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This book distills that expertise into an easy-to-follow guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eAcing the CCNA Exam, Volume 2--Advanced Networking and Security\u003c\/i\u003e you'll dig into tough topics like: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Security concepts and common threats\u003cbr\u003e - Ethernet and wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) and network automation\u003cbr\u003e - Essential network services like DHCP and DNS\u003cbr\u003e - WAN, LAN, and wireless architectures \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Cisco Certified Network Associate is the gold-standard credential for network administrators. 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Acing the CCNA Exam, Volume 2 covers the demanding topics of network security, wired and wireless LANs, DNS, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcing the CCNA Exam, Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the technical skills and secrets you need to navigate the most challenging topics on the CCNA exam. CCNA expert Jeremy McDowell guides you through network services and architectures, automation, and other advanced topics you'll face in the later parts of the test. 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