Passed ICND1. Now studying for ICND2

canoj

Studied for ICND1 for a few weeks. I was already familiar with cisco router and switches and basic basic networking fundamentals. First attempt on test got 912.

Went straight into ICND2. Before studying, I already knew VLans, vtp, stp, vlsm, eigrp, ospf (of course I'm still going to lab lab lab these subjects but I won't have to devote as much time to them) so I'm thinking I can take the test in a month.

I have the cisco press books by Odom, 101 labs for the ccna exam, cbt nuggets, and someone I work with who is already ccna giving me lessons on my lunch.

Any other tips for me?

Illumanati

canoj wrote: »

Studied for ICND1 for a few weeks. I was already familiar with cisco router and switches and basic basic networking fundamentals. First attempt on test got 912.

Went straight into ICND2. Before studying, I already knew VLans, vtp, stp, vlsm, eigrp, ospf (of course I'm still going to lab lab lab these subjects but I won't have to devote as much time to them) so I'm thinking I can take the test in a month.

I have the cisco press books by Odom, 101 labs for the ccna exam, cbt nuggets, and someone I work with who is already ccna giving me lessons on my lunch.

Any other tips for me?

you're clowning people here, me included in terms of your fabuloso progress versus our regression..i cannot tell a lie. any chance you can share your knowledge with me? also, how did you know WAN topics before you even labbed them? I do not like Odom past about Chapter 5. I do have Nuggets but haven't watched them and am enrolled in Cisco IV which I am not enamored on their materials and the instructor is mediocre.

Concerned Water

Congrats!

@Illumanati

If you don't like Odom try this.

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide,7th Edition: Todd Lammle: 9780470901076: Amazon.com: Books

canoj

The reason I have a decent grasp on some of these subjects is because of my job. I'm a 25n in the army and all I work with is cisco devices plus a few other vendor networking devices. About two months ago, they sent me to a class where all we did was eigrp, ospf, bgp, vpn, plus a few other subjects. Got my net+ and sec+ in highschool so I already knew the basics. Other than that, I don't really have secret. I'm away from my family so I have all the time in the world to study.

I want to enroll in the cisco iv program so I can get some extra hardware experience. I probably won't though due to the cost.

NetworkVeteran

canoj wrote: »

Any other tips for me?

If you have experience with OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.. consider blowing past the CCNA in a weekend or so and focusing on your CCNP. That's what I did earlier this year.

jonrage

NetworkVeteran wrote: »

If you have experience with OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.. consider blowing past the CCNA in a weekend or so and focusing on your CCNP. That's what I did earlier this year.

yeah man, if you have that much free time and experience, you can do it in a month or less. the people that take 2 and 3 months may have full time jobs and family responsibilities that prevent them from studying as much as they would like. everyone also moves at a different pace. set the goal for a month. when the time comes, if ur ready take it if not reschedule.

i passed my ccent and went home the same day and started studying icnd2. i'm only working part time right now so i have a lot of time to study. and even though the icnd2 topics are new to me i really feel that i'll be ready in about another 3 weeks. i put in over 30 hours a week studying and i brainwash myself with the topics. videos, books, mp3s, lab, practice exams. but only you know when ur ready. so if you feel confident you should do it.