Todd Lammle | Sybex
1 Great CCNA Study Book
A great book for the aspiring CCNA. This is the #1 CCNA book on the market today. Grab the latest edition for the most up-to-date test coverage.
The only thing that would have made this book better, would have been error correction. Be sure to check Sybex's website for all the errata corrections.
2 Clear CCNA the easy way...
Todd Lammle has done a good job in covering almost all of CCNA material, in an easy way. Any prospective CCNA taker, must read
this book from cover-to-cover to pass the CCNA exam. More importantly, working out the exercises at the end of each chapter is absolutely essential.
As a reader indicated, portions on NAT & RIPV2 needs to be included and covered in depth in the next revision of this handy CCNA Guide.
If you want to clear the CCNA Exam in a short time, 'Use' this book and more importantly 'Use' it 'Fully'.
Gave a 4 star, to account for missing portions in the book...
3 Missing information
While this book is fairly well written, it fails to cover several topics, such as NAT, PAT, PAR and RIPv2. The author even goes so
far as to say that RIPv2 is not covered on the exam, but I had at least 5 questions pertaining to it. Sorry Lammle, but I'll be going with Wendell Odom from now on.
4 5th Edition Available!
Todd has written an updated edition of his top selling CCNA Study Guide. Search for 0782143911 for the standard edition or 078214392X for the Deluxe edition with virtual lab software.
Neil Edde
Publisher--Certification
Sybex, Inc.
5 Missing
I used this book to prepare for the CCNA, I felt it was inadequate. I did well on the test in areas the book covered the otherside is I did poorly in areas the book missed like NAT, Ospf etc.
6 A Head Banger!
Now in its 4th edition, which is almost identical to the 3rd edition, which is...well you get the idea. I wanted to
like this book, but I can't. I work at the "CCNP" level and was asked to review this book for a local college, the
results are disappointing at best, a waste of money at worst. And like many others here I found that Todd's failure
to go any further in-depth on the OSPF subject is a discredit to his customers. If you are new to subnetting the
section on subnetting Class C is good, but when it comes to Class A forget it. It's as if the author wasn't really knowledgable in this subject himself! VLSM is tricky for almost everyone and if you don't have a firm grasp of basic subnetting then you won't understand VLSM or router summerization. The authors "unique method" of using lengthy "charts" to calculate VLSM were, to me anyway, confusing. Furthermore, he suggests that you "memorize" these charts! He almost arrogantly runs through this subject at light-speed so any student planning on taking the CCNA had better learn their VLSM from other sources.
Techical inaccuracies: more than I have room to mention here and going to the Sybex website to grab their errata sheet is of no help at all.
The CD: even the CD included with the book is a waste of money. Period. The author suggests going to his companies website (www.routersim.com) and purchasing their product "Network Visualizer 4.x", not a bad product unless you need to create a lab using a slot-based router. Each virtual device uses only pre-set interfaces with no room for expansion. Therefore, when the student attempt to build something like a WAN, they are limited to two serial connections and two Fastethernet connections - there is no room for growth here.
We used the third-edition of this textbook in our CCNA classes and, out of the 9 students in that class, all nine failed the CCNA on their first attempt. One could assume that none of these students had any prior experiance on routers and/or switches, or that they were all just moronic idiots but only the later half of that statement is true :)! Indeed, 7 of these students had over 15-years working as Networking Professionals and the other 2 had over 20-years as Network designers who's companies were making them go back for their CCNA!! I hope that is of some comfort to those of you who have used this book, took the CCNA test, and failed it: now you know why.
So what would I suggest?
I would suggest an offering from Cisco Press entitled, "CCNA Certification Library (CCNA Self-Study, exam #640-801, Sixth Edition which is written by Wendell Odom. Mr. Odom is the best author of CCNA exam books on the planet (in my not-so-humble opinion!!) and beats the author of this book hands-down when it comes to explaining all topics regarding the CCNA. Furthermore, even if you were to purchase an older editon (as far back as his second writing, which is the de-facto standard in the CCNA world) of Mr. Odem's title you would still be better off than you would reading Todd Lammle's latest edition. However, be advised that Mr. Odom is completely devoid of any sense-of-humor what so ever and, in fact he is down-right dull IMHO!! But we don't use these books as a joke, we use them to learn and that is what makes Wendell Odom my favorite author in "CCNALand".
