Hi, I am studying for the CCNA, whether to do the INTRO seperate to the ICND od both together is my dilemma. I have the Network+ certificate under my belt. That I gained without working in computers, but I thinkl I'll find it harded now I'm going for the CCNA, having no jod from which to gain practicle experience of the theory.Would you class this as a help or a hinderance. Your guidance and wise thoughts please on this matter.
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Hi reddevil2
It's been a few years since I did my CCNA, but from what I hear it's gotten harder over the last couple of years. If you are uncertain of your practical ability you should probably take the two exams separately.
Graham M. CCNP
It's been a few years since I did my CCNA, but from what I hear it's gotten harder over the last couple of years. If you are uncertain of your practical ability you should probably take the two exams separately.
Graham M. CCNP
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reddevil2,
Read the posts here - you will find lots of good ideas and information on passing the exams.
I think one of the most important things is to get some hands on experience with some real Cisco equipment - at the very least working with a good sim - but working with real routers and switches will help you a lot since you are not in the field yet.
You can find great prices on Cisco 2500 routers on eBay - you should be able to get 3 2501s with max DRAM and FLASH (16/16) for less then $250. This would be a minor investment in your future!
You will be surprised at how much more you will learn when you have to connect all the wires and troubleshoot the actual routers. Then when you read about a command - you can try it on your own lab
Whether you take the 1 test or 2 option can come down to how well you know the material and how much you are willing to pay for exams - 2 exam option adds up if you fail each of the 2 parts once :-(
REALISTICLY I think it is hard to split the content into 2 parts - you just can not forget everything you learned for the first exam when you take the 2nd exam.
Just my opinion!
Hope this helps!
E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +
Read the posts here - you will find lots of good ideas and information on passing the exams.
I think one of the most important things is to get some hands on experience with some real Cisco equipment - at the very least working with a good sim - but working with real routers and switches will help you a lot since you are not in the field yet.
You can find great prices on Cisco 2500 routers on eBay - you should be able to get 3 2501s with max DRAM and FLASH (16/16) for less then $250. This would be a minor investment in your future!
You will be surprised at how much more you will learn when you have to connect all the wires and troubleshoot the actual routers. Then when you read about a command - you can try it on your own lab
Whether you take the 1 test or 2 option can come down to how well you know the material and how much you are willing to pay for exams - 2 exam option adds up if you fail each of the 2 parts once :-(
REALISTICLY I think it is hard to split the content into 2 parts - you just can not forget everything you learned for the first exam when you take the 2nd exam.
Just my opinion!
Hope this helps!
E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +
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