Cisco CCNA Exam #640-507 Certification Guide (With CD-ROM)

Rating:
Summary: Great book...
Review: Today I passed CCNA with score 935. I used Wendell book to enhance my comprehension of the ICND course materials.
Where the ICND course material fail to explain correctly the concepts, Wendell book has a good explanation.
Both materials complement each other.
My perception was that we questions In the CCNA examination were of lower technical level than those exposed in the book. I believe that the book question?s point to a "higher" bullet in question complexity, so that you go pass the minimum score. In some parts of the book the author tries to "warn" (scare?)you about items that are complex and that might be included in the test, But I didn?t see any complexity in the actual test.
What I liked most was the CD, with contains an electronic version of the book (.pdf) and a software with a battery of exam questions that were splendid to assess the comprehension of the material.

Rating:
Summary: Certainly not for beginner's
Review: While I am writing in support of this book I will admit that it is not an easy read. However, reading it can be a worthwhile experience. This book was written for individuals with a background in at least the basics of networking, and who are also curious enough to explore the intricacies of the subject matter (as far as Cisco is concerned). While it can be used to prepare for the CCNA #640-507 exam it will provide a much greater depth then is necessary for the exam, but it should be ideal for those of us who are currently in the field in need of a solid reference book. Evenmore, what can be gained by reading this book is some preparation for further study (ie. CCNP selected exams) along the Cisco career path. If your goal is to read a book, and pass an exam, then do not waste your time with Wendell Odom's book, as I said this book is not an easy read.

Rating:
Summary: CCNA Gold
Review: You can read other books on CCNA, but you must finish with this one. This one brings it all together and really prepares you for the exam. I don't know how many times I thought "I didn't know that" while reading this book. This, after reading two other books on CCNA. Get this book, get some hands on, study hard, budget for CCNP.