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Good, easy to understand, but a complementary book.
I passed BCMSN exam today with the help of this book. This is a good guide for people who has a basic knowledge of switching technics, but for certification purposes, it is missing some topics, other topics are incomplete and let you with doubt.
Missing tons of information
DO NOT rely on this book to pass the exam. It lightly touches most of the important subjects, but goes nowhere near deep enough to be useful. I agree is it better written that the BCSI book, but it needs to be much more thourough in its handling of the subject matter. Very poor considering its Cisco.

Vast improvement over 2nd edition
Although the BCMSN test is the easiest in the CCNP, this book is worth the upgrade. One of the CCNP books you can actually read.
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Great tool for final exam preparation!
CCDA/CCDP Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack won't teach you the concepts of network design, so it can't be compared to and won't replace a study guide. The only purpose of this book is to help you in finding weak areas and providing a summarization of all exam topics to aid you in your study.
Nice summary tool
Having just passed the CCDA DESIGN exam 640-861 and CCDP ARCH exam 642-871 within the period of one week, I found this book to be one of the more useful study tools.The ARCH exam is really an extension of the DESIGH exam...in fact the two tests share some of the same knowledge, so it's best to take them consecutively to cut down on your study time.The Flash Cards in this book relate directly to the Quick Reference Sheets and these Sheets are probably the most outstanding feature of this book.They do a great job of summarizing most of what you need to know to pass this exam.The study questions were great, too, at filling in small details that you will see on the exam.I want to stress that this was not the only study tool I used, but this book was outstanding for final test preparation.Highly recommended.

Useful but PDA users beware
All in all I found this to be a good supplement to my other CCDA study material. It particularly was useful to skim though the cards prior to reading that topic (from another source) and then really quizzing yourself after finishing the chapter.
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Great as an additional resource
I used these 9 cd's effectively as I studied for the exam.Since they are broken down by CD in to each topic, I read the PMBOK chapter, then read the corresponding chapter in Andy Crowe's book ( The PMP Exam: How to pass on your first try ), then I listened to the CD for that topic.It was great because it reinforced the book knowledge with audio knowledge, as well as applicable examples to relate to.
Good for commuters
Honestly these CD's will not provide you with anything you won't find in any other resource. What they are good for however is getting you into the exam state-of-mind and for reinforcing what you are learning or reviewing through other materials. The authors/voice talent are pretty lame, but they try to do the best they can with the material.
Excellent conversation
Thanks to Carl & Leroy, I pass the PMP exam, First i read the PMBOK once, I have couple of hours comute, I listen for 6 weeks every day while i go to work.
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MCSE W2K Exam Cram Core Four
I am currently preparing for MCSE in Windows 2000.These books provide an excellent supplement to the material learned in class. Excellent prep
I'd have to say this is the best set of books to help you pass the core Microsoft exams you can get....but it is FAR from perfect.The Server book gave me to much of "you'll have to know" whatever to pass the exam, and then went on to NOT inform me of that subject.That's why I bought the book isn't it? A very useful resource
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More Than Just an Exam Cram
Although this book is centered on the preparation for the reader to take one ofthe CCNA examinations, it is more than that. In reality this book is an excellent introduction into the whole concept behind routing as conducted 'a la Cisco.' It covers routing in general and then gives an excellent introduction into the Cisco products that handle routing. Since Cisco is the largest provider of routing equipment this book serves as a source of information as to just which Cisco products are best suited for your particular application.
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Good Reference
I just passed the CCA 4.0 test using This book as my study guide. Other than a couple of glaring errors it was well written:
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Very satisfied
I bought this new book which I got it for $4 less than any other place including internet and book stores. I received the book on time and as I expected. Started reading and enjoying it...

Use this book along with additional resources
The book is well structured to cover the exam topics. It does, however, omit certain details in some topics which would be unclear from just the book alone if I didn't already know them or didn't find some better explanations elsewhere online. You'll need some additional resource, including .NET class library online reference and online tutorials to fully understand certain topics.

Pretty decent
I've not finished reading this book yet, nor have I completed all exercises. Already having a fair bit of experience with .NET and ASP.NET I can see that this book covers only the basics, though it seems to cover them quite well.I have, however, found a few code errors in the examples, which I feel detracts a fair bit from the overall quality of the book. ... Read more

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Good book for finishing touches on your prep.
This book lives up to its name - it is full of questions, and it was helpful in testing my knowledge before the exam.I used this book, Andy Crowe's book, How to Pass on the First Try, and the PMBOK.The three books complimented each other well.Andy's gave a great narration of the material on the PMBOK, but was slim on the questions, this book gave me questions, but was slim on the explanations. I would recommend this book to someone who is near the end of his or her exam prep and want's to test their knowledge before the exam.Oh, and just a little detail in case the publisher reviews these....the binding on the book keeps coming undone.This book isn't priced correctly for the poor quality of it.For $50, I would have thought it would be put together better.On a positive note, some of the questions in here were exactly the ones that were on the exam.

