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CCNA JumpStart, Second Edition
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Author: Patrick Ciccarelli, Christina Faulkner
List Price: $24.99
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ISBN: 0782141749
Publisher: Sybex (15 November, 2002)
Edition: Paperback
Sales Rank: 455,123
Average Customer Rating: 3.69 out of 5
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Customer ReviewsRating: 4 out of 5
This book does what it's designed for - getting started.
A jumpstart is defined as a start by use of an external source of power and that's what this book is, an external source of knowledge power. This updated book is setup for and tailored to those who are beginning the journey to the CCNA certification. I like the way the book is broken down in simple terms but with enough technical jargon to make the newcomers feel at ease with the subject matter. The book covers an overview of each domain and provides the reader with practice questions at the end of each chapter. The authors have an excellent grasp of the subject matter and attempt to give the reader just what they need to get started. The material, while not heavy into the certification, does make for easy reading and comprehension. The material seems to technically accurate and does in fact cover the 640-607 exam topics. I like the way the authors have put tips and notes throughout the entire book as well as definitions along the side of the pages. I think that the book should have included some sort of test engine, once to get the reader started thinking about the exam, but that could be included in the next update. Overall if you are ready to take the first step to CCNA or CCDA then your jumpstart is right here.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent Highschool Book / Technical School Into
This book is written at a Highscool level. The authors so clearly explain the material in a logical and foundation building approach that the reader barely notices the learning process. If you read this book carefully it can be an excellent introduction. I'm an experienced network administrator and have some certifications; and yet found some of the information helpful. Did I actually learn anything, not much, but I was looking to review and mentally prepare myself for the next step the CCNA exam. This is definately not a college text, but it's an excellent primer as advertised.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Excellent book if you are new to networking.
If you do not know much about networks, this would prove to be a great book for you. This book explains even the most complex networking concepts in plain and simple english, which makes it easier for a beginner to understand. This book will help you build a strong networking foundation, upon which you can build your networking career. If you are planning to take the CCNA exam, it would be a good idea to read this book before you go onto the mainstream CCNA prep books like Sybex's CCNA prep book by Todd Lamelle. If you are a beginner, the mainstream CCNA books would not make much sense. This book was a great help to me and can be to you also. Good luck on your CCNA exam!!!
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