About the Authors

Jeremy D. Cioara (CCIE, MCSE, CNE) is the owner of AdTEC Networks and works as a network consultant, instructor, and author. He has been working in network technologies for more than a decade and has deployed networks worldwide. His current consulting work focuses on network and Voice over IP (VoIP) implementations. Jeremy has written many books on Cisco network technology but has a true passion for educating individuals both in the classroom and through e-learning environments. He is married to a stunningly beautiful, talented, and witty woman who has recently attained the coveted Certified Best Wife in the World (CBWW) certification.

Chris Ward is a Senior Technical Instructor for a Web-based ILT company and a pastor of a small church. He is certified as a CCSI, CCNP, CCDP, and MCSE. He has worked for companies such as IntegrationWorks, Salem Communications, and his own company, NightFall Productions, over the past 10+ years. He has written for several publications, as well as co-authored a book on Windows Server 2003. His most important achievement, however, is being a good husband and dad to his wife and two children.