:-) u make me<grin> seriously your words tell me u r in highschool. :-)

I know you are gud in studying and understanding... but there are somethings that you will learn only after experience.... try doing something you dont know at all to a live router.. u will understand what i say..

My point here is , its your efforts and work that matters not really certifications, i worked and learned first then attatined them.. Certifications is a way to check consistency and your growth ...

Specifically, you should not boast on what i said earlier, when it will come down to designing and deploying network (not 100 nodes but a total hetrogeneous WAN ) u will understand.. that book can guide you .. but u have to learn your self.

Regards
kido.