This is actually one of the best Cisco prep books to buy
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Even though Cisco is revising their test. . . . .This is actually one of the best Cisco prep books to buy especially if you can get a price discount. . . . this version has an excellent and very thorough Cisco Lab simulator included (the very same labs  that you will be charged additionally for in later editions) I own both the 200-101 and the 200-105 and not seeing a whole lot of difference.  Wendell Odom textbooks covers the materials very thoroughly and if used with the target exam objectives on the Cisco website the extensive labs in the 200-101 passing the test was easier (the test is not easy but you will feel well prepared for the rigors of the exam).  Of course the newer editions provide a lighter version of the same labs (approx. 75% fewer lab simulators) but they do allow you the option of paying for additional lab sims most are the same simulator labs that were provided in the earlier editions as no additional cost

. . . .in comparison to Todd Lammle's  text (which is another great CCNA learning manual) that provides access to CBT (micro) Nuggets (audio-visual training by Jeremy Cioara) to help explain the tricks to understanding and grasping difficult Cisco concepts without spending endless hours on youtube.  So, if I had to recommend a CCNA prep book I would select Wendell's because of the strength of the simulator labs.  Even though I purchased the hardware and own 3 cisco routers, 2 switches, and a wireless router, I found the simulator labs to be more helpful and test oriented. . . . . .  the hands on is critical to understanding Cisco
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This is a "must have" book for those of you that want to learn Networking the correct way. Paul Browning and his Team at Reality Press take you on a journey and provide all the tools you need to not only pass the exam, but to become a skilled Network Engineer in the field. I have taken many classes from Instructors who never could break down "sub Netting" as easily as Paul and the hands on labs will teach you not only how to answer questions, but how to understand why you answered the way you did. Take it from me, when I started this journey using Cisco Academy books, I lost all focus when I had to understand the basics of electronics! Paul weeds out the information you don't need and teaches you in an approach that is designed to keep you encourage and focused on your goals.
Thank you Paul and Staff for such an awesome technical book.

Bill Jackson
Chandler, AZ
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Although this book could be used in preparation for the Cisco router exam, it is not intended as a 'exam cram' type of book. Instead it is written with the professional network administrator or engineer in mind. As such, it written with the reader needing quick and concise information at hand to solve the immediate problem. It presumes that you have already gotten the instructional or theoretical information from other materials and you want something to carry around when you have a problem to fix and need to refresh your memory on the exact things you need to do right now. If you don't have the basic information down, each major subject area has a list of recommended books that further explain what that chapter is all about.

You probably won't read this entire book from cover to cover. Instead you'll read the first few chapters and then go to other places in the book when you are looking for something specific.
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This book is not only well written but it helps ensure you understand and retain what you are reading through concept reiteration and questions at the end of each chapter.  It is filled with excellent networking information that can certainly help groom you for taking the CCNA test.
Unfortunately many readers of this book are under the impression that you can simply read it then pass the CCNA test.  The ICND book and course are not designed for that specifically, they are to give you a good overview of Cisco technology and networking concepts, which they do quite well.  You really should have access to at least a Cisco router or some sort of networking lab, whether in real life or online if you are interested in applying what you have learned.
For those of you interested in going further and taking the CCNA test, I highly recommend the CCNA Exam Certification guide written by CCIE and networking guru Wendell Odom, also by Cisco Press.  ISBN: 0-7357-0971-8
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I passed the test with a 873 out of 1000, needed 690 to pass. very good book, excellent! This book along with hands-on, the ccprep.com and cert21.com/cisco web sites . Their practice test simulates the real thing. There is also some very good white papers on the documentation homepage of cisco's website.  A lot of questions on OSPF, BGP and EIGRP, know your commands.
Good Luck!
An excellent book Catherine, keep up the good work!
617493
I am enrolled in a condensed Cisco Academy CCNA course with my local community college. The instructors and the Lab equipment are top notch, however the Cisco approved reading material seems to be packed with "fluff" and is dry and tedious to get through no matter how passionate you seem to be on the topic. This really makes retention of the material difficult!

Then I found this book offer through my Facebook feed and was immediately curious. I purchased it in March in the Kindle format and have been very pleased with it. I feel through my summer off at college it will do a fantastic job of prepping me for the continuation of my fall CCNA courses by solidifying my comprehension on topics I have already covered in class, and lay a firm foundation for when I return to class in the fall.

This book and its content will certainly be my go to guide before sitting for the exams!

