I got these objective from Cisco Website (from the page of Exams List), wanted to share from people who are studying for it. Enjoy :) The Switching (640-504) exam will contain a combination of the following topics: 1) Bridging/Switching Trunking Broadcasts Multicasts VTP Routing PIM Multi-Layer Switching Exam Outline & Preparation Guide Fast Ethernet IP Multicast Quality of Service Security TAG Switching Static VLANS 2) OSI Reference Model & Layered Communication Troubleshooting 3) Network Fundamentals DDR 4) Standards Definitions IEEE Standards 5)Cisco Fundamentals Debug IOS CLI Switch Cisco TAC/CCO Troubleshooting 6) OSI Reference Model & Layered Communication Switch Components RMON Policy management 7) Network Protocols ATM LANE Troubleshooting Switching Switching modes/methods Port Configuration Switching modes/methods 8) Routing Trunking ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

