Book Description
This is the book to have if you’re considering the Network+ certification. Within its informative pages, best-selling author Mike Meyers provides easy-to-understand coverage of the latest exam objectives. Prepare for the exam with the most complete study guide available. Identify key concepts and tools using informative graphics, use the objectives map to quickly find specific review areas, practice with chapter questions, and obtain need-to-know information with exam tips. The bonus CD-ROM contains a testing engine with questions found only on the CD. Plus, the book makes a great on-the-job reference once you’ve become certified. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (30)

Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (All-in-One) (Hardcover)
I had bought this item with a bad CD I am really impressed with the way the publisher and Michael Meyers daughter really put out the effort to make it right which they did.The book itself is really informative and down to earth.Laura

Another Excellent book...
Much like the A+ Certification book, this book is very easy to read and follow. After taking my A+ Exam, I hope to follow that up with my Network+ test. Mike Meyers is a genius with the way these books are put together...excellent work.

Network +
This is a well written book, however in future editions the paper used must of better quality because it is very difficult to read under certain light conditions.

very well written
I am thoroughly impressed with this book. The author uses very simple language and humor to describe material that could be other wise be construed as dry, convoluted, and tedious to learn. He mixes real world examples to describe how the OSI Model works. He describes subnetting in the simplest way. He uses examples from his own life to describe how the osi model layer relates to each protocol within those layers. Overall, a must read for someone wanting to obtain knowledge for no reason, or to obtain their network + certification.

Outdated
I will agree with the other reviews I have read. The book was a good and I enjoyed reading this like other Mike Myer's books but I took the exam today and BARELY passed with a 590. I would recommend reading this book if you have the time, coupled with more recent materials. I used this book with a question and answer study guide. If not for the 10 practice exams from Totalsem.com which came with the voucher I would definately have failed. But even these practice exams will not prepare you for the exam. ... Read more

Book Description
Completely Revised for the New 2007 Version of the CCNA Exam (#640-802)

Cisco networking authority Todd Lammle has completely updated this new edition to cover all of the exam objectives for the latest version of the CCNA exam. Todd’s straightforward style provides lively examples, easy-to-understand analogies, and real-world scenarios that will not only help you prepare for the exam, but also give you a solid foundation as a Cisco networking professional.

Packed with updated topics that have been added to the 2007 version of the CCNA exam, this updated study guide features expanded coverage of key topic areas plus new material on switching, network address translation, and OSPF. Inside, find the complete instruction you need, including:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you’re getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Practical hands-on exercises and labs to reinforce critical skills,
• Real-world scenarios that put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

Customer Reviews (21)

It's a good book
This book is very cool, and cover all cisco exams. My exam will occur in this week.

It's a MASTERPIECE!
If you study anything like I do you'll love this book.Without it I would not have passed the exam.Obviously it covered all the objectives for the test.Todd Lammle's way of writing is easily understandable, even if the reader has never worked on routers or switches.Very informative and descriptive.I especially liked the numerous examples.They were easy to follow and strategically placed in the text to drive home the point being discussed.Another helpful aspect of this book is that it makes the assumption that the reader knows nothing of the subject, starting with the very basics and building from there.The chapter end summaries and "exam essentials" were extremely helpful and reinforced my understanding.I cannot say enough good things about this text, and I've been through many of them.

Excellent book and the best source of study for CCNA certificacion.
I havent passed the exam yet, but I am ready to do it. I should probably wait for the exam but to be honest i dont think I should. This book is supposed to be the one source for people preparing for the CCNA certification. I have studied from several sources and none are more interesting to read or cover the material with the depth Lammle does in this book.

This one is a must to prepare for the CCNA and as a reference for future problems.

I have been studying with a cousin who is a member of the Cisco Academy and even their interactive program cant compare to this book.

The only thing I would change in it is how the information is organized. Maybe in a next edition the editors or the author should consider focusing the book in the two stages cisco now has the CCNA programs: the icnd1 and icnd2.This little remark is not enough to to take a star from this review though.

Great work, Lammle and sybex. I will post about my experience with the CCNA exams (i am taking the two exams route)in a couple weeks.

Relates the concepts well for beginners
I read a previous incarnation of the Sybex CCNA book when I first started networking. That was a few years & certs ago but it almost single handedly got me through my CCNA exam. Reading this book again now, already having the knowledge of the concepts still proves useful. The content is well laid out and ordered. The concepts are explained well without getting into unnecessary technical detail.

I'd recommend this book for anyone getting into networking, get this and do some Boson test exams. Make sure you really understand the whole book (seems daunting at first but there isn't that much to learn).

If you are looking for a real in depth explanation of the concepts(beyond the scope of the CCNA), then get a more advanced book. Still - this is a great book for reference about some of the more foundational Cisco concepts, ones that although basic, you might be likely to forget as you don't use them every day.

This book is good!
I hate Cisco's curriculum. It's so hard to understand. Last Quarter I spent $115.00 on the official book and lab book which didn't go along with the online carriculum at all, so I have a $115.00 door stop. Then I picked up Lamley's study guide which is so much easier to understand. He doesn't write like a Cisco drone, I think he actually gets outside and talks to real people. This book was a lifesaver! ... Read more

Book Description
Explains not only what -- but HOW to study

Network+ Study Guide, Third Edition is the most exam focused self-study preparation available for this vendor-neutral networking certification.The book covers all the official objectives for the exam and includes 300+ practice exam questions, step-by-step exercises, and chapter self-tests.The CD-ROM features MasterExam software with hundreds of practice questions, CertCam training videos, an electronic copy of the book, and more.
NEW coverage of wireless networking, gigabit Ethernet, and other wireless technologies
Covers the latest hardware including CAT 6, SANs, NAS, and RAID
Full details on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Netware, and Linux
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Customer Reviews (1)

Read this one first
Very comprehensive and an easy read at that.TONS of test questions in the back of the book, plus you get the entire book on CD-ROM in PDF form.So you can leave the book at home and place the PDF's on your computer to read at work.I have yet to take this test, but I'm confident I will pass close to if not a perfect score all due to this text. ... Read more

Product Description
Announcing an all-new Self-Paced Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on 70-642, the required exam for the new Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration certification. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for skills and expertise that you can apply to the job.

Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises. Focusing on Windows Server 2008 networking, this official study guide covers configuring remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, and Domain Name System (DNS) replication; capturing and deploying Microsoft Windows® Deployment Services images; creating virtual machines; and installing server core.

Then assess yourself using 300+ practice and review questions on the CD, featuring multiple, customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an evaluation version of Windows Server 2008 and an exam discount voucher making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Key Book Benefits

In-depth coverage of exam objectives and sub-objectives plus instructive case studies and troubleshooting scenarios to enhance your performance on the job

300+ practice and review questions

Test engine that enables customized testing, pre-assessment and post-assessment, and automated scoring and feedback

Complete objective-by-objective review section, plus a handy exam-mapping grid

Evaluation version of Windows Server 2008

15 percent exam discount voucher from Microsoft (limited-time offer)

Entire study guide in searchable eBook format ... Read more

Book Description

Attention Network + Candidates: Do your last minute studying with us! Network+ Exam Cram 2 Practice Questions provides you with more than 500 practice test questions for Exam N10-003. We will also provide you with complete answer explanations and the "Cram Sheet" tear card that makes this the perfect complementary study tool to your other books or classes. Make sure that you have the full understanding of the information covered in this exam with Network + Exam Cram 2 Practice Questions.

Customer Reviews (14)

Helped me pass the Network+
This book is quick to get to the point with chapters that are easy to read, the questions at the end of the chapters review the material covered, and the two test at the end of the book.

The only complaints are there it seems to be no consistency between the information presented in this book and other Network+ resources.Some of those examples are FTP ports, RAID, and backup solutions which are conflicting and leads to confusion.

Also the test at the end of the book ask questions on material not really reviewed in the book.For example, password security share/user level, which was not covered at all in the book along with ranges of ip address (0-255) and what they can and can't be used for.

Overall, would recommend the book for the Network+, just keep the inconsistencies down and authors need to provide all material for the tests.

Flawed but useful
I passed the Network+ exam last weekend. This book and Sybex's Network + book (ISBN 0-7821-4416-0) were the main tools I used to study, along with a few free practice question sites (easy to find with any search engine). It's true, as other reviewers have noted, that this book has some noticeable flaws and downright terrible editing. Repeat questions and errors matching the options for questions with what's in the answer key are especially common. Nevertheless, it can be a useful tool. I went through all the questions and made flashcards with the information I didn't know, which was tremendously helpful in preparing for the exam (and convenient for studying on the bus on the way to work). I'd say get this book and the Sybex book, make sure you know all the information in them, and you should be good to go.

Good Study Guide for the price
I am currently studying for the network+ exam and I chose this book because it comes with a cd with over 650 questions. I previously purchased the A+ exam cram book and passed it with ease. I also purchased the CCNA book and passed the intro exam. I'll take the ICND in a few months. Make sure you get the exam cram book with the measure up test engine, the prep logic test engine doesn't have nearly as many questions. You can tell by looking at the front cover of the book.
The only draw back to the testing engine is that a handful of questions have the wrong answers. The explanations for these questions do not match the answers given. 5 questions at the most.

This is a good substitute for the study guides that costs more than the exam itself.

Excellent preparation tool.
The practice CD that comes with this book is a fine study tool for Exam N10-003. When I installed the disk, I was given the option to download the update to the question base. I'm assuming that some of the questions others have complained about were corrected with the update. I couldn't find any wrong answers, and the explanations were right on target. These questions serve to drive Network+ concepts home. They may not be the exact questions that are on the actual test, but they sure do help in preparing you for the exam.

Very Helpful
This is the 3rd book I used to help me pass the Exam.First, I bought a big thick one, then a smaller one, and finally this one.The main reason I bought this book was for the questions: 650 practice questions!All the other training books just give you 10 questions per chapter; no way near enough to test someone.However, my suggestion is to not even use the book.Just use the CD that comes with it, becuase it has all the questions from the book, and you can grade your answer instantly instead of having to turn to all different pages.

I will admit though, there are some errors on questions.I've found quite a few mistakes in this book, but at any rate, these book really helps out.I took the test today and saw some quite a couple of similar questions from this book on the exam. ... Read more

Book Description
Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of network security. Written to map to CompTIA's Security+ Certification Exam, the book is broken down into five sections. General Security Concepts covers authentication methods along with common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. Communication Security includes remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Infrastructure Security explores various network devices and media, and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, Extranets, and Intranets to establish network security. Cryptography basics are provided, including the differences between asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the different types of PKI certificates and their usage. Operational/Organizational Security is discussed as it relates to Physical security, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity, as well as coverage of Computer Forensics.

* Maps fully to CompTIA's Security+ Exam objectives

* Extensive hands-on and research projects throughout the book actively place the student in the role of the security professional

* Gives a comprehensive overview of network security from basic concepts to advanced topics such as cryptography and computer forensics

* Instructor support materials make this text perfect for teaching and learning about network security. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

HORRIBLE BOOK - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
I am a network engineer with almost 10 years experience.I have typically shied away from certification tests because I have always found them to be of the "right answer, wrong answer and TEST ANSWER" category.Security+ is absolutely no different but my job required that I take this certification.I signed up for a class at the local college and this was the textbook for that class.

I read the book cover to cover twice, skimmed it twice more, answered the end-of-chapter questions, took the practice exam included on the cd over 20 times and passed everytime with scores 85% and higher.I failed the security+ exam.The difference between the questions on the test and the topics in this book was amazing.DO NOT RELY ON THIS HORRIBLE BOOK TO GET YOU THRU THE TEST.IT IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.

