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CCNP Routing Exam Guide by Gough
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| aktribes 2001-07-12, 5:28 pm |
| I just started reading this book in prep for the routing exam. I am on chapter 5 and the reading is a tough going and it all seems pretty overwhelming. Has anyone else experienced this difficulty with this text? I am now wondering if I should of started with a book by Sybex or exam cram first, but I wanted to save some money this time around. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
Signed,
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| If you are looking for a book that is really easy to read, I recommend you read "Routing TCP/IP Volumn I" by Jeff Doyle. This book is extreamly easy to read. However, I does provide more information than you will need for BSCN exam but it help you understand the topic more. I think that this book is the one of the must read book for network guy. Hope this help. | |
| richard21 2001-07-13, 3:10 am |
| Aktribes,
I am actually reading the exam cram book and I don't find it useful. The stuff in this book is of a general character. That was not the case for the remote access exam cram book ,it is a wonderful one, pleasant to read and focused on the exam. So conclusion, don't spend the money for the examcram.
I just started to read the routing exam guide and it seems really complete. But I cannot really give you my opinion as I am just starting it. I attended the official course and it seems at first sight that the book follows the same chapters. That's all I can say.
Btw, I remember we passed the CCNA at the same time.Nice to see you again . | |
| richard21 2001-07-13, 3:15 am |
| About Doyle book, the instructor that gave me the routing course here in Spain recommended it for studying routnig protocols in depth. He also said yhat for the exam, it was not necessary and he even said that we should not study it for the exam as it provides too much info.
Regards. | |
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| Yes, Doyle's book does provide more information than you will need for the exam as I already mention before. However, how can you understand a thing if you don't know it in depth ? Um.. Maybe you can, but not for me.
It depends on what you want, certificate or knowledge.
If you plan to go for CCIE, like me, I think it is worth to read it.  | |
| Dillon 2001-07-13, 5:44 am |
| Routing TCP/IP volume 1 is by far the most important book that you will ever read as a prospective CCIE. The book is concise, informative & most of all, not that hard to read.
As Hoon mentioned, it will go into far greater depth than any exam guide you will read, but are we really just trying to pass the exam & get a nice piece of paper to look at or do we want to understand our area of expertise.
The choice is yours!
Dillon  | |
| Dave Penner 2001-07-13, 6:12 am |
| I passed the routing exam reading Clare Gough's book and I agree that the book is a little tedious. So I went out and got the Sybex books too. I've found that using the Sybex first then following them with the Cisco Press books works the best.
Dave | |
| aktribes 2001-07-13, 10:24 am |
| Thanks for all the wonderful insight! I guess I'll try and trudge through this book and possibly get the Sybex if it still is too frustrating. Being that I have pretty much self taught myself, its nice to have material shot at you a little easier the first time around  I am very interested in the Routing TCP/IP volume 1 book as well, especially if it will explain further some of the concepts in the Gough book. I am the kinda person who will ask why even if I don't "have" to know. I guess I sleep better at night that way. Thanks again for the help!!!
aktribes
BTW, Nice to see you again richard21 | |
| aktribes 2001-07-13, 10:46 am |
| What about vol 2?? vol 1 doesn't seem to deal with exterior routing protocols like BGP.
Thanks,
aktribes | |
| Dillon 2001-07-15, 1:42 pm |
| Just got the Routing TCP/IP vol II. At first glance this looks like a very good addition to my bookshelf as well!
Dillon |
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