Preparing for the (PMI) ® (PMP) ® exam.
The "Exam Question Strategy" and the "Types of Questions" detailed in the front of the book were worth the price of the book.The book also provides hundreds of questions and answers similar to other exam preparation books.This book, unlike many others, explains why incorrect answers are wrong and provides references directing the reader to additional sources if needed or desired. This book is an excellent way to review and prepare for the Project Management Institute (PMI) � Project Management Professional (PMP) � exam.

Great tool for passing the PMP exam.
Great book.I used this book as my primary source in preparing for the exam.The format and content of the questions were very helpful in my successful test experience. ... Read more

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this product is awesome,but ull need extra help to get cert.
this product is awesome,but ull need extra help to get cert.
Badly structured and written
I'm an experienced vb6 programmer and looked for a book to help me make the switch. I found this book diving into issues without giving you any prerequisites. I had a hard time understanding where he wants to take me.

Maybe good for exam, but you won't learn .NET or C# here
This book has some highlights, but it is tightly authored to the VS.NET version it comes bundled with. Some folks will find this a bonanza, but that's only if you're willing to rubber-stamp your exam. There's abundance of Wizard code specific to VS.NET 2003 version. I am working with VC# Express 2005 and many of the things are N/A in this environment. ... anyway, I could sort my way out by looking at the samples and learn that what used to be a Control is nothing more than a Class that derives from Controls and some additional boilerplate.
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Appalling
I have not yet taken the exam, so I can only tell you about the material covered for it's own value.
Go get another book if you want to pass the exam
This book gets one star because it does not cover the material required to pass the exam.I would have almost failed the exam had I used just this book for my preparation.Luckiliy I have used online questions from one of the web-sited listed on Microsoft's web-site and that helped me to pass the exam.
confusing, vague, ambiguous, and difficult to read
This book uses words pretty loosely, and frequently confuses the readers. Explanations are not clear. Material is incoherent. Microsoft's proofreaders, reviewers, and/or editors did a poor job on this book. Buying it is a waste of money. Please look elsewhere. ... Read more

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Great book!
Explanations of complex terms are simple and easy to understand.Book is layed out well with multiple choice questions after each chapter and other questions and explanations for good comprehension.Definitely recommend this book as a great resource and prep book for A+
Interesting Read
I have read about 20% so far and the author is amazingly undry for a text book. His writing style is light but packed with information and it reads fast. Unlike my other A+ book his history lessons are interesting and makes comprehending the material much easier. By far one of the best text books I have ever owned

Not up to its description
You certainly should know that the included practice tests are just MS Word docs, in a format that does not match the actual test, with incorrect answers. And the movie clips are useless. So factor the CD out completely when you consider buying this book.
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good reference
I bought it to prepare my class
Excellent Book
This book is certainly a good reference book for me when I need to know about network programming using Java.As you all know, Java Network Programming is a vast subject, on which a single book can make no justice of.But Elliotte has tried and he is successful with this book.
Comprehensive reference (3rd Edition)
If you're doing anything with Java and Network I/O programming, the topic will most likely be covered in this book.The author does a great job describing not only how Java handles network programming, but the concepts and details of network programming in general.The book takes the core java.net classes and describes each method, what it does, how to use it, what to watch for, code examples, etc - it takes the API Javadoc and expands upon it.
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Excellent prep guide
If you are planning on sitting for the PMP exam, this is the prep guide for you!I've reviewed four or five other books, and this one stands out.The format is easy to follow; the nine knowledge areas are set up in a manner that makes the information easy to follow; the "Notes" area next to the Sample Assessment Exam makes it easy for the student to record their areas of weakness, so you can go back over those areas; and the authors even took the time to explain how long each section of the exam allows, the number of questions in each area, and the passing score.
A Proven Study Guide
Planning on taking the PMP® or CAPM® exam in the near future? The most important choice you'll need to make is what materials to study to be adequately prepared. The first book you must select for your studying is PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition. The second book I recommend is Achieve PMP® Exam Success by Margaret Chu, Diane Altwies, and Edward Walker.
Help in Passing the PMP Exam is Here
I found "Achieve PMP Exam Success" to be very beneficial in studying for the PMP Exam!All the exercises and practice questions were especially helpful.It provides a foundation for learning and structure to your exam preparation, thus saving you study time.It certainly is a more friendly read than the PMBOK guide, and it offers insights that the PMBOK does not offer. ... Read more

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Easy read
I used the Passport series books when preparing for A+, Network+, Security+ and Server+ and passed them all. I would recommend using this book along with another bigger textbook and some free online study guides. (Check out MCMCSE.com)
This book will definately help you pass Network+.
I bought this book last month, read the whole thing in less than two weeks, and today, passed the Network+ exam with a 749 (the minimum passing score is 554). I highly recommend this book to anyone considering taking this exam.

