TE admin passed ICND1
JDMurray
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in CCNA & CCENT
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!
On to ICND2!
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fivedollarcouch
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nice! congrats2013 goals (old)
CCENT (passed) | CCNA | JNCIA-Junos | CCNA:Security | WGU Enrollment
2013 goals (new job means new focus)
CCENT (passed) | VCP5-DV (class 1st week of april, cert by end of april) | WGU Enrollment | CCNA | MCSA:Server2k8 -
Concerned Water
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Congrats!!!:study:Reading: CCNP Route FLG, Routing TCP/IP Vol. 1
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Slowhand
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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.
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Master Of Puppets
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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. -
jdballinger
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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! -
JDMurray
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Thanks everyone!
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.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? -
Master Of Puppets
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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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down77
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Congrats JD! You will have your CCNA and CCNP before you know it!CCIE Sec: Starting Nov 11
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RouteMyPacket
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Thanks everyone!
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.Modularity and Design Simplicity:
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Plantwiz
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Congratulations JD!!
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MrXpert
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Congrats!I'm an Xpert at nothing apart from remembering useless information that nobody else cares about. -
Mrock4
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Congrats man! I think the ICND1/2 knowledge is definitely applicable no matter what you do. Keep up the good work! -
impelse
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Thanks everyone!
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.Stop RDP Brute Force Attack with our RDP Firewall : http://www.thehost1.com
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Blackout
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Congrats man!Current Certification Path: CCNA, CCNP Security, CCDA, CCIE Security
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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. -
phoeneous
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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. -
JDMurray
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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.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. -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats on pass!!
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*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
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