What to do for the next month or so
DANMOH009
Member Posts: 241
in CCNA & CCENT
Hi Guys I passed my CCNA last month and since then i've found myself having a lot more time on my hands but no using it usefully.
I want to start studying CCNP route,
But i feel without more knowledge about the technologies around cisco it will be no use, my knowledge with cisco will grow but for example when it comes to setting up a VPN on a draytek or something similar i wont be as confident.
My current job doesnt involve much core networking more general ADSL based support, however i am hoping that is going to change at the end of january where i will be using show commands in my day to day duties on a cisco router.
Basically my question is before i study for my CCNP would would you guys feel i should learn more about, what sort of thibgs can i try and set up or read about at home prior to learning more cisco stuff.
A lot of people have advised to get a microsoft qualification first (i dont really feel this would intrest me though), A lot of people have said to try setting up a linux server running a mail client on there.
If anyone has any advice on what is really expected of a CCNA candidate to know (non cisco) that would be great, i will start learning that for a couple of months.
Thanks
I want to start studying CCNP route,
But i feel without more knowledge about the technologies around cisco it will be no use, my knowledge with cisco will grow but for example when it comes to setting up a VPN on a draytek or something similar i wont be as confident.
My current job doesnt involve much core networking more general ADSL based support, however i am hoping that is going to change at the end of january where i will be using show commands in my day to day duties on a cisco router.
Basically my question is before i study for my CCNP would would you guys feel i should learn more about, what sort of thibgs can i try and set up or read about at home prior to learning more cisco stuff.
A lot of people have advised to get a microsoft qualification first (i dont really feel this would intrest me though), A lot of people have said to try setting up a linux server running a mail client on there.
If anyone has any advice on what is really expected of a CCNA candidate to know (non cisco) that would be great, i will start learning that for a couple of months.
Thanks
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FloOz
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Personally I would build up your home lab and move directly into CCNP studies. If your looking for a book to hold you over you can check out Network Warrior which I heard is a great book to read after passing CCNA. Goodluck with whatever you decide to do though