📘 New Release: The Complete Networking Bundle for Arab Engineers
By Fathalla Ramadan
February 8, 2026 | Alexandria, Egypt
After more than 30 years designing, securing, and troubleshooting networks across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and beyond, I’m proud to announce the official release of my most comprehensive educational resource yet:
The IP Routing and Switching Bundle
Main Book + Lab Handout Book — Now Available
This isn’t just another textbook. It’s a field-tested curriculum built from real outages, university lectures, smart city projects, and countless hours in NOCs—from Nasr City to NEOM.
🔧 What’s in the Bundle?
📘 Main Book: IP Routing and Switching: A Practical Guide to Modern Networks
- 26 chapters covering everything from IP subnetting and VLANs to VXLAN, SDN, and network automation with Python
- Real-world stories: the night a bank’s network failed in Jeddah, how we scaled a university in New Alamein, and why NAT still matters in 2026
- Vendor-neutral, exam-aligned (CCNA, NTRA, SAMA), and deeply rooted in Arab technical realities
📗 Lab Handout Book: 26 Hands-On Labs with Professional Checklists
- Start with Lab 1.1: Mapping Your Home Network—no gear needed
- Progress to Lab 26.1: Automating Router Backups with Python and Netmiko
- Includes 17 validation checklists (Router Hardening, Hierarchical Design, Troubleshooting, and more)
- All labs use free tools: Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, Wireshark, and Python
🌍 Why This Bundle Is Different
✅ Built for Our Region
Most networking books are written for Silicon Valley. This one is written for Cairo, Riyadh, Manama, and beyond—addressing ISP limitations, compliance (NTRA/SAMA), and the rise of smart infrastructure.
✅ Learn by Doing—Not Just Reading
Every chapter ends with a “Try This!” lab. Validate your answer in Appendix E, then go deeper in the Lab Handout Book. No theory without practice.
✅ No Expensive Gear Required
You don’t need a rack of Cisco switches. All labs run on a standard laptop—perfect for students, self-learners, and remote engineers.
✅ Future-Ready Skills
Go beyond CCNA. Learn VXLAN for data centers, Python for automation, and intent-based networking—the very skills powering NEOM, the New Capital, and cloud transformation.
👥 Who Is This For?
- University students preparing for certifications
- Self-learners building home labs in Alexandria or Jeddah
- Instructors designing practical, Arabic-context curricula
- Working engineers upskilling for cloud, automation, and smart city roles
📦 How to Get the Bundle
The Book + Lab Handout Bundle is now available in print and digital formats.
👉 Order Your Copy Today (link to your store or publisher)
Educational institutions and bulk orders: contact us for special pricing and instructor resources.
💬 From My Desk in Alexandria
“I wrote this bundle because I believe the next generation of Arab engineers deserves training that reflects their reality—not just Western theory. You don’t need to leave the region to master networking. With the right guidance, you can build networks that serve our hospitals, universities, and smart cities with pride.”
— Fathalla Ahmed Fathalla Ramadan
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