Best book and simulator to pass CCNA hands Down!!!
927327
Studied icndn 1 and simulator and just passed today icnd1. Now on to 2! Odem is the best in the game. This is my 3rd book I have read from him and I love them. Thanks Wendell for showing us the way. Highly recommended. The simulators alone willl take you to another level. Remember september 30 starts new test so get to,it. Good luck to all. Thanks again.
4058845
I really like this software. It has everything you need in order to pass the test.

To pass the CCNA you will need more than practicing questions. You will need hands on experience in order to know the material. There is just no way you can pass the test without hands on experience on the CLI.

The software has what is needed for the CCNA; but it lacks in having a FULL IOS. There is some things that I would like to practice that are not on the simulator (i.e. some commands don't work). But it has everything you'll need for the CCNA

Overall I recommend this product as a teaching tool and as a study tool. Take it form me. I used this product to study...and now I am CCNA!
3410498
it is an excellent book for your preparation for the CCNA.it is also very useful for the memorizing the commands that most used in the router confiruation in your job.
3528556
I was disappointed not to see Wiley have a book for the CCNA Security exam. I was skeptical to buy this book becuase something told me they over-talk and overdue. Just like with the CCNA R/S one. Unfortunately, this is the only book I could find to do CCNA Security. Mike Myers does not have one i believe because if so, i would have got that one. So in point, Keith B. talk to damn much. They way he had this book setup when talking about topics and subjects was not organized at all to me. One thing was here, one thing was there, and not all in line. The extra content sucked compared to other books I have used. Luckily, I used a bunch of videos from various companies for the exam. They way this book set up I was actually hoping to stop reading or to finish reading it fast!
2625165
This is a great book. I have a far more understanding of networking than I did when I attempted to read a couple of other books on the subject. The book and the course are paired extremely well. This is a must have in any techs library. I also have some of Paul's other books in kindle format which are icing on the CCNA cake!!!
739824
I am up late cramming for my CCNA exam at the end of the week.  I was floored when I got an easy question wrong.  But I looked it up an sure enough I was right.  I'm nervous enough without these little scares to shake my confidence.  I can't afford to trust the practice test app at this important juncture.
4316978
I am a college student with a full time job, looking to advance my career before I graduate.  After buying these books in the first week of January 1999, I *PASSED* my Networking Essentials exam this morning (02/01) with  flying colors!  I have already scheduled my NT Workstation exam for 2 weeks  from today, I plan to ace it as well!  The books itemize every important  item one by one, and the practice exams on the CDROM give an excellent prep  to the actual exam, too.
835478
This CCNA book is well laid out with all the  pertinent information and labs to make your study of the exam topics easy to understand.
A brilliant book that is well written.
Thanks to Paul and his team and keep up this excellent work.
4321044
This is excellent for us who want to learn on Cisco Routers and Switches and who are interested on CCNA exams. Certainly this is the best book, well written most of the topics, easy approach.
e-trainer is remarkable, incomparable for those who have no routers, no experience. Todd is giving us a virtual router setup with a hidden instructor. I am an MCSE with little router experience. I have found this helpful. Thanks
132851
This book was good. It will definitely give you and insight on the Comptia Security+ exam. I would not recommend just using the book to try and pass the test, your planning on reading the book over and over again. I also went to certmagic.com and bought a test engine, that worked nice. I did not really read the Q&A document to pass the test, it could have probably helped me even more, but decided to only use the test engines instead. I also used one course that was very, but I mean very helpful for me and could be to you as well. I went to testout.com and downloaded a trial version of labsim for the Security+ exam. If you haven't heard of it, it is a video tutorial course kind of like the CBT Nuggets, but I think a lot better. That helped me pass the exam, in addition to this book, and the test labs in that course. There is a trick to getting it cheaper than what it really says when you go to the site. What you do is download the trial version, then if you do not get one immediately, you will get one once the trial finished. What you will get is a promotional code, and once you use it, scroll down the page select what you are looking for example: security+ and instead of it costing 495.00 it will be 295.00. Good Luck to whoever tries and take the test, I will tell you this much i was neverous, but passed!!!!
3349100
I did my CCNP about 2 years ago. Have a big Cisco Lab at home. For long time I was loking for a book that can give me a real feel of actual CCIE labs. I found that in this book. The CD has all the answers for the all 7 labs. Since I have not attempted the exam yet, I don't know how close they are from real exam.
316440
Let me first start this off by saying that no 1 thing will prepare you for the CCNA exam (640-802). However, if you are just starting out this book is EXCELLENT for learning the core concepts and principles of netwroking and the things you need to know for the test.

The book does come with Boson simulator which does help, but to really get your feet wet you need Cisco's Packet Tracer or something equivalent that will allow you to actually interact with the hardware. And for test prep, you need to DEFINITELY invest in some proactice questions/dumps to prepare for the test.

But again, let me reitereate how much I have really enjoyed this book and MR. Deal has done a good job of explaianing the material and building your knowledge toward the more difficult concepts.

Many of the things mentioned here were completely new to me, but with his material I was able to figure it out. I would high recommend his book to those interested in getting their CCNA or a book that gives a good overview of networking topics.

PS: The CCNA exam is about to change so there may be some material that won't be on the new test.
405695
This book is amaizing!!! Explain everything very detailed but easy to understand, the exams and the labs are great too, I already passed my ICND1 Exam and in 5 days is my ICND2 Exam and I feel very well prepared for that.
366259
Excellent guide, but you'll need the classroom course and hours of studying...It's not a wizard like some people think, you have to analyse because the exam uses cases and several questions about each case, it's not just memorize steps and if you are preparing for the CCNA too, it is better.
The CdRom include a simulation test...believe it or not, I found some equal questions in the exam. I passed because I had patience to read and understood each case in the exam even I don't speak english.
2805147
This book HAS ALL ACTUAL PLATFORM config and review of how to implement QoS from Modern G2 ISR up to SUP2T for Catalyst 6500/6800 series, and most impresive thing is the book covers nexus switches too!!

you MUST HAD and READ if you'll plan a CCIE or your work is beeing a network admin with a whole different platforms and equipment from cisco.

Excellent Book!
3399011
This book covers plenty of topics that you will encounter in your CCNA test. Some of the topics go well beyond the CCNA, while other topics where  only covered superficially.  Unfortunately after going through the book I did not feel confident enough to tackle the CCNA test. This book is not intended for anyone with no prior experience or at least the very basic network foundation.
CONS:
- One minor complaint I have was the lack of solid guidance by the author of what Cisco devices one should arm oneself in order to pursue the Cisco networking career.
- Too many sites from the author.
PROS:
- The book is guided to a 2 part certification. Please keep this in mind if you plan to schedule your certification.

Paul, thank you for your book. It was part of many books I had purchased in order to certify.
One last thing, if you are planning to certify, don't hesitate. Commit yourself, set a date, schedule your test, then STUDY, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!
3918939
I plan to take a CCNA course next semester at the local community college and bought this book due to its good reviews.  I have had exposure to these technologies throughout some courses that I have been currently taking so the subject matter was not new, but I did learn additional things.  The book explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
Highly recommended!