ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Book/CD-ROM package) [Hardcover]

Thomas M. Thomas II (Author), Dan Golding (Author), Peter VanOene (Author), Andrew G. Mason (Author), Mark J. Newcomb (Author), Adam Quiggle (Author), Michael Coker (Author)

Book Description

Series: McGraw-Hill Technical Expert | Publication Date: October 9, 2000

This title offers complete coverage of the newly revised CCNA course! The demand for certified networking professionals that have experience with Cisco products and Cisco-based networks has never been higher. Written in conjunction with NetCerts, the premier Cisco certification training Web site, "ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices" gives you full, curriculum-based coverage to help you study for the CCNA exam and succeed as a Cisco professional.Contents include: comprehensive coverage of configuring, building, and installing; Cisco network devices; network protocols and network management; IP routing fundamentals, access lists, and traffic management; WAN interfaces, including leased line connectivity, cabling types, layering, and more; extensive FAQ sections in each chapter for additional support; real-world case studies and actual configurations for practical hands-on experience; and, over 200 sample questions for review. Comprehensive, thorough, and reliable, this is the only book you'll need for both preparing for the CCNA exam, and as a helpful on-the-job desk reference.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Complete coverage of the newly revised CCNA course!

The demand for certified networking professionals that have experience with Cisco products and Cisco-based networks has never been higher. Written in conjunction with NetCerts, the premier Cisco certification training Web site, ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices gives you full, curriculum-based coverage to help you study for the CCNA exam and succeed as a Cisco professional.

Contents include:

• Comprehensive coverage of configuring, building, and installing Cisco network devices
• Network protocols and network management
• IP routing fundamentals, access lists, and traffic management
• WAN interfaces, including leased line connectivity, cabling types, layering, and more
• Extensive FAQ sections in each chapter for additional support
• Real-world case studies and actual configurations for practical hands-on experience
• Over 200 sample questions for review

Comprehensive, thorough, and reliable, this is the only book you'll need for both preparing for the CCNA exam, and as a helpful on-the-job desk reference.

About the Author

Thomas M. Thomas II is President of NetCerts.com, one of the leading web sites geared towards Cisco and network certification. Before founding Net Certs, Tom was a Senior Network Engineer and course developer at Cisco Systems in North Carolina. Tom is the author of the Cisco Press Book, OSPF Network Design Solutions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (October 9, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072125225
• ISBN-13: 978-0072125221
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,079,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT preparation for the CCNA exams and the work place., December 24, 2000

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Ibiduo Chris Berepiki (Bolton, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Book/CD-ROM package) (Hardcover)

I have recently purchased a hardback copy of this book and I'm so glad I did.

This is a most EXCELLENT book for the CCNA exams because it adopts a PRACTICAL approach to the teaching of this important course. I can not stress enough, the practical aspects of this book. Afterall, what counts most is the ability to apply the knowledge gained, to practical situations.

The SEVEN AUTHORS have put the material together, very well, by bringing the wealth of their experience working with Cisco devices as well as preparing students for the CCNA exams. This is evidenced by the real-life CASE STUDIES at the end of most chapters. The book is full of practical examples, thus making it a lot easier for you to understand the material quickly, rather than merely giving you a handful of commands which you only learn to use in a chapter and not in later chapters. With this book, you will practice using all the commands you learnt in previous chapters when implementing the objectives in the Case Studies. By doing so, you are able to see how it all fits together in REAL-LIFE.

Once you start reading it, you wouldn't want to stop because it is so easy to read. You can easily finish four chapters within six hours of reading, as well as assimilating the material for the CCNA exams, coupled with an ability to APPLY the knowledge to practical scenarios.

So, if you want a book to prepare you for the EXAMS as well as the WORK PLACE, this is the one to go for. Remember, exams + application = success at work.

Finally, I would also advice you to buy the CCNA Study Guide, by Todd Lammle - Sybex, (a superb book but highly exam-focussed), RouterSim v.2.1 or CCNA Virtual Lab e-Trainer (for hands-on simulated Cisco router training), and CCNA Routing and Switching Cheat Sheet by Joe Habraken, ISBN 0-7897-2293-3, (this book is excellent for revision as it gives an objective-by-objective coverage of the official CCNA exam topics as set out by Cisco).

Good luck.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the CCNA you deserve., November 30, 2000

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Book/CD-ROM package) (Hardcover)

As with any book for the CCNA certification this one takes on the initial exam objectives. ICND from Cisco Press is an excellent starting point in the journey and the authors makes sure you have one of the most complete books.

From the beginning with network concepts and cabling to LAN concepts and switching, this book makes short work of the subject matter. Topics like basic router configuration and operation with the IOS command as well as 1900 switch and commands are also included.

There are also chapters on network management, switching operations, VLANS, access lists, IPX, wan technologies, ISDN and frame relay. The authors pay very close attention in making sure the IP addressing and routing area is covered completely.

Finally there is an appendix covering the OSI Model, there is also review questions and a cd-rom included with the book. The cd-rom has practice tests with over 200 questions.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to tackle the CCNA!, August 28, 2002

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niXster (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ICND: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (Book/CD-ROM package) (Hardcover)

I just finished reading this book cover to cover and feel very confident about moving on to the next stage of my CCNA preparation, practice tests and simulation! I've been using the CCExam software from CCStudy.com as well as a few other practice tests and am amazed how easy a lot of the questions were after reading this book. Just an indication of how comprehensive this book is.

More important, in my opinion, is the book's "readability"! I'm sure there are numerous books that cover the exact same information as this book yet might not be written in a manner that is clear and simple to understand, especially for Cisco newbies like myself. This book is just a lot of fun to read.

Finally, I really enjoyed the "real world" tone of this title. It isn't written for someone who's bound for the testing center, but rather for someone who needs to apply the knowledge at work in the field. I'm certain that I'll constantly be using this book as a reference even after passing the exam. Very cool.

All in all, I'd like to recommend ICND to the Cisco neophyte who's looking for that great "First Book" to start off his or her Cisco library. I'm really glad I got this book and I'm sure you will be too.

Good luck on your CCNA!