Decided to work towards my CCENT as my first certification - have a few questions
Tmaiorca
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Hey guys,
Currently Im going to school for Computer Networking, and have only been in the field for one semester. I took the basic knowledge classes for networking, and the next semester that starts up in September delves a little deeper in switches, routers, etc. I don't have any experience with networking, but I do have general knowledge of computers and whatnot, so I was told to start at my CCENT and work towards for CCNA after that. I feel pretty comfortable going this route, and figured I'd take the CCENT exam during the weeks of my finals. Someone said that I should schedule my exam before I start stdying, that way I have incenstive to actually get it done by a deadline. Unforutunately, I only have 4 classes this semester so I will have plenty of time to study for this exam come December.
My question to you guys -- What are the best ways of studying for this exam? Before I decided on the CCENT, I was looking at CertMaster through CompTia for Network+ and realized I'll probably have to a buy book for this exam. What books should I pick up, and would September --> December be enough time to get the knowledge behind my belt? I figured I'd be able to spend at least 5 hours during the weekdays dedicated to studying, and even more on weekends. Thanks in advance guys, I'm a total newbie to this but I really can't wait to start my career in Networking.
Currently Im going to school for Computer Networking, and have only been in the field for one semester. I took the basic knowledge classes for networking, and the next semester that starts up in September delves a little deeper in switches, routers, etc. I don't have any experience with networking, but I do have general knowledge of computers and whatnot, so I was told to start at my CCENT and work towards for CCNA after that. I feel pretty comfortable going this route, and figured I'd take the CCENT exam during the weeks of my finals. Someone said that I should schedule my exam before I start stdying, that way I have incenstive to actually get it done by a deadline. Unforutunately, I only have 4 classes this semester so I will have plenty of time to study for this exam come December.
My question to you guys -- What are the best ways of studying for this exam? Before I decided on the CCENT, I was looking at CertMaster through CompTia for Network+ and realized I'll probably have to a buy book for this exam. What books should I pick up, and would September --> December be enough time to get the knowledge behind my belt? I figured I'd be able to spend at least 5 hours during the weekdays dedicated to studying, and even more on weekends. Thanks in advance guys, I'm a total newbie to this but I really can't wait to start my career in Networking.
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10Linefigure
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Welcome to TE!
You may want to pick up the Todd Lammle CCNA Book: CCNA Routing and Switching Study Guide: Exams 100-101, 200-101, and 200-120: Todd Lammle: 9781118749616: Amazon.com: Books
It covers CCENT, and the 2nd half (ICND2) CCNA. Yes, now to December is enough time to knock out the CCENT. Especially if your in school for networking already. Be sure to study and lab other networking fundamentals outside the scope of the test along the way. This will help expand your knowledge and give you a more rounded view of the field.
Good luck!CCNP R&S, Security+
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SpetsRepair
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Pick up some books, either cisco press or todd lamine. I also recommend to find a course on udemy.com There are codes for $10 courses. Chris bryant is one of the best in the industry
Cisco provides some great training videos/material and find your self a good study guide and you should be fine.
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/learning_center/ccna_rs_study_sessions_live
http://www.freeccnastudyguide.com/study-guides/ccna/ -
Mooseboost
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I do best when I have multiple platforms to study with. I watch the videos and then read the books - I am more of a visual learner by nature. I second Udemy, Chris Bryant is really good. I used him along with CBT Nugget, the OCG, and Todds book. Always use as many resources as you can.