If I could have given it negative stars, I would.

It cannot sink any lower than this...
Generally speaking, this have to be by far one of the worst books I have come across for both the content related to the scope of the subject matter, and also extreme inaccuracies due to total lack of comprehension on the material from the author.

The subject matter is general security concepts as it relates to the Security+ exam.In this scope, I expected the material would focus the technologies themselves as they relate to security that is not specific to any one platform, as after all every major OS uses the Internet and E-mail for example.However, this book is overwhelmingly a Windows only book, and reflects a rather narrow vision of Windows-only problems, technologies, and solutions.

In the narrow view of Windows only security, there were so many deficiencies in this book, I could write a tomb on a material.I'll highlight a small sampling of the stuff that really stands out.When covering DNS, there is no mention of secure updates through TSKIP (page 118), nor was there any mention of Active Directory (LDAP) integrated DNS (page 118).These Windows DNS solutions are really important and fairly easy to configure.On UNIX side, one can block zone transfers completely and restrict it through tcpwrappers or xinetd (Exctended Internet Daemon), and Windows can do something using IPSec policy configuration.The book never touches any concept or thinking of this nature for DNS or any other technology for that matter.

On the topic of Windows domains, the author states that "Active Directory is stored in a Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database" (page 120), which oh my, is oh so wrong.Perhaps in older Windows NT this might have been true, but Active Directory uses a distributed database (LDAP) for storing passwords and such, which an extended Jet database stored on each domain controller.The author goes on to proclaim his ignorance of Active Directory noting that a "primary domain controller (PDC) is the name of the server that houses a SAM database.A domain can also have multiple backup domain controllers (BDCs) that are on other servers in the domain" (page 120).Anyone knowing anything about Active Directory is probably rolling on the floor laughing at this moment.

In the topic of databases, the author only discusses Microsoft SQL Server specific issues, and ignores general database security issues and solutions.In the extremely narrow scope of SQL Server, the author recommends installing a personal firewall to block the virus Slammer.However, if the author understood how Slammer works or read any technical articles published by Microsoft on the issue, he would understand that to stop slammer all one needs to do is have a password for SQL Server.What the author doesn't do is note that MSDE, a limited SQL Server database bundled with many Microsoft and third-party applications, doesn't have any password configured by default.However, a password can be added through use of a command-line tool.

For e-mail technologies, the author dissuades using POP3 with completely inaccurate statements about the protocol (page 192).The problem also being with his arguments besides being flat wrong, is that it is his personal opinion on which technology to use and doesn't use any arguments in regards to security.Additionally the author doesn't even cover how to secure either POP or IMAP using SSL or TLS.In the scope of Microsoft Exchange POP and IMAP, there's no mention of the extreme dangers of using un-encrypted POP or IMAP, where passwords fly across the wire in clear naked text.Exchange is integrated into Active Directory, and as such, passwords for these facilities are passwords into their account.Using insecure IMAP or POP traffic is broadcasting the keys to the fort as the expression goes.This situation is not shared by Unix solutions (as they can be configured differently), but as Exchange forces you to use domain accounts, securing the traffic is extremely, repeat extremely, vital and important for security.The author misses the boat with this concept, like other concepts.

In regards to web technologies, this has to be perhaps the most laughable area.The author confuses JavaScript with Java, and even goes so far as to state that JavaScript is a virtual machine and that JavaScript is based on Java (Page 201).Those laughing right now might know that JavaScript was originally called LiveScript and had nothing to do with Java.It was renamed to JavaScript for marketing purposes to popularize JavaScript in created an illusion that it was related to Java.The author goes on to cover only Internet Explorer on only Windows platform, and states that all browsers suffer from the same security weaknesses as ALL other browsers (page 202).If the author had any inkling about browser technology, he would know that the scripting engine in IE is from embedded solution (OLE) sometimes referred to ActiveScripting.This engine has access to all other OLE libraries including saving viruses, um files, on your computer without any sort of authentication.Thus, even if this engine was rock solid secure, it's base features allow hackers to bad things to your computer.This ActiveScripting is embedded into WSH (Windows Scripting Shell), and also IIS (ASP), which is a cause for many exploits in those systems.Internet Explorer itself is packaged up and is embedded into other applications like Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Media Player, Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger, etc.As some might know, those applications have had many exploits in the past, especially Outlook.Of course all of this is well beyond the ken of the author.

For wi-fi solutions, this has to be the weakest section in the book.On the coverage of specifically WPA/802.11i, the author doesn't cover enterprise WPA or things like a RADIUS server used to authenticate VPN, dial-up, and WPA.He also doesn't even mention AES or EAP security with WPA.

This book is one of the most appalling books I have come across, and cannot even recommend the book even if only for a good laugh.The quality of books sometimes is concern for many in the industry, and this book sets an all new low standard to shoot for.

(I apologize for being unusually harsh, but I have rarely come across a book so regrettable.)

Broad coverage of material but just not that good
I'm using this book for a class.We're up to chapter 6 now, and while I'm learning a lot of basic concepts, I've stumbled several times on the writing.It's terribly unclear in places, and clarity is essential in some of these places -- to be short, it's poorly written.

The scope of the book is so wide that it necessarily is shallow.The illustrations are a bit silly and are not a great improvement to clarifying the concept.I am reminded of manuals that go into overwhelming detail as to what mouse-clicks or menu items to select, but don't explain why you want to do this to begin with.

I haven't taken any certification exams as yet, but I would only recommend this book as a brief introduction to subjects that are covered more thoroughly and competently in other books.

Failed the S+ Exam
I studied the text - all 17 chapters and the Appendix, then I took every one of The included study CD-based CertBlaster "Subject matter drills", then all 4 of the exams (passing every one on the first pass, and coming very close to perfection on the 2nd pass on any given test.)

I took AND FAILED the S+ exam today. ANY SIMILARITY BETWEEN THE STUDY TOOLS, THE TEXT BOOK, AND THE PRACTICE TEST WITH THE REAL TEST WERE RARE!!!! I basically wasted a week and several hundred dollars.