Thank you Paul Browning and team for your efforts, job well done!
574159
Ciscopress have released yet another jem of a book, really great read and easy to understand, the two authors known in the introduction as the Two Gert's do a splendid job of describing all the major security concerns you should be fully aware of, this book is highly recommnded and is authored by some very experienced engineers at Cisco -- you will not be dissappointed

Henry

Sydney Australia
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This book is very well written with awesome commands, most of the commands that you can find in the cisco route book with added extras that can be very helpful when configuring things that you forgot how. Each command comes with an explanation as to why you're typing in that command and the impact that it makes on the equipment. You'll be hard pressed to find all your favorite and most used commands all in one small useful book complete with diagrams and pictures. The only thing to make it better would be to have it do the work all for you.
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In studying for CISCO CCNA, I tried using multiple self-study softwares, but didn't get very far.  Friends who passed their CCNA thanks to Todd Lammle's book urged me to study using Todd's book and methods.  They advised that not only would I pass the test, but develop strong fundamentals about the internetworking concepts.  From the very first chapter of Todd's CCNA book, I knew it was the perfect study guide.  His intuitive ability to explain complicated concepts in layman's terms made the book comprehensible.  The summaries, hands-on labs and review questions at the end of each chapter combined with the explanations of all the answers had tested and strengthened my understanding.  The book also includes a handy CD which has the .pdf version of the book so that you can print out a few chapters if you don't wish to carry the entire book.  Practice questions are also included on the CD along with flashcards which ask questions that test your knowledge.

I highly recommend his book.
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I picked this book up at a local store as almost an after thought to go with my collection of other Cisco books, including Sybex and Cisco press.  After having read it, I really, really enjoyed the book.  What I found most  useful were the excellent screen shots and step by step diagrams and  instructions.  I highly recommend it as a very good introduction and day to  day use of Cisco routers.
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The job market is very tough these days and networking is the key to getting a better job. Network+ is the stepping stone to breaking into the networking arena. Que has released a terrific set of books on the Exam Cram series for the final studying of the Network+ exam.

The big book of the set; has the finer points of the exam covered, with a cram sheets right as you open the book. The book has first-rate coverage of both the OSI model and TCP/IP, key areas in networking.

There is also 2 practice exam in the book as well as cd with the Prep Logic testing engine. If you like the cd you can order the full set from the Prep Logic website. The smaller boo is filled with over 500 questions and a cd with the Measure Up test engine and again you can get the full set on line.

Overall this is a great prep tool and if you had the author's outstanding training guide to the mix you will the complete set is a seriously good shot of passing the exam on the first try.
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Chris Bryant delivers again!  This book along with his Udemy videos, form a great representation of the Cisco world in practical sense.  This study guide really hits home on the Switch 300-115 concepts and delivers the necessary material to prepare you for the CCNP Switch test.
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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.
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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
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This was a very helpful book that was very well written.  I would highly  recommend it to any Network Admin or anybody just wanting to learn more.  It didn't only focus on CISCO products, but on the generic products used.  It not only explained routers, switches, etc. it explained Network  Managment, and other useful tools.  This book also gave good  troublshooting tips and also came with Network Blueprints.  I was very  impressed and will look for more books by this publisher.
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Let me begin by saying that while studying for Cisco and other certifications, I have read many technical and certification preparation books, but this is the best by far.  The CID preparation book by Pavilchek and Thomas not only provides excellent coverage of information vital to preparing for the Cisco Internetwork Design Exam, but is written in a easy going and entertaining fashion that even not technical readers can understand.  The book is laid out to mirror the test objectives as stated on Cisco's web page, and uses this outline to provide the necessary information to not only pass certification tests, but also provide an insight into networking that is useful to anyone deploying computer networks ranging from Small Office/Home Office to large-scale enterprise networks.
Each chapter in the book focuses on a major topic from the exam certification outline and contains case studies, study hints, CCDP  Tips, and example test questions.  The coverage of each topic is in-depth and well written -- reflecting vast experience with the topics.  The case studies throughout the book provide a challenging, real-life look at network design and force the reader to truly understand all facets of network design and implementation of materials covered in the book.  The CCDP  Tips in the books are listed as "Cliff Notes" style review of the chapter.  The tips by themselves are extremely useful in exam preparation, but when combined with the text are a useful tool in understanding the text and the theories behind it.  Finally, the chapter questions provide a final review of the chapter and a taste of how Cisco  phrases the questions on its exams.
In conclusions, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in taking the exams for the CCDP or just learning about the deployment of computer networks.  The straightforward way in which the protocols and design theories are written makes this book stand out as one of the best technical books I have used - providing not only in-depth coverage of the material, but insight, which is only obtained through years of experience.
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This book covered all the right subjects for the CCNA exam.  The flash card program helped me learn what was important, the test engine that comes on the CD was a realistic simulation of the CCNA exam, and the electronic telecom dictionary was helpful when a term was used I didn't understand.
The book has mistakes and errors but if you can catch these mistakes, it means you are learning what you are supposed to. In defense of this book, I don't know of any publication for CCNA prep that doesn't have mistakes.
Although reading a text book on my laptop took a little getting used to, having the book on CD was an advantage in that I didn't have to drag a large book with me back and forth to work; I just used the CD and brought it up on my laptop whenever I had time to study. With the electronic version of the book you can search for a subject using key words.