From the Back CoverHere's the book you need to prepare for Cisco's new Switching exam, 640-604. Written by Cisco internetworking experts who can help you master the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to approach the test with confidence, this Study Guide provides:Assessment testing to focus and direct your studies In-depth coverage of official exam objectives Hundreds of challenging practice questions, in the book and on the CD Sample simulation questionsAuthoritative coverage of all exam topics, including: Planning the campus network Connecting the switch block Designing and implementing VLAN technologies Understanding Layer 2 switching Working with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Using Spanning Tree with VLANs Setting up inter-VLAN routing Using Multi-Layer Switching (MLS) Understanding multicast capabilities Configuring multicastFeatured on the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for Cisco's new Switching exam, 640-604. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, including sample simulation questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm handhelds, along with two practice exams that will help you prepare for the test. A fully searchable electronic copy of the book is also included.About the AuthorTodd Lammle, CCNP, has more than 20 years of experience working with various LAN and WANs, and has been working on Cisco router networks since 1986. He is CEO and Chief Scientist of RouterSim, LLC, and President of GlobalNet Training, Inc. Eric Quinn, CCSI, CSS1, CCNP + Voice is an Arizona-based instructor and security consultant.