CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide (Exam Certification Guide) [Hardcover]

David Hucaby (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1587202433 | ISBN-13: 978-1587202438 | Publication Date: February 19, 2010 | Edition: 1

CCNP SWITCH 642-813

Official Certification Guide

 

David Hucaby, CCIE® No. 4594

 

CCNP SWITCH Exam Preparation

 

• Master the CCNP® SWITCH 642-813 exam with this official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

 

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNP® SWITCH exam. Network architect and best-selling author Dave Hucaby shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

 

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. The complete exam topic list makes referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help drill you on key concepts and commands you must know thoroughly. 

 

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a topic-by-topic basis, laying out a complete study plan for review.

 

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

 

CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide is part of a recommended learning path 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 training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

 

This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP SWITCH exam, including

• Network design, implementation, and verification plans
• Switch operation and port configuration
• VLANs, trunks, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
• Aggregating switch links
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Multilayer switching
• Enterprise campus network design
• Router and supervisor redundancy
• IP telephony
• Wireless LANs
• Switched network security

 

This volume is part of the Official Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

 

Category: Cisco Press—Cisco Certification

Covers: CCNP SWITCH exam 642-813

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

David Hucaby, CCIE No. 4594, is a lead network engineer for the University of Kentucky, where he works with healthcare networks based on the Cisco Catalyst, ASA, FWSM, and VPN product lines. David has a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is the author of several Cisco Press titles, including Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook, Second Edition; Cisco Firewall Video Mentor; and Cisco LAN Switching Video Mentor.

 

David lives in Kentucky with his wife, Marci, and two daughters.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 504 pages
• Publisher: Cisco Press; 1 edition (February 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587202433
• ISBN-13: 978-1587202438
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Computers & Technology > Certification > Cisco

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but shouldn't be an Official Certification Guide, August 25, 2010

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Daniel J. Allen (Glen Spey, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide (Exam Certification Guide) (Hardcover)

I just took and failed the new 642-813 exam primarily based on study with this book, a lot of lab work with actual Cisco equipment and practice exams, including the exam on the CD in the book and the Ex-Sim Max exams (which "guarantee" you'll pass the test if you can pass them). In the past, for other Cisco tests, I've found the Official Certification Guides to be very comprehensive and provide almost more material than you need to past the tests. However this guide is not a good representation of what's on the test (or practice exams) and vice versa. I went into the test feeling extremely confident and ended up guessing on many questions and the simulation questions where much more difficult than those found on the BCMSN test. I'm an MCSE, CCNA and ITIL certified IT professional who has been working in this field for over 15 years, and I've never felt so prepared for a test and then performed so poorly on the actual exam. I'm not saying don't buy this book, I'm just saying do NOT depend on it to give you the material you need to pass the exam. This should NOT be the Cisco Official Exam Certification Guide.

Dan Allen, MCSE, CCNA, IPPI

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BEFORE BUYING, August 23, 2010

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Donald Stogsdill (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide (Exam Certification Guide) (Hardcover)

Dave Hucaby is a great writer and has done a tremendous job explaining the material in the book, however, this book alone will not prepare you for the exam. There are topics missing from the book, which you can find at Dave's blog at [...] or at the cisco press website here [...] located under the download link.

You can check out the blog posts at the url below for more information
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The bottom line is Cisco did a lousy job writing the Switch exam and didn't match the exam to the topics or verbiage covered in the book. I have been told that if you study for the ROUTE exam first you have a better chance of passing the switch exam since some of the material is redundant. Many of these issues are being reported to Cisco so it's only a matter of time before they change some of the exam questions to better match the book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good material, not comprehensive., May 14, 2010

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Brad Johnson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide (Exam Certification Guide) (Hardcover)

I studied out of this book to prepare myself for the 642-813 exam, but when I went to take the exam I found that much of what the exam focuses on is not included in the book or is just lightly touched upon. All in all it has some great information for configuring and troubleshooting a network, but if you are looking for a study aide for the test I would look somewhere else.