CCNA Icnd Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-811, 640-801)

by Wendell Odom

Presents the reader with a test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Chapter subject lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158720083X
• ISBN13: 9781587200830
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Cisco Press
• Length: 626 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 7.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book for CCNA preparation

Wendell Odom did a fantastic job explaining the various aspects of Cisco networking. The book was easy to read and he produced some very creative ideas to clarify some of the tougher material. This book is an excellent source on OSPF, especially the commands. When I took the CCNA exam, I was shocked at how inline the material was compared to the actual exam. The test questions in the book are an excellent source to judge your understanding of the material; however, the exam questions you receive on test day will be much more difficult. If you are able to fully understand what was discussed in the book, you will have no trouble passing the exam. Therefore, I strongly believe that this book provides more than enough information to pass the exam.

More than Enough covered to pass CCNA

First of all, I assume you want to opt for the single CCNA test instead of taking the separete INTRO/ICND tests (And I certainly encourage you to do so!). This assumption is important because in the single CCNA test you will NEVER need to memorize useless tiny details (e.g., "What is the RFC# defining ICMP?") that might appear in the INTRO test; instead, you definitely have to be able to tell what the right implementation is in a given scenario where something is not working right. This book does have all you need - Yes, read this book and you are exposed to everything you need! Someone who mentioned poor OSPF coverage by the book is definitely wrong. Please make sure you get a copy that says "2005 update included." For some reason, I still see the outdated copies of Cisco press books out there. [PROS] Excellent coverage of all major topics, especially (1) frame relay, (2) NAT, (3) Different behaviors of default routing depending on classfull/classless routings, (4) supernetting, etc. [CONS] Too much coverage in fact - you will never see RSTP in the actual exam, for example, so skip it completely. Also don't bother memorizing RFC#s, ITU#s, etc. even when Odom says you should memorize them (Such a comment in the book is for those who take the separate exams - certainly not for the single CCNA test). Two pieces of advice that are probably the most important things of all: (1) No hands on experience? Definitely buy a simulator program! I recommend Bosom though it has some *obvious* bugs that won't slow you down. SemSim is a joke, fyi. (2) The only test engine you ever need is pass4sure (Don't even try one that comes with this book). Do some research online until you find it. Good luck!

A prefect choise for CCNA exam preparation

CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide and CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide by Wendell Odom are prefect choise for CCNA exam preparation. Both books are easy to read for non-native English speakers (like me), all concepts are well explained and illustrated with good examples. Books also covers all exam topics, I used only those books for exam preparation and I answered all questions except one.

Good CCNA Refresher

Every journey begins with a single step. The quote is trite but is most appropriate for someone who has decided to pursue a career in Cisco networking. In order to begin the Cisco journey, the first step real step is the CCNA exam. Unless they are extremely fortunate and have someone (an employer or educator) to offer guidance, chances are the beginning networker will be taking this first exam on their own. The CCNA exam certification guides from Cisco Press offer the guidance they need to take that first step. In recent years, Cisco has made it even easier on the novice by dividing the material into two separate exams. CCNA candidates also have the money-saving option of getting their CCNA the good old-fashioned way: as a single exam. I chose the Cisco Press books because I'd learned that if you want to get the right material weighting for a Cisco exam, it's best to pick your apples right off of the tree. In my previous experience, Cisco Press books had a tendency to be somewhat dry but I quickly learned that this misconception is no longer true. I found that the author, Wendell Odom, brings a friendly approach to the material that makes it quite readable. His examples are handled very well and his explanations are good. He doesn't write in the "just-the-facts-ma'am" way that tends to be the norm in technical books, so I will definitely be looking for titles by him in the future. As the name implies, The ICND Exam Certification Guide (ISBN: 1-58720-083-X) can be used to study for the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) exam (640-811). The book itself weighs in at around 650 pages and is divided into five parts covering LAN Switching, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Security and Final Preparation. These sections map to the objectives of the exam which covers basic switch configuration, basic IP routing, basic access list configuration and basic remote access configuration. This book takes each topic and explains the details regarding its implementation. The basic configuration commands are presented, explained and then given in the form of an example. The examples are generally pretty clear and the commands are shown in relation to the surrounding commands, so the context of the command is clear. This book is the opposite of the INTRO book, as it covers a small amount of material to a deeper level. There are some new topics presented, like route summarization and Link State protocols, which weren't on the old CCNA exam. If you are ready to recertify, but aren't ready to move on to CCNP, then this is the book to pick up. The CD included with the book has an excellent test bank. I found it to be very useful in preparing for the test and working through the book. There were a few answers that were just plain wrong, but I've come to expect a little inaccuracy with my test banks. The questions are not overly easy, but they're also not all that tricky. They're about the right level of difficulty for this exam. O

I passed in 1 month from 0 level

Hi there,I am quite new in networking. I bought a CCNA book and had big fights with it. Hardly read 20 pages. While about to loose my hope to learn something, wanted to try again with Wendell Odom's CCNA Intro and ICND books. Well, I read every single line. Both books are so easy to follow, friendly and helpful. I sent an email to autor about one of the questions on the first chapter, and got a reply same day :) I am impressed !!!I got my CCNA in 1 month, feel much better now, and guess what, I just realized, I am so close to get CCNP!!! I am enjoying to learn and gain confidence with my new skills. Thanks Wendell Odom. I wonder if the author has any CCNP books... Good luck everybody.