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Summary: Need different text for new Switching exam
Review: Although if you like manual type books, this is a fine book, it doesn't cut to the point and give you what is needs for the new CCNP Switching exam. Hard to read, with typos make it not a good choice.
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Summary: Cisco book by ROSSI
Review: I read this book but did not find it very interesting. Though the Rossi has attempted to do a good job, it reads more like a manual. Also a lot of cut and paste pictures of the switches. I would suggest additional reading material besides this book
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Summary: Excellent !! If you use Cisco Switches -- get this book !!
Review: I've been using Cisco products for many years now, and have read many Cisco manuals. This book is the most readable work I have seen to date on Cisco Switches. Very current and contains excellent depth. If you need more information than you find in this book - call the Cisco TAC.
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Summary: It's no Danielle Steele, but you'll pass the test!
Review: Succeeds in breaking down complex subjects like STP and 5500 aggregate switching backplanes in ways that I can understand. Well written. The author does a good job in bringing to life a subject that is about as interesting as Al Gore. Would have gotten five stars, but they skimp on 5500 bus architecture just a little. It's the only book you'll need!
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Summary: Good Writing, Older Technology
Review: The book is very well organized and written. However, if you want to implement the newest generation of switched Ethernet based on gigabit Ethernet technology, you need to use several series of new Catalyst switches, which are not covered in the book. You will also find a few errors and typos in the book.
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Summary: Good Writing, Older Technology
Review: The book is very well organized and written. However, if you want to implement the newest generation of switched Ethernet based on gigabit Ethernet technology, you need to use several series of new Catalyst switches, which are not covered in the book. You will also find a few errors and typos in the book.
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Summary: Cisco Catalyst LAN Switching
Review: This book is for those engineers working with Cisco Catalyst switches. It gives a complete product overview, including the new 4000 and 6000 Series of switches . It will also cover the basics of LAN switching, including VLANs, Physical, and Logical Segmentation. This book will also help in your preparation for the CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE certifications. It will also discuss Cisco proprietary features such as ISL trunking, Fast EtherChannel, and Multi-layer switching.
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Summary: Great Book!!
Review: This book is great for beginners and expert alike (up to Catlayst 5500 series).The author explains everything about using Cisco Catalyst Switches and give valuable examples as well which is a must. Just a reminder for those taking CCNP Switching exam, this book is a text not a study guide. You can use this book together with a study guide for higher exam score result.
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Summary: Excellent Reference
Review: This book is the best switching resource I own. I found it to be very readable, concise, and yet thorough. It's true that it suffers from many typos and it is getting rather dated, but most of this book is still extremely useful. (I very much hope that the authors are working on the 2nd edition.) To expect this book to read like an exam cram is hardly fair. In the preface, the book itself claims to be intended as a reference for an intermediate level reader. Still, I used this book as my primary means of studying for the 640-504 exam, and easily passed.
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Summary: Covers Cisco Well!
Review: This is a great book if you are needing to learn the latest in Cisco Multilayer switching! It gets into all of the gory detail and more. It's only drawback is that it seems to be written for those who allready understand a lot, I found myself having a hard time tracking the concepts, particularly when to not use dynamic vlan. Overall, the book meets it's objective well.
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