CCNA Books - 2 Types of Books for You to Choose From
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Written by Francis Teo   
Thursday, 13 August 2009 08:43
There are such a lot of CCNA books to help prepare for the difficult exam these days that it can be hard to choose. These books can be divided into roughly 2 categories - self-study books and exam certification books.
by FrancisTeo


There are such a lot of CCNA books to help prepare for the difficult exam these days that it can be hard to choose. These books can be divided into roughly 2 categories - self-study books and exam certification books.

If you do not already have some networking knowledge, the self study books will provide the first steps to the world of computer and Cisco networking. This is because these books are very detailed and will take a close look at the concepts that you are expected to know for the exam. If you already have a job as a CCNA networks engineer, the understanding you gain will be extremely helpful.

If you use the books as a quick reference before the exam, the self study series of books might be overkill as they provide a lot of detail. This might not be so applicable to the experienced network engineer who is just looking for CCNA re-certification.

What you will find in the exam certification books is that they are well aligned with the objectives of the CCNA exam as published by Cisco. They are designed to be more as a quick reference and will not go as deep when you compare them to the self study books.

If you need coverage of all the CCNA exam objectives, you can be sure that the exam certification books will not disappoint. They are extremely good for you if you are seeking CCNA exam re-certification.

If you are new to the networking world, you might find that the exam certification books do not go into that much detail as required. However, these books are still a very good reference if you are reading CCNA books in combination with taking a CCNA course with a Cisco authorized partner or academy.

I recommend that you get both kinds of books if you can. They can be used in a 2 step process. First, use the self study books to gain a deep understanding of the underlying networking concepts. Second, use the exam certification books to revise the material before you take the CCNA exam.

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