CCENT: Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Study Guide: ICND1 (Exam 640-822) (Exam 640-822 With CD) (Paperback)

by Todd Lammle (Author)
Key Phrases: variable length subnet masks, routing process, spanning tree protocol, Data Link, Review Questions, Frame Relay (more...)

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Start your preparation for Cisco's new CCENT entry-level networking certification, your entry point into Cisco's popular CCNA certification track. This comprehensive study guide from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle thoroughly prepares you for the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 exam (640-822) and the start of a career, with pages of exam essentials, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises. Topics include the operation of data networks, how to implement both switched and routed networks, and much more.

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Expert exam prep from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle

Start your preparation here for Cisco's new CCENT entry-level networking certification, your entry point into Cisco's popular CCNA certification track. This comprehensive study guide from leading Cisco authority Todd Lammle thoroughly prepares you for the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 exam (640-822) and the start of a career, with pages of exam essentials, real-world scenarios, and hands-on exercises. Topics include the operation of data networks, how to implement both switched and routed networks, and much more.

• 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 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

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (March 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470247029
• ISBN-13: 978-0470247020
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,378 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good study guide, March 21, 2008

By	Elley - See all my reviews

Thanks to this book, I've got my CCENT!

It's a very good book, though it isn't perfect. There's a few typos and editing errors, the introduction claims the CD has video and audio lessons and it doesn't, and the Chapter 8 summary appearently decribes what the chapter was meant to include but not all of it was actually in the chapter (like the Cisco Unified Wireless Solution - which was fortunately not on the test).

Despite those problems, it's a good book. The CCENT covers a lot of complex subjects, but this book makes them easy to understand and includes a lot of examples so you can drill it into your head. The written labs are hard, and really good for making sure you know your stuff and actually paid attention to the chapter. You probably should have a router or a simulation program (this book doesn't come with one) but if you have a lot of CLI experience you can just memorize the commands. If you apply yourself and really study this book passing the test should be pretty easy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CCENT 1 Exam, March 14, 2009

By	Shawn Kuse (Vienna, Va.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have used Todd Lammle's books for several certification exams and I can attest to this book as another notch in that process. I passed my CCENT exam today with a 925 and I could not have done it without this book.
The other book that I used was Ciscos CCENT/CCNA ICND1 book written by Wendell Odem. This book and the free CD that comes with it closely resemble what the exam entails.
With that said, why buy Todd Lammle's book? Easy. Todd explains the Cisco concepts, theory, in understandable terms that you walk away with knowledge and not scratching you head saying, huh?
Now that I have taken a Cisco exam I know what to look for. I have both Todd Lammle's CCNA book and the Cisco CCENT\CCNA ICND2 for the second part of the certification exam.
Transcender was a waste of money in preparing for this exam. The free CD that comes with the Cisco Book has the Boson testing format and it was very helpful in taking the exam.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners, December 23, 2008

By	Atulya Bhimarasetty (Dekalb, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have no prior networking knowledge nor am I a computer science student. When I started reading this book, all I had with me was my curiosity, interest and passion to study computer networking. I have never even thought of writing a Cisco certified exam until then. Todd Lammle does a wonderful job of explaining the fundamental concepts so well that someone even with a passing interest in computer networking will like his writing style and learn the subject with ease.

This book makes sure that the fundamental concepts like subnetting, routing, etc - which very important, are completely ingrained into your head. All you need with you is a little patience since there are a lot of topics covered - if you are newbie.

I studied this book, practiced subnetting like crazy and passed my CCENT exam. And not to mention, his other book, CCNA study guide is also excellent resource.

Get this book if you are newbie!