CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 944 pages
• Published by: Cisco Press
• Edition: 1st Edition January 15, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1587050846
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1587050848
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 2.1 inches
• Weighs: 3.6 pounds

Reader Reviews
This review is from: CCNP Self-Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI) (2nd Edition) (Self-Study Guide) (Hardcover) I passed the 642-801 with the assistance of this book. However, I would not have passed with just this book. I should begin by stating that I have no experience in this area. In an effort to better myself and prepare for a new career in the networking field, I decided to pursue my certifications first in an effort to secure a higher paying job. I assume that most taking this test are already working in the networking field and/or working with Cisco products. The amount of information needed to pass the exam and the sheer volume of information contained in this book, presented a problem. I found it was taking me so long to get through the book that I was forgetting items learned in the beginning of the book. I normally would take 2-3 weeks to prepare for an exam, but found myself ill prepared at the end of 3 weeks and completing the book. I then supplemented my study with two items. I used the CCNP Flash Cards offering from CiscoPress. Flash cards in no way resemble questions on the exam. Flash cards are actually more difficult to answer because they do not give you a multiple choice option. You either know the answer or you don't. This gives you the ability to determine whether you truly know the information or, are just trying to weed the possible answers down to two likely choices. I also used ExamCram to focus all that I had learned. The exam prep questions help to get you "in the mood" to take the exam. After all this, and some BCSI simulation software practice, I took the test. I had to use every minute of the exam time (I usually finish early) and was worried that I would not have enough time to complete all the questions (finished with thirty seconds to spare). I found that on this test, there were many more questions framed in the, "View this diagram and select the appropriate answer". A successful test taker needs to be able to analyze a diagram and determine such things as, "which answer would force traffic through RouterC that was destined for the 172.16.X.X network". In conclusion, if you have no hands on experience with configuring routers in the BGP, OSPF and EIGRP areas, you must supplement this book with items such as ExamCram and Simulation software. Comment | | (Report this)