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The figures in the book continue to be an important part of the book, by design, with a
great deal of attention paid to choosing how to use figures to communicate ideas. Mike
Tanamachi, illustrator and mind reader, did his usual great job creating the finished figure
files once again. Thanks for the usual fine work, Mike!
I could not have made the timeline for this book without Chris Burns of Certskills
Professional. Chris owns the mind map process now, owns big parts of the lab development
process for the associated labs added to my blogs, does various tasks related to
specific chapters, and then catches anything I need to toss over my shoulder so I can
focus on the books. Chris, you are the man!
Sean Wilkins played the largest role he’s played so far with one of my books. A longtime
co-collaborator with Pearson’s CCNA Simulator, Sean did a lot of technology work
behind the scenes. No way the books are out on time without Sean’s efforts; thanks for
the great job, Sean!
A special thanks to you readers who submit suggestions and point out possible errors,
and especially to those of you who post online at the Cisco Learning Network. Without
question, past comments I have received directly and “overheard” by participating at
CLN have made this edition a better book.
Thanks to my wonderful wife, Kris, who helps make this sometimes challenging work
lifestyle a breeze. I love walking this journey with you, doll. Thanks to my daughter
Hannah. And thanks to Jesus Christ, Lord of everything in my life.