Ccna

den1966

I've just started to study for the CCNA today, i'm going to do it starting with ICND1 and then with the second one, passed the Network+ last mth, how much harder will it be compared to the N+, i found the N+ pretty easy once it clicked....

davenull

I've seen someone say it before and it stuck in my head: Network+ is an appetizer - you'll be served an entree with CCNA.

There is some overlap between ICND1 and N+ which helps a bit I guess. However, I can't help thinking now that Network+ was kind of a waste of time..

OfWolfAndMan

Don't take it as lightly as you did Net+. I will say if you retain your subnetting skills, your common port numbers, and the OSI and TCP/IP model, you'll be a step ahead of those starting the track.

subnettingpractice

CCNA is definitely more work. I thought Network+ was a lot more theoretical, where as CCNA has a lot more practical applications. Knowing how to do something rather than having a general idea of something. You will probably want to get Packet Tracer to practice commands and know subnetting backwards and forwards.

den1966

Thanks for the replies folks, just one more thing, a lab...Would it be worth the investment ?, i see a couple knocking about on local buy & sell mags here in Ireland but they're looking for €300/400 for them...

OfWolfAndMan

If you've got the money to throw around, go for it. If not, just use packet tracer and GNS3. You'll be golden with just that. I personally did not use a lab for CCNA, but then again I work in a routing and switching environment, so that's debatable

den1966

Thanks ofwolfandman...

roch_greg

I passed the Network+ exam a few years ago and I too found it relative easy. Considering my education and work experience. That said, I just completed the ICND1 exam and am studying for the ICND2/CCNA and will say they are worlds apart.

Case in point, Subnets and IP Addressing are a mere topic in the Network+ exam but they are the meat and potatoes for the Cisco exams. You have so many questions were you'll need to be able to subnet or recognize what subnet a address is in very quickly. Don't get me started about IP routing, switching and understand how each deals with a packet/frame.

Once you begin your studies you'll start to see the difference but like others have said, Network+ is a decent start but it in no way compares directly to CCNA.