BTW. The Comptia S+ Exam was probably one of the worst knowledge measurement tools (e.g. exam) that I have EVER taken - and I have taken a huge number of them....
Just FYI
Will Harper, MCSE (NT 3,51/NT 4/W2K/XP), MCT, CCNA, A+, N+, CTT+ (and a bunch of other certs) AAS(IT/Networking), BSEE(computers), MBA.

Cheese
This textbook does not cover the material in the Security+ Exam. Entire test subjects are not included, and the lab exercises are terrible. The lab manual only includes a few useful labs and some of them are so outdated they are irrelevant. Authors contradict each other, and the chapters do not hold together well. If you're looking for a lightweight topical introduction, this may work for you, but it won't help you pass the certification exam. This is a very weak introduction to network security, and there are better books available that do cover the content you need to pass the exam. Consider instead "Principles of Computer Security: Security+ and Beyond" ISBN: 0072255099 ... Read more

Amazon.com
Designed to help a student prepare for the Routing exam (640-503) en route to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification, Building Scalable Cisco Networks explains the three main routing protocols and provides exercises that will give readers practical experience on Cisco Systems equipment. This is an excellent, generally comprehensive guide to routed data networks that's as well suited to on-the-job reference as to test preparation. Authors Catherine Paquet and Diane Teare assume readers have somewhat less than CCNA-level knowledge of Cisco routing (probably a considerately conservative assumption), and explain Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in terms tailored to people who configure Cisco routers for a living.

Routing, like object-oriented programming, is one of the topics everyone must think about and conceptualize individually. Paquet and Teare use conceptual drawings, feature-comparison tables, and Internetwork Operating System (IOS) input-and-output listings--as well as lucid writing--to explain complex protocols as simply as possible. They also make use of a case study in which a company must integrate several acquired companies, each with different internetworking and routing schemes, into an efficient whole. More obviously test-preppish material includes configuration exercises (assigned and then separately explained) and review questions at each chapter's conclusion. --David Wall

Topics covered:

• Scalable routing protocols, as implemented on Cisco Systems routers
• Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in single and multiple areas
• Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
• Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
• Techniques for optimizing routing-table updates

Customer Reviews (25)

Bound to leave you confused!
I would save yourself some time by looking for other books. I was also daunted by this book's size and determined to master the material solely based on earlier reviews. So I read this book several times and have the following comments:

The organization of OSPF material has the following drawbacks: a) lack of context, the commands are covered only after some theory is given in a dry definition form. This is great, you may say, but to me it was not easy to put the definitions into context. The material for OSPF is mostly from the Cisco OSPF Design Guide (read those skimpy pages to get the most understanding of OSPF). So it looks like from the OSPF design guide, they seperated the theory and interspersed it with some other text and moved the configuration towards the chapter end. The second OSPF chapter requires serious apology to the readers: inter area routing and external routing are impossible to describe and make students understand without introducing redistribution(this is introduced only at the end). However, this makes the material extremely difficult to understand.

EIGRP is OK.

BGP is another complex set of definitions, and several reads are needed before even trying to piece together the definition and understand how to put everything together.

So: for OSPF start from OSPF design guide by Cisco. Not sure about where to go for EIGRP and BGP: I got a hang of those material by several reads of the Paquet and Teare material.

Building Scalable Cisco Networks
Please note that this book is for a retired exam. The new exam replacing this one is Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) 640-901
Don't waste your money!

A good book for the material it presents.
There are, I believe, at least two benchmarks against which one could rate this book. They are:
1) Does the book provide good coverage of the topics presented in the book, and
2) Does the book provide good coverage for all the topics you'll be tested for in BSCI (640-901).

I also believe that it would be a mistake to judge this book against a benchmark it wasn't designed for, hence, I'll confine my comments and rating from perspective 1.

The authors have done a good job with the topics presented in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who is considering studying for the CCNP/CCIP certification and doesn't know where to begin. That said, I would suggest you look below at the list of books and testing software I found useful and necessary to prepare for the BSCI test.

Base guide: This book
Supplement for IS-IS: Lammel's BSCI book
MUST REFERENCES: Jeff Doyle's Vol 1 and 2
Testing software: Companion CD with Lammel's book, and Boson BSCI exam #2.

A few words about the test itself and how I fared. The test was tougher than I had anticipated. I say tough because, I felt that the questions and the choices were loosely worded to leave me with some doubt of my choices. So far, I've always completed the tests in somewhere between half and two-thirds the time-limit, however, it took me almost the allotted duration to complete this exam. To be candid, I felt I got lucky to have scored 907.

Note: Perhaps this review might be put in a better perspective if I said, that I've been away from hands-on experience with networks for the last five months. Prior to the break, I had worked in the internetworking industry for about five years(effectively) out of six.

I wish the best of luck to other pursuers!

Good enough to pass...
This book is good enough to pass the test. However, it does not go deep enough into covering IP routing protocols. If you want to take it a step (or two) further, check out "Cisco IOS for IP Routing" by Andrew Colton. That book should give you a lot more information on dynamic IP routing (RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP).

Great!!
Very good for the exam; you have to read this if you want to pass Cisco's Routing Exam. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Here's a book that clearly and concisely explains the low-level internetworking concepts that make the Internet go. If you read Internetworking Cisco Network Devices and come to understand its subject matter, you'll be well prepared to pass the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam (640-507) and do a bang-up job at most any networking job you choose to pursue. This book explains Internet-standard data communications protocols (the TCP/IP suite and routing algorithms particularly) in terms of their implementations on Cisco routers, switches, and software systems. By doing so, it prepares you to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco equipment.

