CCNA books
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Printed Date: 17 October 2006 at 10:22pm
Topic: CCNA books
Posted by: hi_tech
Subject: CCNA books
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 1:32am
| We have formed a study group at work to prepare for the CCNA exam about six months from now. Many posts recommend "The latest Wendell Odom by CP, CCNA Official Exam Certification Library 2nd Edition, and Todd Lammle by Sybex, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide 5th Edition." These seem to be excellent for exam preparation, but our strategy, since we have a few months,is to lay more extensive foundation knowledge by using McQuerry's CCNA Self-Study: CCNA Preparation Library, Sixth Edition - and then, a couple of months before the exam, use the aforementioned two books. Is this a valid strategy? |
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Posted by: Wildcat_Dude
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 5:15am
| whatever floats your boat, but I don't see why its necessary to use older books first, then switch to the newer sets when the 1st 2 authors mentioned has it all to start with, but hey, go for it. More materials, better off you are. ------------- MCSE:Security & MCSA:Security 2k, MCPS, MCNPS, MCDST, MCP XP, SonicWall CSSA, CompTIA Security+, A+ & N+ Being a  is  |
Posted by: pentium4forever
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 5:53pm
| From many here, it seems Sybex is better material to prepare for the exam than Cisco Press. ------------- -Nick A+, CCNA |
Posted by: Wildcat_Dude
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 6:57pm
| I don't remember that. I know we suggest adding Sybex, but it being better than CiscoPress? Na, don't think so but both together makes a killer combo. ------------- MCSE:Security & MCSA:Security 2k, MCPS, MCNPS, MCDST, MCP XP, SonicWall CSSA, CompTIA Security+, A+ & N+ Being a is |
Posted by: pentium4forever
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 7:05pm
| It's ok if you think Sybex is better, well maybe it isn't, you don't want Cisco to know you think their material isn't the best! LOL, just kidding. ------------- -Nick A+, CCNA |
Posted by: TMichael
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 7:28pm
| It's not that I don't want Cisco to think anything... it's what I believe. The Cisco Press covers what you need to know to pass the exam. The Sybex is certainly MUCH more readable and enjoyable... but it seems to leave a few holes here and there (though, nothing major). I highly recommend using BOTH references for those reasons... but if you can only get just one, I'd suggest Cisco Press. EDIT: P4F, keep in mind that I *write* for Sybex... so if I were prone to any favoritism, you'd expect me to surely lean towards those who are paying me money, right? But that's not the case, is it? ;) ------------- TMichael MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+ Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92 |