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bijorium (m)
Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« on: July 15, 2005, 04:13 AM »

Any Cisco-certified guys around here?

Hey folks,

I am looking at building a career in networking and telecoms.  So I started a self-study programme towards achieving my objective [of getting Cisco-certified].  I might get some training later if I think I need it. But at the moment, I am leaving no stones unturned in making sure I blast the [Cisco] exam at a go.

I would like to know if anyone would be willing to share one or two thoughts with me: advice, materials and other stuff.  Cheers. Cool
Hunter (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #1 on: July 15, 2005, 09:09 AM »

I am in the final semester of CCNA, but I hope you have actual access to a router and switch configuration else life is going to be tough and put bluntly I do not think it is possible to get anywhere without one.

If you have any questions I can help you if you need.
Seun (m)
Basic Introduction to Cisco and Cisco Certification
« #2 on: July 15, 2005, 09:18 AM »

"Cisco Systems, Inc, one of the most successful companies of the Internet era, originally manufactured only enterprise routing equipment. These days, Cisco sells a variety of devices for both enterprises and telecommunications carriers.

"Cisco provides certifications to professionals in the networking field. These include:
  • CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)
  • CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
  • CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional)
  • CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional)
  • CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional)
  • CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate)

(... culled from the Wikipedia)
Hunter (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #3 on: July 15, 2005, 09:40 AM »

I own a cisco 2611 router as well

Smiley

http://shopper.cnet.com/Cisco_2611_Ethernet_Router/4014-3319_9-364198.html?q=


Btw beleive me you will not be able to pass the certifcation without some kind of formal training, reading it out of a book just won't work.
Seun (m)
Introduction to the CCNA Certification/Exam
« #4 on: July 15, 2005, 10:37 AM »

The CCNA Certification is basic and most common Cisco Certification:

"The CCNA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking."

"CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists."

CCNA Resources:
  • "The CCNA Prep Center (a comprehensive, free resource)  is designed to assist those preparing for the CCNA certification. Although this site contains useful content for CCNA candidates, it does not cover all the skills and knowledge that you need to prepare for CCNA exams. You will need additional information, training, and support to pass the exam."
  • Free CCNA Flash Tutorials on subnetting, layered communication models (OSI, TCP/IP & Cisco), IP addressing, and number systems.
  • The Cisco Internetworking Technology Handbook.
  • Jidaw Systems' CCNA 640-811 preparation and examtips
joftech (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #5 on: July 26, 2005, 10:12 AM »

One thing is this, certification does not mean you are well groomed in networking, a career in networking build on certification is nothing but a top down approach.

You need to know your onions first, once you are confident about you hand-on skills you can then proceed for certification. Cisco and MS know this and that's why the test questions in these exams bring your real world experience into the limelight, if you don't know the inner workings of these technologies and you are faced with  questions that you have not come across before you are bound to melt like an ice in the Sahara.

Get the hand-on knowledge by working in companies that have these equipments first, but am not sure anyone of them will be willing to employ someone without certification, so this is a caught 22 situation.

All the same i wish you the best. 
Komputa (m)
Where can I write CCNA Exam with the cheapest price.
« #6 on: November 26, 2005, 03:53 PM »


Hello guys, does anyone have the idea where to write CCNA Exam and the best price?
tassmal (m)
anyone wit ccna dumps?
« #7 on: December 01, 2005, 05:01 PM »

i am about to write ccna.. does anyone have dumps or tips or any general idea i should have before i write the exam. i need help cause money scare.. i no fit risk am twice.
demmy (m)
Re: anyone wit ccna dumps?
« #8 on: December 01, 2005, 05:35 PM »

Good luck on your exams tassma. I don't have a dump of my own but lifted this off the Net so here:

Q.  Which two statements about the transport layer are true?

    A . port are used to pass information to the lower layers

    B . protocol include file transfer,email,and remote login

    C . port number above 1023 are dynamically assigned by the network information center (NIC)

    D . port number are used to keep track of different conversations crossing the network at the same time.

