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Summary: Pass the CCNA 2.0 using this book as stage one¿
Review: ...in a self-study regimen that costs a few hundred instead of thousands. I recommend this book as the first stage in self-study. Go through this book chapter by chapter, one pass just reading and looking at the figures and diagrams, the next pass taking notes. There are only 10 or 15 review questions at the end of each chapter and no companion CD with test questions so just learn the material before moving on. The writing and layout makes that easy though, as this book is very clearly written and makes heavy use of figures and examples throughout to reinforce the concepts in each chapter. Don't take the test yet though. After this nice introduction do the same thing with the Sybex/Todd Lammle CCNA Study Guide. Read it, then go back and really read it and take notes. You will find much-needed additional coverage of subnetting and CLI commands here, as well as an excellent sample test engine. Review your notes and really work this test engine before taking the real test. Finally, the Cisco CCNA Study Guide by Wendal Odom is worth running through at least once just to work your way to the extensive sample questions and CD, but by now you should be more than ready for the test anyway so you could use it as a lookup resource alone if your eyes glaze over on some chapters. Of course, get all the hands on experience you can. Touch it and feel it as much as possible. I have a friend who says he never really understood access lists until he held a router in his hands, but if you want to pass this test, just absorb a large percentage of what is in these three books and when you can pass the sample tests on the CDs consistently, go take the real test and pass. The CCNA 2.0 test is hard but it wasn't all that tricky to me; it just covers a lot of ground. The ICND book goes over that ground quite well as a starting point to earning your CCNA certification. Even though I complained to myself about it costing too much compared to the other guides on the market, overall it is well worth the investment if you are just getting started and want to pass. CCNA 2.0 training classes can cost thousands of dollars, but if you just invest a few hundred on books and some serious study time you can pass this test. You know you can, do it.
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Summary: Exactly what you need..... the only source you need for CCNA
Review: I am a beginner that has just step into the networking world of Cisco. With only some knowledge of networking I gained from MCSE and have absolutely no hands-on on Cisco product I passed the test in the first attempt with the help of this book. I have to say this book really help a lot in my preparation for CCNA (I used to study in Sybex CCNA book, but I find that some of the information is incorrect and some and too shallow). The book might be very difficult to digest, the author assumed you're quite knowledgeable on most of the networking concept and some area you need to read over and over to get the idea right. Overall the book covers every single thing that you need to know to pass the exam, but be careful on some of the important point that is not emphasize enough and you might miss it if you're reading it only once. (I would advise you to read from cover to cover for at least 2 times and look at the Cisco command summary at end of every chapter a few times before the exam). Although it has several minor problem, I would say no other CCNA book can beat this one and I am giving it a Full (5) stars!!!
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Summary: Does cover the course, but I failed the exam.
Review: I failed the CCNA exam wtih this book. You need another study guide to go along with this book or instead of this book to pass the CCNA exam.
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Summary: ICND - A half part to guarantee your CCNA Success
Review: I have been using this book beside the exam prep to pass my CCNA. While exam prep gets you to the exam but it has lost many details, This book provide you unabridge knowledge you need to pass the CCNA. Buy this and the exam, you're set to pass.
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Summary: Works well for what it is
Review: I have tried several CCNA/CCDA books and this one has been one of the best. It's clear and consise. If you are looking for a book to hold your hand, do not go further but if you are will to use the package as it's intended ( Cisco Exam Certification Guide and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices) it works well. The information while dense is presented as clearly as it could be with the exception of VLSM. VLSM is tough anyways and I have yet to see anyone write it down clearly. The book does expect you to have some background and access to a router or two. I used this to pass the newest CCNA V2 test which has a higher pass score then the V1 test. For the record, my pass was 946 with these books. They work *IF* you put in the effort you need to. These books will NOT spoon feed you the test answers.
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Summary: A hard read, but worth the effort.
Review: I read this book twice in a month. I passed the exam first time with a score of 968/1000. It was harder than I expected but this book prepared me well. Cisco Press books aren't the easiest books in the world to read, however in my opinion they are the most comprehensive. I would recommend this book to anyone studying for the CCNA exam. If you're prepared to put in the effort, this book will reward you. Apparently, it's a direct port of the ICND 5 day training course. I've just finished my first read of BSCN from Cisco Press which is equally good.
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Summary: Worth reading
Review: I took the class and used this book (same as one issued in class). I passed the exam on first try. While this book contains a lot of good information that any CCNA should know. There was some information on the test that was not in the book. This book gives you a basis for understanding how to figure out problems given on the test. It doesn't just give you all the answers. It's worth reading and studying but don't look for the book to pass the test for you.
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Summary: Working Toward CCNA
Review: I took the ICND class and the coursebooks that are provided cover exactly the same material as this book. I bought this book anyway because the ICND coursebooks are too cumbersome to study from due to the way they are manufactured. The covers are slightly thicker than paper and they tear easily. They are also spiral bound. So I bought this hardback and I am happy. The size is convenient to hold and read from. Its also easy to write in because of the hardback cover. For those that say this book doesn't cover everything...you are right. HOWEVER, most of the material is covered and if you look at the intro chapter of the CISCO CCNA Study Guide, it tells you exactly what you need to study if you have ICND under your belt. This is a good book and I'm glad it was released. Now I can put away my torn covers and spirals.
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Summary: One of the Best for ccna
Review: I used this book and the Routing and Swithching Exam Cram (640-507) by Coriolis Group and passed with flying colors.
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Summary: Good Material for CCNA 2.0 Exam
Review: I used this book as the sole source of information for the CCNA 2.0 exam. While I do work with Cisco routers on a day to day basis I found that this book filled in a lot of the pieces of information I was missing. I felt it also covered the major topics tested in the exam well and there was nothing in the exam that I had not seen covered by the book. Very clear and well structured.
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