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NeonNinja
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CBTNuggets
Are you only doing the theory side of CCNA or the practical side too?
Just the theory wont help you anything, you need to know how to set up Routers and Switches, that's why we used "RouterSim Network Visualizer" to virtually set up a network and see if it works.
The theory exam I got when I did the exam was basically just the OSI model and the commands for the cisco routers and switches.
If you study hard you will do very good, I passed it with a 87% mark. Unfortunately I dont know of any websites with exam questions.
Just the theory wont help you anything, you need to know how to set up Routers and Switches, that's why we used "RouterSim Network Visualizer" to virtually set up a network and see if it works.
The theory exam I got when I did the exam was basically just the OSI model and the commands for the cisco routers and switches.
If you study hard you will do very good, I passed it with a 87% mark. Unfortunately I dont know of any websites with exam questions.
Check out the forums on http://www.certcollection.org/.
Rishalin
Senior Member
Do you have a networking background? If not you need to get a solid background before attempting CCNA.
The question pool is 600+ questions out of which you will get 60-70. With 3 simulations, some corrective text and drag and drops.
I took 3months of studying - and I am from a firewall/network defense background.
Bottom line is study study study. Use tools like GNS3 simulate your configs, practice subnetting - as they like to test this. Also routing protocols like OSPF, BGP. Spanning tree protocol, Vlans etc..
Good luck
The question pool is 600+ questions out of which you will get 60-70. With 3 simulations, some corrective text and drag and drops.
I took 3months of studying - and I am from a firewall/network defense background.
Bottom line is study study study. Use tools like GNS3 simulate your configs, practice subnetting - as they like to test this. Also routing protocols like OSPF, BGP. Spanning tree protocol, Vlans etc..
Good luck
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dude i used cbtnuggets thats all oh and read through ccna press can find it on ebay and it took me 2 months and i wrote the test good luck buddy its a good move to start with ccna
alternativley you can do your modules sepratley ICND1 then take ICND2 which will give you the CCNA just the ICND1 will give you the CCENT
alternativley you can do your modules sepratley ICND1 then take ICND2 which will give you the CCNA just the ICND1 will give you the CCENT
KleinBoontjie
Honorary Master
This help me alot.
http://www.9tut.net/
Also download Packet tracer, Link
And practice the simulatons from 9tut on Packet tracer. Really helps a lot to know the simulations.
http://www.9tut.net/
Also download Packet tracer, Link
And practice the simulatons from 9tut on Packet tracer. Really helps a lot to know the simulations.
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Stay away from the braindumps and what not. You might be able to pass a lower-level certification, but you are setting yourself up for failure. There are no (ethical) shortcuts when it comes to getting certified, ESPECIALLY when it comes to Cisco certs.
Do you have a networking background? If not you need to get a solid background before attempting CCNA.
The question pool is 600+ questions out of which you will get 60-70. With 3 simulations, some corrective text and drag and drops.
I took 3months of studying - and I am from a firewall/network defense background.
Bottom line is study study study. Use tools like GNS3 simulate your configs, practice subnetting - as they like to test this. Also routing protocols like OSPF, BGP. Spanning tree protocol, Vlans etc..
Good luck
No, you do not need a lot of experience. the CCNA, like the CCENT, is an entry-level qualification speficially for people with little or no experience or background in networking. Yes, I agree, know the basics, but don't break your head about it. With a proper study guide like the Sybex material, or even just the CBT Nuggets presented by Jeremy Cioara, you will do fine.
Again, be very careful with the *tut sites. They are valuable, but they very often breach the Non-disclosure agreement specified in the exams, and again, they don't teach you anything apart from being able to memorize a bunch of equestions.
+1 for the PacketTracer software, but have a look at GNS3 as a free alternative: http://www.gns3.net/
I think it to be better because where PacketTracer is simulator, GNS is in fact an emulator, that allows for ALL IOS commands and not just those programmed into the software.
Good luck with your studies and feel free to contact me if you need any information or help.
Rishalin
Senior Member
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+1
Stay away from the braindumps and what not. You might be able to pass a lower-level certification, but you are setting yourself up for failure. There are no (ethical) shortcuts when it comes to getting certified, ESPECIALLY when it comes to Cisco certs.
Do you have a networking background? If not you need to get a solid background before attempting CCNA.
The question pool is 600+ questions out of which you will get 60-70. With 3 simulations, some corrective text and drag and drops.
I took 3months of studying - and I am from a firewall/network defense background.
Bottom line is study study study. Use tools like GNS3 simulate your configs, practice subnetting - as they like to test this. Also routing protocols like OSPF, BGP. Spanning tree protocol, Vlans etc..
Good luck
No, you do not need a lot of experience. the CCNA, like the CCENT, is an entry-level qualification speficially for people with little or no experience or background in networking. Yes, I agree, know the basics, but don't break your head about it. With a proper study guide like the Sybex material, or even just the CBT Nuggets presented by Jeremy Cioara, you will do fine.
Again, be very careful with the *tut sites. They are valuable, but they very often breach the Non-disclosure agreement specified in the exams, and again, they don't teach you anything apart from being able to memorize a bunch of equestions.
+1 for the PacketTracer software, but have a look at GNS3 as a free alternative: http://www.gns3.net/
I think it to be better because where PacketTracer is simulator, GNS is in fact an emulator, that allows for ALL IOS commands and not just those programmed into the software.
Good luck with your studies and feel free to contact me if you need any information or help.
I'm sitting now with CCNP Security moving to CCIE Security, if I look back at CCNA - yeah you don't need a lot of experience. But when I did CCNA I felt that having experience helped a lot..
Hie,I recently started studying my CCNA and currently am working as an Office Administrator at a certain company in Rivonia,Joburg.I strongly feel I must step into the practical side of Cisco,am willing to sacrifice my current job and even accept a pay cut if this is gonna help me secure a "trainee" kind of a job.Thank You
koeksGHT
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NeonNinja
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19-01-2012. You recently started studying CCNA.
19-02-2012. You recently started studying CCNA.
How nice.
19-02-2012. You recently started studying CCNA.
How nice.
