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Summary: Don't expect to pass the exam with this.
Review: Bottom line: Don't think you will pass the test with this book. If you only want to buy one book, look elsewhere.If you know very little about the CCNA subject matter and need a solid easy-reading introduction, the Dummies book is great. It is just not enough on it's own to actually pass the test. The book is well edited, and you can trust the information it does present (that is a serious issue with other books). It just doesn't have enough detail, and starts to trail off towards the end. The last few chapters especially seemed as though they were hacked up in order to save space. In all, it a good reference with strength in areas where other books are lacking. However, alone, it isn't enough.
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Summary: Great, funny and easy to read.
Review: By far the most helpful resource in getting my CCNA. This book covers everything on the CCNA, a little more condensed than Wendell's book, (by the Cisco Press) but I believe Wendell's book hit every imaginable topic while Mr. Glister's hit only the relevent topics for the test.
For [the priceyou will not make a mistake using this as a resource.
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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: 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: 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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Summary: Quick review, not single study source
Review: The book claims to be all you need to pass the CCNA exam. It is my experience that this is incorrect. The most it can be used for is an overview at the beginning of your studies. The book does not go into enough detail to cover half of what is on the test. The included CD is full of bugs and the emulation software it promises is only a demo and the real software must be purchased if you plan on using it to pass the test. I think there are better book on the market and don't suggest wasting the money.
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Summary: Questions useful, technical review missing
Review: This book is decently written. It's humorous, covers most of the necessary topics, and it's obvious that the authors know what they're talking about. Unfortunately, the book also appears to have been written over a weekend, as it is rife with typos. This can be very distracting (and potentially devestating on test day) for the Cisco novice that this book targets. The book comes with a CD with various tools to test your knowledge, such as practice tests, but this unfortunately also appears to be hastily written. Some of the programs don't even appear to be fully implemented (ie, click on a button and it takes you to a blank page). All in all, not a bad book, but I would avoid using it as your sole source of information, as it is just not trustworthy enough.
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Summary: Good core material
Review: This book really helped me get my good CCNA score of 924, because it was very readable and very well laid out with excellent tables and explanations, precise and without clutter, all the stuff one needs to know for the exam. The tough subnetting subject was a lot more enjoyable in the clear way Ron wrote the chapter with lots of worked examples to enable it to sink in better. I liked his book so much I've just ordered Network + today by the same author..Keep up the good work Ron, Jeff and Kevin, thanks for helping me through and now waiting for some CCNP books with a good sense of humour!
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