I used the Sybex book and the Cisco Press flashcards - would definitely 
recommend both, but hands-on experience is key (the Boson simulator 
will work just fine for CCNA).



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From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-
linux.org] On Behalf Of G. Scott Walters
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:57 PM
To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org
Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Cisco Gear (CCNA Cert)


What about the Sybex books?

I haven't passed my CCNA test yet, but this seems like good prep. Clear 
examples, hardcover book AND cdrom with PDF of book. Flashcards for 
your palm device.

On 7/13/06, Nate Sanders <nate at ima.umn.edu> wrote:
> So far I've read some pretty funny things about this. A lot of people 
> hate the Boson NetSim software because of inaccurate information and 
> problems with the simulator. A lot of people hate the ciscopress 
> books, and others hate the Tod Lamle books..
>
> But NO ONE suggests any alternative to these..
>
>
> Sean Waite wrote:
>
> >A Cisco 2500 series router can easily be purchased for a lot less 
> >than the cost of this software. Early routers like 2501 and 2514 you 
> >can find for around $30. In fact, most brokers I know don't even 
deal 
> >with these anymore as they have 0 resale value.
> >
> >Sean Waite
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Josh Paetzel <josh at tcbug.org>
> >To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org
> >Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:55:33 -0500
> >Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Cisco Gear (CCNA Cert)
> >
> >
> >
> >>On Monday 10 July 2006 15:49, Nate Sanders wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Anyone have some 2500's or similar level equip they would be 
> >>>willing to part with? I want to start on the Cisco Cert path and I 
> >>>prefer to learn hands on then by book alone.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>You might want to consider getting a simulator.  Generally much 
> >>cheaper than real gear and you can test configurations on the sim 
> >>before actually attempting to do the job in real life. :)
> >>
> >>I've used BOSON's netsim and have been pretty happy with it.
> >>
> >>--
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>Josh Paetzel
> >>
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