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Dedications
This work is dedicated to my family. Becky, as the years go by, I love you more. Thank you
for your support and understanding. Katie, your work ethic has always amazed me. As
you prepare to move into the next phase of your life, remember your goals and keep
working hard and you can achieve anything. Logan, you have never believed there was
anything you couldn??™t do. Keep that drive and spirit, and there will be no limit to what
you can accomplish. Cameron, you have a keen sense of curiosity that reminds me of
myself as a child. Use that thirst for understanding and learning, and you will be successful
in all your endeavors.
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Acknowledgments
A great number of people go into publishing a work like this, and I would like to take this
space to thank everyone who was involved with this project.
Thanks to the ICND course developers. Most of this book is the product of their hard work.
Thanks to the technical editors, Tami and Andrew, for looking over this work and helping
maintain its technical integrity.
Thanks to all the real publishing professionals at Cisco Press. This is a group of people with
whom I have had the pleasure of working since 1998, and it has been a joy and an honor.
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