    E . protocols include a connection-oriented,reliable protocol and a connectionless,unacknowledged protocol
yangie
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #9 on: December 10, 2005, 07:44 AM »

Take a lot of simulation exams and practice commands on the lab simulator or real router. Its FUN!
tassmal (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #10 on: December 10, 2005, 09:46 AM »

thanks guys for the tips and the dump( nice question demmy)
Danoe (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #11 on: December 10, 2005, 12:44 PM »

Hi, i'm interested in the Cisco certification advise and Material.

How can i acquire the certification and Materials ? Huh
Hunter (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #12 on: December 11, 2005, 11:36 AM »

Usually you take a course but you can study it yourself (not recommend unless absolutesly impossible to get any "hands on")
You get 50% off the certification fee if you actually study it at an academy (I'm not sure if the same applies to other countries)


Also those that can I recommend a book called "Cisco Certified Network Assosciate" by todd lammle.
It's an excellent book as it gives you the technical know how without the dryness of the cisco material.

bijorium (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #13 on: December 12, 2005, 08:27 AM »

Hi, I happen to have links to the latest dumps. Bit I daresay that experience in the networking field is a plus. I have worked with Cisco routers and switches for close to a year and should be writing my ccna anytime from now. Todd Lammle's 5th edition published by Sybex is definitely a material you should read back to back. Try visit a few forums online to test your level of preparedness.

Cheers Grin
Hunter (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #14 on: December 12, 2005, 01:44 PM »

I like it perticularly because of how lammel makes an attempt to make some of the stuff more interesting that it really is by putting jokes etc in it, and by writing why you would use something and under what circumstances.
Seun (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #15 on: December 20, 2005, 09:15 PM »

Free CCNA test questions are available at http://www.free-tests.com/cisco.cgi
tassmal (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #16 on: December 21, 2005, 03:05 PM »

Quote from: bijorium on December 12, 2005, 08:27 AM
Hi, I happen to have links to the latest dumps.
Cheers Grin
my guy where them dey as inthe links.... post em abeg
Danoe (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #17 on: December 22, 2005, 07:39 PM »

I believe that this programme is one of the latest inventions in the computer world.
I really appreciate your effort and wish to commend about it.
I will like to use this medium to wish you all merry  chrisms and a sustainable new year in advance.
yangie
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #18 on: December 29, 2005, 05:46 AM »

Wow my guy you are a STAR!!!! I thought all online tests were for a fee, thanks so much. Cant believe I got 50% on a CCNP Ive never studied for.

tassmal (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #19 on: January 03, 2006, 06:14 PM »

i found this site who claimed to have the full ccna dumps,  i don't know too much yet in ccna so i need someone to help me look over the questions please,  thanks:
  http://www.freebraindumps.com/braindump-1575.htm
kenniy (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #20 on: February 14, 2006, 12:41 AM »

any one who want to write anything cisco should check out this site: www.net130.com .
wow! i unveiled an open secret. Its actually in chinese/japanese/whatever but the links are ok,  am sure you'll find your way.
a pity i got it after i did my exams but i sure will find it very useful for my ccnps!
tassmal (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #21 on: February 15, 2006, 07:13 PM »

thanks,  u are great
kenniy (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #22 on: February 15, 2006, 11:33 PM »

 Grin
Jean! (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #23 on: June 03, 2006, 11:43 AM »

Are you Cisco certified and working with your certification? Please I have some questions will be expecting,
Seun (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #24 on: June 03, 2006, 11:57 AM »

Feel free to ask your question so anyone who knows the question will answer it.
Jean! (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #25 on: June 04, 2006, 01:58 PM »

Well some of the questions are:
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How relevant is the Cisco CCNA syllabus compared to the scope of the duties assigned for you to do?
  • [/li]
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Do you think that just having networking training/experience is enough to effectively carry out your duties?
Jean! (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #26 on: June 04, 2006, 02:00 PM »

Well some of the questions are:
  • [/li]
    [li]
How relevant is the Cisco CCNA (associate level) syllabus compared to the scope of the duties assigned for you to do?
  • [/li]
    [li]
Do you think that just having networking training/experience is enough to effectively carry out your duties?
Seun (m)
Re: Cisco Certification Advice, Materials
« #27 on: June 04, 2006, 10:51 PM »

Those are personal questions for you to answer based on your experience so far!
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