CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass [Paperback]

Todd Lammle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0470185716 | ISBN-13: 978-0470185711 | Edition: 3

Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the Sybex CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 6th and Deluxe editions.

The book will consist of four high-level chapters, each mapping to the four main Domains of the exam skill-set. The book will drill down into the specifics of the exam, covering the following:

• Designing Cisco internetworks
• Developing an access list
• Evaluating TCP/IP communication
• Configuring routers and switches
• Configuring IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses
• Performing LAN, VLAN, and WAN troubleshooting
• Understanding rules for packet control

The interactive CD contains two bonus exams, handy flashcard questions, and a searchable PDF of a Glossary of Terms.

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From the Back Cover

The perfect companion to Sybex's CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, Sixth or Deluxe editions, or any CCNA study tool

The Perfect CCNA Preparation and Review Tool

Many candidates who complete a Study Guide or course also appreciate a review tool that helps them brush up on key topics. Sybex's CCNA Fast Pass, Third Edition, is that tool. This streamlined book hones in on critical information for the new CCNA exam 640-802, including network planning and design, implementation and operation, troubleshooting, and technology. Study, review, and practice with this practical study aid, then take the exam with confidence.

• Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review

• Flexible Fast Pass goes hand-in-hand with any learning tool on the market

• Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know

• Book includes review questions, practice tools, and two practice exams

• Targeted and expert content from leading Cisco networking authority, Todd Lammle

Look inside for complete review coverage of all exam objectives for CCNA Exam 640-802

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Get the practice you need on this interactive CD that includes two practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable Glossary of Terms.

About the Author

Todd Lammle, CCSI, CCNA/CCNP/CCSP, MCSE, CEH/CHFI, FCC RF Licensed, is the authority on Cisco Certification internetworking. He is a world-renowned author, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Todd has over 25 years of experience working with LANs, WANs, and large Wireless networks. He is president of GlobalNet Training, Inc, a network integration and training firm based in Dallas. You can reach Todd through his forum at www.lammle.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 3 edition (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470185716
• ISBN-13: 978-0470185711
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Todd Lammle, CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCVP, CEH/CEFI, FCC RF Licensed, popular Sybex author and trainer, has been involved in computers and networking with Fortune 500 companies for over two decades. He has worked for large companies such as Hughes Aircraft, Xerox, Texaco, Toshiba, Cisco, AAA and IBM, among many others. Todd has shared his networking knowledge and experience in more than 45 Sybex study guides, including his best selling Cisco CCNA Study Guide. Todd Lammle is President of GlobalNet Training and CEO of RouterSim, LLC.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, February 8, 2008

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R. Slomiany - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass (Paperback)

This book may not be as descriptive as some like, but I found it great for reading just before the test to brush up on things. For a more in depth book Lammle has the full study guide as well.

http://www.amazon.com/CCNA-Certified-Network-Associate-640-802/dp/0470110082/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202499025&sr=8-1

I recommend this book for someone who knows the material and just wants to fine tune their knowledge just before the test. otherwise, purchase the book in the above link.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Information --- AWFUL Editing, March 14, 2009

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K. Brown (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass (Paperback)

Why only two stars? Because the editing is absolutely awful.

I really didn't want to give a bad review of this book. The writing style is good, Todd Lammle is an authority on Cisco topics, and the information in the book gets right to the point. In this regard, this book is a great secondary source for CCNA information. This book was never intended to be a primary study guide. It is a fast review of important topics. ... So far so good.

The editing is where this book falls off the rails. Entire sections of the book are duplicated throughout, word for word. I'm not talking about a sentence or two repeated in a summary section at the end of a chapter. I'm talking about whole chunks duplicated in separate chapters. At one point I thought I picked up my book and started reading at the wrong spot. Not so. The information on p54 is completely duplicated on p74.

Another example of very poor editing is at the bottom of p152. The information about the purpose of DHCP is duplicated one paragraph below in the broadcast / unicast data flow of DHCP section. It's worse than a simple mistake because it is misleading and confusing to anyone who doesn't fully understand the dhcp data flow.

There are also review questions that simply don't match the answers. An example is question #1 on p137. The format of the multiple choices is simply messed up.

Todd Lamle's full size study book on the CCNA test is an industry standard. I wouldn't hesitate to get that book.

This book, however, is a miserable hack. It's only redeeming quality is that it is concise and focuses on the things you really need to know to pass the CCNA test.

Todd, please edit this book! Three days in the hands of a good technical editor would turn this lump of coal into a diamond.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Way to Pass the CCNA, February 8, 2008

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Eric McCormick (International Falls, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate: Fast Pass (Paperback)

Todd Lammle is an author who says what needs to be said, like a human being. This book very matter-of-fact-ly states the objectives of the CCNA exam and is results oriented. This book begins by laying the path to understanding each component to passing the exam and just works down the line, to ensure a proper understanding of the material. If you're looking for more explanation of theory behind a lot of the objectives, try the Study Guide, 6th ed.