CCSA R80 - passed!
J_86
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Passed the CCSA R80 exam this morning! I failed the first time by 10 points 
I took the course from an authorized training center about 3 months ago that my employer paid for. I used the manual and the labs from that as most of my study material. If you have some Check Point experience, I believe you could use several of the admin guides to pass the exam. I have about 9 month, every day hands on Check Point experience for reference. Some of the CCSA course material is directly from some of the administrative guides.
This is a helpful resource for self study:
https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/training-certification/self-study-resources/
This study guide is going to be your best friend. It covers almost ALL of the topics you might see on the exam:
https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/professional-services/training/r80-system-administrator-study-guide.pdf
I also used CBT Nuggets R80 video course, which I did find very helpful when I didn't feel like reading. It also has hands on labs associated with the course.
I took the course from an authorized training center about 3 months ago that my employer paid for. I used the manual and the labs from that as most of my study material. If you have some Check Point experience, I believe you could use several of the admin guides to pass the exam. I have about 9 month, every day hands on Check Point experience for reference. Some of the CCSA course material is directly from some of the administrative guides.
This is a helpful resource for self study:
https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/training-certification/self-study-resources/
This study guide is going to be your best friend. It covers almost ALL of the topics you might see on the exam:
https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/professional-services/training/r80-system-administrator-study-guide.pdf
I also used CBT Nuggets R80 video course, which I did find very helpful when I didn't feel like reading. It also has hands on labs associated with the course.
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I'm sorry it took two attempts to get this one, but you must feel relieved now that you've beaten it the second time!
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