CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-811, 640-801), Fourth Edition

Official self-study test preparation guide for the Cisco CCNA ICND exam 640-811

Best-selling study guide helps you master all the topics on the new CCNA ICND exam, including:Switching conceptsSpanning Tree Protocol (STP), VLANs, and trunkingIP addressing and subnetting RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, and static route configurationVariable-length subnet masking (VLSM) support and route summarizationClassless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) and Network Address Translation (NAT)Point-to-point leased line implementationISDN and Dial-on-Demand Routing (DDR)Frame Relay configurationIP Access Control List (ACL) security

CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco(r) exam study guide that has been completely updated to focus specifically on the objectives for the new CCNA ICND exam. Senior instructor and best-selling author Wendell Odom shares preparation hints and test-taking tips to help you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual and hands-on knowledge. This new edition is organized in a modular fashion, segmenting larger chapters into smaller, more easily digestible components. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your retention of exam topics.

CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide 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 subject lists and Foundation Summary tables make referencing easy and give you a quick refresher whenever you need it. Challenging chapter-ending review questions help you assess your knowledge and reinforce key concepts. Scenario-based exercises help you think about exam objectives in real-world situations, thus increasing recall during exam time. The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful new testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams from ICND and unified CCNA test banks. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review. The CD-ROM also includes a wealth of hands-on practice exercises and a copy of the Boson NetSim(tm) for CCNA ICND, Learning Edition, network simulation software that allows you to practice your hands-on skills in a virtual lab environment that has been customized for the labs in the book.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and hands-on exercises, this book helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNA ICND Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended study program from Cisco Systems(r) that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.1624, is a senior instructor with Skyline Computer, where he teaches courses on QoS, CCNA, and CCIE lab preparation. He has worked in the networking arena for 20 years, with jobs in pre- and post-sales technical consulting, teaching, and course development.

Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains more than 300 practice questions for the ICND, INTRO, and CCNA exams, including simulation-based questions. Also contains hands-on exercises and a customized copy of the NetSim LE network simulation software.

This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press(r). 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.

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Book in really good condition! and has the cd not opened.
I was really satisfied with the book I bought with the CD still in the back of the book not opened so that I can use it with the book itself.

I was really happy about the price I paid for the book also.

Thanks.

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CCNA Textbook
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Great study tool for the ICND
I purchased this book after failing the ICND when I studied with the Sybex CCNA guide. I highly recommend the Sybex book if you are a networking newcomer. It explains everything in easier terms and does a great job of prepping for the INTRO. I would follow up Sybex with this study guide. After hitting the highlights of this book and using the priorities it sets I passed the ICND.

Also, I wouldn't study ISDN as heavily. I wasn't asked a single ISDN question on either ICND exam. I might have been lucky or Cisco is phasing ISDN out of the exam because it is going out of date.

Overall, this is a good way to pass the ICND.

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PERFECT TO DO DE CCNA CERTIFICATION EXAM
IT IS THE GOODEST BUY I DID FOR MY PROFESSION. IT'S HELPING ME TO STUDY FOR THE CCNA CERTIFICATION EXAM