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CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802

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This version of Todd's CCNA study guide is almost perfect, I've used all five. But there are small copy editor errors throughout, including those in the Virtual Lab labs. And when he says in the Tip on page 712 that if you are cramming for the Composite 640-802 exam you can skip this next section, don't do it! There are answers to 3 exam questions on the next page.

The book is not only a sure thing as far as covering all the material on Cisco's CCNA, but my and my fellow Network Academy class mates plan on using it as a comprehensive desk reference.

Mike

Nelsonville, OH

I'm very satisfied with this book this is all you need to pass the CCNA

I used an earlier revision of this book to first get my CCNA. I enjoy the writing style and Todd's approach to the topics. The exam was a snap using this material although no matter what you use you are going to need to study hard. The current version is as well written as the previous versions and I will be using it in training for myself and others.

First of all let me say that I have used Todd's books in the past. I held CCNP and CCDP but had allowed them to expire. So I'm starting back over and having experience with Todd's books in the past I thought I'd buy this one then go take the test. I have no doubt after reading it I can pass the test. To be honest I could most likely pass it right now. I've had the book a a little over a week and am about 1/3 of the way through it. After finding yet another error, I thought I'd come here to post a review. Parts of this book are just painful to read. The grammar is so bad it hurts. Then instead of than, possesive that shouldn't be, plural that should be singular and many others. Here is an example - "...by default, there's may or may not be a password set." There are two to three errors like that per chapter and it left me wondering if anybody proof reads his work. I am guilty of making typing mistakes myself. The better I get at typing my fingers seem to have a mind of their own and I'm not aware of some of the mistakes I make as my fingers fly over the keyboard. I'm not publishing a book though. The mistakes like that make Todd appear to be well... not extremely intelligent. The subject matter itself is just ok. I guess for CCNA and an introduction it will suffice but some of it is watered down and some of it it seems that he falls shy of stating what should be stated ( I have 12 years of experience with Cisco and working as a network engineer as well as an administrator for ISP's and ASP's which leads me to make that statement ). His style is also a just a hair too relaxed: "Hey dude, don't sweat it. We'll cover that neato stuff in later chapters." If you just want to pass the test, I have no doubt this book will get you there. If you want to pass the test and be competent on the job, read this and the Cisco Press book. I was very happy with my six previous books by Todd but this one is not up to par with his work in the past.

Very helpful to have the virtual tool to build a network with routers, Hosts, Switches.

This is my weakest area, not working daily with devices.

The Author is a wise professional writer; there is neither redundancy in this book, nor it's over summarized. in other words, you cannot miss one page and you won't get bored.. it's very concise and the auther clarifies ideas and makes it to the point just to take you to the Exam overly confident if you have already read the whole book and worked out all written labs & review questions.

A more interesting read than the Cisco Press version. The Sybex version has a more conversational approach to writing. More friendly, if you will, and more fun to read.