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Summary: CCNA cannot be acheived with 1 book alone
Review: This book was excellent and very instrumental in passing my CCNA exam. There are errors, but I've yet to read a technical book that is error free. This book, along with the Sybex CCNA study guide and a little experience using Cisco routers will enable anyone to do well on the test. The book is dry, it's definitely not a "keep you on the edge of your seat in suspense" book. It's to the point and covers areas the others don't. It's not all encompassing however, and should be utilized with other material including the Sybex CCNA study guide and the ICRC book, to cover all topics. It will also be an invaluable reference tool in my library, even after successfully passing the CCNA exam. Buy this book, buy the others mentioned, study them all, know the concepts, and most importantly, understand it before taking your test. Understanding the material is key as anyone can memorize questions and answers. The test is not that simple, it will challenge you to actually understand it, not just know it. And the CD works fine for me, had some great Q&A's that were actually on the test. The test engine was easy to use and I liked the way it worked, however, I would have preferred the answers to be randomized instead of always in the same order. A good book, worth the money and time if you really want to become a CCNA.
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Summary: Exam retires July 31, 2000
Review: This exam will retire on July 31, 2000. People planning to take the exam after that date should buy the newest edition of this book.One person whom I know who has taken the exam says the real exam is significantly more difficult than the questions that are on the CD.
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Summary: Too hard to read, CD did not work for me
Review: This is a boring book. I read the Sybex book, and then I wanted to read what Cisco had to fill in any gaps I thought might be missing. Found out nothing missing but my sleep. Reads like war and peace. Stick with Sybex.
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Summary: Good book but overkill for the CCNA
Review: This is a fairly good book for the folks on the CCNP/CCIE track, its probably overkill for folks just looking to get their CCNA (The Todd Lammle book is probably better suited for that). It covers a broad range of material in fairly good depth. There are a few technical errors in the book, but overall if you can absorb 70 % of the information in this book and have a good understanding of the practice scenarios you will have no problem passing the CCNA. I found the sample exam on CD to be much harder then the actual CCNA 640-507 exam, also there were a few errors in the test exam. Overall a good pick for those on the CCNP/CCIE track. I picked up this book 5 days before I was scheduled to take the CCNA and passed with a 924.
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Summary: Good book but overkill for the CCNA
Review: This is a fairly good book for the folks on the CCNP/CCIE track, its probably overkill for folks just looking to get their CCNA (The Todd Lammle book is probably better suited for that). It covers a broad range of material in fairly good depth. There are a few technical errors in the book, but overall if you can absorb 70 % of the information in this book and have a good understanding of the practice scenarios you will have no problem passing the CCNA. I found the sample exam on CD to be much harder then the actual CCNA 640-507 exam, also there were a few errors in the test exam. Overall a good pick for those on the CCNP/CCIE track. I picked up this book 5 days before I was scheduled to take the CCNA and passed with a 924.
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Summary: This book is great but not enough to pass the CCNA test
Review: This morning I passed the CCNA test successfully and would like to review this book. This book covers all topics for the CCNA test except ATM, VLAN, ISDN and switching. To cover the rest you need to buy the self study kit from the cisco website which comes with a book and a CD ROM (100$). If you learn these 2 books I am sure you can get the CCNA cert.
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Summary: Ok Book but Read the Sybex book first.
Review: This was the third book I have read on CCNA and is an ok book over all. Mistakes are always expected, but my main complaint on this book was the OSI section. I read through it and might as well skipped it. It does have it's stronger points though. I'd recommend buying Todd Lammle's cybex book and this one, but read the cybex book first so this book doesn't loose you.
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Summary: Beginners Persective
Review: Very refreshing to see a book from the "manufacturer" that isn't like one big clumsy SQL statement. I don't consider this book dry at all, as this subject doesn't lend itself easily to a barrel full of laughs (ok, so we like it anyway), yet the author does a good job of avoiding writing in the "third person". It doesn't read too much like a flying manual unlike most of my computer books. I felt it explained concepts and facts well. Two things: Don't forget to download the errata. If you're not clear on a point, head to the questions at the end of the chapter straight away, you may find it re-stated there, complete with an answer that helps!
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Summary: This book is a keeper
Review: Wendell Odom does an excellent job of reviewing the material needed to pass the CCNA exam. Like all tech books it has errors, but nothing that should impede exam performance. Know this book, cover to cover, go take the test and I believe you will not have a problem being certified.
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Summary: Say it with me - CCNA - real help in passing the test.
Review: Who is the most trusted name in routers? Cisco. What is the best source for passing the CCNA exam? Cisco Press. Who wrote a book that will give you everything you need to pass the exam? Wendell Odom. Where can you get all three in one place - the CCNA exam certification guide. In today's fast paced world of computers, certifications are the most important way of determining who's qualified and who's not, this book will be a major step in making you are one of those who get qualified. Odom certainly display is advanced knowledge of the subject in an easy to learn book. Pleasantly surprised with the vast amount of knowledge that this 600 page book gives and the layout of each objective making it so much easier to learn and get certified. What Odom gives you is everything you need and more. The quizzes, the Q&A, the scenarios, the Cd-rom with practice questions and the diagrams in this book will surely help you in your quest for Cisco certification. Stop delaying your future and begin today with this book, your money is well spent.
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