vCole's CCENT/CCNA Journey

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:

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.

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Comments

en2u

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 ?

mikej412

Good Luck!!

What are you going to use for your hands on lab practice?

alan2308

mikej412 wrote: »

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

mikej412 wrote: »

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

alan2308 wrote: »

+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

Good luck in your studies!!

okplaya

vCole wrote: »

however, 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

alan2308 wrote: »

+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

geek4god wrote: »

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

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.

MrRyte

vCole wrote: »

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.

Sorry to hear that. But at least you'll have extra time to prepare.

As for dislocating your kneecap; just reading that makes me cringe.

DigitalZeroOne

vCole wrote: »

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

Ouch! At least you have time to sit with the sim. That'll help a bit.

vCole

Going to have to push this back again. Still trying to get motivation to study every day.

ccnxjr

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

ccnxjr wrote: »

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

My suggestion would be know your subnetting no mater what.

vCole

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!

Decal

Thanks for updating i'm right behind you.