- Hardcover: 1056 pages
- Publisher: Cisco Press; 1 edition (4 Dec 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1587051419
- ISBN-13: 978-1587051418
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 18.8 x 6.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 803,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gain comprehensive network design foundation learning with this Cisco authorized self-study book for the CCDA 640-861 DESGN exam
- Master network design skills with this second edition of the CCDA self-study guide
- Understand the principles of Cisco's Enterprise Composite Network Model for effective network design
- Prepare for the 640-861 DESGN exam while learning how to build a scalable, robust, accessible, and secure network architecture
CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) is a fully updated and revised edition of Designing Cisco Networks. This title offers comprehensive, foundation learning on designing small routed and switched networks. As an early-stage exam preparation tool, the book provides detailed coverage of all CCDA 640-861 exam objectives.
This title presents a broad range of network design principles and guidelines. Readers learn about the Enterprise Composite Network Model and how it simplifies the complexity of modern network design. The book teaches readers how to design campus networks in a hierarchical, modular fashion, design WAN networks, develop an IP network addressing scheme, and select optimal routing protocols for various designs. Readers also learn how to assess security solutions and the implications of voice traffic over a data network. A running case study puts readers in the role of a network administrator tasked with proposing solutions to common design problems. Chapter-ending review questions reinforce chapter topics, and job aids support real-world applications.
What's New in This Edition?
This book is revised to align to the new DESGN course and exam. It also includes new coverage on several topics including: WAN protocols, Routing topics, FCAPS, and service levels. Also included are significant updates on network security design issues, voice network design issues, and IPv6.
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About the Author
Diane Teare is a consultant in the networking, training, and e-learning fields. Diane has over 20 years of experience in design, implementation, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software, and has also been involved in teaching, course design, and project management. Diane was the course director/master instructor for the Designing Cisco Networks (DCN) and Building Scalable Cisco Networks (BSCN) courses at Global Knowledge Network (Canada), Inc. and was recently the Director of e-Learning for the same company.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well what can I say really other than this book provided all and much more than is required for the CCDA 640-861 exam, I read this book from front to back minus the last few appendixes, and passed the exam with a 961 result. There is many urls to useful sites to help you find further information should you need it, but my advice is that you won't unless you really want to know more than the exam requires. You'll surely enjoy the end result of this book as I did. Dont' waste your money on any other publisher or editor GET THIS ONE!
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I read the book cover to cover 3 times, it's a very well written book, and covers the majority of the subject areas that you need to know if you want to pass the CCDA.
The only area that I thought it lacked a bit was a piece on Wireless, it's in the CCDA exam, I know as I had 3 or 4 questions on it, and as long as you have the CCNP you would know the answers (in my opinion), but as this is an associate exam it could catch you out.
Generally i thought the ccda track was a bit "wooly", I only took it as I need it to get the CCDP, so it's onto that one. When faced with anything I was not sure about I chose the cisco option, for example "Which routing protocol is best?" BGP/EIGRP/OSPF/RIP, well obviously it's EIGRP :-)
JC
The only area that I thought it lacked a bit was a piece on Wireless, it's in the CCDA exam, I know as I had 3 or 4 questions on it, and as long as you have the CCNP you would know the answers (in my opinion), but as this is an associate exam it could catch you out.
Generally i thought the ccda track was a bit "wooly", I only took it as I need it to get the CCDP, so it's onto that one. When faced with anything I was not sure about I chose the cisco option, for example "Which routing protocol is best?" BGP/EIGRP/OSPF/RIP, well obviously it's EIGRP :-)
JC
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Overall Weel suited for the CCDA Exam.
3 Jan 2004
Format:Hardcover
When Cisco revised the CCDA Exam from 640-441 to 640-861, I thought that is was simple upgrade. After taking the beta and live exams, I found that the material on the new exam far exceeds what the old exam had and therefore finding the right material to use will be a real task. Fortunately Cisco Press has done all the work for you and this release is a real help for the new exam.
Knowing that formal training for the CCDA exam is hard to come by since the classes are few and far between. So if you are going to self study you will need the best material to study from and this book should fill that need.
As with most books on CCDA certification the material is a little dry and sometime long. However the material does in fact cover the exam and cover it well. I found the author to be thorough and detail in the explanations and technically accurate in the presentation of information. The author ability to convey the exam material in straight forward manner is just one of the things I like about this book.
I was impressed by the extras the book provides, for example Chapter 11 is a review of the entire book along with a case study. The examples appear to be taken form real life situations. There is a great 11 page appendix covering the OSI model and 20 pages for router and switch commands. At first glance I thought there were no answers to the review questions until I found them all in the Appendix G.
Overall the book is well suited for the CCDA exam and do not let the cost sway your decision.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
The book includes most everything you need to pass 640-861.
8 Jan 2004
Format:Hardcover
This book is very comprehensive and meets all the objectives of the Cisco CCDA 640-861 exam. The author is knowledgeable, thorough, and has the ability to help bring design technology into perspective. This book does not include additional test prep software typically found in most certification self-study guides.
What I found helpful within this book is the level of detail. Nothing is more frustrating than having to spend hours of time locating the right information on the Cisco web site to prepare for their exams and then actually prepare! This single book brings everything into perspective for the CCDA candidate. Each chapter includes questions and answers for reinforcement. The diagrams and design scenarios are also a big help. Perhaps in the next revision the author or publisher will invest in additional test prep software. Most of the time, this book's printed text clear and concise--the book's layout is comprehensive and flows from cover to cover.
This self-study guide is thorough! This allows you to study for the exam with one resource. Chapter 11 adds a nice touch with a single case study and how all the Cisco design technology covered in chapters 1-10 apply. The appendices add even more value to this book. There is everything from an appendix on IPv4 Addressing Job Aids to a summary of CCNA-level IOS commands every CCDA must know. With this book and popular exam prep software, you'll be ready for the exam in no time!
I was only able to locate a few small technical inaccuracies in this book. I have never found a technical book without errors! The few errors I found were in defined acronyms and may have been a result of the book's copy edit process. Refreshingly, this book focuses not only on preparing you to pass the CCDA exam but helps you to understand the technology involved. This book's author and technical reviewers have done an excellent job at bringing all the obscure CCDA network design topics together in one location with technical accuracy.
For the self-study candidate on a limited budget, who really wants to understand what's required to be a successful CCDA, this book offers a well readable format. When you want to prepare to pass the new CCDA exam, this book along with popular exam prep software is all you need!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Book! Must have for CCDA Candidate
22 Feb 2004
Format:Hardcover
It came time to recertify my CCDA and I went in search of appropriate study guides to help me on my way. I used the previous book "Designing Cisco Networks" for my first test and found it very helpful. I can say that Cisco has raised the bar on the current version of the CCDA exam. Now the test is as difficult as the old CCNP test, CID.
This new CCDA self study book does an exceptional job of covering the exam objectives listed on CCO. This book is very well organized and does an exceptional job of introducing topics in an order that build well. The depth of coverage in each of the chapters is very good and includes links to the appropriate page on CCO for that extra attention to detail. What can I say, this book actually covers all of the objectives.
The coverage on the Enterprise composite model, QOS, Voice, and Security were great, giving the right amount of depth to get a really good idea of how it works. I used this book and the listed CCO links as my sole study resource for my CCDA recertification. With my experience level being limited in Voice and Security, this book gave me what I needed to pass my test well above the passing mark. I also use this book as an on the job reference and training aid for other engineers.
I do not hesitate to give this book 5 stars. It is worth every penny and is a valuable addition to any engineers' library. You will find yourself going back to it very day.
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