CCDA for Dummies (Paperback)

by Ron Gilster (Author), David Dalan (Author) "Before beginning to explore the pieces of the Cisco Systems approach to network design, it is important to have a firm grasp on networking basics..." (more)
Key Phrases: determining application requirements, secure network configurations, share link state information, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco Catalyst (more...)

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Product Description
Getting certified for designing Cisco networks becomes a cinch! This practical study guide covers the essentials for passing the CCDA exam -- whether it's for the first time or for recertification. Presenting information in a light, fun style, it provides plenty of case studies that follow the design process from the initial consultation to the end of the pilot. It also includes study tips, resources on the Web, plus a CD designed to simulate the test environment with an Answer Review to tell you why answers were right or wrong. You'll find CCDA For Dummies is a valuable reference and guide on-the-job and in the classroom!

From the Back Cover
Your friendly guide to success on the Designing Cisco Networks exam, DCN 640-441

Dummies Test Engine plus network design tools on CD-ROM

Lots of case studies give you an exam-day edge

The fun and easy way™ to study for the exam – all the rewards in half the time!

Here’s the Cisco Certified Design Associate test-prep guide you’ve been waiting for – a For Dummies book-and-software package that actually makes studying fun. Prepared by Cisco-certified experts and packed with proven tips and practice exams, it’s all you need to pass the test!

All this and more on the bonus CD-ROM

• Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive, fully customizable test-prep software featuring hundreds of sample questions
• Network design tool demos from WildPackets and Ipswitch
• Plus bonus demos from Measure Up, Exampasser, and Boson Software

PC running Windows 9x/2000/Me/XP, Windows NT4 or later; Linux. See the "About the CD Appendix" for details and complete system requirements.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764516329
• ISBN-13: 978-0764516320
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #867,672 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars CCDA written by Dummies, October 27, 2002

By	"rob_cole96" (Tampa, Florida) - See all my reviews

This book is bad, and I don't mean in a good way. The book is missing a lot of details, and if you have any knowledge the mistakes will jump out at you. For example, on page 44 it gives the OSI model (from 1-7) as Physical, Data Link, Transport, Network, Session, Presentation, Application. Then, it says make sure you know the correct order for the test. Why? The authors don't. On another question, the book says you should answer, "I don't know because you haven't taught me, yet." Try answering a question on the CCDA exam, as I don't know it's beyond the scope of the test. Also, the editor must have just used the spell check and not actually read the book. There are a lot of errors like "form" for "from" and "wit" for "with." You can figure out what they are trying to say, but it is annoying and makes you lose your focus on studying. I do not recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough stuff, but I think I get it..., April 12, 2002

By A Customer

I really like this book. It covers a lot of ground, but I never felt like I got lost. The material was direclty applicable to both the certification exam, though nothing is perfect. I also think it makes a good "general" networking reference.

Defintely a keeper!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the latest version of the Cisco Test, March 12, 2006

By	D.W. Dalton "DW" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

I'm sure this was a pretty good book - but don't order it unless you want to study for the expired Cisco CCDA test. Their is some similarity but the tests are not the same!