Passed ICND1!

Disgruntled3lf

Passed my ICND1 today with a 960/1000. I used CBT nuggets ( highly reccomend ), Odom's book ( don't reccomend ), Cisco learning network labs ( hated there interface so I only did a few ), Packet Tracer, and GNS3. I did all the practice tests I could find (that got a clean bill from certguard) and labbed all the time. There were a ton of questions about subnetting, which is one of my strong points, so that helped alot I'm sure. I'm also in the middle of building out an environment at work on cisco gear so I had an unfair advantage lol. Anyway on to ICND2...

[Deleted User]

Nice! Taking my ICND1 October 24th. What were the practice tests you used (Boson or Transcender) and how were they in regards to exam difficulty/authenticity?

Disgruntled3lf

Transcender for WGU. They're garbage though. Pay the money and get the Boson. Start here: CCNA Links

beach5563

congrats, I will probably use cbt nuggets and boson tests. I have Packet Tracer and 4 3640 routers. Currently working as a Level 1 Network tech with some exposure to Cisco switches. I love to hear good news like this. Good luck with future certs.

Mitechniq

Congrats on the pass, and what I great score...makes me wonder why I even posted my score a couple of days ago..

Alex90

Congrats

RomBUS

Congrats man!

I am doing a lot of the same things you're doing for my studying needs except for the practice exams (cannot find any) and trying to use GNS3 for labs. Any good sources for lab exercises? Right now I am just using CBT nugget videos for following along what Jeremy is doing over and over

J_Jones89

Disgruntled3lf why didn't you recommend Odom's Book just curious as i got this book as well. If you feel its a waste of time reading or your opinion on this?

Alex90

J_Jones89 wrote: »

Disgruntled3lf why didn't you recommend Odom's Book just curious as i got this book as well. If you feel its a waste of time reading or your opinion on this?

I've read Odom's books and I'm about 3/4 of the way through Lammle's Sybex book. I enjoyed Odom's book but at times it can be a little dry in comparison to Lammles writing style. I'd say if you can get both books then do that, it's always good to have a few different study sources and both books complement each other quite well.

J_Jones89

Alex90 wrote: »

I've read Odom's books and I'm about 3/4 of the way through Lammle's Sybex book. I enjoyed Odom's book but at times it can be a little dry in comparison to Lammles writing style. I'd say if you can get both books then do that, it's always good to have a few different study sources and both books complement each other quite well.

Thanks Man. Yes I do agree it is dry lol

Nafe92014

I've read the first 3 chapters of Odoms book and it seems a bit dry. Using CBT Nuggets as well and might pick up Bryants book. I also have the Practice and Study Guide which helps me reinforce my theory concepts. .

J_Jones89

Nafe92014 wrote: »

I've read the first 3 chapters of Odoms book and it seems a bit dry. Using CBT Nuggets as well and might pick up Bryants book. I also have the Practice and Study Guide which helps me reinforce my theory concepts. .

Where did you get the practice and study guides?

Nafe92014

Got it here. I got the book version. Arrived in 5 days. CCENT Practice and Study Guide: Exercises, Activities and Scenarios to Prepare for the ICND1 100-101 Certification Exam

J_Jones89

Thanks man.