Conquered ICND2 Yesterday
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Took ICND2 at my local testing center yesterday and passed with a 972
Quite happy with my score...I was nervous heading in there having read on this forum how difficult 640-816 is.
About half way through I thought I may run out of time but fortunately my exam was front loaded with simulations - finished with a little under 10 minutes to spare.
Got 83% on implementing ACL's and WAN technologies - 100% on the other three categories.
Materials used to study:
Odom ICND1 / ICND2 (primary)
INE CCNA R/S Videos (free)
Cisco's Website
Home Lab
Pearson Practice Exams (came with Odom's ICND2)
Boson Practice Exams
Would like to thank the TE forum and its members - I've learned an awful lot going through the threads on here.
Not sure exactly yet which direction I want head next - leaning towards CCNA:Voice or CCNA:Security but may look into getting my MCSA in Server 2008 as it's more prevalent in our company's organization.
So much I want to learn...so little time
Quite happy with my score...I was nervous heading in there having read on this forum how difficult 640-816 is.
About half way through I thought I may run out of time but fortunately my exam was front loaded with simulations - finished with a little under 10 minutes to spare.
Got 83% on implementing ACL's and WAN technologies - 100% on the other three categories.
Materials used to study:
Odom ICND1 / ICND2 (primary)
INE CCNA R/S Videos (free)
Cisco's Website
Home Lab
Pearson Practice Exams (came with Odom's ICND2)
Boson Practice Exams
Would like to thank the TE forum and its members - I've learned an awful lot going through the threads on here.
Not sure exactly yet which direction I want head next - leaning towards CCNA:Voice or CCNA:Security but may look into getting my MCSA in Server 2008 as it's more prevalent in our company's organization.
So much I want to learn...so little time
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networker050184
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Congrats!An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
coffeeluvr
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Great job!! Congrats!"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh" -
danny069
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Congrats man, you said you had a home lab, do you think it is essential to pass or is a virtual lab sufficient?I am a Jack of all trades, Master of None -
gadav478
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Good job... that is an awesome score. What piece of material made the difference the most of your exams?
(I am reading Odom now after reading a bit of Lammle and it is a full of information but can be a little dry.)
Anywho, the best of luck on future endeavors.Goals for 2015: CCNP -
Diggs
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Thanks everyone!Congrats man, you said you had a home lab, do you think it is essential to pass or is a virtual lab sufficient?
While I don't think a home lab is 100% necessary to get your CCNA I found I learned quite a bit more from having the physical equipment to play with. Making cables, installing modules and installing routers and switches all helped solidify the knowledge. Plus I enjoy having the hands on experience.Good job... that is an awesome score. What piece of material made the difference the most of your exams?
(I am reading Odom now after reading a bit of Lammle and it is a full of information but can be a little dry.)
Anywho, the best of luck on future endeavors.
I would have to say that I got the most out of the Odom ICND1 / 2 Certification Guides - they helped me pass more than any other source. I did not find them as dry as you (and others) say....I rather enjoyed reading the material. -
Roguetadhg
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Nice Work!In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
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Sounds Good
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congrats! time spent studying?On the plate: AWS Solutions Architect - Professional
Scheduled for: Unscheduled
Studying with: Linux Academy, aws docs -
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Thanks again everyone!
Off and on for a few months, mostly in the evenings after my 9-5 -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats on pass!!
I'm currently on my CCNA journey hoping to take it in March hopefully!!
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bardsleyb
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I never get tired of reading the news on people passing the exam. Gives others like myself with no Cisco certs hope! Congrats on the pass and thanks for sharing! I'm gonna go study for ICND1 now...
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MrXpert
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Congratulations on your pass!I'm an Xpert at nothing apart from remembering useless information that nobody else cares about.
great score!!!!!