A visual explanation of networking technologies What you always wanted to know about networking but were afraid to ask!How the Internet worksHow e-mail, e-learning, and telephony work on the InternetWhat makes a network safeHow traffic gets from here to thereDisaster recovery and other ways to keep a network runningHow businesses share dataSee the world of Cisco networking with this illustrated guide's visual approach to learningUseful for both novices and networking professionalsCovers a broad variety of internetworking topics-from e-mail to VPNs At last-an illustrated guide to the world of Cisco networking. "Cisco Networking Simplified" breaks down the complicated world of internetworking into easy-to-understand parts. Learn quickly and easily the fundamentals of a variety of topics, such as security, IP telephony, and quality of service, from the full-color diagrams and clear explanations found in "Cisco Networking Simplified." Paul Della Maggiora, CCIE No. 1522, is a manager for the Cisco Systems Enterprise Solution Engineering Group and developed their Networking Bootcamp for new Cisco TAC engineers. He is also a co-author of Performance and Fault Management, published by Cisco Press. Jim Doherty is a Solutions Marketing Manager with responsibility for routing and switching for Cisco Systems. He has taught professionals in both academic and industry settings on a broad range of topics including electric circuits, statistics, economics, and wireless communication methods. Jim authored the Study Notes section of the Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit published by Cisco Press. This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems.