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CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 4th Edition (640-801)
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Author: Todd Lammle, Sybex
List Price: $49.99
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ISBN: 0782143113
Publisher: Sybex (24 October, 2003)
Edition: Hardcover
Sales Rank: 940
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5
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Customer ReviewsRating: 5 out of 5
Some Reviewers Leave Alot to be Desired As Well
This is the latest in a edition in a series of books from Lammle and Sybex that has allowed many thousands of IT professionals pass the CCNA Exam. Whatever opinion is expressed and from whatever quarter it cannot be denied that the CCNA is a benchmark exam in the world of IT certification.I am very mystified by the last review as to how the reviewer gained so much knowledge from such an imperfect source to be so imbued with the technical knowledge to be critical to the level he has. As to writing style that is of course a matter of taste. The whole effect gives the impression of one of those alleged "spoiler reviews" which eventually get drowned in a sea of stars in a few months. The CCNA exam has evolved as has the various study volumes and as any exam certification hopefull knows there is not one title that can contain it all. The current CCNA exam needs at least two good sources of information beside the Cisco site, hands on or at the very least simulator experience and detailed study or experience to succeed. Cisco Press is indeed an excellent source as well. It has often amazed me how little outlay is expected in some quarters for such a prize certification considering that this exam can be the cornerstone of many an IT career not to mention futher Cisco qualifications, is a couple of books and a simulator so much??? Even if it is RouterSim! If your serious about study instead of semantics then buy, read and study, study some more and get on!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Not impressed.
After having thoroughly read this book cover to cover, I cannot understand how it can be so highly recommended. To be a fourth edition, there were far too many errors, especially in the written exercises. The author has a habit of not explaining some topics in detail, and his writing style leaves a lot to be desired. At many points in the book, I ran across passages that were completely vague and other parts that contradicted previous information. Initially, I was planning on reading this book twice, but I am now moving on to Cisco Press.I do not recommend this book. ...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Routing protocols
If you want to learn IP routing, this book will not take you anywhere close... However, Lammle's book would probably be all you need to pass the CCNA test. Unless you're a complete beginner, then you may want to add one or two other fine CCNA books.
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