31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam, 2nd Edition is a fully updated, portable, and structured study companion designed to help learners prepare efficiently for the modern CCNA exam. Written by Allan Johnson and published by Cisco Press as part of the 31 Days series, this guide transforms a month of preparation into a clear, manageable, and systematic study plan.
The book simplifies complex CCNA topics by breaking them into 31 daily reviews, each offering short summaries, exam-focused explanations, and quick-reference study tips. Whether you’re returning to networking or polishing your knowledge before exam day, this guide helps you stay organized and confident.
What This Book Covers
Daily Review Structure
Each of the 31 days focuses on a specific CCNA exam topic. These include:
- Switch configuration and VLAN fundamentals
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Routing concepts and protocols
- Modern cloud and virtualization basics
- SDN (Software-Defined Networking)
- SDA (Software-Defined Access)
- Network automation and programmability
- Security fundamentals and device hardening
Summaries are concise and exam-oriented, making daily review easy and digestible.
Modern CCNA Exam Coverage
The guide is fully aligned with the current 200-301 exam objectives, including topics such as:
- Network access
- IP connectivity
- IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation and programmability
- Infrastructure and architecture concepts
Exam-Focused Resources
The book includes features specifically tailored for last-minute and structured preparation:
- Daily Study Resource quick-reference links to deeper explanations
- Downloadable visual calendar summarizing each day’s topic
- Pre-exam checklists to ensure all steps are completed
- Guidance on CCNA exam scheduling and certification process
- Practical strategies for staying focused, organized, and mentally prepared
The conversational tone helps reduce burnout and makes reviewing more enjoyable.
How This Book Fits Your Busy Schedule
- Daily bite-sized study topics
- Clear checklists to track progress
- Guidance on what to review and when
- Tips for mental, physical, and organizational readiness
- Designed to reduce overwhelm and prevent last-minute cramming
This is one of the most user-friendly guides available for structured exam preparation.
Book Details
- Copyright: 2025
- Price: $31.99
- Pages: 512
- Edition: 2nd
- Author: Allan Johnson
- Publisher: Cisco Press
- Series: 31 Days
- ISBN-10: 0-13-821425-5
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-821425-8
- Alternate ISBN-10: 0-13-821410-7
- Alternate ISBN-13: 978-0-13-821410-4
Conclusion
31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam (2nd Edition) is a practical, high-value study guide that helps learners commit to their exam date, stay focused for 31 days, and follow a structured path toward success. Whether you’re revisiting foundational networking concepts or reviewing modern topics like cloud, automation, and SDN, this guide prepares you to confidently pass the Cisco CCNA 200-301 certification exam.
File Size: 88 MB