If you're starting from near zero on the networking knowledge scale (and even if you're not), you'll likely want to read this book from beginning to end. The authors lay down a conceptual foundation (including excellent coverage of the Open Systems Interconnection reference model) in early chapters, and subsequently proceed to place Cisco-specific knowledge on top of that base. The text frequently seems dry, but it's clear that the authors and editors went to considerable trouble to get their facts right and drive home the big concepts with illustrations. Test-preparation aids are limited to a dozen or so review questions (with brief, minimally annotated answers at the back of the book), so it's clear that this book is about knowing the material, not preparing for an artificial test. It does readers a service. --David Wall

Topics covered: The contents of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam (640-507), which verifies knowledge of interconnections among networks as implemented with Cisco equipment running Internet-standard protocols. Coverage spans selection of hardware from the Cisco line, cabling, configuring Internetwork Operating System (IOS), setting up switched networks with Catalyst 1900 switches, and establishing virtual local area networks (VLANs). Plenty of coverage goes to TCP/IP under Cisco gear, including routing protocols, the configuration of routes, and point-to-point communication over wide area network (WAN) links of various kinds.Book Description

Cisco authorized self-study book for CCNA foundation learning

• Prepare for CCNA exam #640-607 certification while learning the fundamentals of setting up, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco networks
• Determine in which situations a hub, Ethernet switch, or router would be more appropriately used Use Cisco software to identify addresses, protocols, and connectivity status in a network containing multiple interconnected Cisco devices
• Interconnect Cisco switches and routers according to a given network design specification
• Configure Cisco switches and routers to support a specified list of protocols and technologies
• Configure access lists to control access to network devices or segments and general network traffic
• Verify that Cisco switches and routers, as well as their configured network services and protocols, operate as intended within a given network specification

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices is a Cisco authorized self-paced learning tool for CCNA foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. This book teaches you how to perform all the basic configuration procedures to build a multirouter, multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

This book provides the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information required to install and configure Cisco products. You will learn the fundamentals of interconnecting Cisco network devices in five modules: getting started with Cisco networks (assembling, cabling, operating, configuring, and managing devices), interconnecting Catalyst(r) switches (fundamental switch operations and VLAN configuration), interconnecting Cisco routers (TCP/IP, IP routing, traffic management, and IPX configuration), extending the network to WANs (serial point-to-point connections, ISDN BRI, and Frame Relay PVC connections), and supplemental appendixes (AppleTalk(r), HyperTerminal, Cisco 700 series routers, and password recovery techniques). Each chapter concludes with questions to help assess your understanding of key concepts and start you down the path for attaining your CCNA certification.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (32)

EXACT SAME book as ICND for 640-507
The book didn't change, except for the cover.I compared the 640-507 book with the new one for 640-607 and the info is, page-for-page, exactly the same.You can turn to page XX in one book and the exact same info is on page XX of the other book.See, the ICND material didn't change.The only thing that Cisco changed was the format of the test (640-607 has the material weighted differently; Cisco.com might explain this better) and (I think) the passing score is higher.So, if you want to study for the new test, use the same ICND book, but the NEW Cisco Press study guide for 607 instead of the old 507 guide.

Careful if you think this is the v3.0 exam book...
There is a new version of this book being advertised by Cisco Press under the same ISBN number for exam 640-607... this is *not* it!!!Still useful, but it's plain as day on the cover, this book is for 640-507, not the new exam.

What do you use for 640-607?Dunno since Cisco Press is giving the wrong ISBN... tell the world when you find out :)

Pretty basic book on Cisco.
The information contained in this book is fairly basic for anyone but a complete beginner. There is no coverage of IP routing protocols. If you want to take it a step (or two) further, check out "Cisco IOS for IP Routing" by Andrew Colton. That book will get you up to speed with dynamic IP routing and should give at least the CCNP level information on Cisco routing.

tedious
Take a decent user manual, remove 3 scoops of details, add 1 scoop of errors, 2 scoops of ambiguities, and puff to 5 times its volume with repetitions, disorganization, and verbosity, and you've got this turkey.

See _The Switch Book_ by Rich Seifert if you want to know how switches work.See _Upgrading and Repairing Networks_ by Terry Ogletree for a good general primer.

YOU CAN'T MISS WITH THESE BOOKS
Took the test yesterday and it was a breeze!Cisco books ,no holds
barred,made it so easy!OoPs!Some hands-on with Cisco Routers can
help really get you pass that interview too !Good Luck! ... Read more

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Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting Networks is the latest addition to the Meyers' Guide Series. Best-selling author Mike Meyers is the #1 name in A+ training and he knows how to engage students. ... Read more

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Network+ in plain english from your friend
I've had to take two networking fundamentals courses because I switched colleges, and the second one required that the networking class be taken from their college. The two classes used different books. While there wasn't anything terribly wrong with the first book, "Mike Meyers' Network+ Guide To Managing and Troubleshooting Networks" is far better. Meyers is an extremely talented technical writer. Difficult subjects were easy to understand. His writing style is straightforward and friendly. It is as if a good friend sat down with you and taught you networking. Meyers explains the background of and the whys of networking so you're not stuck memorizing a bunch of dry facts. While other books may teach you what's theoretically supposed to happen, Meyers tells you both what supposed to happen and what actually happens in the field. He lets you in on jargon and what techs actually do so you won't be left looking like a dork. I'm amazed at how much better I understand networking now.

Book also includes chapter summaries, key words, chapter quizzes, and exercises. Throughout the book there are sidebars which bring up different topics you have studied, how they relate to the current topic, and suggestions for exercises which will reinforce what you have learned.