Another good text on CCNA is brought to us by Boson who is the publisher of several CCNA books by the author Richard Deal. The latest edition (published by MH for Boson) isn't perfect but is much better than Mr. Lammle's offering AND it includes a CD which has some excellent applications on it as well!Applications like the "lite" version of Boson's Netsim v5.25 as well as Flash Cards and some useful utilites and ON that note: Boson's Netsim....I do recommend this simulator if you cannot afford a couple of low-end Cisco routers. I have to admit that true, it does have some "bugs" in it, but even with these bugs it beats Routersims "Network Visualizer" in most areas (which does, by the way, include Todd Lammle's course-work which tends to follow the Sybex book, 3rd editon) of study. Furthermore, the Boson product is downloadabe in its "Full Version" with a 30-day, limited trial. Boson also has their "new" Netsim v6 CCNP product available for download for those of you who care to continue in the education and become a CCNP. I can't recommend this latest version however because it is still in Beta...but so far, after testing it now for three-months I find it quite good to excellent and well worth the time it would take you to download it and give it a spin!
No I don't work for or have any interest in ANY of the above parties, thank you very much :)!!
I hope this helps because I too have in the past tried and failed to pass the dreaded CCNA exam and, after 26-years in the IT industry that can be a humiliating experiance. I do highly advise you to NOT go into this exam without some hands-on experiance either via an actual Cisco router and switch OR through at least a good network simulator!!
There are at least two "simulation" type questions on these tests, maybe several by now and they can be tough if you have had no experiance with a simulated lab so be warned!!!! And remember fellow underlings: DO NOT OVERLOOK THE SIMPLE!!!! Its the "little things that kill" in most of these kind of tests so if you are a Wizard at WAN and can't seem to remember how to subnet or ADMINISTRATIVE DISTANCES (uh...hmmmmmmmm :!!! wink!!), you know, THE BASICS then don't expect to gurggle-and-cew your way through this test it simply WON'T HAPPEN!!
One last thing and no it is not about how bad this book is but rather a probelem with Cisco, I believe and that is their tendency to cater to their Cisco Academy "cadets". These "cadets" are sometimes given a "test" with a LOT of
questions on them but YOU CAN'T really FAIL this test!!! How do I KNOW this? Because I watched in horror as, what has got to be THE worlds dumbest living Carbon-Based, bi-pedal human being, obtain his CCNA after attending the Ciso Networking Academy for one-year. I won't mention any names (like, "Dan E. Boltjes at School District 11, Colorado Springs, CO) but here is a guy who's technical prowess had been confined to that of a VCR Technician and who had a tough time spelling "IP", pass this so-called "test" on his first try! Unlike "The Rest of Us", who must have a firm grasp on networking subject-matter, it would seem that these Academies have somekind of "in" with Cisco and in order to make themselves look good want to make sure that their students succeed - at any cost. So hang in there, study
hard, practice a few subnetting problems EVERY DAY FOR AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE YOU TAKE THE TEST and I'm sure you will do fine BUT, if you DON'T pass it first try do NOT DISPAIR because, believe me, you "are not alone" and you WILL eventually pass this exam IF you don't GIVE UP!!!
Best wishes,
Wayne
Colorado
7 You won't definitely pass just reading this book
I saw so many stars about this book but I'm just wondering that is this book that worthy?How could people give this book five stars??Unbelievable!!I took this exam few weeks ago and failed.This book doesn't cover many things.It skipped about NAT and PAT.I don't know how the writer could do it not even mentioning those in his book. OSPF is really important for this exam but the writer did not give detail information about DR,BDR and so many other things.When I took this exam,I realized that I should have read some other books.I've some good advice for newbies.You should also read Wendell Odom's CCNA ICND Exam certification book(Cisco press).I'm not intending to advertise Cisco's Book.Just wanna tell that Todd Lammle's book is really not enough for passing CCNA exam except you're a highly skilled,expert in network.
8 Suggestion
Check out sybex.c0m before you purchase from Amazon. This 4th edition can be found on the publisher's website at half-price, because a more current 5th edition was published this month (Jan 05).
9 This book just isn't enough!
There are three types of people that would read this book.
The first type is generally someone who wants to read this book and get an understanding of how networks work and a little about the configuration of routers. This book will benefit you greatly because you'll learn all the things that happen behind the scenes when you're using the Internet.
The second type of person is the certification whore, I've gotten a few certifications but only because I was required to do so by my work. This book will provide information on passing the CCNA but can only be paired best with online router sims and something like Boson tests.
