You will get many many different opinions on this. Personally, I think the first and second year companion guides from cisco press are very good. They are the books the academy uses and what I used to pass. They start with the perspective that you know nothing. They get deep, so you have to think hard and really try and understand and read the same sentence over and over, but they are good. Some of the study guides for ccna start out in an advanced state, so watch out or you will get discouraged before you get started. Good Luck! Jennifer Cribbs >===== Original Message From cmunchers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ===== >Could someone give some advise on the best book for a beginer. Also should >I start out with the CCNA, or is there another certification that would >prepare me. Such as A+,MSNE,ect. What is the best thing to do.What is the >best study material. Please help! > >Thanks,Vega > > > > >Message Posted at: >http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=1&i=1433&t=1433 >-------------------------------------------------- >You are reading GroupStudy's Associate Mailing List. To unsubscribe follow >the directions on http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html ------------------------------------------------------------ Have a Good Day!! Jennifer Cribbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]