks.

4) Cisco IP Telephony Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack
(ISBN: 1-58720-128-3)
More than 1150 flash cards, practice questions, and quick reference sheets for the QOS exam 642-642, CVOICE exam 642-432, and CIPT exam 642-443. Are you ready to take the QOS, CVOICE, or CIPT exam for the Cisco IP Telephony certification? You learned the concepts, you have the experience to put them into real-world use, and now you want to practice, practice, practice until exam time. Cisco IP Telephony Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack gives you three methods of proven, late-stage Cisco IP Telephony exam preparation in one package.

NETWORK BUSINESS SERIES:
1) Take Charge of your VoIP Project  (ISBN: 1-58720-092-9)
Taking Charge of Your VoIP Project starts with simple concepts, each chapter building on the knowledge from the last. Although not a technical manual, you learn about the standards, such as H.323, G.711, and Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP), and the implications they have on your VoIP system. Most importantly, you'll gain expert advice and a systematic guide on how to make VoIP work for your organization.

2) The Business Case for Network Security: Advocacy, Governance, and ROI  (ISBN: 1-58720-121-6)
The Business Case for Network Security: Advocacy, Governance, and ROI addresses the needs of networking professionals and business executives who seek to assess their organization’s risks and objectively quantify both costs and cost savings related to network security technology investments. This book covers the latest topics in network attacks and security. It includes a detailed security-minded examination of return on investment (ROI) and associated financial methodologies that yield both objective and subjective data. The book also introduces and explores the concept of return on prevention (ROP) and discusses the greater implications currently facing corporations, including governance and the fundamental importance of security, for senior executives and the board.

3) The Road to IP Telephony: How Cisco Systems Migrated from PBX to IP Telephony  (ISBN: 1-58720-088-0)
The Road to IP Telephony tells you how Cisco Systems successfully moved its own organization to a converged, enterprise-wide network. You will learn the implementation and operational processes, what worked, what didn't work, and how to develop your own successful methodology.  Although the needs of every enterprise are different, some things are universal; planning, communication, teamwork, and understanding your user's requirements are as important as technical expertise.
 
4) Power Up Your Small-Medium Business: A Guide to Enabling Network Technologies (ISBN: 1-58705-135-4)
Power Up Your Small-Medium Business: A Guide To Enabling Network Technologies addresses the need for clear, business-aware technical information. It explores the relevance and business value of network technologies and how to gauge what's right for your organization. The book also provides a high-level primer on network technologies in plain English. It defines the technologies and how they work in accessible language.

FIRST-STEP SERIES:
1) Computer Networking First-Step  (ISBN: 1-58720-101-1)
Computer Networking First-Step explains the basics of computer networking in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up network and Internet traffic. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in networking or are interested in just gaining a conversational knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!

2) Network Security First-Step (ISBN: 1-58720-099-6)
Network Security First-Step explains the basics of network security in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up and control network security. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in network security or are interested in simply gaining knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!

3) TCP/IP First-Step (ISBN: 1-58720-108-9)
No TCP/IP experience needed. This book explores concepts in a reader- friendly manner that assumes no previous experience. Learn about packetized data transfer, open networking, reference models, and standards bodies. Understand the architecture of the TCP/IP protocol suite and learn about its components, functions, and respective uses. TCP/IP First-Step helps you understand TCP/IP’s role in the network.

4) Wireless Networks First-Step  (ISBN: 1-58720-111-9)
As a basic introduction to wireless networking, Wireless Networks First-Step assumes that readers have no previous wireless experience. The book provides an overview of wireless networking, along with details of applicable standards and technologies. Newcomers to wireless technologies will find practical information along with an abundance of examples. Case studies throughout the chapters provide real-world implementation examples, presented in a non-technical fashion. Implementation details are discussed only to the extent that readers can identify what type of wireless network may be appropriate for their needs.

Included with all bundles:
The IT Career Builder's Toolkit (ISBN: 1-58713-156-0)
The IT Career Builder's Toolkit provides a pragmatic and proven method for developing a dynamic and growing career in information technology. This book teaches the value of IT skills in the job market, emphasizes the soft skills necessary for long-term growth and stability, delivers methods to improve verbal and written communication skills and presents real techniques on how to highlight on-the-job skills and gain meaningful professional exposure.


Contact information:
After making the bookshelf selection, contact Stephen Ibaraki stephen_ibaraki@shaw.ca providing shipping information (Full name, address, phone number) and bookshelf selection (example: Networking Technology). You will typically receive the four books within your chosen bookshelf (example: Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals, Cisco Unity Fundamentals, Network Security Fundamentals, Storage Network Fundamentals) and The IT Career Builder's Toolkit,  within ten days.


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