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The definitive guide
"Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring" is the definitive guide to all of your commercial and residential cabling needs.

A Great Book for the IT Manager
In the IT world, it is easy to find computer books on various subjects such as Windows, but just try and find a good book on Network Cabling!Here is the book I have been looking for!Now I don't have to call a cabling contractor every time I have a simple question about how to do something.
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A real page-turner!
Don't start this one if you have to get up early in the morning!You won't be able to put it down.It's a suspense-filled thrill ride that will leave you begging for more.
All you need to be CRCP Certified
This textbook contains everything the reader will need to gain Crystal Reports Certified Professional (CRCP) certification.
If you are preparing for the CRCP, you need this book.
The CRCP exams for version 10 Crystal Reports are difficult without taking instructor led courses. This book gives detailed information that is critical when preparing for these exams. ... Read more

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Reviews (28)

Very Good Book for the PMP Exam
I received a copy of this book when I took Tony's prep class.This book and the related material enabled me to pass the PMP on my first try.The PMP simulation test CD was a great tool to test your knowledge and provide you the chance to experience going through 200 questions within four hours.This book provides details that are not in the PMBOK.I.E detailed Earned Value exercises, backward/forward exercises and PTA just to mention a few.This book combined with the other material associated with the prep class was all I needed to successfully pass the exam.Plus, the study and test taking methodology was very helpful.The PMP exam is a difficult test and when I encountered the situational questions I used the methodology stated in the book to evaluate the question and select what I considered to be the correct answer.Guess it worked because I passed.I recommend Tony's book but suggest you purchase his complete package if you do not attend the prep class.

Outstanding PMP Prep Tool
This book was provided to me with a Boot Camp Course that I took in preparation for my PMP test. What I liked most about this book, was the test/answer section at the end of each chapter. In addition, there is a CD based test that one can take in preparation for the real PMP test. I found the questions in the CD based test, prepared me very well for the actual PMP test. Although the questions were not the same on the PMP test, the logic that I was able to gain from the prep test, allowed me to past the PMP test on the first try. I highly recommend this book and the Crosswinds flash cards which can be purchased separately.

Total Customer Care
I have just returned from Crosswind PM, Inc.'s PMP Exam Preparation Boot Camp in Addision, TX.Mr. Tony Johnson is the president and lead trainer for Crosswind PM, Inc.Tony's training style is friendly, good-natured, professional and fair.He and Crosswind endorse a total customer care approach to his seminar trainings.This approach includes the highest quality materials and in-person instruction, as well as an exit interview and follow-up that focuses on giving students straight-forward advice about when they should take the exam, and what strategy they should use to prepare for it.
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save your money
The author probably has great insight into the subject matter;unfortunately, he does not know how to convey his knoeledge to the reader. The practice test questions are ambiguous and full of errors. There was probably minimal editing of questions and answers; as a result, a reader has to correct the errors and then try to fully comprehend the explanations to the practice questions. It is an inefficient way to study and learn. Head First,despite its errata (it has corrections at its website), is a superior product. This textbook is not worth the headaches.

A lot of errors
I would not recommend this book even though it covers all of exam objectives and has a lot of examples and exercises. The reason is that there are a lot of errors that make this book hard to read. It is very irritating, annoying and time consuming.
Reasonably good
I got this book partially because I prefer more of a textbook format than the Head First books.This book's format was more straightforward, so I got it along with the Head First Servlets and JSP.However, I have found a lot of errors, inconsistencies and confusing explanations in this book.Some of the errors are minor, but others really cause fundamental confusion.I'm searching for an errata for the book now.(There may not be one -- I'm not finding it yet.)
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What a difference!
Evereyone has an opinion on a book, so I thought I would share mine. Yes, this book has a ton of information, maybe too much for the exam.
This is the book you need to pass BSCI
I used only this book as a reading material for the exam and I passed on my first try. This book contains a lot of valueble material about routing and it is good as a future reference for routing.
A must have for BSCI exam takers
I am using this Cisco Press Self-Study and Cisco Press Exam Certification Guide for BSCI exam. Generally, I find this book much helpful compared to certification guide. Most concepts are elaborately discussed with good lab examples and I have almost no problem understand all of it at first glance. (I have just begun career in networking while reading this book and I don't have in-depth knowledge of routing protocols). I like the author style of writing and I am looking forward to read another of her certification books.
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Very good book
if you allready have some c# experience this books is the next step u need for jump into the network programming... the books compile the 99% on vs 2005 and the examples are clear, they left no doubt when you are reading, if you want to invest some money on learning this is one way you can do it.

