NMON Network Monitoring: Books: CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition

Author: Wendell Odom
Publisher: Cisco Press
Category: Book

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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd
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Pages: 696
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.6 x 1.9

ISBN: 1587201828
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.6
EAN: 9781587201820
ASIN: 1587201828

Publication Date: September 15, 2007
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CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide

Second Edition

Master ICND1 640-822 exam topics with the official study guide
Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
Practice with hundreds of exam questions on the CD-ROM

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, is a best of breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCENT? and CCNA ICND1 exam. This fully updated edition presents complete reviews and a more challenging and realistic exam preparation experience.

Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. The material is presented in a concise manner, focused on increasing your understanding of exam topics and preparing you for the numerous challenges the exams present.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, 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. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly and help increase your speed in answering questions, a difficult hurdle many exam candidates face on the new exams. A Final Preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Special troubleshooting sections help you master the complex scenarios you will face on the exam.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than

60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging practice questions, this book provides you with more detailed information and more realistic practice exercises than any other CCNA study guide, enabling you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, 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.

Wendell Odom, CCIE No. 1624, has been in the networking industry since 1981. He currently teaches QoS, MPLS, and CCNA courses for Skyline Advanced Technology Services (www.skyline-ats.com). Wendell has worked as a network engineer, consultant, systems engineer, and instructor and course developer, and has taught authorized Cisco courses for the majority of the last 14 years.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCENT and CCNA ICND1 exam, including

TCP/IP and OSI networking models
Operating Cisco routers and LAN switches
Ethernet switch configuration and troubleshooting

Wireless LANs
IP addressing and subnetting
Routing protocols
Router configuration and troubleshooting
Network Security
WAN concepts and configuration

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains an electronic copy of the book and 200 practice questions for the ICND1 and full CCNA exams, including simulation and testlet questions, all available in study mode and test mode.

BONUS DVD

The DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal instruction from the author.

This volume is part of the Exam 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: CCENT and CCNA ICND1 Exam 640-822

Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars

Good study material, but has a few flaws August 1, 2008
Overall, I think this is a quality title. I just came here to warn buyers of a few things:
(1) There are many errors in this book. If you buy it, you MUST download the Errata document from ciscopress.com. Otherwise you will be confused. (2) This is the only book that I bought to prepare for this exam, so I have nothing to compare against, but I believe that some parts of this book could have been written much better, and other parts are unneeded. This book could be 50 pages shorter without the all the unnecessary "the following section will show you how to... blah blah blah" text. That's what the index is for! (3) This book does not progress in a very organized manner. If you are just starting, and you want something that you can read in a linear fashion, I might suggest looking for a different book.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent guide by a Certified CCIE. May 16, 2008
This is an awesome book. Mr. Odom explains everything in a very simple approach. Leaving you with a good understanding of the material. The appendices are very helpful and the included Boson test engine finishes your preparation for the test. Although there were several errors on the Boson test engine but I cannot complain: The test engine is a freebie and the book teaches well enough to recognize these mistakes. Buy this book, for the main reason that it is written by one of the first CCIEs and knows his craft. Most other books are not written by CCIEs. This is important to me. Great job Mr. Odom.

1 out of 5 stars

Buyers beware... May 16, 2008
This book does not prepare you for the CCENT Exam! This book gives potential test takers a false sense of security. The questions in the book and on the CD are extremely easy compared to the actual exam. Also the subnetting chapter is very convoluted not to mention the errata throughout the book. Buyers beware...

4 out of 5 stars

Another great resource! May 8, 2008
This book continues Wendell Odom's dominance in the Cisco Certification study materials market. Odom has consistently produced high-quality materials that do a fantastic job of covering almost all of the aspects of the CCNA exam(s). In this second edition of the materials, video training is included on a well-produced DVD. The subnetting lessons contained on the DVD are top-notch.

The book does a great job of covering the material on the new Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam. The book covers networking fundamentals, LAN switching, IP routing, and Wide Area Networks. As with most other Cisco Press certification books, the chapters are organized in the following manner: the "Do I know this already" section, foundation topics, and exam preparation tasks. The "Do I know this already" section enables the reader to skip ahead in the materials if they feel that they already have an understanding of the topic.

There is a second CD included with the book that is very helpful. It contains Cisco Press support, the complete book in PDF format, practice exams, and a super-cool binary game! From my experience as a teacher in the Cisco Networking Academy program, I can tell you that binary and subnetting are two of the toughest topics for most students, and the material in this CD alone is well worth the price of the book!

4 out of 5 stars

Same material as used in Cisco training April 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this book right before taking Cisco CCNA training. This book is identical to the material they give you in the ICND1 course. The benefit of taking the class is that a good instructor will give you additional information above and beyond what's in the material including do's and don'ts. Also, you have lab material that you have to do which is not available in the book. Be aware, however, that the material taught in the CCNA course (and thus this book) may not cover 100% of what's on the exam. That's because Cisco does not allow the people that write the exam and the people that write the study material to collaborate!! This means that even if you take the class you'll want to pick up other CCNA material such as exam cram guides, flashcards, and/or network simulation software. I haven't take the exam yet but I'm told Cisco has made the 640-822 exam even more difficult in order to make the CCNA a better regarded certification and have introduced a lower-level CCENT certification for Entry-level people.

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