"Newly introduced to the Cisco Press certification and training line is the Practical Studies series, which provides users with a self-study resource for obtaining practical hands-on experience. These learning resources are more relevant now that simulation-based questions have been added to the CCNA and CCNP Routing, BSCI, and Remote Access Exams to test a candidate’s hands-on networking skills. A full line of CCNP Practical Studies books that address each of the four required exams will be published by Cisco Press..."
- Cisco World Online, September 9, 2002, now Enterprise Networking Magazine
"School may be out for the summer, but network pros who are working to obtain Cisco certification may not want to put their quest on hold. Just in time for beach reading, Cisco Press has rolled out a new line of self-study materials to help you prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Professional exams.
Cisco Press offers official CCNP 600 series self-study resources. New to the lineup is the Practical Studies series, which gives users a resource for gaining practical hands-on experience. CCNP Practical Studies: Routing is the first of four books in the series for CCNP preparation. The book provides network lab scenarios for use with home or lab networks or simulated environment. ...Three more Practical Studies books that target specific exams are due within the next year."
- Network World E-newsletter, July 8, 2002
"When preparing for IT certification exams like Cisco's CCNP exam, the next best thing to hands-on practice with networking gear is scenarios. This book (CCNP Practical Studies: Routing) is an excellent complement to CCNP courses and study guides and provides candidates with dozens of scenarios covering topics like IP, routing, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP."
- Swynk.com, July 3, 2002