What to read to pass the Cisco exams
Cisco exams are very hard. I want suggest you some very usefull ebooks to help you for your exams.
1 – Cisco CCNA in 60 Days Paperback – Version 3
AMAZON BESTSELLER Completely revised and updated for the new Cisco exams:
- 200-125 CCNA
- 100-105 ICND1
- 200-105 ICND2
This book has been used by thousands of Cisco students to study for their CCNA exams. Written by a CCNP and three CCIEs it’s all you need to pass the new style exams.
You can Buy from here: Cisco CCNA in 60 Days Paperback – Version 3
2 – Cisco ASA Firewall Fundamentals – 3rd Edition:
Step-By-Step Practical Configuration Guide Using the CLI for ASA v8.x and v9.x Paperback
This book is loaded with raw practical concepts, step-by-step configuration tutorials, and more than 50 network diagrams to explain the scenarios. It also includes complete configuration examples and real-world cases that you will not find anywhere else. There is no fluff or redundant information.
Topics covered in this book include the core ASA firewall features as well as the most frequently-encountered scenarios that you will find in real world networks.
Some of the topics covered include the following:
- Getting Started with Cisco ASA Firewalls (User Interface, Access Modes, Software updates, password recovery etc).CCNA
- Basic Firewall Configuration (Basic Configuration Steps).
- Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT) for pre-8.3 and post-8.3 versions.
- Configuring DMZ Networks.
- Configuring and Using Access Control Lists (ACLs).
- Configuring VLANs and Subinterfaces.
- Configuration of Threat Detection (Basic, Advanced, and Scanning Threat Detection).
- IKEv1 and IKEv2 IPSEc VPNs (site-to-site VPN, Remote Access VPN etc).
- Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client (SSL VPN, IKEv2 VPN, Certificate Authentication etc).
- Configuring Active/Standby Stateful Failover.
- Advanced Features of Device Configuration.
- Authentication Authorization and Accounting (AAA) Configuration.
- Configuration of Identity Firewall.
- Configuring Routing Protocols on ASA (Static Routes, RIP, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, EIGRP).
- Modular Policy Framework Configuration (Class Maps, Policy Maps etc).
- Configuring Quality of Service (QoS)-Traffic Policing, Shaping, Voice Priority Queueing etc.
- Cisco ASA 5505.
You can buy from here: Cisco ASA Firewall Fundamentals – 3rd Edition
3 – 101 Labs – Cisco CCNA: Hands-on Practical Labs for the Cisco ICND1/ICND2 and CCNA Exams
These labs have been compiled by two of the most experienced Cisco engineers in the IT industry. There is no other book like this on the market.
This best selling guide has been revised and updated to prepare you for the new Cisco exams:
- 200-125 CCNA – Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX)
- 100-105 ICND – Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
- 200-105 ICND2 – Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
All syllabus topics are covered including:
- Configure and troubleshoot VLANs and Trunking
- Configure eBGP
- RIP, EIGRP, EIGRP for IPv6
- OSPF and OSPFv3
- Router and switch security
- SNMP
- HSRP
- GRE
- and many more
You can buy from here: 101 Labs – Cisco CCNA
4 – Deploying ACI: The complete guide to planning, configuring, and managing Application Centric Infrastructure
The authors demonstrate how ACI changes data center networking, security, and management; and offer multiple field-proven configurations. Deploying ACI is organized to follow the key decision points associated with implementing data center network fabrics.
After a practical introduction to ACI concepts and design, the authors show how to bring your fabric online, integrate virtualization and external connections, and efficiently manage your ACI network.
You’ll master new techniques for improving visibility, control, and availability; managing multitenancy; and seamlessly inserting service devices into application data flows.
The authors conclude with expert advice for troubleshooting and automation, helping you deliver data center services with unprecedented efficiency.
You can buy from here: Deploying ACI
5 – CCDA 200-310 Official Cert Guide
The book follows a logical organization of the DESGN exam objectives. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing readers’ retention and recall of exam topics. Readers will organize their exam preparation through the use of the consistent features in these chapters, including:
- Pre-chapter “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes
- Foundation Topics
- Key Topics
- Exam Preparation
- Final Preparation Chapter
- CD-ROM Practice Test
There are two versions of the book:
CCDA 200-310 Official Cert Guide Hardcover
CCDA 200-310 Official Cert Guide Paperback
6 – Cisco CCNA Command Guide
An Introductory Guide for CCNA & Computer Networking Beginners (Computer Networking Series) Paperback
A guide that will cover everything in Cisco Routing and Switching Command, including Subnetting, vlsm and Supernetting. You will be able pass your CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) exam and become a Cisco technology specialist sooner than you expected.
The book is structured on 4 modules, which are exactly the ones you need for CCNA. Every command you have to know is presented and explained here.
After you’ll read this book, you’ll be able to:
- How to manage and configure Cisco devices (Routers, Switches)
- How to troubleshoot with key commands
- How can you apply this knowledge in a practical scenario
- Written for simplicity so that you can learn Cisco IOS quickly and effectively.
- You’ll learn computer networking while executing commands.
The book includes configuration scenarios such as:
- Basic configurations on Routers and Switches
- Routing Protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, eBGP, RIP)
- Switching (VLANs, STPs, VTPs)
- Redundancy (HSRP, EtherChannel)
- Security (ACL, Security Switching, VPN), etc.
You can buy from here: Cisco CCNA Command Guide
7 – CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105 Official Cert Guide Hardcover
This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCENT/CCNA ICND1 exam, including:
- Networking fundamentals
- Implementing basic Ethernet LANs
- Ethernet LANs: design, VLANs, and troubleshooting
- IPv4 addressing and subnetting
- Implementing IPv4
- IPv4 design and troubleshooting
- IPv4 services: ACLs and NAT
- IPv6
- Network device management
Companion DVD
The DVD contains more than 300 unique practice exam questions, ICND1 Network Simulator Lite software, online practice exercises, and 90 minutes of video training.
Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test.
You can buy from here: CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105 Official Cert Guide Hardcover
8 – Routing and Switching Essentials v6 Companion Guide Hardcover
This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
The book’s features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course:
- Chapter Objectives–Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter.
- Key Terms–Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter.
- Glossary–Consult the comprehensive Glossary with more than 250 terms.
- Summary of Activities and Labs–Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each chapter.
- Check Your Understanding–Evaluate your readiness with the end-ofchapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer.
- How To–Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks.
- Interactive Activities–Reinforce your understanding of topics with dozens of exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon.
- Packet Tracer Activities–Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout the chapters and provided in the accompanying Labs & Study Guide book.
- Videos–Watch the videos embedded within the online course.
- Hands-on Labs–Work through all the course labs and additional Class Activities that are included in the course and published in the separate Labs & Study Guide.
You can buy from here: Routing and Switching Essentials v6 Companion Guide Hardcover
Enjoy and good luck. D3x3
Goldenhacking 