Hello! A few questions about CCNA

JCrouse

Hey guys,

First post .. yay!

Ok, im new to the CCNA program but have done Satellite Communications work for the last 6yrs or so (X/Ku/C/L Band/EHF/UHF/Microwave/Tropo) and worked with Promina 800 nodes and other various routing equipment used by the military.

Ive decided to take the single CCNA test since I do have some backround with the basics. Im also looking at diving right into CCNP when I complete the CCNA and that leads me up to building a lab. Ive read most of the posts on building home labs and the such, but, i still have some questions of my own.

Question 1: The bryant advantage, is this program as good as the posts and testimonials ive seen on his website? I currently have the 2nd Edition Cisco Press by W. Odem and looking into Either Sybex or TBA. Suggestions?

Question 2:
Im going to list what I have for sake of someone catching something I might need that I dont have

Currently I have.

1x2621 w/ wic-2t IOS: c2600-adventerprisek9_sna-mz.124-10
1x2621 w/ wic-1t IOS: c2600-is-mz.122-6b
1x2620 w/wic-1t IOS: c2600-ik9o3s-mz.122-28
1x2511 Access IOS: 12.3.3
2x 2950 XL WS-C2950-24 IOS: c2950-i6q4l2-mz.121-11.EA1

Cables
2xDCE-DTE Smart Serial-DB60
2xDTE-DCE Smart Serial-DB60
1xOctal Cable for Access Server
1x Console Kit

I know what i currently have from reading is overkill for the CCNA but, will hopefully give me a good start into CCNP.

Question 3: I know self studying is hard for many and Im going to set a goal and schedule my test exam date so i have a hard figure to aim for to test. What is a realistic goal timeframe to go through this material? 60days? 90days? Thoughts?

Sorry that this has been long winded, but, like many of you this is a stepping stone and an investment so im trying to get my questions out of the way.

Thanks again

JC

impelse

I have the Trainsignal videos by Bryant, they included the ebooks of his training, they are very good, I recommended

Also check "Cisco 7200 Simulator", it is a open software where you install the IOS and work with the right commands in a cisco router, you can manage a lot routers, for my study I am using that and I emulate 9 3620 and work better that Boson, work excelent for RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, Frame Relay, etc. I use boson for Switching, that excelent.

Sorry my english

Raul

Treg

Greetings,

Most of your questions regarding the CCNA can be answered in this Sticky on the CCNA forum.

http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7268