Excellent
This was the texbook we used in our Net+ class in Spring '05, and it will be used again in Spring '06.I still refer to it on occasion.It covers everything essential, and explains the topics deeply but in plain terms.The chapters are distinct, with appropriate diagrams and tables, and the index is elaborate, which make it a good reference resource.This book is expensive, but it's been worth it to me. ... Read more

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After 3 books - this was the one.
This beats out any of the books (3) I've read about the subject. This book coupled with ICND from Cisco and some practice with a couple of real routers or simulated should definitely be enough. It was very easy reading - yet informative. Subnetting can be nasty but this guy makes it easy in my opinion. I passed the exam with flying colors as a result. I've lent the book out on three occasions and everyone was happy with it compared to other books out there. I think the secret is that it actually teaches you as opposed to memorizing what may be on the test. I hope this guy writes for advanced exams.
Good luck
Bob/CCNA

924 need I say more?
Ok here is the skinny, I did notice the errors in the book, some of the explanations I had to read over and over as well as check online sources ...This is the recommended procedure for doing anything, I feel for those who read books and expect authoritative definitions.Anyways I picked up this book with no knowledge of Cisco Infrastructure----thats right zippo, I work at a Helpdesk position reccomending products including cisco.This book in a month helped me get a 924 on the CCNA exam.In fact I thought the exam was rather simple. The book was easy reading and I never fell asleep once, unlike tood lammelle's books.So this is the answer, if you want CCNA read this book.Has some errors but that shouldn't hinder your progress any.I WILL be purchasing the BCSN by Mr. Myhre.

EXCELLENTBOOKFOR CCNA2
This is an EXCELLENT practical book for the CCNA 2 exams.

If there were a LAB EXAM on the CCNA 2 test, this book would be in the same category as that by Andrew Bruce Caslow for the CCIE Lab.

It is the only CCNA book I have come across that TRULY gives you the hands-on experience that you need on the job whilst preparing you for the CCNA exams.

It adopts the same approach recommended by Andrew Bruce Caslow, the author of the best-selling CCIE lab book - "Cisco Certification - Bridges, Routers, and Switchees For CCIE's"(Prentice Hall),through a THOROUGH and SYSTEMATIC APPROACH to configuring and troubleshooting Cisco devices, thereby helping you to understand the practical aspects of what you are learning.

This book would definitely make you feel as though you are in the workplace in view of the many PRACTICAL LAB SCENARIOS introduced in Chapter 5 and gradually built up through to 14.It is also packed full of robust diagrams that help you the learning process.

In my view, this is the BEST CCNA 2 book out there.A SUPERB book for those willing to put their Cisco skills into practice without simply cramming to pass the exams.

Well done Mr Myhre.

Wait until the next version
I'm the third person to post a review on this book.The first person said he hasn't read the book but the instructor was great in a classroom. And he posted a review on the book?

I have no doubt the author is a great instructor, however, the errors in this book may not be his fault at all.I understand mistakes will be made in printing, but there were mistakes in the PRACTICE TESTS ANSWERS!Mistakes IN the answers and then in spellings.There are many mistakes throughout the book that will hopefully be corrected when the next edition is published. I'm glad I understood some of these concepts before I read this book.Otherwise I'd be going into the CCNA Exam with the wrong knowledge.Again, I'm not taking digs at the author, but the book has too many mistakes printed in it in the wrong places! (un hem.....the practice test answers)

Also, I was hoping the CD was going to be an interactive test prep software.I was WRONG!It's only a Network Management Program.Why would anyone want one of these when they are PREPARING for a CCNA exam.The book would have been worth the money if it was a test prep CD.

Last thing, the Labs and Scenario's.....were we supposed to buy our own Routers to participate in these labs?How was one supposed to do the labs if we don't own routers, switches, cables, etc.....am I expecting too much from this book?For(this much)...I think not.If I'm not being fair...please someone...let me know. Give me another point of view! I don't think this edition is worth the money.If the included CD was something that would help for test preparations....then it might be worth the price.

A great instructor
While I have not read this particular book, I took the Cisco BSCN course taught by Robert Myhre. He is easily one of the best technical instructors I have ever had. If he writes anywhere near as well as he teaches, you can't go wrong with his books. ... Read more

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CompTIA, the A+, Network+, Server+, i-Net+ – and the vast array of other pluses – certification outfit has revised its certification program for the hard-working network technician with an excellent general knowledge of networks and internetworking technologies. However, unlike other networking certifications, such as MCSE, CNE, or CCNA, Network+ covers all kinds of general network technology knowledge and practices, instead of revolving around just the brand-specific stuff. Apple, Microsoft, Novell, and other manufacturers and their products are included on the Network+ test, making it the true measure of a networking technician's overall grasp of networking and internetworking technology.

Obviously, you're considering Network+ certification for one of the following reasons:

• You're planning to become Network+ certified no matter what, but you don't quite know how to achieve your goal.
• You know how valuable Network+ certification is to a network technician's career and advancement.
• You're wondering just what Network+ certification is all about.
• You think that reading a Dummies book on the topic would be a fun and entertaining way to learn about computer networks and their components.

So if you're ready to take the Network+ plunge, Network+ Certification For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can help you become certified in no time – and you may even have a little fun along the way! ... Read more

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Network+ Certification for Dummies (With CD-ROM)
it really explains everything you need to know really well look forward to reading the whole book and then passing the exam with the help of this book

If you want to pass the test, read this.
This book is the antidote to boring or overwhelming text books. In actuality, you need to learn and memorize the same facts and figures but the author's style makes it much less of a chore. In addition, the included CD allows you to get comfortable with the taking of the certification test. The book and the CD allowed me to confidently and successfully pass my certificationtest.

Not worth the paper it was written on and way overpriced.
The information in this book is worse than incomplete. The practice questions in the book and on the CD are nothing like those on the EXAM. There are many practice questions that are poorly worded, and have WRONG answers. There are also many questions with TYPO's. Example there was a question comparing DIMMS and RIMMS, but all the the answers referenced SIMMS. Stay away from this please!!!!

Jokes are not funny and if this book was written by an 30 year + IT professional... well frankly that is sad. He should have had to knowledge and resources to create a book that is accruately geared toward the exam. Like other for dummy books, this book was probably written by underpaid, barely expierenced kids, with a limited review process as to maximize publisher profits.

