Suggested reading materials?

orcsoul

I'm in the market for some CCNA reading materials.. so far I've purchased the sybex book (isbn 978-0470110096) and this monster from cisco press (isbn 978-1587201837)

I plan on reading the sybex book first, then starting to go through the cisco press book.

Hopefully at some point before I finish the cisco book I'll be able to afford lab materials and can begin a hands on learning binge.

Can anybody suggest any other (or perhaps better?) reading materials that I might consider, in addition to, or in replacement of, the two books I've already got coming to me.

earweed

Are you going the one or 2 test route? I've got the 2 book set by Odom which is aimed more at taking the 2 test route and it's pretty good. Get as much hands on as possible with either a real lab or simulators as the tests do have sims on them which I hear are very difficult.

Slowhand

I posted my suggested reading for the CCNA exam, in addition to some extra books that may help you, in this thread. Other than that, you need to make sure you have LOTS of hands-on experience.

orcsoul

I'm aiming for the single test approach. My biggest hurdle at this point is saving up enough cash to get the lab equipment at any one time. Gotta love living paycheck to paycheck.