The third type that is usually someone that genuinely wants to learn and get the certification. i fall into this category and quite frankly it doesn't do me any good because one year I took the test and failed i realized that testking provides the exact answers for all the tests. All 500 something randomly generated CCNA questions. If you want to really ace the test with this book and hands on knowledge it's impossible. I personally know CCIE people that have taken a look at the new tests and say how much harder the test has gotten since they've taken them.
So find out what type of person you are before getting this book, it can make your decision more positive if you know what you're getting yourself into.
10 Decent but doesn't cover everything
I am a student and used this book for a network engineering class. I liked the authors writing style, and the book was an easy read but as stated before the example questions were not anything close to what is on the real exam. The biggest flaw though is that there is some incorrect info given in the fourth edition. The author states that RIPv2, subnet 0, and a few other technology areas will not be on the exam, however they were on the exam as of when I took it. All in all an ok book, but if you have little experience with this material, then consider getting additional study aids
11 Good book but not enough to pass the exam
I read all the book and I think it's good for beguinners BUT it's not enough to pass the exam if you are not experienced. The real CCNA exam is too hard to pass and the questions on book are easier to answer and give you false idea how the CCNA exame is. There are some few topics on the real exam that the book doesn't cover just like RIP version 2 and others. I think it's better to find other materials to study for the exam, not only this book.
12 Good book Lacking Esential now in exam
Took the exam 19th October 2004, Failed. This book is great, but is laccking badly in 2 main areas now covered by the Exam.
RIP Version 2 and NAT/PAT. both these subjects are now in the exam and in ther heavly. OSPF is also now covered in more detail.
Good book, indepth coverage of the materials it covers but you need more to pass the exam.
13 Good for learning, if you know what to watch out for
I think that this book is pretty good at teaching you what you need to know for a Cisco exam, but I think it w3ould be better for someone who already has a solid networking background, as there are quite a few typos that could through you off if you didn't know they were obviously wrong. Every tech book I've ever had had typo's, but some of these are inexcusable for a 4th edition printing.
Take for example the Written exam for Chapter 3. There are 10 problems where you give the subnet mask, broadcast address and valid hosts. When you check the answer key, there are 20 problems that they have answered. ????? Some of the answers are scattered in that jumble, #4 is really the answer to #2, and one of the answers (#20) is "256 - 252 = 4. 4 + 4 = 8". How exactly does this relate to the answers you are looking for? Oh well, I suppose it doesn't matter, as there wasn't a question 20 anyways....
14 Nothing even comes close to how great this book is!
This is the best Cisco book ever - bar none! If you want to learn about Cisco routers, and pass your CCNA, then this is the book for you!
Don't waste money on any other books or study aids. I have found that I could have just spent the few bucks on this book and receive absolutly everything I needed in one source. What a money saver.
The CD in the front of the book has 1000 practice exam questions, 500 flash cards and the entire book in PDF! Also, there is a program to practice the CCNA sims that you will find on the CCNA 801 exam.
I am giving this book 2 thumbs way up!
Nicely written in an easy to understand and follow manner. What a nice change from the cisco press junk that puts me right to sleep!
15 Loaded with typos and technical inaccuracies
Sybex's website already has a long list of typos and technical inaccuracies for this book (and this particular edition.) It's apparent to me that they have still managed to miss many more mistakes. I'm only on Chapter 4 and I've been so dismayed by the quality of this book that I had to write this warning immediately.
16 Good for detailed review.
I have started reading through this book and am finding it is actually fun to read. Most technical books are fairly dry, but this one has a little humor and sometimes is written in the first person. If you are starting from scratch and unfamiliar with networking, you will be lost. This book works best for people who have some network in their background. There is a CD with some nice tools. I like the availability to print book in PDF format. The true test of this book will be when I take my CCNA exam!
17 best so far
Definetly this is the best book so far about CCNA and network stuff in general. It's easy to read and after reading this book I definetly feel more confident and the first time I feel I have the knowledge to pass the CCNA test.
18 Routing protocols
If you want to learn IP routing, this book will not take you anywhere close... For that, you would need "Cisco IOS for IP Routing" by Andrew Colton or Doyle's books. However, Lammle's book would probably be all you need to pass the CCNA test. Unless you're a complete beginner, then you may want to add one or two other fine CCNA books.
19 CCNA
Well i dont mean to say bad things about this book, but i failed my CCNA. 5 of my 57 questions referance certain topics that this book doesnt cover very well.
