CCNP: Complete Study Guide (642-801, 642-811, 642-821, 642-831)

The mid-level Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification validates advanced knowledge of Cisco-based networks. This single volume, from the leader in certification, provides complete and up-to-date coverage of all four exams required for the CCNP certification: 642-801, 642-811, 642-821, and 642-831. Not only is it handy to have all the necessary study information compiled in one guide, it is also the most economical self-study solution. The companion CD includes advanced testing engine containing chapter review questions and eight bonus exams, flashcards for PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm devices, and the entire book in PDF.

User review
Old book
With the new format for the CCNP tests i would advise getting a newer book. Although you will find very usefull information in this book the new tests require updated information that just isnt located in this book.
so over all its a good book but not so good for studying for the CCNP tests.

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Don't waste your money
I bought this book for my CCNP recertification. I ran into a bunch of stuff on the exam that was not covered in this book or was in greater detail than was covered by this book. I used Sybex books before on my original CCNP certification and I passed. If I try to recertify, it won't be with one of those books. I'll use Cisco Press. Live and learn.

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Great Book for CCNP, with a few errors
Once again, Sybex has come through with a great resource for CCNP studies. I have trained hundreds of students in pursuit of their CCNP certification with this book.

As the IT Mentor CCNP Boot Camp instructor, I selected this book library years ago as my primary resource for the class. My students find the books easy to read and full of usefull information. The labs are very good, and overall, the book is great.

Once again, my only problem with Sybex is that their books have a large amount of typos and errors in the first few editions.

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adequate as a review resource
Having all four CCNP topics in one book seems like a good idea. It only works as a review resource though. If you don't already know the material this is not the book for you. It doesn't go into enough detail on enough topics to cover everything that you need to know for the exams. It is a good resource to review before you take the exam.