Ccsp Cspfa Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 642-521)

This latest ExamCram title was the best way for me to ramp up for the exam. Having taken the CSPFA 3.1 course from a Cisco Learning Partner last year, I learned that Cisco had changed the course content again to reflect the updated functionality of the PIX OS and FWSM. Cisco Press has been slow to release updated instructional materials that enable engineers to pass the required exams for either career certification or reseller specialization requirements. This CSPFA study guide was released at the perfect time to discuss and provide relevant examples of advanced configurations that one would expect to see in real life and in exam simulations. Simply put, I passed the 642-251 Exam because of this book. While you will not find identical test questions in this book, you will learn to distinguish which multiple guess answers are not applicable to each question and thus determine which answer is best suited for each question.Newman wastes no time getting to the meat of the material and by the end of each chapter I felt comfortable enough to test each config and amend settings as need. The diagrams and listing of actual CLI outputs were thoughtfully presented and easy to read, much easier to digest than anything I've seen from Cisco Press. You don't want this book on your office shelf looking pretty, you want it in your car and on-site during installation to ensure a smooth integration.I did find the included PrepLogic disc lacking in some regards, it was difficult to determine how to purchase the additional exam questions since their web site didn't show the 521 exam as part of their offerings. The .pdf version of the book was very much appreciated.

Daniel Newman's book is an excellent choice for studying for the difficult CSPFA exam. It is an easy read, concise, and covers the main points for the exam. Directly before I took the exam, I read through his book twice, taking special notice to alerts and the cram sheet in the back. You can see his instructor ability shine through as he provides creative scenarios and examples that both explicate difficult concepts as well as aid in retaining subject matter for the exam. I passed the test with a score in the upper 900's - something I do not think would have been possible without the assistance of his book. When you need to narrow down the required information to pass the exam, Mr. Newman's book is a must-have!