So basicly if you have no experience with Cisco Equipment then i would suggest going with CCNA Self-Study: CCNA Preparation Library (640-801), 6th Edition By Steve McQuerry. ISBN: 1587051842 or some other cisco book.
The reason i say this is because i checked out this book in a local store and found the answers to the 5 questions i got wrong and it seem like this Cisco book goes in more depth.
20 Very good book -- but probably not enough
Last week I successfully passed the exam with 912 out of 1000.
My only book was Todd Lammle's CCNA Study Guide. Starting from scratch, this book is really helpful, and you *should* learn it by heart. However, it's only one key to success, and you need a second one : sample tests, sample tests, sample tests ! Unless you're already a network admin with years of hands-on experience on various Cisco platforms, you gotta practice again and again the sample tests.
The exam is made of 50-60 questions, some of them NOT in the official scope of the exam , such as NAT or IPX. Sometimes you'll be asked for the BEST answer, not the RIGHT answer.
Anyway Lammle's CCNA study guide is what you need for the theory.
I would recommend 2 months studying the book , and 1 month practicing sample tests.
- 4 stars out of 5 -
21 Essential to CCNA
I'm MCSE, CCNA, and A+ certified, and have used a variey of Sybex books to achieve my certifications. Lammle's book is the best of Sybex's line, and used in conjunction with his E-Lab trainer, helped me pass the CCNA exam on the first try. That said, I read this book at least four times, which also attests to its readability.
Subnetting, TCP/IP, and Cisco IOS are not the most intersting subjects in the world, but Lammle manages to make the reading comprehensible. You could probably get the same info from the Cisco documentation website, but I guarantee you it will read like stereo instructions. I would like to have seen more information about accessing switches and routers in this book, but perhaps that is beyond the scope of the test objectives. Lammle lays this book out exactly according to the Cisco tesat objectives and covers each area in sufficient detail to help you pass the test.
One word of caution if you are shopping around for the best deal on this book: make sure the edition you are buying covers the current test version being administered.
22 Ok study guide
Background: This was my only study guide for the CCNA exam. I have been working with Cisco gear for the last few years and my job wants me to go for the certifications.
Review: I didn't really read the book, skimmed the chapters and answered the review questions at the end of each chapter. I also did the simulation exam and the practice tests on the CDs. I used the questions to focus me in on what I was weak in (frame/isdn/etc) and reviewed those sections. In the end I did relatively well on the practice exams (high 80's, 90's). So with a good days worth of studying behind me, and accounting for my experience I felt confident, maybe a little too confident...
Exam Results: Took the exam this morning, let me tell you the questions in the book are WAY easier than the real test. I was ten questions in and I was wondering if I should continue. It was pretty tough I was actually sweating at points, cursing myself for not reading the book more carefully. (ok some questions were close but those felt few and far between). In the end I passed, by a decent margin, but I would have been happier if I prepared a bit more. I will probably use a different publishing company for the CCNP exams.
Advice: Don't use the questions from this book as a gauge for the exam, either actually read the book and comprehend things or get a book that has better questions (don't ask I have no clue which book has better ones). Also on the real exam try not to burn to much time on the sims. Their awesome, loved them, but they can suck a lot of time, so don't over think them.
GOOD LUCK
23 One of the best, but not perfect
I recently got my CCNA, using this and BOSON's book as well as the celticrover website.
Who this book is intended for
- Those with some networking experience
- Those wanting to get certified
Need not apply
- New to the industry
- Wanting a reference material
Overall the book is very good from taking someone that has a pretty good knowledge base to the certified level. The chapters are laid out logically, and he covers the important parts of the test well - subnetting, router commands, routing protocols and configuration.
Big minus is the questions in the book, they give you a false sense of security for the exam. I think the questions in the book are there to encourage you to keep going, rather than really test your knowledge. However the questions on the CD are much better and more varied.
As a side note - even with experience the test is relatively difficult to pass. Despite what one other reviewers said about studying this book for only and getting a high score, I would highly recommend using other resources (books, test questions, flash cards, router simulator...), but that this is one of the better resources out there.
24 THE book for CCNA preparation
Lammle manages to pull off a rare feat -- producing a detailed book covering all of the technical objectives necessary for passing the CCNA exam while using a conversational, and often humorous, tone to create an easy read, cover to cover. It is safe to say the book, coupled with the accompanying CertSim simulations - which matched the look and feel of the actual simulations - is the primary reason I passed my CCNA 801 exam. Lammle's Sybex book is a must have for anyone seeking the knowledge required for CCNA certification.
