Well, I do not know if you guys read my first comments on the books but I
was not too thrilled about these first few
chapters.

Chapt 2 and 3 are not very strong on presentation and content.  Check
archives for earlier comments

To add to comments about chapt 3:

There is a Command review on IGRP on page 80 which is good but
somewhat not very well explained with the context of the chapter????????????
Left me perplexed anyway!

Chapter 4 is a IPv4 review: subnetting, CIDR,  ip helper address, ip
unnumbered etc This chapter is well presented,
so worth reading,  but what I don't really understand is why the authors
assume that you know what the exact syntax
of a command "replacements" are? Let me explain with an example:

        Routerc(config)#  ip unnumbered <donor interface id>

Seems pretty straight forward. But what I like is that it should be
reinforced with perhaps a diagram with proper interface naming and complete
with a concrete example.  I call it a sample configuration!!!!!!!

Chapt 5 and 6:

Very good intro to OSPF follow by very good descriptions of output commands.
Now we are talking Mr. Thomas.
Of course I have to comment on the commands that have the "syntax
description" only rather than a real sample configuration. These are STUDY
GUIDES. I am learning the stuff so please do not "assume" that I know it
because I sure don't.

I expected a list of commands as per page 80 at end of chapter 3, but
NOOOOOOOOO.  What happen to standard
writing between chapters? Doesn't this make it a better flow and answers
readers expectation?

Any comments are welcome. (not too much flaming, please)

Daniel


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