Darril's Book

Paperlantern

Darril's Book is out of print? I tried to find it locally... tried 3 used book stores and a B&N. Wasn't at any of the used stores, and the B&N said it's out of print and they don't carry it anymore. I'm thinking at this point I will have to get the Kindle version for $10 and use that. Sucks, when I'm not taking practice tests, and am just STUDYING, I actually PREFER the actual book, but I guess I can manage to study from an eBook this time.

rogue2shadow

Its still available via Amazon in paperback:

Amazon.com: CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-201 Study Guide (Volume 0) (9781439236369): Darril Gibson: Books

Excellent1

Are you referring to this one? If so, Amazon looks to have it in stock.

Paperlantern

I realize Amazon has the actual book in stock. I didn't want to order it and wait for it to be shipped, that's all.

earweed

He self published the book so Amazon is probably the only place you'll find it.

ajmatson

Paperlantern wrote: »

I realize Amazon has the actual book in stock. I didn't want to order it and wait for it to be shipped, that's all.

I had to order from Amazon because I could not find it as well. I would highly recommend getting it though. It is pretty much the main source I used to get my 845/900 score

erpadmin

Paperlantern wrote: »

I realize Amazon has the actual book in stock. I didn't want to order it and wait for it to be shipped, that's all.

There's always Amazon Prime....if you have a .edu email account (or have access to one....) you get the book in two days......

OTHERWISE, you can shell out $139-$189 and buy a Kindle....that's what I used to study for it. (To be fair, I didn't buy it....vendor swag FTW).

Paperlantern

ajmatson wrote: »

I had to order from Amazon because I could not find it as well. I would highly recommend getting it though. It is pretty much the main source I used to get my 845/900 score

I know im a heartbeat form just getting the kindle version. $10 is worthit for the practice questions alone. Maybe i can get my boss to give me an iPad so i can use it to study... HA!

K_Rich

Kindle version works great for PC and I used this at work and on my laptop when I was mobile. But I also have the paperback copy. The $10 Kindle version was more of a convenience but at such a great price i could not pass it up.

Mike-Mike

i got it off of Amazon as well, no stores around me had it

Paperlantern

Mentioned this book to my boss and how i was on the fence for actual or eBook and he settled it for me, had the company buy it for me so we can add it to our library of reference and training books for any future employees that may want the cert or for just looking stuff up. Wont be here for a solid week probably, I didnt WANT to wait for it honestly, but I'm not in a HUGE hurry to get this exam taken so this should be fine.

ajmatson

Paperlantern wrote: »

Mentioned this book to my boss and how i was on the fence for actual or eBook and he settled it for me, had the company buy it for me so we can add it to our library of reference and training books for any future employees that may want the cert or for just looking stuff up. Wont be here for a solid week probably, I didnt WANT to wait for it honestly, but I'm not in a HUGE hurry to get this exam taken so this should be fine.

Trust me the wait is worth it. Like I said I passed it in about 4 weeks of little actual studying with this book. I read it through once and then skimmed it a second time.

redmossberg

I ordered it from amazon and it took a little over a week with the free shipping option.

phoeneous

That dude must be rich by now!

Hey Darril, how about a shout out to TE in your next edition?

newmove

The book is way too expensive in Amazon UK.

gateway

newmove wrote: »

The book is way too expensive in Amazon UK.

Not kidding. I ordered the book at nearly £35 from the US, but a month and a half later it never arrived so I am waiting for a refund. Needless to say I bought the Kindle version instead for approx £8, and this is great! Great book too. I can see why it gets the feedback it does.

sthompson86

ajmatson wrote: »

Trust me the wait is worth it. Like I said I passed it in about 4 weeks of little actual studying with this book. I read it through once and then skimmed it a second time.

I have not taken the exam yet, but I must agree this book is awesome. I am reading the Kindle version(PC App) and I am now officially on the Kindle Bandwagon.

Nevertheless, back to the book . I read the Sybex Sec+ book first, and yea I learned a lot, but I learned it in a way to where I just knew what the book said. I did not understand a few things completley, for the Sybex book was just to prim and proper, and over my head with the explanations. Derril uses common real life (SIMPLE) scanarios that has helped me understand everything completly that I did not understand in the Sybex book.

Paperlantern

Yeah ive kind of taken a bit of a break from studying, I am eagerly awaiting the book's arrival so I can really get a grip on this material. Though Crypto is really what has me baffled the most.

MrAgent

I plan on taking the security+ test on Thursday. Im glad everyone has mentioned this book as being a great resource. I have it and have been studying it for a couple of weeks. A lot of it seems like common sense, but a couple of things I have picked up on. Hopefully ill get a passing score on Thursday.

muckymuck

I ordered my copy today. I got 2 day shipping because I didn't want to wait. It should be here Friday. I'm looking forward to going through it since it has such great reviews.

chuckles

If you're having trouble getting the book, I just noticed on the bottom of the backside of the title page there it this statement:

"Visit BookSurge, part of the Amazon group of companies to order additional copies"

rogue2shadow

If any of you are students, grab Amazon Prime for students. It's free, gives you 2-day shipping on all items stocked by Amazon (and their distributors), and 1-day shipping is 3.99 per item.

Amazon Student

Paperlantern

I havent been a student in over 11 years... I dont remember getting quite so many breaks on software or books when I was though.

Devilsbane

Paperlantern wrote: »

I havent been a student in over 11 years... I dont remember getting quite so many breaks on software or books when I was though.

Would you like some cheese with your whine?

kidainny

best book i've used for a certification yet. i wonder if Darril sees these posts.

Devilsbane

kidainny wrote: »

best book i've used for a certification yet. i wonder if Darril sees these posts.

He does. He used to frequently surf the forums and congratulate his pupils when they passed. I haven't seen him around in about a month though. He is probably working on a new book or something.

erpadmin

Devilsbane wrote: »

He does. He used to frequently surf the forums and congratulate his pupils when they passed. I haven't seen him around in about a month though. He is probably working on a new book or something.

I hope it's Project+: Get Certified Get Ahead!

I'm going to email him sometime soon and ask if he can get on that.....LOL.

kidainny

Right down even to the font size - i mean it really makes a difference. I was flying through that book. It was just the right amount of information, and flowed smoothly. Plus hundreds of questions. How can you beat that?

Paperlantern

Devilsbane wrote: »

Would you like some cheese with your whine?

Actually, some honey Goat Cheese would be wonderful. On some wheat crackers, thanks.

I really can't wait to sink my teeth into this book. Should be here in a few days!

jrdeleon1

I could not pass the Kindle 9.99 price up. Downloaded Kindle for PC to my netbook, bought the book, and am flying through it. Excellent read!

Mike-Mike

rogue2shadow wrote: »

If any of you are students, grab Amazon Prime for students. It's free, gives you 2-day shipping on all items stocked by Amazon (and their distributors), and 1-day shipping is 3.99 per item.

Amazon Student

holy crap, I didn't know that... thanks dude.. amazon rules