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Summary: This book is incomplete and a disappointment
Review: I am a big fan of the "Dummies" series, as I couldn't have passed my half dozen MCSE tests without their help. I was able to get some information from it, but if I had made it my primary study guide, I don't think I could have bested 55-60% on the exam. I have noticed that everyone else that reviewed this book took the 640-407 exam. This book is supposed to be for the new 507, which is the one I took. This book falls far short in covering the switching and Wan protocols on the new exam. Also, the outpost game on the CD does not function properly. I know two other people that purchase it, and none of us was able to load it. This book will help as a companion, but it should be only a minor player in your study efforts.
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Summary: This book is very helpful
Review: I bought this book in January. I am amazed that they actually can make CCNA this simple. Guys, its very easy and very informative. I never knew anything about CCNA but now I know alot and for a begginer just like me it is a geat start. I am sure that it will help all of you who have interest in doing CCNA.
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Summary: Ideal CCNA text book canpanion than the Exam Cram
Review: I do not think you should read only one text book for any certification exams, and you will be a lunatic to use Dunnies But for those who had though of it, Dummies CCNA is better that the Exam Cram. The Exam Cram is better for the Microsoft exams.
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Summary: Brushup Guide
Review: I loved this book, it made clear several concepts that were worded strangely by Sybex and Cisco's Academy curriculum. However, the tests on the CD-ROM, while very well done for the most part, were also very buggy in places. Many questions began with "Given the following configuration example:" then nothing, then multiple choice answers! Studying primarily out of this book, and clarifying things and going deeper with the Sybex 640-407 guide, I was able to pass my exam on the first try with a 913. (and I'm only a senior in high school)
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Summary: Not too great
Review: I purchased the A+ for Dummies study guide, and it did help me pass the A+ exam. I figured I could do it again with this book, as it's by the same author. This book is just not detailed enough, especially regarding WAN technologies. And it covers some material that just isn't very important, such as Appletalk. My suggestion would be to go with Todd Lammle's excellent CCNA Study Guide, it has everything you need for the exam in the right detail with no fluff. You almost certainly will not pass the CCNA with just this book. It might be good to learn certain new concepts, but only as a backup.
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Summary: Very Awesome!
Review: I've been trying to understand internetworking technologies for a long time now. I've attended conferences, shared notes with network engineers on chat networks and mailing lists, and picked up on the job experience. But NOTHING has prepared me for my CCNA exam quite like this book. I still didn't pass, but this book has helped me by leaps and bounds! Here's to next time!
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Summary: Hopefully the 2nd version is better???
Review: I've read several Dummies books for other subjects. However, this book has lots of errors! Unfortunately I did not document all the errors, but really, isn't this the publisher's job?? The errors mostly occur in the chapter prep tests and on the practice test on the CD. These errors end up confusing me more than help me understand the material. I've emailed the publisher for a list of corrections, but they said they had no such list. In my humble opinion, this book isn't exactly the best study aid for the CCNA and certainly shouldn't be your only study aid!! However, it would be good to start off on this book, and get the clarification you need from another book as well.
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Summary: Hopefully the 2nd version is better???
Review: I've read several Dummies books for other subjects. However, this book has lots of errors! Unfortunately I did not document all the errors, but really, isn't this the publisher's job?? The errors mostly occur in the chapter prep tests and on the practice test on the CD. These errors end up confusing me more than help me understand the material. I've emailed the publisher for a list of corrections, but they said they had no such list. In my humble opinion, this book isn't exactly the best study aid for the CCNA and certainly shouldn't be your only study aid!! However, it would be good to start off on this book, and get the clarification you need from another book as well.
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Summary: Good for an introduction, but GET ANOTHER BOOK for the test!
Review: If you want a book that will give you a good introduction to Cisco, then buy this book. If you plan on passing Exam 640-507 I would suggest getting another book. This is a good book, but I highly doubt you will pass if this is your only study guide.
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Summary: New Edition Just as Good
Review: Make sure you have the new edition of this book that covers Exams #640-801/811/821. As a starter book for CCNA it breaks you in with an very good overall picture and its a quick good final read also. Cisco Press or Sybex have "the meat" in much longer and involved texts which you will need unless you are doing a course. Dummies books are never to be underestimated. Recommended.
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