If you are taking this exam I suggest that you obtain study materials from Testking or Realexams. Stay away from this book, it will not help you pass. The information it concentrates on such as DMA/IRQ/BIOS settings/codes etc., can be found for free on the internet.

In retrospect, I would buy this book only if they didn't charge me, and shipped it for free. At least I have a coaster for my drinks at work.

A good stepping stone
A good starter book that will not go over your head!

Passed
This is a good book for whom it is intended for; networking dummies!I had no previous networking experience before taking the Net+, so this was a great introductory guide to the networking world.Emphasis on INTRODUCTORY!There is a lot that the book did not cover that is on the exam.The exam also expects one to know the information in much more detail than the book gives.

I recommend using not only the dummies book, but also the Cram Session Guide, transcenders, and Self-Test Software.Also, as I said with the A+ for Dummies review, a great study partner can be one's greatest resource! ... Read more

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The CompTIA Network + Certification course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of career. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ Certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network + Certification.The CompTIA Network + Certification course can benefit you in two ways. If your job duties include network troubleshooting, installation, or maintenance, or if you are preparing for any type of network-related career, it provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be successful. Or, it can assist you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA Network + certification examination, 2005 objectives. ... Read more

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Mike Meyers, the industry expert on professional certification, brings you this concise, affordable, and portable study tool for this MCSA exam. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass this challenging exam plus practice exam software on CD, this Certification Passport is your ticket to success on exam day. ... Read more

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Announcing an all-new MCSA/MCSE Training Kit designed to help maximize your performance on Exam 70-299, one of two core exams for the MCSE: Security specialization and an elective for MCSA and MCSE. This kit packs the tools and features exam candidates want most#151;including in-depth, self-paced training based on exam content; exam tips from an expert, exam-certified author; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job. Focusing on implementing and administering network security in a Windows Server 2003 environment, the official study guide covers implementing, managing, and troubleshooting security policies, patch management infrastructure, security features for network communications, and planning, configuring, and troubleshooting authentication, authorization, and PKI.Ace your exam preparation by working at your own pace through the lessons, hands-on exercises, and practice tests. The flexible, best-of-class testing suite features a test engine on CD with 325 practice questions. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests or focus on discrete objectives or chapters, and get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers#151;including a customized learning path to enhance further study. You also get a 180-day evaluation version of Windows Server 2003 software#151;making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment. ... Read more

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The BEST TRAINING KIT.
People interested in buying this book must know it is out of date. It was released in the age of Windows Server 2003, without service pack one. So it does not cover WSUS, but SUS. It also does not contain information about SP1 improvements and now SP2, however, it is a book about planning and implementing security strategies, which makes it a book above the time.
If you have money and are interest in security, or if you are intended to pass the exam, buy this book.
The text is clear and comprehensive. The content is pretty amazing which demonstrates de knowledgement of the author about what he writes. Such knowledgement is provenient from his experience working with Windows in exposed environments.
This is not only a theoretical guide of security, but also a practical one. The excercises hep you to understand and record it in your mind.
Finally, buy this book.

A must...
I haven't read this yet. I'm still going through the XP book, but if this one is even close, this book is a must. An easy read and well laid out. The accompanying CDs are very beneficial also.

Excellent guide
Any book from Tony is probably going to be good. This book is no exception. It is very well written and organized. It covers all aspects of Windows Server 2003 security. It is not quite comprehensive as you'll need the earlier 2003 Server books (or know those topics well enough) to fully cover the test. It includes good chapter summaries and practice labs. This book will also be useful to you as a reference after you have passed the exam.

Best study guide I've read yet
This book is an excellent resource and preparation for the 70-299 exam. I've read through a lot of exam books over the years and this is the one that prepared me the best. Upon finishing this book, you feel as though you really understand the material, rather than feeling that you still have holes in your understanding, as you often do with other books. This book is comprehensive, well-laid out, and has a lot of good practice questions in the book and on CD. Microsoft Training Kit CDs are often quite meaty, and this is no exception. I highly recommend this book.

Did I read the same book as these other reviewers?
This book offers good coverage in some areas and fairly weak coverage in others.I agree with some of the other reviewers that this book should have been marketed as a study guide and not a training kit.It does contain some good to know nuggets of info, however it is far from being a complete guide on security, or preperation for the exam.I bought the book based on the reviews I read on this site and will be returning it.I can only guess that the previous reviewers work for MS Press.

On the 13th page of this book the author mentions how important the steps of kerberos authentication are, after giving an incorrect explanation of them and telling you to memorize them for the exam. (steps 1-3 are incorrect. check pg.245 of the Active Directory Technical Reference for an accurate description)Like most of the self-paced training kits from MS Press there is a certain lack of depth to the information in this book.There is alot of pertinent security information missing from this book both for the exam, and more importantly for securing a network in real life. The book seemed more like a conglomeration of useful facts for the exam than a "training guide".

A much better book in this arena is "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 PKI and Certificate Security" by Brian Komar with the Microsoft PKI Team -MS Press

I would also recommend the Windows Server 2003 Active Directory technical Reference. -MS Press

The two of these books combined will give you a complete and accurate base of information to pass this exam, and several others.

RT
MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, MCSA, Master Instructor MS Office ... Read more

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Amazon.com
In the certification craze of 1999-2001, tens of thousands of people earned their Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ratings. Those certifications are expiring now, just as Microsoft is coming out with Windows Server 2003 to replace the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. There may be a real opportunity for those who earn the Windows Server 2003 certification--and that's where MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements comes in. This four-book set (which comes with quiz software and a 180-day laboratory version of Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, plus a coupon for 15 percent off the cost of each of the four exams), combined with some hands-on practical work, should be all you need to earn the new MCSE rating or the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) certification.

