Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies

Very good reference.

Just got this about two weeks ago and it is now my Cisco "bible" (well, one of them anyway! It will be dog-eared' by July! It clearly shows the command syntax *and* explains what's is going on and why. The author also explains why he feels certain things are best practices and things you probably shouldn't do! (And again, explains why) Its written with a bit of humor here and there, but does go in order from basic networking, through configuring various devices. (All Cisco of course, which is exactly what I needed) I have a BS in Network Engineering, so the early chapters are pretty much 101 level stuff, but its good refresher or info for newer folks to the industry. I myself wanted a simple reference specific to Cisco, which is what most of the rest of the book is. If I had one 'grumble' so to speak, it would be they is repetitive mentions of 'the minibook' But its a dummies book so maybe thats the style? Anyway, if your learning your way around basic Cisco, this would be a good book to have...

Very easy read if you have never used a Cisco product before. The author explains things clearly. The nice thing is that you can keep this book on your phone and reference whenever you need to.

I'm not an expert in Cisco network device management, but I have had the CCENT training. I needed a manual that covers most of the day-to-day work that needs to be done to keep a SMB (Small to Medium Business) network running, in addition to my sysadmin duties. This book helps a lot, and Edward Tetz is a great writer with a good sense of humor. I appreciate the real-world tips and tricks that the "official" documentation leaves out. One area that the book could improve is in setting up routing on Layer 3 switches, particularly as it pertains to VLAN management. The book gives scant mention of the way you might set this up, and I was particularly hoping that this subject would be covered in-depth. Other than that, the book has been very helpful, and you can easily jump into any section to find what you need. Overall, recommended for the CCENT user that needs a desk reference for their network.

I am a systems engineer that needed to come up to speed very fast on Cisco Networking. While I don't consider myself a "Dummie" by any means, I thought, "for the money, I can't go wrong." I was right!!!! I found the book(s) laid out nicely for quick reference, and that it was able to take complexe and often confusing concepts and lay them out in clear, concise, and easy to understand language. I would recommend this book(s) to anyone needing to come up to speed on Cisco networking and basic configuraiton commands.

The book has all the elements, but it is tedious to read if you have some knowledge already. It does take you through the various steps and I found it a little difficult trying to jump around. I don't dislike the book, but I now believe the best way to learning this stuff is hands on and would seek out a network guy to help along with reading this book. Just my opinion and I don't have a strong recommendation either way on this book. The Dummies Format is a proven one and works for most folks.

I started reading Networking for Dummies by Doug Lowe and found it to be an excellent starting point for the just starting networker but a little too basic for me. Cisco Networking for Dummies is just what I needed; something more advanced than the basics, but not something that would go over my head. It takes you through some of the basics found in Lowe's book (if you need a brush up) and propels you into the world of frames, packets, Cisco device types, protocols, VLANs, and so much more. Very big book, but VERY helpful to get you going on that second step to networking.

Very good book, can be used as a reference. you do not need to read all,every chapter can be used separately to help you to deal with the problem in hand.Many thanks to you all.

Good book

Un libro muy interesante, didáctico y muy bien explicado. Con ejemplos claros y sencillos. Me ha parecido muy buen libro

Das Buch "Cisco Networking All-in-One For Dummies" ist wirklich sehr gut für absolute Neueinsteiger und Laien geeignet. Alles, was Sie benötigen, um in die Welt der Netzwerke einzusteigen, finden Sie kompakt in dieser einen Lektüre. Die Erklärungen sind verständlich und die Beispiele gut nachvollziehbar. Ein kleiner Wermutstropfen ist jedoch, dass das Buch leider nur auf Englisch erhältlich ist. Das könnte für einige Leser eine Hürde sein. Dennoch, wenn Sie mit Englisch kein Problem haben, ist dieses Buch eine ausgezeichnete Ressource, um die Grundlagen des Netzwerkings zu erlernen.

Exactly as the description says.

I have lost count of the number of '... for Dummies' books I have purchased over the years and I think this is number thirty-something. None of these books have proven to be poor value, quite the contrary, they are excellent books, well thought out and clearly written. They are even better value if purchased used, secondhand, nearly new or like new. This particular book concerns Cisco Networking and in my opinion Cisco itself publish the best books on this their own subject. This is not to say this 'All-in-One' book is greatly inferior. Its advantage is that it effectively embraces 6 books in 1 which has to be good value. Furthermore, much of this book's content is based upon tried-and-tested Cisco texts which are noted for their clarity and ability to explain complex subjects both simply and succinctly. In common with all '... for Dummies' books, the presentation style is aimed at American readers but also for English-speaking overseas markets. From what I have read, this book is intended for the beginner/intermediate reader seeking to learn or refresh their knowledge on what is a very complex technical subject. Advanced readers might like to consider Cisco's own publications which can be purchased for even less money. The '... for Dummies' book is littered with many dozens of illustrations and often pictures are used in place words to help illustrate a concept, frequently in a jokey-style, a hallmark of '... for Dummies' books. If I had to carry just one book with me concerning Cisco Networking, this would be it.