The enclosed DVD contain a series of succinct instructional videos that demonstrate how to accomplish various CCNP-level configuration tasks on Cisco routers and switches. The 16 videos contained in this product total over 5 hours of instruction. In each individual 10-15 minute video, senior instructor Kevin Wallace walks you through basic configuration tasks. The videos consist of audio instruction, animations, and router and switch CLI video screen-casts.

Each video lab presents suggested reading lists, detailed objectives, lab diagrams, command tables, and video captures. Audio instruction throughout offers tips and shortcuts that truly make learning easy. Animated network diagrams show you lab setup, device addressing, and how traffic flows through the network. Video screen-casts of the router and switch CLI demonstrate command entry, configuration techniques, and device response. For several years now, Cisco has included simulation-based assessment into its CCNP exams. These simulation questions require you to perform basic configuration tasks, adding another level of complexity to the certification process. CCNP Video Mentor Helps you be Better Prepared for this Aspect of the Exam. About the Author Kevin Wallace, CCIE No. 7945, is a full-time instructor of Cisco courses and is also available for network consulting projects (e-mail: kevin@kwnetworking.com).

With 17 years of Cisco internetworking experience, Kevin has been a network design specialist for The Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. Kevin holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. Among Kevin's other publication credits are Cisco Voice over IP (CVoice) Authorized Self-Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Voice over IP First-Step, CCDA / CCDP Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (coauthored with Anthony Sequeira), CCIE Routing and Switching Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (coauthored with Anthony Sequeira), and Cisco IP Telephony Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, CCVP CIPT Quick Reference Sheets, CCVP CVoice Quick Reference Sheets, and CCVP QoS Quick Reference Sheets, all of which are available from Cisco Press .

Additionally, Kevin was a contributing author for the Cisco IP Telephony Troubleshooting (IPTT) 2.0 course and has written for Packet magazine. Kevin holds the Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist and Cisco IP Communications Support Specialist specializations