Each of the four books (each with a separate author) covers the published requirements of a single exam. Coverage tends to be text-heavy--even procedures rely mostly on text and use few screen shots. This goes to reinforce the fact that these are serious books for people with a pretty good idea of what they're doing already. Chapters typically begin with conceptual coverage of their subjects (using diagrams to illustrate the relationships among network entities in many cases) and move on to illustrative procedures to try. Chapters then conclude with carefully considered discussion questions. The answers to the questions appear in an appendix, complete with explanations of why the correct answers are what they are. --David Wall

Topics covered: The published exam requirements for the MCSE/MCSA core exams: "Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment" (70-290), "Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure" (70-294), "Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-291), and "Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-293).Book Description
In the certification craze of 1999-2001, tens of thousands of people earned their Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ratings. Those certifications are expiring now, just as Microsoft is coming out with Windows Server 2003 to replace the Windows 2000 family of operating systems. There may be a real opportunity for those who earn the Windows Server 2003 certification--and that's where MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements comes in. This four-book set (which comes with quiz software and a 180-day laboratory version of Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, plus a coupon for 15 percent off the cost of each of the four exams), combined with some hands-on practical work, should be all you need to earn the new MCSE rating or the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) certification.Each of the four books (each with a separate author) covers the published requirements of a single exam. Coverage tends to be text-heavy--even procedures rely mostly on text and use few screen shots. This goes to reinforce the fact that these are serious books for people with a pretty good idea of what they're doing already. Chapters typically begin with conceptual coverage of their subjects (using diagrams to illustrate the relationships among network entities in many cases) and move on to illustrative procedures to try. Chapters then conclude with carefully considered discussion questions. The answers to the questions appear in an appendix, complete with explanations of why the correct answers are what they are. --David WallTopics covered: The published exam requirements for the MCSE/MCSA core exams: "Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Environment" (70-290), "Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure" (70-294), "Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-291), and "Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure" (70-293). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (45)

Uhhh....
I'm still trying to get through the first book 2 years later.But what's the hurry?I can always start my training tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow...

Seriously, though, these books look a lot like the ones I used to study for my first MCSE, on NT4.Full of most of what you need to pass the exam, plus a lot of junk you don't.I think they're an attempt to trick/force you into learning enough to be more than a paper MCSE while soaking up enough info to pass the test.

The "knowledge" contained herein is no substitute for real world experience, but is daunting to tackle even for a seasoned professional.If you really know computers, and just want test info, I'd recommend something like the Transcender exams instead.

Redundancy at it's best.. If you have 70-291 and 70-298, you have just about the whole 70-293
I have just gone through the 70-291 and 70-298 books, and went through this one ..... and was gravely dissapointed.. I felt like I was reading the same material as I just finished.. So with that said, I believe if you are going for tests, and you already own 70-291 and 70-298 there is no reason to go out and get the MSPress of 70-293 since the material would have already been covered...

GET IT TOGETHER AMAZON.
I got a copy of the MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294.I was very upset when I noticed that one of the books had a huge tear on the back cover. When you pay $200.00 for brand new books, in a sealed state they should be new when you take them out of the box , not dirty and beat up. Get it together Amazon.

Excellent content
All you need to know to sort out the 90% of the Administration issues in the every day administrator's life. Must have.

Ok, but needs a lot of work to be a real test prep guide.
One would think that a Microsoft Press book would be better edited; more technically detailed and have more thogrough explanations. But one would be wrong if they thought so. Microsoft, it seems to this reader, slapped together this study guide to make a couple of extra bucks or to just keep the writers busy. The level of user experience listed in the guides as a prerequisite for taking the MCSE exams is greater than the level that the books are geared for. If one has the prerequisite level of experience recommended in the guides then these books will be well below your experience level. However if you are very new to Active Directory and server environments this study guide will give you a fair introduction.
I will say this about Planning and Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure by Craig Zacker, Mr. Zacker does not have any MS certifications which does not induce a lot of confidence of the author, and omits lots of really important technical information that is very relevant to planning a network, especially his descriptions of TCP/IP planning and sub netting. I noticed several typos and even some incorrect lab answers in each of the books.
All of the labs and diagnostic procedures are done the Microsoft way, which occasionally is not the way that things are done in the real world.
Trancender tests are ok, but Testking prep tests are way better. ... Read more

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This CramSession Study Guide prepares you for CompTIA's Network+ exam, including the updated 2002 objectives. Exam topics include the OSI model; features and functions of network components; and installing, configuring, and troubleshooting basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. ... Read more

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Great study guide - well worth every penny
Well written and covered all the topics found on the actual exam.I wish I could get this in print too. ... Read more

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Great book!
Was used as a textbook for the WAN class I took last fall.Very informative and helped my team succeed in our network design and implementation. ... Read more

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This is the ONLY resource to all of the components needed to pass the Nortel Network Certified Support Specialist (NNCSS) and Nortel Network Certified Support Expert (NNCSE) examinations. You'll also get strong knowledge of network fundamentals as well as specific coverage of key internetworking technologies (routing, bridging, and switching), Nortel router configuration, network management, and design ... Read more

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Fix a few minor errors and updates and this is a winner.
CompTia has changed the A+ exam and the newest exam has new objectives. With this book and lab manual you have a very good chance of passing and overall this book does cover each objective for the newest exam. It is broken down in to 2 section Hardware and Operating systems.

The 800 plus page book has 50 exercises. With part 1 tackling the Hardware test. Labs for safety, number systems, number conversions, CPUs, IRQs, memory types, expansion slots, POST, BIOS, CMOS, storage devices and systems, video, modems, printers and networking, although the last 2 sections needs a little more information.

Part 2 the Operating Systems include coverage of 95, 98, NT and 2000 which included installation, configuration, settings, virus, Windows CE, Novell, Linux, networking and finally troubleshooting, internet and email. Although each objective is covered areas outside the exam are also covered and should be removed and focused on the actual exam.

There is review questions, self test, activities at the end of each chapter. The first of 2 cds included has demo version of McAfee Utilities and the second had Exam Gear practice software with over 500 questions. Fix the small areas and re-release and this book may be the choice for those trying to self study for the exam. ... Read more