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CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (2nd Edition) Review by Mark G. Reyero
Great CSI Exam Review!
I picked up a copy of the Cisco Press "CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (Second Edition)", ISBN 1587201321, as my final preparation material for the Cisco SAFE Implementation exam (CSI, exam 642-541). I had already downloaded the various SAFE Blueprints from Cisco's website. However, I was interested in a study guide that would function as a refresher for the various SAFE whitepapers. In the "CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (Second Edition)" I found just that. It is highly unlikely that a student preparing for the CSI exam can use this book as his or her only study material. However, if the test taker uses this book to supplement the SAFE whitepapers available on Cisco's website, then he or she should have no problem passing the exam!
The book follows the same tried-and-true format as the other Cisco Press Study Guides. Each chapter opens with a "Do I know this already?" quiz. The chapters then jump right in to its particular topic, presenting the material in a concise and articulate manner. The chapters close with a summary, questions and answers, and references to additional information. The "CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (Second Edition)" covers all the topics found on the current CSI exam, including the original SAFE Blueprint, SAFE for Small and Medium Business, SAFE VPN, SAFE IP Telephony, and SAFE Wireless. Finally, the book includes a testing engine as well as an electronic version of the book on CDROM.
I highly recommend the "CCSP CSI Exam Certification Guide (Second Edition)" for anyone preparing for the Cisco SAFE Implementation exam (CSI, exam 642-541). With this book, I was able to easily pass the exam and complete my CCSP certification!