Book for Net+

First off, let me apologize for posting something that might have been overdone, but I did search first.

I recently purchased the Exam Prep book for Network+, which seems to be the same as the Exam Cram books.

I have heard that these books are really good, or really suck.
I am doing self study with a book and the TechNotes from this site. With that in mind, did I get a good book?

What are some authors I should be looking for when buying books?

Thank you.

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bighornsheep

personally, I'm not a fan of exam cram....I'm confused by their series already without even turning a page...there's exam cram, exam cram 2, exam cram 1st ed., exam cram 2nd ed, exam cram 2 1st ed., exam cram 2 2nd ed....ahhh~

for A+, and Network+, look for Mike Meyers....by far the best author....

Stan27

I see what you mean.
I guess I'll read through this book and take some practice tests to see whether it was good enough or not.

I have heard that Meyers is good, would I be better off getting the big book or the passport one to supplement the one I have?

bighornsheep

The All in One Guide would be the "complete" and detailed version, but the passport is good if you have other sources. I used the technotes here, meyers network+ passport, and a textbook I had for data communications and I was fine.

I recall the bigger one was more than 3 times the price of the passport edition, so I couldnt justify...but as it turns out, the passport was a really handy reference even for some of the MCSA exams, and now as refresher for CCNA.

Good luck!

Stan27

Yeah, something that I can use for future reference is a good thing to have.

I'm convinced on the passport, thanks.

netcom2000

I would personaly go for the Sybex, self study guide IMO

Stan27

The Sybex books seem like a great deal.
The book: $34.49
I then save $45 on my test if I take it before July(I know I will).

I'd return the book I got, but I already opened the CD that came with it.

Orion82698

bighornsheep wrote:

for A+, and Network+, look for Mike Meyers....by far the best author....

Agree!!

MM is what I used for A+, and it was a great read!!!

Now, that being said, I've used Sybex for the rest of my certs (Net+ and MCDST).

I found that ExamCram while it has good points, goes too far into details on things that you'll not need for the exam (IMO)