Passed CCENT!!

Passed my first Cisco exam this morning and got my CCENT certification!! My score was an 850 on the exam and what a great feeling its been awhile.

Books/resources:
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide 7th edition by Todd Lammle
CBT Nuggets by Jeremy Cioara
INE videos (somewhat dry but informative)
TechExams TechNotes
College hands-on experience with routers/switches

I'm moving onto the CCNA and will start next week but I'm taking a break for the rest of the weekend to celebrate by drinking and playing Bioshock Infinite!!

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DANMOH009

JasminLandry wrote: »

Which exam did you take? the old one or the new one?

Can you take the new exam now? or do you have to wait till after June?

Dakinggamer87

dazl1212 wrote: »

Good stuff DG! I'm hoping to do mine in June then ICND2 in September.
On to ICND2 now?

Yep I'm already in the process and I'm planning to take it at the end of May or early June!!

Dakinggamer87

After I finish my CCNA I'm not sure what I will pursue cert wise next. I might just read some books for the time being on server virtualization, storage, and Linux to improve my existing skills and knowledge in those areas.

Concerned Water

After CCNA Security, I was thinking around these (CCNP or LPIC). I have also been thinking about the JNCIA lately. It's cheap and Juniper seems to be in many places. I think I'll also read a good book on VMware.

Dakinggamer87

Concerned Water wrote: »

After CCNA Security, I was thinking around these (CCNP or LPIC). I have also been thinking about the JNCIA lately. It's cheap and Juniper seems to be in many places. I think I'll also read a good book on VMware.

That sounds like a good plan. I was just looking and the JNCIA isn't too expensive. I did consider a course/class for virtualization but I rather read some books on Hyper-V/VMWare since its financially more affordable for me. Linux/Virtualization are the areas where I'm hoping to really start brushing up on.

Concerned Water

At one point, I was interested in the VCP. But when I saw it required the VMware course, that goal was over in a heart beat. As for the JNCIA, it's $50 after passing the test on Juniper Fast Track site, books are free also. GNS3 has JunOS support to. Shouldn't take to long to obtain either. I don't know where my LPIC goal went, I was studying for it, then somehow CCNA Security stole my interest more. I have to get back into it. Linux/Virtualization definitely has a ROI and will continue with strong demand.

Dakinggamer87

Concerned Water wrote: »

At one point, I was interested in the VCP. But when I saw it required the VMware course, that goal was over in a heart beat. As for the JNCIA, it's $50 after passing the test on Juniper Fast Track site, books are free also. GNS3 has JunOS support to. Shouldn't take to long to obtain either. I don't know where my LPIC goal went, I was studying for it, then somehow CCNA Security stole my interest more. I have to get back into it. Linux/Virtualization definitely has a ROI and will continue with strong demand.

My exact thoughts with Linux/Virtualization and I was the same boat with interest in pursuing the VCP till I found out I had to take a course.

dmcneil330

wtg dakinggamer87!

Dakinggamer87

dmcneil330 wrote: »

wtg dakinggamer87!

Thanks!!

Dakinggamer87

Studying lots on NAT, IP v6, Frame Relay, and ACL's for my second exam!!

Dakinggamer87

CCNA scheduled for end of June either on June 22nd or 29th still deciding. I feel pretty prepared as I'm hitting over 90% on my practice exams thus far.

Concerned Water

Good luck!!!

Dakinggamer87

Concerned Water wrote: »

Good luck!!!

Thanks buddy!! I will definitely pick up a new game if I pass perhaps Last of Us

t5yll4

Congrats on passing! Nothing like celebrating w/ some Bioshock. Good luck on the ICND2. Stay focused, stay motivated!

Dakinggamer87

t5yll4 wrote: »

Congrats on passing! Nothing like celebrating w/ some Bioshock. Good luck on the ICND2. Stay focused, stay motivated!

Thanks!!

That's the plan I want to keep moving up the ladder.