This book/CD-ROM study guide focuses on the objectives for the CCNP SWITCH exam, covering both conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. A brief beginning section covers test preparation planning. The rest of the book covers building and designing a campus network, campus network services, and securing switched networks. Learning features include chapter-opening diagnostic quizzes, chapter-ending exam preparation, and drills on key concepts and commands. Quiz and test answers are provided, but no explanations. The CD-ROM contains a testing and assessment engine with 100 practice questions, which tracks performance and provides topic-by-topic feedback. Hucaby is a lead network engineer for the University of Kentucky. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)