Highly recommended
I used a number of books as references for a server project in C#, including the "TCP/IP Sockets in C#" book referenced in another review, but that book is more geared toward academic use (though to his credit I emailed one of the authors of the book regarding multithreading issues that were not addressed in print and he was very responsive, so I support the purchase of that book to round out your sockets library as well). Blum's book provided far more practical advice relating to my project and was the one I consistently returned to for reference. I had an issue not addressed directly in the book, did a Google search on it and found the answer...by the book's author in an online discussion forum!
Doesn't go deep enough into the real issues
This book is a good introductory book to network programming in general. While it attempts to cover all the general topics that you can find in reference books like "TCP/IP Illustrated", it seriously lacks the breadth and depth of such reference books and falls short of tackling the real issues of Network Programming with the .Net frameowrk in C#.
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A great Buy
I passed SYO-101 today with 813 points thanks to this book and MOST importantly the 800+ questions on CD included with the Practice Questions Book. It is a great deal and well worth the money if you are considering taking the Security +

Nice capstone set for the S+ exam
I liked these books, they got right to the point. Questions were good also, with good explanations. I found this set to be the best for someone with a security background to prepare for the exam (personally, I have a CISSP), or as a capstone following more traditional preparation for new security folks. I took the S+ exam because I got an email from CompTIA saying I could get a shirt if I took & passed the exam before the end of December 2005. A shirt! Well...count me in!: )
Good last minute study guide
This book is a great book to test your knowledge for the Security+ exam. I bought this along with the 'All-in-One Security+ Exam Guide' and found the two together to contain a wealth of information.
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This book is very helpful

Good book - but independent test software needed to pass exam
Good book, very thorough, equally useful for study-reading and reference.
Please help Me Guys
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Better than Offical Material
If your studying for the CEH exam or just want to learn more about ethical hacking and security this book is a must have.
Great book for beginning System and Network administrators.
If you are a beginning System or Network administrator, this is a great introductory security book to start with.
Good Book
This is a good book, but you need to have the official courseware because dont cover all topics deeply. ... Read more

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Good, but problematic....
I just passed my 70-271 exam and I do believe this book was an important factor in my score. However this book is problematic.
Don't use this book as a primary study guide
There's a lot of unnecessary info in this book that you won't even see on the exam.The practice questions in the book are way too wordy and confusing.Exam Cram has helped me in the past, but not this time.

Don't buy this book, it's awful.
I believe my email to the editor explains it all.I have copied and pasted it below.
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Poor readability
This publication attempts, with good intentions, to provide a complete overview of Controller Area Network, but lacks the basics of good and comprehensible writing. The technical information on the CAN standard is mostly solid and provides some interesting details, but also contains a number of incosistencies and leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Rather than concentrating on CAN alone, the author(s) decided to include sections on higher-layer protocols such as CANopen, DeviceNet and others, which are too detailed for a quick overview, yet by far not sufficient for someone who needs solid information. Also, the author(s) apparently did not invoke the process of proof-reading before publishing their work (

An Exceptional Introduction to CAN
This book is a comprehensive textbook from which engineers can learn how to develop CAN networks and Higher Layer CAN Protocols. It is an essential part of any engineering library covering the physical, data link and higher layer protocols of CAN, including CANopen, DeviceNet, SAE J1939 and time-triggered CAN (TTCAN). It also included a review of several microcontroller brands that have integrated CAN controllers as well as a chapterdevoted to planning and designing CAN networks that I, as a novice, found most useful. Not great, but no other choices.
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A great resource on a little understood subject.
CiscoPress's "Cisco LAN Switching" by Clark and Hamilton is a book I have mixed feelings on.For years, this book has been considered the "Bible" or the "Source" for LAN switching topologies.But I feel if I am going against the grain when I write that I have never put this book on the same altar as Doyle's Routing TCP/IP books or some others.It is an odd feeling to be the lone voice out.
Needs updating
This book provides great information on the core switching concepts.The Spanning tree section is excellent.Unfortunately the text's age is starting to show.Most of the examples are in CatOS.