good but not enough
it contains basic info about all subjects but not enought info on media,ports,wireless technology. ... Read more

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Very helpful in passing theCAPM exam
The book combined with computer based test simulations are a very good preparation regiment.The book is very terse but cuts through to the case on what you need to know to pass the test.
Conflicting Processes Names and Knowledge Area Allocations to PMBOK
In Kim Heldmans"PMP Study Guide 2nd Edition" Kim has very different processes than the PMBOK (names and what knowledge group the process belongs to).
Clearly a Rehash of PMBOK
This study guide is not much different than the PMBOK in terms of content. The presentation is mediocre at best, and is not much simpler or easier to understand than the PMBOK. This guide is helpful in that it comes with 6 sample tests on the CD; note that each test is only about 70 question, and not full-length.
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Good but obselete
The concepts in the book are well explained and i think its a good book for abeginner programmer butobsolete for sun java certification 1.5.

very deep... great for hardcore java programmer
i buy this book together with kathy's book and have passed the exam with 95% score. i found the exam very easy (although i still missed 3 of the 61 questions), i guess it's because i have read this whole book thoroughly. kathy's book is very good too but just covers what you really need to pass the exam. this book goes a step further by explaining each concept thoroughly, more than you need to pass the exam. if you want to have deep knowledge of how java works, and not just merely to pass the exam, then this is the best book for you.

Super book for the SCJP eggjam!
I find this fascinating experience learning newer features in java with this book. I thought I knew most of it, but NOPE, I had missed here and there. There are so many little things which we think we know but we might not actually know how to apply that in practical. I would surely reccomend this to anyone taking the eggjam (exam :-) ) It covers all the beginner level java programming concept in detail. U will be gaining a lot by practicing the end of chapter excercise. Go for it and buy this book without blinking.
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A must...
I haven't read this yet. I'm still going through the XP book, but if this one is even close, this book is a must. An easy read and well laid out. The accompanying CDs are very beneficial also.
Excellent guide
Any book from Tony is probably going to be good. This book is no exception. It is very well written and organized. It covers all aspects of Windows Server 2003 security. It is not quite comprehensive as you'll need the earlier 2003 Server books (or know those topics well enough) to fully cover the test. It includes good chapter summaries and practice labs. This book will also be useful to you as a reference after you have passed the exam.

Best study guide I've read yet
This book is an excellent resource and preparation for the 70-299 exam. I've read through a lot of exam books over the years and this is the one that prepared me the best. Upon finishing this book, you feel as though you really understand the material, rather than feeling that you still have holes in your understanding, as you often do with other books. This book is comprehensive, well-laid out, and has a lot of good practice questions in the book and on CD. Microsoft Training Kit CDs are often quite meaty, and this is no exception. I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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A good global view to exam
It's a good book with most of all topics to someone make the CCIE Security written exam, but not so deep.

Puddle depth? That's one way of putting it...
As another reviewer put it: puddle depth. As is not uncommon with most CCxx prep books, Benjamin's CCIE Security coverage is barely broad enough and nowhere deep enough. I'm using this more as a basic overview for a topic, then it's off to the Cisco documentation and lab work for a few hours to figure out how the thing really works.
Excellent Study Guide for CCIE Security Written Exam
I obtained a copy of Henry Benjamin's "CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide" (ISBN 1587201356) to complete my final preparation for the CCIE Security Written Exam. Contrary to a few other reviews, I found this book to be extremely valuable for my final review. This book is exactly what it states in the title, a study guide for the exam. It is not a detailed analysis of security architectures and principles. It should not be viewed a CCIE Security "bible". Rather, this book should be used by a CCIE Security candidate only after he or she has read most of the other security related books listed on the CCIE Written Roadmap on Cisco's website.
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This must be great!
I never got around to reading it but I did get to read the handy Caram Sheet found inside the cover.I also took the time to look at some of the questions found in the book and the table of contents.The questions and the content seem to cover the exam very well.I believe this book is sufficient to pass the test.I passed with a score 850.

Good book with easy simultion exam questions
This book is a great way to start studying the 70-290 Exam. It is well organized and tries to cover most of the topics. The book is interesting and useful as a reference book for the real life.
You'll need more than this book will provide.
This book is not enough to pass the exam, at least the exam I received. To many holes on security. My test was 1/2 security type questions and needless to say I did not pass. I did have a home test lab and did every lab at least twice. In my lab I had 98, 2k, and XP home and Xp Pro. I do have extended experience in the networking world. I did buy the XP Pro Manual as well and I am equally disappointed. I did purchaced additional manuals to pass the the tests.Exam Cram manuals WERE one of the best.
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