CCSP CSPFA Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 642-521) [Paperback]

Daniel P. Newman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789730235 | ISBN-13: 978-0789730237 | Publication Date: November 9, 2003

Your resource to passing the Cisco CCSP CSPFA Certification Exam!

Join the ranks of readers who have trusted Exam Cram 2 to their certification preparation needs! The CCSP CSPFA Exam Cram 2 (Exam 642-521) is focused on what you need to know to pass the CCSP CSPFA exam. The Exam Cram 2 Method of Study provides you with a concise method to learn the exam topics. The book includes tips, exam notes, acronyms and memory joggers in order to help you pass the exam.

Included in the CCSP CSPFA Exam Cram 2:

• A tear-out "Cram Sheet" for last minute test preparation.
• Covers the latest exam objectives to the 642-521 exam.
• The PrepLogic Practice Tests, test engine to simulate the testing environment and test your knowledge.

Trust in the series that has helped many others achieve certification success - Exam Cram 2.

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About the Author

Daniel P. Newman has been in the computer industry for more than ten years, working as a consultant, systems integrator, programmer, development manager, and technical trainer for projects all over the world. As a systems integrator, Daniel has implemented several computer and network solutions to a wide variety of industries ranging from titanium plants, diamond mines, robotic-control systems, and secure Internet banking. Exposure to countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom has given him expertise in presenting and implementing computer network solutions despite various cultural challenges and language barriers. Daniel is currently working as a senior technical trainer for Cisco and Microsoft products. He holds the following certifications: CCNP, CCDA, CSS1, CCSP, INFOSEC, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, A+, Network+, I-Net+, Server+, Security+, and Linux+. Daniel is currently pursuing a CCIE in security. In his free time, when he isn't trying to learn the details of computing, Daniel enjoys hiking and scuba diving with his wife and daughter. He can be reached at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Que (November 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789730235
• ISBN-13: 978-0789730237
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,912,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Cram Guide!, December 26, 2003

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Andrew Whitaker (Virginia Beach, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCSP CSPFA Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 642-521) (Paperback)

Daniel Newman's book is an excellent choice for studying for the difficult CSPFA exam. It is an easy read, concise, and covers the main points for the exam. Directly before I took the exam, I read through his book twice, taking special notice to alerts and the cram sheet in the back. You can see his instructor ability shine through as he provides creative scenarios and examples that both explicate difficult concepts as well as aid in retaining subject matter for the exam. I passed the test with a score in the upper 900's - something I do not think would have been possible without the assistance of his book. When you need to narrow down the required information to pass the exam, Mr. Newman's book is a must-have!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ExamCram2 CSPFA 642-521 - Newman, July 19, 2004

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Reid Green (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCSP CSPFA Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 642-521) (Paperback)

This latest ExamCram title was the best way for me to ramp up for the exam. Having taken the CSPFA 3.1 course from a Cisco Learning Partner last year, I learned that Cisco had changed the course content again to reflect the updated functionality of the PIX OS and FWSM. Cisco Press has been slow to release updated instructional materials that enable engineers to pass the required exams for either career certification or reseller specialization requirements. This CSPFA study guide was released at the perfect time to discuss and provide relevant examples of advanced configurations that one would expect to see in real life and in exam simulations. Simply put, I passed the 642-251 Exam because of this book. While you will not find identical test questions in this book, you will learn to distinguish which multiple guess answers are not applicable to each question and thus determine which answer is best suited for each question.

Newman wastes no time getting to the meat of the material and by the end of each chapter I felt comfortable enough to test each config and amend settings as need. The diagrams and listing of actual CLI outputs were thoughtfully presented and easy to read, much easier to digest than anything I've seen from Cisco Press. You don't want this book on your office shelf looking pretty, you want it in your car and on-site during installation to ensure a smooth integration.

I did find the included PrepLogic disc lacking in some regards, it was difficult to determine how to purchase the additional exam questions since their web site didn't show the 521 exam as part of their offerings. The .pdf version of the book was very much appreciated.