Practical, useful guide to issues in Cisco switching
Cisco LAN Switching by Kennedy Clark and Kevin Hamilton is considered a definitive guide to Cisco switching - and rightly so. The book contains an exhaustive presentation on all aspects of switching - from the basics of switching technologies, to the protocols and algorithms used in campus switching, to real-world designs of campus switching environments. All this with an added bonus of tidbits of humor thrown into the discussion of serious, no-nonsense topics!
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Good overview of storage networking
This is one of the best books I've encountered in many years.What I like about it:
Succinct overview of Storage Networks
A very good translation of the german text. There are a few areas where the translation falters but overall excellent. This is not an implementation book. It's meant to be a general overview of the Storage Network universe. The authors focus on Fibre Channel SAN which is still dominant in large corporations and gaining popularity among mid level companies. The book does a good job of explaining the plus/minus of all the competing standards as well as giving an infrastructure map of each of the technology setups. If you want to understand the ABCs of Storage, your journey should start with this book. ... Read more

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Interesting Book
I found the material mostly interesting if not occassionaly difficult to read.However, I found it infurating that the review questions and problems asked at the end of the chapters, could not be answered based on the materials in the chapters.
up to date on using cryptography
Stallings presents an updated education on cryptography. With a secondary emphasis on network security. In the cryptographic sections, there is a strong mathematical flavour. The narrative is not a high level, management-type discussion. It favours the professional mathematician and programmer, and ideally the intersection of these two skill sets.
As with all of Stallings' books, this is top notch for intro and advanced.
I am using this book for a Graduate class.William Stallings always has been very thorough yet easy to read.You can see his dedication to any of his technical books by visiting his website.Very highly recommended. ... Read more

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Great for a Newbie Computer System Administrator...
This book is 5 Stars for a newbie Admin.It is an easy read and covers the basics that an Admin should know.It exposes you to methods and ideas you may not have thought about when it comes to security.The book also mentions several software Apps to help monitor and protect the network.

Prone of Errors!!
To prepare for SCP exams, I got the official Manual and this book.Read more

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Might as well buy the RHCE book by jang (4th edition)
I bought the RHCE book (jang 4th edition) and used it to study for the RHCE exam. Because the exam encompasses both the RHCT abd RHCE exam, i thought i could use the RHCT book as a way to refine skills geared strictly towards just the RHCT portion of the exam. This book really is just a subset (cut and paste) of the RHCE book from jang, with a very few changes. You are better off just getting the RHCE book by jang and using it to study for both the RHCT and RHCE. The skills you learn, although not super in depth, will force you to learn or relearn key concepts that will potentially be on the exam.

More than just an Exam Cram
The rise of Red Hat has been marvelous to watch.Starting with a 'free' operating system, they have produced an integrated software system that rivals the big kid on the block. With this kind of success, comes more success. Now you see job ads for people who know Red Hat. And with this comes certifications.How do you prove that you've even typed 'ls' into your system.
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It would be a MUCH better book with a different title
While this work may be "The Official Guide" it is a long way from complete or authoratative. It is much more of an overview than a guide. It is an excleent overview or enhancements book for readers with a technical background.
A great TECHNICAL review of DB2 UDB V8
This is a great book for what I do. I needed to keep on top of the new features in DB2 -- though for the wrong reasons (we are an Oracle business partner), I def'ly got to see all the new features with deep technical explanations and even examples; pretty neat stuff from IBM I must say. I looked at the What's New Guide that was referenced in other comments before buying this book, hoping to save a buck. Too bad they don't have a review forum for that book, horrible. All marketing fluff. Don't bother trying to find it -- it will only make you mad. Buy this book.

Already covered in What's New Guide
I was disappointed in the depth of the material. I had already read the What's New manual and found much of that repeated here. ... Read more

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Comprehensive and complete.
Not only does this kit provide excellent study material, but it will alsoprove to be an invaluable reference afterward. For people (like me) whocannot afford the instructor-led courses, this kit provides the necessarytraining to not only pass the exams, but also to be a good networkengineer. Use one of the study guides just before the exam, but use thiskit to gain a thorough understanding of the material first.

Check First!
I purchased this training kit mainly because it contained a 120 day evaluation copy of NT.I thought that working with NT would be much more beneficial than just reading about NT.I didn't get very far into itbefore I ran into some problems with the software.From what I did read,the information provided seems relatively well organized and informative. There is a caveat. Excellent book that suites for anyone!
Microsoft did it this time! The 4 books of the 4 required MCSE exams are excellent and can suite for anyone. Perhaps they make books better than they make softwares... ... Read more

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