CCNA 2.0 Certification: Routing Basics for Cisco Certified Network Associates Exam 640-507 [Hardcover]

Robert N. Myhre (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130903086 | ISBN-13: 978-0130903082 | Publication Date: November 2000 | Edition: 2 Har/Cdr

The current CCNA 1.0 exam is being retired on July 31, 2000: CCNA candidates are demanding books that cover the new CCNA 2.0 exam. In CCNA 2.0 Certification, one of the world's leading Cisco trainers covers everything exam candidates need to know to pass the new exam -- and succeed as Cisco networking professionals. This update of the best-selling First Edition includes extensive new coverage of Virtual LANs, the Cisco Catalyst Switch, and other topics demanded by the new CCNA 2.0 exam. Coverage also includes: the fundamentals of networking and the OSI model; Cisco routers, switches, repeaters, and bridges; TCP/IP addressing and subnetting; the fundamentals of routing and dynamic routing; Cisco router boot methods; IPX/SPX configuration; TCP/IP and IPX/SPX access lists; WAN technologies; debugging, and more. This new Second Edition also contains more lab exercises, more multiple-choice questions, and a new CD-ROM containing powerful software for monitoring Cisco networks.

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From the Back Cover

Pass Cisco's brand-new CCNA 2.0 certification exam-and jumpstart your career in networking!

• Expert coverage of every CCNA 2.0 exam objective
• TCP/IP, routing, WANs, VLANs, Catalyst switches, troubleshooting, and much more
• Even more sample exam questions, more real-world lab exercises
• Cisco router monitoring software on CD-ROM

Pass your CCNA 2.0 exam now—and jumpstart your career in networking!

In CCNA 2.0 Certification, one of the world's leading Cisco trainers covers everything exam candidates need to know to pass the brand new CCNA 2.0 exam—and succeed as Cisco networking professionals. We've updated this CCNA best seller with extensive new coverage of Virtual LANs, Catalyst switches, and other crucial new Cisco technologies.

You'll find expert coverage of every exam objective, all proven in the classroom—and the real world. Plus, we've added even more of what you need to pass your exam fast: more great practice questions, and more hands-on, step-by-step labs!

• Set up a routed network and connect it to the Internet-one step at a time
• Implement effective TCP/IP addressing, subnetting, and access lists
• Integrate Cisco Catalyst switches into any LAN
• Master the troubleshooting techniques every Cisco networking professional needs
• Understand how Cisco products can be used to solve problems in both small and large business environments

CCNA certification gives you a giant step up in today's marketplace! With CCNA 2.0 Certification, you can take that leap right now—and if you're already running a network, run it smarter and more reliably. It's the Cisco certification book for every networking professional!

CD-ROM Included

Your bonus CD-ROM contains software for monitoring Cisco networks!

About the Author

ROBERT N. MYHRE, CCNP, CCDP, MCSE+I, MCT, MCSD, is an independent consultant and an instructor specializing in Cisco and Microsoft networking, including LAN/WAN implementation, network administration, and software development. He is an instructor with Ascolta Training Company, LLC, specializing in teaching Cisco internetworking.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 Har/Cdr edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130903086
• ISBN-13: 978-0130903082
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,919,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 924 need I say more?, July 15, 2001

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Joshua Barnes (Batavia, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNA 2.0 Certification: Routing Basics for Cisco Certified Network Associates Exam 640-507 (Hardcover)

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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Myhre is back and better than ever!!, November 30, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA 2.0 Certification: Routing Basics for Cisco Certified Network Associates Exam 640-507 (Hardcover)

One of the first books I ever reviewed on CCNA was by Robert Myhre and it was one of the best. When the second edition was published it was high on my list to review and find out if things got better and get what - they did.

Myhre has once again taken the crux of the CCNA exam and put together a book that begins with the OSI model goes on to LAN Technologies and then the Cisco Hardware. Each chapter is updated and detailed for the newest exam and each chapter is complete. Providing the best breakdown of TCP/IP, addressing and sub netting Myhre once again shows why he has become a respected author on the subject matter. Myhre covers static and dynamic routing giving you an excellent look into both worlds without making the material dry.

Also covered are access lists, WAN Technologies, Router hardware and 1900-switch breakdown. Excellent screenshots compliment and already great book. Included are labs to practice and questions to review the material covered in each chapter.

The cd-rom has several utilities and router tools, however no practice test questions are included. Overall this is a minor drawback and in no way detracts from the overall great value you have.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wait until the next version, December 21, 2000

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ES Camanag "thaibbqs8" (Sunny Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA 2.0 Certification: Routing Basics for Cisco Certified Network Associates Exam 640-507 (Hardcover)

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.