25 A great resource for passing the 640-801 exam
The Sybex CCNA Study Guide 4th Edition was one of the main study materials that I used to pass the 640-801 exam. This book covers all of the pertinent ideas and topic relative to the 640-801 exam. It provides very realistic practice questions and labs along with sample configurations. The book also comes with a trial version of CCNA CertSim by RouterSim, also from Todd Lammle. The upgrade to the full version of the testing software is only 40.00 if you already have the trial version and I believe that this book, along with CertSim, were essential to my success on the exam. I don't think you can really ask more of a study guide.
26 Just barely enough for me
Bottom line: I got my CCNA by using only this book and the CCNA practice test from www.boson.com. However, it was not easy.
I missed passing the 801 exam (twice) by one or two questions - very annoying. I finally passed by taking the 640-811 and 640-821. Scored high.
I did enjoy reading this book. Loved Todd's style and teaching methods. The conversational style and humor made it a quick read. Several times he mentioned just the right thing to help me lock in a paticular concept.
The test is tricky. Much trickier than it was 3 years ago. They did things like ask for the 2 best answers, and then gave 3 or 4 right answers. Or they would ask for the 2 best answers and only give one technically correct answer - you have to pick which one they decided was the best of the incorrect answers. Typical.
If I had it to do over again, I would read the Cisco Press books
CCNA Self-Study : Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) 640-811, 640-801
CCNA Self-Study : Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO) 640-821, 640-801
And I would start by taking the 821 and 811 exams. It might not be any better, it might even be worse, but I would try something different.
27 not that good
Unless you already know the stuff, this book wont help out much. If you already do know the basics, there are better ways to prepare for the CCNA.
28 Very good book.
This is great simulator, works great, feels like the real thing. Does everything I need it to do to take the test. The only problem or really just an irritant was that the hands on lab in the 4th edition Lamle CCNA book don't quite match up to the Platinum Lab simulator.
I think they could of done a better job of describing the layout of the lab a little better, (basically none) maybe have a pictured layout of port connection with the available hardware in the lab simulator pages. I noticed quickly that the hands on lab in the book don't match head to head w/ the sim.. I figured it out, yes, It works? Yes. But when the book talks about switch(a) as a 2950 and the lab talks about the same devise as a 1900, its kind of thoughs you off because the commands are so different..
I found that if you save your work between Labs its much, much easier.. I don't know.. maybe it was planned like that to make me dig into it.. I did and I was able to make it work just fine..
29 All you need to beat the exam
Todd Lammle's book is the definite guide to become CCNA.
I tried another book before but it doesn't bring me the confidence to take the exam. The topics are covered deep and in a friendly manner. Subnetting topic is vital to succeed the test and Lammle did a big effort to explain the topic in a frienly manner. I became CCNA taking the 641-821 (INTRO) and 640-811 (ICND), in both scored more than 900.
So, no matter what exam(s) you take to become CCNA, studying with this book definitevely help you to PASS!
30 This is what you need to pass
I studied this book along with flash cards from cisco press and Certsim. I noticed the test material was much closer to this book than what I saw w/ cisco press. In addition I recommend you use the Virtual Lab and Certsim from routersim.
31 Preparing for CCNA exam, this book can help u pass
if u wanna pass the CCNA exam, this single book can help u pass. this book provides fast and effective way to review and prepare for CCNA exam.
i have spent about 4 weeks to read this book cover to cover and i just passed CCNA 640-801 yesterday in the 1st tried with score 950, and directly come to review this book.
WHAT IS THIS BOOK FOR: exam preparation
WHAT IS THIS BOOK NOT FOR: as a text book or reference
for the reason, read below
onething to mention: this book doesn't include any router simmulations, not even the educational edition, or else this book will b real perfect !!!!
IMPORTANT: this book is for "CCNA exam preparation" that means this book is not a text book or reference. this book is much like a review book, it gives everthing that CCNA exam requires, tell u every points, every topics that u must focus for the exam, ask u to du everything to make sure that u understand and r ready for exam. the method of preparation that this book provide is excellent, u won't face the problem that read the last chapter and forget the chapter1.
