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The Most Complete CCNA Software Exam Preparation Package Available! This study guide provides 100% complete coverage of all objectives for the newly revised CCNA exam, and also covers exam objectives for the INTRO and ICND exams. The book includes an interactive CD containing powerful network simulation tools and exam preparation software powered by Boson Software. The CD contains more than 20 Labs from the book and features hundreds of commands, more than Four Hund… More >>
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide
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#1 by Justin E. Izlar on January 26, 2010 - 6:34 am
It got here fast, and it was in perfect condition, I will certainly use this site again.
Thanks,
Justin
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on January 26, 2010 - 8:05 am
Richard Deal’s book is right on. I compared the books table of contents to the objectives on Cisco’s website before I purchased and they matched. After the book came in the mail I loaded the included software the Boson Practice Test and Boson NetSim. WOW! To think if you purchase this book for $34.95 you get a practice test written by the author, along with the learning edition of the Boson NetSim. That is a $289.95 value!!! Anyone who is intrested in their CCNA is crazy to not buy this book. The author covers the material in a very easy to understand approach. I have only made it to chapter 4, but I am sure I will actually finish this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Network Engineer Wannabe on January 26, 2010 - 8:46 am
this book covers a bit too much for the seasoned network tech looking to study up for an exam. My advice save your money and get test king.
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by MartinHTN on January 26, 2010 - 10:01 am
I just got through reading the first 3 chapters and I cannot go on any further. Reading this book will lead you on the wrong path. There are just some fundamental concepts that are just plain misleading. I will give 2 examples from chapter 3 on IP Addressing.
1) The author explains that the TCP/IP stack has 5 layers – Application, Transport, Internet, Data Link, and Physical. Maybe initially when TCP/IP came out it was 5 layers, but from at least 3 other books I’ve referenced (one of them being from Cisco Press) they all state that it’s a 4 layer model. There is a correction for this in the errata; however, the naming of the layers was not corrected. The consensus is that the 4 layers are Application, Transport (or Host to Host), Internet (or Internetwork) and Network Interface.
2) In the subnetting section, all his examples assume that you can use all subnets. Again, as referenced in at least 3 other books, the commonly used formula is: Number of subnets = 2^number of subnet bits – 2. The author fails to add the -2 part. He does explain that some networking equipment cannot process the first and last subnet, but he goes on to use all available subnets in all his examples, so this is just plain misleading and will probably confuse the heck out of someone who sits for the exam.
I actually liked the author’s writing style, but these fundamental oversights are just scary. I’m rather disappointed. The rest of the book might be right-on, but I’m not going to waste my time and risk failing the exam. I think I will read the Sybex CCNA book for the rest of my exam preparation.
Note: I’ve learned TCP/IP from many sources: computer school, CNE and MCSE exams, and over 6 years in the IT profession, so I’m pretty familiar with networking and TCP/IP, that’s why when I started to read chapter 3 I was like “wait a minute, this doesn’t look like anything I’ve read before.” Maybe technically the author could be right, but his explanations are not ones that are considered to be de facto, so I doubt that the exams will cover them the way he does.
Rating: 2 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on January 26, 2010 - 11:37 am
Too many reviews that don’t seem real to me. They all say what I can’t find anywhere in this book.
I don’t find this easy to read, nor do I like the way he presents material. Especially subnetting.
Simple typos, to glaring errors abound in this book, and if you are a new in the Cisco world, this is not a recommended book because you won’t be able to tell which is right or wrong.
The CD is nothing to consider when trying to find a study guide. Worthless simulation that makes you call a long distance call to register before it will open, then when it does open, you find it wasn’t worth your call, because to perform any needed labs, you need to enter your credit card! YUP, you read that right, you must pay to use any labs that are worth while.
I thought I spent enough on this book already, but nope, you need to pay more.
Stick with Cisco press and Sybex. This just proves to me why I always stick to the orginals.
Rating: 1 / 5