Cisco CCDA Preparation Library (Paperback)

by Cisco Systems (Editor)

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Product Description
Comprehensive study preparation package for the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification. Contains Cisco Press books: Internetworking Technologies Handbook, second edition; Designing Cisco Networks; and CCDA Exam Certification Guide (with CD-ROM).

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The only comprehensive book-based training package recommended by Cisco Systems for CCDA Exam #640-441Book-based versions of the two courses recommended by Cisco Systems for CCDA study provides comprehensive training Inclusion of the CCDA Exam Certification Guide helps candidates arrive at mastery of the exam topicsThe only bundle that includes Cisco-recommended training and exam preparation materials Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) is the beginning-level Cisco Systems certification designed to validate and acknowledge the technical proficiency of individuals seeking to design Cisco networks. CCDA certification is a prerequisite for the professional-level CCDP and is a required professional accreditation for many Cisco employees and resellers.Cisco CCDA Preparation Library is a boxed set of three books. It contains two books that comprise Cisco's suggested training path for the new CCDA exam: Internetworking Technologies Handbook, Second Edition and Designing Cisco Networks, along with the CCDA Exam Certification Guide.The ITH and DCN books provide the requisite early training that CCDA candidates must receive to be up to speed on exam topics, and the Certification Guide is developed for comprehensive yet concise late-stage exam preparation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 2100 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 1st edition (May 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587050048
• ISBN-13: 978-1587050046
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,125,726 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes my taking the exam a whole lot easier., May 13, 2001

By	Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

After passing the CCNA exam I decided to pursue the CCDA certification and since the exam was developed by Cisco, why not use their material in order to pass the exam. What I found in this prep library is 3 of the best books out on the market.

While there is no one saying which book to start with, I recommend the Internetworking Technologies Handbook as the place to start. Starting with the basics, then LAN protocols, then WAN technologies, bridging and Switching, network protocols and finally routing protocols gives you the foundation to build on.

I then moved to the Designing Cisco Networks book, which can be used in a classroom without a hitch. This book covered topics like business solutions, designing topologies, building and testing prototypes and even has a sample exam and case studies.

Rounding out the set is the CCDA Exam Certification Guide which helps prepare you for the actual exam with topics like Applications, customer support, topologies and LAN design, Wan Design, documentation and case studies. Overall there seems to more than enough information to pass the exam.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provides full coverage, December 31, 2001

By	Dr. Dennis Curry (FPO AE, AE USA) - See all my reviews

I have several books that are cited to support full coverage for the difficult CCDA exam, none of which except the CISCO written books really lived up to their promise.
If CISCO are manageing the exam, then it make sense to train up with their books.
If you buy this box set, then read all and learn all you will pass the exam.
Don't waste your money trying to save pennies - - Get the real thing and pass first time. These book are as good as it gets.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for your CCDA, September 6, 2000

By	Eric Rivard (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This CCDA set is well worth the money spent. The information in the books are a must for anyone wanting to get their CCDA. Although some chapters are can seem dry the technical information is what you need to pass the test. After studing some other books for my CCNA, and then reading Cisco press books, I am only going to use Cisco Press books for my future certification studies. Why go to someone else when you can go to the pros themselves. The information in this book is indepth and they give some great real world examples of how some companies have there network set up. A bonus in the book is you get info on how pix firewalls work and how to set them up.