
CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide
Scott Empson(Author)
Cisco Press
6th Edition
Will be published approx. on 6. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-13-820868-4 (ISBN)
Description
The CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide, Sixth Edition is your essential, easy-to-carry reference for Cisco network configuration and troubleshooting. Designed for quick access and practical use, this guide provides a concise summary of all Cisco IOS Software commands, syntax, arguments, and examples-perfect for both study and on-the-job reference.
This edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification objectives and new technologies shaping today's enterprise networks, including automation, programmability, and security-driven design.
Whether you're preparing for the exam or working in the field, you'll find this guide an indispensable resource for verifying commands, recalling configuration steps, and applying Cisco best practices.
New and updated coverage includes
Network Fundamentals: IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, VLSM, summarization, cabling, interfaces, and CLI essentials
LAN Switching Technologies: VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, CDP, LLDP, and verification commands
Routing Technologies: Static and dynamic routing, single-area OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 configuration, route summarization, and neighbor adjacency
IP Services: DHCP, NAT, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, and device management fundamentals
Security Fundamentals: Secure device access, port security, ACLs, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and device hardening
Wireless Technologies: WLAN configuration, security settings, and basic troubleshooting for access points
Network Automation and Programmability: Introduction to REST APIs, JSON, and Cisco DNA Center concepts for next-generation networks
Key Features:
Quick, portable reference for all CCNA-level Cisco IOS commands
Logical topic organization for fast lookup and practical learning
Real-world configuration examples and verification output
Compact and durable-ideal for data centers, classrooms, or fieldwork
"Create Your Own Journal" section for personalized notes and lab results
Ideal for last-minute review before the CCNA exam
This guide is part of the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family, Cisco's trusted learning ecosystem that includes official courses, hands-on labs, and self-study materials. Together, these resources form the most effective path to achieving your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and advancing your networking career.
This edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification objectives and new technologies shaping today's enterprise networks, including automation, programmability, and security-driven design.
Whether you're preparing for the exam or working in the field, you'll find this guide an indispensable resource for verifying commands, recalling configuration steps, and applying Cisco best practices.
New and updated coverage includes
Network Fundamentals: IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, VLSM, summarization, cabling, interfaces, and CLI essentials
LAN Switching Technologies: VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, STP, EtherChannel, CDP, LLDP, and verification commands
Routing Technologies: Static and dynamic routing, single-area OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 configuration, route summarization, and neighbor adjacency
IP Services: DHCP, NAT, NTP, SNMP, Syslog, and device management fundamentals
Security Fundamentals: Secure device access, port security, ACLs, DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and device hardening
Wireless Technologies: WLAN configuration, security settings, and basic troubleshooting for access points
Network Automation and Programmability: Introduction to REST APIs, JSON, and Cisco DNA Center concepts for next-generation networks
Key Features:
Quick, portable reference for all CCNA-level Cisco IOS commands
Logical topic organization for fast lookup and practical learning
Real-world configuration examples and verification output
Compact and durable-ideal for data centers, classrooms, or fieldwork
"Create Your Own Journal" section for personalized notes and lab results
Ideal for last-minute review before the CCNA exam
This guide is part of the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family, Cisco's trusted learning ecosystem that includes official courses, hands-on labs, and self-study materials. Together, these resources form the most effective path to achieving your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and advancing your networking career.
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Series
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Indianapolis
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-820868-4 (9780138208684)
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CCNA 200-301 Portable Command Guide
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Person
Scott Empson is an instructor in the Department of Information Systems Technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he has taught for more than 20 years. He teaches technical courses in Cisco routing and switching, along with courses in professional development and leadership. He has a Master of Education degree along with three undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in English; a Bachelor of Education, again with a major in English/language arts; and a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology, with a major in network management.