Hi Adam , Some of the books I had used before starting for the preparation for CCNA were 1) Internetwork Technology Handbook 2) Understanding data communication by Gilbert held 3) Understanding the network 4) Routing TCP/IP by Jeff Doyle Go thru the Universe CD on the Cisco web site as well and after that I had started referring to the Todd Lamelle and Cisco press books for the test , it took me the longest time to prepare for this test , but once u r thru with ur foundation it does not take a long time for other CCNP and designing track . regards, Navin K Parwal -- Navin K Parwal CCDP , CCNP , MCSE , CIW Assosiate Director Technosys *********/ Who dares to teach must never cease to learn ***************** / ""Adam Durham"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hi, > i am starting on my ccna next month and wanted to get a couple of questions > answered. First can you recommend any reading for someone who already has a > solid foundation is network design w/ dedicated access, frame relay, vpn, > routing etc. Second is there a large demand for someone who already has real > world work experience after I recieve my certification. Thanks so much. > > > Adam Durham Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=14335&t=14309 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]