IMPORTANT: if u r a 100% beginner looking for a good reference or text that will teach u everything from 1 to 100, then this book is NOT FOR U, better look for cisco network academy CCNA text books (which is like 1200+ pages per volume, and there r more than 1 volume for full CCNA) from ciscopress that willl really start and teach u from the very beginning of networking world and explain everything every topic in details and leave no questions behind but they never ask questions that will b asked in CCNA exam,they just teach the technology in details (notice something from the thick texts, u read up to ch5 then u forget ch1 !!! this is very normal)
the highlight feathure of the book will b the "exam essential, writen lab and review questions" which previde the best and fastest reviewing metheod of each chapter.
the highlight chapter of the book will b the subneting chaper, this book really teach the best and fastest way to du subnetting, or at least a lot better way than what i studied from cisco network acedemy programs.
so now ... i hope enyone who read up to this point can find out if this book is for u or not
32 Buen libro pero....
He tenido que cambiar mi opinion acerca de que este texto es la mejor opcion para estudiar y obtener la certificacion CCNA. Pero ahora comparado con la libreria de CCNA 640-801 (dos libros) de CiscoPress, debo decir que ambas opciones son muy buenas.
Anteriormente no hubiera dudado elegir Sybex, pero ahora tambien a mis estudiantes recomiendo ambas opciones y ellos eligen. Aun asi, excelente texto.
33 Some Reviewers Leave Alot to be Desired As Well
This is the latest in a edition in a series of books from Lammle and Sybex that has allowed many thousands of IT professionals pass the CCNA Exam. Whatever opinion is expressed and from whatever quarter it cannot be denied that the CCNA is a benchmark exam in the world of IT certification.
I am very mystified by the last review as to how the reviewer gained so much knowledge from such an imperfect source to be so imbued with the technical knowledge to be critical to the level he has. As to writing style that is of course a matter of taste. The whole effect gives the impression of one of those alleged "spoiler reviews" which eventually get drowned in a sea of stars in a few months.
The CCNA exam has evolved as has the various study volumes and as any exam certification hopefull knows there is not one title that can contain it all. The current CCNA exam needs at least two good sources of information beside the Cisco site, hands on or at the very least simulator experience and detailed study or experience to succeed. Cisco Press is indeed an excellent source as well. It has often amazed me how little outlay is expected in some quarters for such a prize certification considering that this exam can be the cornerstone of many an IT career not to mention futher Cisco qualifications, is a couple of books and a simulator so much??? Even if it is RouterSim!
If your serious about study instead of semantics then buy, read and study, study some more and get on!
34 Not impressed.
After having thoroughly read this book cover to cover, I cannot understand how it can be so highly recommended. To be a fourth edition, there were far too many errors, especially in the written exercises. The author has a habit of not explaining some topics in detail, and his writing style leaves a lot to be desired. At many points in the book, I ran across passages that were completely vague and other parts that contradicted previous information. Initially, I was planning on reading this book twice, but I am now moving on to Cisco Press.
I do not recommend this book. ...
35 Routing protocols
If you want to learn IP routing, this book will not take you anywhere close... For that, you would need "Cisco IOS for IP Routing" by Andrew Colton or Doyle's books. However, Lammle's book would probably be all you need to pass the CCNA test. Unless you're a complete beginner, then you may want to add one or two other fine CCNA books.
36 This will get the job done!
I passed the 640-507 using the Sybex Study guide, I taught 640-607 classes using the Sybex study guide. Now that the 640-801 exam is out, it is only a natural choice to use the 640-801 Study guide from a trusted author and publisher.
I had the pleasure and privilege of being one the Technical Reviewers of the manuscript before publication. I found several useful pieces of information in the manuscript add to that the 30 plus labs to work with and this is one of the best guides on the market.
The book covers the exam in a logical manner, making this study guide one of the easier to read and comprehend. Lammle's ability to communicate a concept is what separates this book from the pack. There is just about everything you need to work, from practice questions to flash cards, about the only thing missing is the simulator and that has been handled with the CCNA Virtual Lab.
If you are looking for the go to source, than look no further. Overall the money is well spent and the material is well written, you will not be disappointed.
37 The absolute best Todd Lammle book to date!
I really can say that I have nearly all of Todd Lammle's books, Based upon that, I think I am well founded to say that this latest tome is, by far, the most enjoyable, fluid updated book in both my experience and my possession. Good show! This volume is absolutely first class, and comes highly recommended.
Internetworking, wireless, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IP routing, etc. is covered in depth and in an easy to understand manner as usual for a Sybex Cisco book.
