Well it has been a long road. I failed the ICND2 twice because I went into it very cocky after passing the CCENT about a year ago. I took a step back and focused on my degree for a bit and about 3 months ago I jumped back into my studies for the ICND2. I spent a lot reading and watching CBTs but when the changes were made (I was also reading and watching the CCNA Security material

) I switched and took the CCNA:S and passed it before taking the ICND2. Fast Forward to today and I finally scheduled and took the ICND2 and proud to say it all payed off. I passed the ICND2 today with a 986/1000. Honestly I think taking the CCNA Security first helped me because ACLs were a relay weak point for me and I learned a lot in the CCNA:S training

Materials Used:
GNS3
Real Hardware Lab
Todd Lammle's CCNA Book (Focusing on the ICND2 chapters)
CBT Nuggets (Thank you CBT for the $99 Monthly

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