This is really a question for the Associates list, but I'll answer it here, as I am not sure if you are signed up for the Associates list. I have been preparing for this exam, but am yet to actually sit the test. I have used both DCN, and Priscilla Oppenheimer's Top-Down Network Design. I have found both to be excellent sources of information, and plan to keep both on my bookshelf as bible-like references in the future. Also, I seem to remember Priscilla having flash cards on her site for prep for the CCDA exam (http://www.priscilla.com). Both very good books, I found Priscilla's writing style more bearable to read as a human trying to read it cover-to-cover. I found DCN to be a good insomnia-breaker, and reference guide for the concepts which I had a hard time grasping from Top-Down (not often, due to Priscilla's excellent explanations). I HAVE read both cover-to-cover.. and highly suggest taking the time to work through the case studies in the DCN book.. as I have heard there are a lot of scenario / case studie questions on the exam. I can not verify this personally, as I have not sat that one. For the DCN book, I have found pdf copies of it floating around on the net. I am not sure about the legality of this, but do a search on Cisco's website for it.. I believe it is usually called dcn.pdf -- I found this file a few days after my return period at Chapters expired.. so I was out the $90CDN it cost me.. OUCH. But well worth the money, if you prefer bound media. Regards, Trevor Corness, CCNA MCSE MCP+I Network Systems Engineer, DataCom BMS Communications Ltd. http://www.bmscom.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Audio Kisei Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 9:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: books for ccda sorry to bother everyone. i'm sure this question has been asked numerous times but I'd like to take just one last poll before i go out and spend the $$. what are peoples thoughs on books/references for the ccda? lammle's old 441 guide? DCN? CCDA exam cert guide by kim/bruno? top down network design by oppenheimer? anyone's thoughts on a *combination* of these books you found helpful would be much appreciated. thanks again for your time, AK CCNA **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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