I don't believe that Sybex is junk. Most of their stuff provides a good background for people who are new to Cisco and need things explained in a way that they'll understand. When I started working with Cisco equipment years ago and started the certification track, Sybex worked great for me. Even some of their CCNP series books are really easy reads just to get a feel for things and learn the terminology. However, I personally prefer the Cisco Press books at this point because of the detail they go into. Just my opinion.
Shawn K. -----Original Message----- From: Brian Zeitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 8:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Where do I start? [7:39553] Sorry to point out the obvious, but any book on CCNP is going to be confusing. My trick was to use a bunch of sources, White papers I found snooping around on Cisco's Site and the internet. My advice is use a lot of different sources, use books or white papers, everything else, is just a waste of time and money. Here is my assessment of what I used for Routing, which is hard but covers the basics; Most people start with routing. I am going in the order Routing, Switching,CIT then BCRAN. Cisco White papers and other documents found on the net- Great Sybex - Junk, a waste of paper. Surprisingly the questions are good Exam Cram - Way to easy, but if you want to have an outline its OK - junk Cisco Books- Good covers what you need to know. 2501 Router 16/16 with Cisco 12.x Firewall IOS and DES - Great See, the problem is, the CCNP covers a lot of material. IF you were to write a book that contained every detail you needed to know for real life, it would be 12 feet tall. So the 11 and 3/4 feet that are left out, are left up to you to find. Buy some routers, buy books only, doesn't matter which ones really. Compare what you read in one book, to another. Its better to know it well, and be able to show you skills at the jobsite, then it is to rush. Once you get started and learn a few thing, the terminology will not be so confusing. -----Original Message----- From: Yomi Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Where do I start? [7:39553] Hi Guys, I'm just about to start climbing the CCNP ladder and I need suggestions. What books to start reading etc. Some friends are saying the BCSN Cisco press books are too confusing and I'm more better of using other authors. Any suggestions please?!!!!! Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=39658&t=39553 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
