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Summary: Finishing off The Study
Review: Good overall book for finishing off the studying for the CCIE written. I passed the written on the first go. However, there are quite a few typos, some misc fact errors and the sample test/questions don't reflect what is actually on the test (way to easy). Would definitely review the CCIE TCP/IP Vol. I&II and CCIE Switching books, especially focusing on the review questions - not multiple choice but fill in the blank. The bottom line ... Don't expect to pass the written exam if this is your only source of knowledge/experience.
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Summary: Finishing off The Study
Review: Good overall book for finishing off the studying for the CCIE written. I passed the written on the first go. However, there are quite a few typos, some misc fact errors and the sample test/questions don't reflect what is actually on the test (way to easy). Would definitely review the CCIE TCP/IP Vol. I&II and CCIE Switching books, especially focusing on the review questions - not multiple choice but fill in the blank. The bottom line ... Don't expect to pass the written exam if this is your only source of knowledge/experience.
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Summary: CCIE Lab Here I Come!!!!
Review: I have used Exam Cram books in the past and so naturally bought this one. Armed with this book and my experience I was able to pass the Written so now its onto the lab, oh boy!
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Summary: Fair, but it needs a review and it is not enough.
Review: I used this book in my final preparation to the 350-001 exam. It covers most of the issues in the exam that might be used in an approach like "do I know this?". To be fair, this exam demands a lot of study and all material just can not be put in a single book. All exam candidates have to be awere of it.But it surely needs a review. There are many mistakes in it.
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Summary: I give it an upgrade to 3 Stars!!
Review: Initially I slated it for 2 stars, because I didn't feel the material was very meaty. I know it's supposed to be a Cram, but sorry, it just didn't have what I was looking for. The more I studied, the less I referenced this book.
BUT, now, on the night before my exam, I'm taking the 100 question test in the back of the book and I'm impressed with it. The questions seem to be on the mark and challenging.
You get an upgrade! 3 Stars!
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Summary: A Glimpse of the Universe
Review: It gives you an glimpse of what you will need to know. It's a great book to read when you first start studying, because if a concept is new to you, you can dig deeper in another book. If you have this book side-by-side with a much larger and more detailed text, you will pass the exam. I suggest Swartz for the "other" book. Why only 3 stars? Because it's just filler for other texts. A starting point to guide you to other authors. For that reason alone, I can't give it 4 stars (Swartz gets 4 stars). I passed the Exam today and I can say that this book assisted. I believe I would have passed without it, but my score was probably bumped a few points because of it. If you are borderline, it could make the difference between a Pass/Fail. The final 100 question exam is excellent! They explain the answers in detail. If you can get a 90% or above on the final 100 questions, you've got a shot.
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Summary: Please do NOT use this book
Review: Please do not waste your time with this book. It is full of mistakes and inaccurate information. And in parts where it is correct, it is usually incomplete. I began to compile a list of typos, but totally gave up.
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Summary: Use to Cross-Reference
Review: The book is a guick read as the title suggests (EXAM CRAM). I gave it a 3 because it forces one to cross reference (not because of the content per se) since it contains unfortunate errors in a number of places. And this is a good thing. If one has studied this text (in a negative-postive twist) keeps you on your toes. As a cram it is fine. If this is your sole text you will get hosed. Cross-reference much and see if you can spot the errors. I'm sure this is more a publishing thing than the oversight of the authors.
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Summary: Please do NOT use this book
Review: This exam cram is filled with errors! This is a prime example of a publisher wanting to get something out on the market without ensuring that the material is accurate. The publisher's website has some corrections, but finding them is an adventure in it's own right. After printing the corrections on the pubhisher's website, I noticed even more errors that have not been documented. I would not recommend this book to any serious CCIE candidate.
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Summary: Just a Brush Stroke
Review: This is a fine book for light reading on the train, but this is merely brush stroke of information you'll need to know. If that's what the authors intended, then they did a very good job. I give it 2 stars because I'm simply not referring to it anymore after the first go-around.
Purchase this book to find your glaring weaknesses. What I mean by that is, if you read something in this book you don't understand, it means you really have a problem with the concept and you need to dig much deeper in another book.
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