CCNA Preparation Library (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Stephen McQuerry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1587054647 | ISBN-13: 978-1587054648 | Edition: 2

Authorized Self-Study Guide

CCNA Preparation Library

Seventh Edition

 

Cisco authorized self-study books for CCNA 640-802 foundation learning

 

Steve McQuerry, CCIE® No. 6108

 

CCNA Preparation Library, Seventh Edition, is a detailed tutorial for the latest CCNA® exams. Containing two early-stage exam preparation tutorials, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), Second Edition, and Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), Third Edition, this value-priced bundle provides you with two best-selling Cisco® authorized, self-paced learning tools for CCNA foundation learning. These self-study books are comprehensive foundation-learning tools that provide general training on building and supporting Cisco networks as well as early-stage exam preparation. They present you with the knowledge needed to identify and recommend the best Cisco solutions for small to medium-size businesses. They teach you how to perform all the basic configuration procedures to build a multiswitch, multirouter, and multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols.

 

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1), you will study installation and configuration information that network administrators require to install and configure Cisco products. Specific topics include building a simple network, Ethernet LANs, wireless LANs (WLANs), LAN and WAN connections, and network environment management.

 

In Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 2 (ICND2), you will study actual router and switch output to aid your understanding of how to configure these devices. Many notes, tips, and cautions are also spread throughout the book. Specific topics include constructing medium-size routed and switched networks, OSPF and EIGRP implementation, access control lists (ACL), address space management, and LAN extensions into a WAN.

 

Full of detailed information and easy-to-grasp tutorials, this value-priced package forms a comprehensive library for CCNA self-study. Through the chapter-ending review questions, exercises, and case studies, you will gain a thorough understanding of the topics covered on the CCNA exams. Whether you are preparing to become CCNA certified or are just seeking an introduction to building and maintaining small and medium-size networks, you will benefit from the information presented in these books.

 

CCNA Preparation Library, Seventh Edition, is part of a recommended study program from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

 

 

 

These early-stage training guides help you master CCNA 640-802 concepts, including:

• Basic network operation
• LAN configuration
• Wireless connectivity
• Router configuration
• Network Security
• IP addressing
• WAN interconnectivity
• Network Address Translation
• OSPF, EIGRP, and RIPv2 routing protocols
• Access Control Lists
• Port Address Translation
• IPv6
• IPsec and SSL VPN
• Frame Relay

 

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed training solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations

 

Category: Cisco Press–Cisco Certification

Covers:   CCNA Exam 640-802, ICND1 Exam 640-822, ICND2 Exam 640-816

 

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Steve McQuerry, CCIE® No. 6108, is a consulting systems engineer with Cisco focused on data center architecture. Steve works with enterprise customers in the Midwestern United States to help them plan their data center architectures. He has been an active member of the internetworking community since 1991 and has held multiple certifications from Novell, Microsoft, and Cisco. Before joining Cisco, Steve worked as an independent contractor with Global Knowledge, where he taught and developed coursework around Cisco technologies and certifications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 936 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 2 edition (March 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587054647
• ISBN-13: 978-1587054648
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.7 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Solid Place to Start Your CCNA Preperation, April 27, 2008

By 

Sean Conway (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA Preparation Library (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

Those just starting out on their Cisco certification journey will find these books to be quite helpful. They covered the basic theories well such as the OSI model, IP addressing and network topologies. Additionally, these theories were applied using various examples taken from network design, router and switch configurations, and troubleshooting some of the more common problems that can occur on a day to day basis.

One significant difference in these books from past study guides that I've read, is the concept summary within each chapter. In addition to the usual chapter ending summary, there are what I would I call concept summaries. After each new concept there was a brief summary, which I found made the chapter as a whole easier to digest. There are plenty of examples to reinforce the theory including photos of equipment.

The books lined up well with the exam topics found on Cisco's web site. I feel that the material provides a solid beginning to anyone's CCNA preparation. Even though the section on the SDM utility was adequate, the SDM utility is really something that you really need to use to fully understand. The books were a bit light on lab examples, so I would recommend additional material as well as actual hands on lab time. However, these books combined with the current version of the CCNA Exam Guide, will provide a solid base of knowledge to take the CCNA exam.

