TokenRing IPX and other items 1

[jabw]

Hi,

Just wonder. Are items related to a Novell network still an item to be prepared for while studying for the CCNA exam.

I'm asking this because I noticed that a lot of these questions are asked on free testing material available.

 

[CiscoGuy33]

jabw,

I always go to "the horse's mouth" - go to

http://www.cisco.com

under "Learning and Events" and they list the objectives of every test that Cisco offers.

As to the answer to your question - no - Novell, IPX/SPX and Token Ring are not covered on the CCNA 801 exam.

For the CCNA exam -

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/current_exams/640-801.html

From Cisco -

Exam Topics

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Introducing Cisco Network Design Exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

Planning & Designing
• Design a simple LAN using Cisco Technology
• Design an IP addressing scheme to meet design requirements
• Select an appropriate routing protocol based on user requirements
• Design a simple internetwork using Cisco technology
• Develop an access list to meet user specifications
• Choose WAN services to meet customer requirements


Implementation & Operation
• Configure routing protocols given user requirements
• Configure IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses on routers and hosts
• Configure a router for additional administrative functionality
• Configure a switch with VLANS and inter-switch communication
• Implement a LAN
• Customize a switch configuration to meet specified network requirements
• Manage system image and device configuration files
• Perform an initial configuration on a router
• Perform an initial configuration on a switch
• Implement access lists
• Implement simple WAN protocols


Troubleshooting
• Utilize the OSI model as a guide for systematic network troubleshooting
• Perform LAN and VLAN troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot routing protocols
• Troubleshoot IP addressing and host configuration
• Troubleshoot a device as part of a working network
• Troubleshoot an access list
• Perform simple WAN troubleshooting


Technology
• Describe network communications using layered models
• Describe the Spanning Tree process
• Compare and contrast key characteristics of LAN environments
• Evaluate the characteristics of routing protocols
• Evaluate TCP/IP communication process and its associated protocols
• Describe the components of network devices
• Evaluate rules for packet control
• Evaluate key characteristics of WANs


I hope this helps!




E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +

 

[NetworkGhost]

Short answer: No. Just know what you would use if you had 2 connect 2 dissimiliar networks together (Router).