vCole's CCENT/CCNA Journey
vCole
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After taking a new position at NetApp, my responsibilities are VMware, Storage, Linux and Networking.
Since I'm lacking in the networking area that I will go for my CCENT/CCNA.
Materials:
I'll be documenting my journey. ICND1 is scheduled for May 19th.
Since I'm lacking in the networking area that I will go for my CCENT/CCNA.
Materials:
- CCNA CBT Nuggets
- CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition by Wendell Odom
- CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802 by Todd Lammle
I'll be documenting my journey. ICND1 is scheduled for May 19th.
Comments
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en2u Member Posts: 6 ■□□□□□□□□□GL to ya. I'm also planning to take CCENT soon,but little confuced with study materials! so your going to nail CCENT in a month ?
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mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■Good Luck!!
What are you going to use for your hands on lab practice?:mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set! -
alan2308 Member Posts: 1,854 ■■■■■■■■□□Good Luck!!
What are you going to use for your hands on lab practice?
+1. This is definitely not the type of test where you read a book and memorize some facts.
And how much experience with Cisco do you have? A time frame of a month is a bit ambitious if you're not already a seasoned vet. -
vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□Good Luck!!
What are you going to use for your hands on lab practice?
For labbing I will be using GNS3 most likely. I have taken Cisco 1 & 2 at college, and work with Cisco stuff all day now. This isn't my first networking role - just the first primarily Cisco networking role. -
vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□+1. This is definitely not the type of test where you read a book and memorize some facts.
And how much experience with Cisco do you have? A time frame of a month is a bit ambitious if you're not already a seasoned vet.
I gave myself a month to put the pressure on. I have worked with Cisco, and I have been doing networking for a few years - however, I needed a goal to set for myself. If I don't feel ready, I'll push it back. -
Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□Good luck in your studies!!*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
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okplaya Member Posts: 199however, I needed a goal to set for myself. If I don't feel ready, I'll push it back.
You're already off to a great start! The most important preparation step is to schedule the exam. Otherwise, the study regimen will not be optimal. You have confidence, you're not afraid, you'll pass. Good luck. -
geek4god Member Posts: 187+1. This is definitely not the type of test where you read a book and memorize some facts.
And how much experience with Cisco do you have? A time frame of a month is a bit ambitious if you're not already a seasoned vet.
He is going for ICND1 in a month.. You really think that is ambitious for someone without much Cisco time? I ask because I was giving myself less for the ICND1 lol -
alan2308 Member Posts: 1,854 ■■■■■■■■□□He is going for ICND1 in a month.. You really think that is ambitious for someone without much Cisco time? I ask because I was giving myself less for the ICND1 lol
I'm not saying it can't be done, but yes, it is a bit ambitious. -
vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□Sadly, have to push back my test date. Between lots of work hours + dislocating my kneecap (I'm all drugged up on pain meds) I have to push it back a few weeks to make up for lost time.
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MrRyte Member Posts: 347 ■■■■□□□□□□Sadly, have to push back my test date. Between lots of work hours + dislocating my kneecap (I'm all drugged up on pain meds) I have to push it back a few weeks to make up for lost time.
As for dislocating your kneecap; just reading that makes me cringe.NEXT UP: CompTIA Security+ :study:
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DigitalZeroOne Member Posts: 234 ■■■□□□□□□□For labbing I will be using GNS3 most likely. I have taken Cisco 1 & 2 at college, and work with Cisco stuff all day now. This isn't my first networking role - just the first primarily Cisco networking role.
Packet Tracer works very well, I used it for my CCENT and it is very thorough. I think it's around version 5.3, but 5.2 works great. -
MickQ Member Posts: 628 ■■■■□□□□□□Ouch! At least you have time to sit with the sim. That'll help a bit.
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vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□Going to have to push this back again. Still trying to get motivation to study every day.
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ccnxjr Member Posts: 304 ■■■□□□□□□□So, curious, what material have you covered so far?
:P
A lot of Part 1 from Odom's book should be more like a refresher from NetAcad semester 1.
(no pressure!)
Keep a blog/diary to summarize what you've learnt at the end of the day. -
vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□So, curious, what material have you covered so far?
:P
A lot of Part 1 from Odom's book should be more like a refresher from NetAcad semester 1.
(no pressure!)
Keep a blog/diary to summarize what you've learnt at the end of the day.
Not much at all to be honest. -
lochmoigh Member Posts: 89 ■■□□□□□□□□My suggestion would be know your subnetting no mater what.Currently Reading:
ICND2 Official Exam Guide Second Edition Wendell Odom
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802
31 days Before your CCNA Allan Johnson
Network Warrior: Everything you need to know that wasn't on the CCNA exam Gary A. Donahue
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vCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□Definitely fell off the wagon for this due to life. (switched jobs, moved to a different state, etc). Going to be trying this once again!