The only thing that I would like to see differently would be the addition of a 'recommended reading' section. I always found those additional references to be helpful. The most significant source for more information would of course be Cisco's web site. Cisco has developed a CCNA Prep Center. The site has plenty of web casts, practice labs and practice questions. The site is free, you just have to register.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book you cannot afford to miss if you're serious about your CCNA certification!, October 12, 2008

By 

Christos Partsenidis (Thessaloniki, Greece - www.Firewall.cx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA Preparation Library (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I've recently had the chance to use and review the Authorised Self Study Guide CCNA and here are my thoughts/views.

Initially, on seeing the pack arrive on my desk, I was filled with dread. Here were two books about Cisco equipment that I had to read through, and which would theoretically give me all the skills I need to undertake the exam, which is quite a tall order, and I don't like doing exams and would rather just learn by using (and breaking) the equipment. So, imagine my surprise when I started to read the first book, and discovered that it wasn't as scary as I thought.

The first book in the set in designed around the ICND1 part of the exam. I opened the book and was very glad to see that the lessons started "right at the beginning" The book works on the idea that you have never done any computer network stuff before and takes you step by step through the basics. One of the things I enjoyed about the initial part of the book was that it didn't just "jump right in" but took time to explain the history of what it was teaching to help you understand more. As the book progressed I came to enjoy the history lessons, and the light and easy reading style of the book. Throughout the book, all the little acronyms are turned into "beginners speak" so you don't get lost in the terminology.

I found the progression of chapter in the book to be very clever. Before you move on to the next chapter, you will have covered quite thoroughly everything you need to understand the concept of the chapter. However, to make sure you have, they provide test questions at the end of each chapter. I have to admit that having got some of the answers wrong, I've gone back and re-read the section concerned. The one thing I feel would have been a nice addition would have been some software. My colleague had the chance to review the Cramm Study book and that has a simulated test/learning environment CD. I feel this might have been a good addition to the Lab Books, but maybe next time.

The further into the book you get, obviously the more technical it gets. At this point, I'd have started to get worried and "run away". However, the book still managed to keep a light and easy style, thus making the difficult technical stuff easy to understand. One of the great things I found about the books is that sometimes there are concepts and ideas that you just can't read. The people writing these books have obviously had occasions like that, and to resolve this, they put lots of pictures, screen shots etc. To me this was a blessing; there were occasions where the concept just didn't make any sense to me. However, the diagrams and screenshots made up for that. I found some of the diagrams and tables so useful that I've made my own version of them and now have them on and around my desk to help keep the ideas fresh in my mind.

One of the other benefits we can't miss to mention about the book, is the popular 'Safari Service'. No it's not something you do in a Landrover in the desert somewhere far off land. I'll let the book explain.

"This book is safari enabled"

The safari enabled icon on the cover of your favourite technology book means the bok is available through Safari Bookshelf. When you buy this book, you get free access to the online edition for 45 days.

Safari Bookshelf is an electronic reference library that lets you easily search thousands of technical books, find code samples, download chapters, and access technical information whenever and wherever you need it.

To gain 45-day Safari Enabled access to this book

Go to the website in the book and enter the code on the inside of the book.

Cool huh?

So, all in all, I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about Cisco equipment but doesn't know where to start.

Note to Editor.

My 9/10 rating was purely because I would have liked to see an accompanying CD with test questions/test exam. However, on a purely book review basis, I'd give the book a 10/10

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for CCNA Test Preparation, April 1, 2010

By 

A. Sutono, a.k.a., Birdey The Observer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNA Self-Study: CCNA Preparation Library (640-801) (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I felt misled when I bought this text. I thought it is intended for those who don't plan to take the class, but plan to take the test. If you plan to take the CCNA test, get the official exam certification guide, definitely not this one. The materials covered in the self-study are inadequate to prepare one to take the test, though they are still useful. The author does a good job showing the structure of OSI layers, how they compare to TCP/IP structure, the packet, frame and segment format for the transport and network access (or data-link) layers, how the packets flow through switches and routers. The subnetting section, perhaps the most important skill one needs to understand when working with a network, describes a slow but more scientific way to analyze IP addressing schemes, while the exam certification guide adds the quick and dirty method to help test-takers answer the exam questions more efficiently. In addition, this self-study text has very limited practice problems while the official guide has extensive drills and summary sections to ensure students truly understand the subnetting and other networking concepts. In fact, the official guide also comes with the test software by Boson that covers all possible exam question types and the Network simulation tool.