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TE admin passed ICND1

JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,034 Admin
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So TE members don't see me posting much in the Cisco forums, but that may change soon. I just passed ICND1 with an 887 (804 needed to pass) on my first attempt. Surprisingly, WLAN was my worst subject area (50%), but I must admit not studying it for the exam. I took my time on the exam and rather enjoyed it. I don't uses Cisco equipment much in my job, so even this basic exam was a bit of a head-scratcher for me at times.

On to ICND2! :D

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    swildswild Member Posts: 828
    Congrats, fearless leader!

    ICND2 is quite a bit tougher.
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    XyroXyro Member Posts: 623
    WTG!! icon_cheers.gif

    I hope to only do as well!
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    fivedollarcouchfivedollarcouch Member Posts: 73 ■■□□□□□□□□
    nice! congrats
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    Concerned WaterConcerned Water Member Posts: 338 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats!!!
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    bryguybryguy Member Posts: 190
    Congrats! You have taken your first step into a larger world.
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    WebmasterWebmaster Admin Posts: 10,292 Admin
    Congrats James! icon_thumright.gif
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    SlowhandSlowhand Mod Posts: 5,161 Mod
    What's that they say about the journey of a thousand miles? Oh, right, it begins with a single drink. Big conrats on the pass, James, and have a great weekend. drunken_smilie.gif
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    PsoasmanPsoasman Member Posts: 2,687 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Congrats!
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    Master Of PuppetsMaster Of Puppets Member Posts: 1,210
    Congrats and good luck on the next one! Just out of curiosity - why did you decide to get into Cisco when there isn't much use for it in your job?
    Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity. My crime is that of judging people by what they say and think, not what they look like. My crime is that of outsmarting you, something that you will never forgive me for.
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    jdballingerjdballinger Member Posts: 252
    Congrats on the pass!

    ICND2 can be a bit tricky, especially if you aren't into doing router configurations on a regular basis. Take your time and you'll rock that one too though!
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    JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,034 Admin
    Thanks everyone! :D
    Master Of Puppets wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity - why did you decide to get into Cisco when there isn't much use for it in your job?
    Being a network ops security guy, my domain is in the security systems and appliances, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, log collection/management, SIEM, etc. The routers and switches are the domain of the R/S people, and I don't have much need to get into them for my job functions. Where I work the CCNA is the minimum required education level for R/S and CCNP is preferred. This year I'm using Cisco (and Juniper) certs to add an understanding of R/S to my InfoSec knowledge and skills. This is a path I recommend for everyone who wishes to work in network security.

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    Master Of PuppetsMaster Of Puppets Member Posts: 1,210
    Thanks, I will definitely take your advice.
    Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity. My crime is that of judging people by what they say and think, not what they look like. My crime is that of outsmarting you, something that you will never forgive me for.
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    N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Nice work on a fine certification
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    down77down77 Member Posts: 1,009
    Congrats JD! You will have your CCNA and CCNP before you know it!
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    rampagerampage Member Posts: 48 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Congrats!!! icon_cheers.gificon_cheers.gif
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    veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Congratulations!
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    fadhilfadhil Member Posts: 200
    congrats !!!!!
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    RouteMyPacketRouteMyPacket Member Posts: 1,104
    JDMurray wrote: »
    Thanks everyone! :D


    Being a network ops security guy, my domain is in the security systems and appliances, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, log collection/management, SIEM, etc. The routers and switches are the domain of the R/S people, and I don't have much need to get into them for my job functions. Where I work the CCNA is the minimum required education level for R/S and CCNP is preferred. This year I'm using Cisco (and Juniper) certs to add an understanding of R/S to my InfoSec knowledge and skills. This is a path I recommend for everyone who wishes to work in network security.

    R&S is the foundation of it all, what good is your Voice/Wireless/Security if you don't understand the foundation that these specialties rely on? I'd pick a straight R&S CCIE for a job over a Voice or Security IE any day for that very reason.

    I just completed a wireless project across three sites, i'm not a "wireless" guy but I was certainly able to design and implement R&S foundation for the new WLAN infrastructure to sit and communicate over. I actually really enjoy R&S a lot and when the time comes I will specialize but for now, i'm good being a heavier R&S guy than say Voice/Security/Wireless. With that said, of course I have to manage Voice and Security as well.
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    PlantwizPlantwiz Mod Posts: 5,057 Mod
    Congratulations JD!! :)
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    MrXpertMrXpert Member Posts: 586 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats!
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    Mrock4Mrock4 Banned Posts: 2,359 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats man! I think the ICND1/2 knowledge is definitely applicable no matter what you do. Keep up the good work!
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    rwdplzrwdplz Member Posts: 15 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats!
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    impelseimpelse Member Posts: 1,237 ■■■■□□□□□□
    JDMurray wrote: »
    Thanks everyone! :D


    Being a network ops security guy, my domain is in the security systems and appliances, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, log collection/management, SIEM, etc. The routers and switches are the domain of the R/S people, and I don't have much need to get into them for my job functions. Where I work the CCNA is the minimum required education level for R/S and CCNP is preferred. This year I'm using Cisco (and Juniper) certs to add an understanding of R/S to my InfoSec knowledge and skills. This is a path I recommend for everyone who wishes to work in network security.

    It's true a saw a lot of people saying they want to go to security using only CEH, but not, the network it so important including servers Widnows/Linux, something very simple, you understand how to manage DNS and you can make a lot a of damage in security.
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    BlackoutBlackout Member Posts: 512 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats man!
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    networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    Congrats!
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats on the pass!
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    phoeneousphoeneous Member Posts: 2,333 ■■■■■■■□□□
    JD, are you taking Juniper certs this year too? It'd be cool if you did a review comparing them, minding the nda of course.
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    TeKniquesTeKniques Member Posts: 1,262 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats on the pass! Good luck on ICND2!
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    JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,034 Admin
    phoeneous wrote: »
    JD, are you taking Juniper certs this year too? It'd be cool if you did a review comparing them, minding the nda of course.
    Yes, at least the JNCIA-JunOS, and if I can bum an SRX100 off someone for a while I'll try the JNCIS-SEC as well. I'll see if they are worth comparing or are too apples-n-oranges to bother.

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    Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats on pass!! icon_thumright.gif
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