Network Warrior: Everything You Need to Know That Wasn't on the CCNA Exam

by Gary A. Donahue

Pick up where certification exams leave off. With this practical, in-depth guide to the entire network infrastructure, youâ??ll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Network Warrior takes you step by step through the world of routers, switches, firewalls, and other technologies based on the author's extensive field experience. You'll find new content for MPLS, IPv6, VoIP, and wireless in this completely revised second edition, along with examples of Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000 switches throughout. Topics

Genres: Technology, Technical, Nonfiction, Reference, Computers, Computer Science, Programming

783 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Paulius Dascioras · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gem in the realm of technology books, offering timeless insights into network fundamentals and practical skills. Despite its age by technology book standards, the book remains relevant, primarily because it delves into the enduring principles of networking. To be honest there were some chapters I skipped. I probably won't encounter those technologies in my professional life.
The book is enriched with an array of real world examples. Those help to make theoretical ideas clearer and show how they work in real situations.
In conclusion this is a great book of foundational networking principles. With its clear explanations, practical examples and some chapters on soft skills that can help you a lot in your carrier.

[Shyam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have book for every network admins, easy to follow and quick reference to all networking topics,

If you want to learn more advanced topics in TCP/IP protocol, then you should read TCP/IP Illustrated by W. Richard Stevens

[Gonzalo Fernández-Victorio · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's very difficult to comment on a book of more than 700 pages. Inevitably you will find really good parts (the last few chapters are exceptional career advice even for me, a software engineer with more than 20 years of experience) and less interesting parts.
The book is impressive, and tries to cover everything network related. It is written from the experience of a warrior and you feel it everywhere.
However, it requires some degree of basic knowledge, it focus (in my opinion too much) on Cisco hardware and lacks (probably because it was written 7 years ago, but also because it would require a book ) anything related to virtualisation and cloud.
All in all, still interesting.

[Vlad Ardelean · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some networking in there that I could get, but really this book is not for beginners in the field (such as myself)

If someone could recommend a good networking book for beginners, that would be great!

I appreciated the part about computer jerks and how they just need respect and can be coached out of being jerks.

[Alexandros · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book and a must for any network administrator.

It's not a book about the theory of networks but about actual practical stuff. It's the closest you'll get to experience.

[Gabriel Cano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good intro to Arista CLI for someone with a Cisco background. Not great in depth, but adequate in breadth to get you started.

[Kelly McCubbin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an extremely solid, nicely readable, book that takes you, with a very practical eye, to about a CCNP level of routing and switching.
I say "practical" because if you're looking fir certs, this is not the book for you. It's for people doing the hands on work.
One caveat might be that a bit too much time might be spent on some routing protocols that are pretty obsolete (RIP for example), but you can skim that stuff with no real problem.
As others have mentioned, the book closes with some truly valuable information about how techs can get by a little better in a business environment. Normally I have stuff like that, but this is trying insightful and has really helped me.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a very good book for network engineers, the book covers a lot of topics that affect engineers at a high to mid level on a daily basis. On the downside, there are quite a few technical errors in the book. Most are relatively minor. However, when attempting to learn a new concept, minor errors can pose fairly serious problems in regards to comprehension of the topic.

[Joe Vaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT supplemental for working on Cisco certs. I was a bit leery when flipping through it and seeing rec's on cabling, but the IOS config is what sealed the deal. However, delighted my gut reaction about cabling was so wrong. This is some damned fine information for newbie through specialist.

[Thomas Wesseling]

This book begins where certifications exams leave off, and equips you to work in the real world. If you have enough basic knowledge on computer networking and don't feel like being bothered with hypothetical situations presented on exams like CCNA, this book is something for you.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second time I've read this book and it is excellent. I just found out that a 2nd edition came out in June. It has new chapters on MPLS, IPv6, VoIP, etc.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb. A must-read for all network administrators.

[Takedown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book about advanced networking concepts such as auto-negotiation, sophisticated details about network protocols and such. Good unique content and very easy to read.
Definitely must read.

[Rohit Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book to read when you are gearing up for interviews. :) The new version has some chapters deleted and added some new wrt to old version. Be sure to check the difference before you buy it.

[Rhett Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

some books aren't meant for me to pick up. and I realize this, for this book, by picking it up. kinda like women. (but not you!)