Passed ICND2 Today
rtjones
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Hello fellow TE members
I was able to successfully pass the ICND2 exam today with a 916!
I will agree with others who stated the ICND1 was more difficult (scored an 825/ 804 min)
Barely passing the ICND1 had me feeling very nervous for part 2.
I used the Todd Lammle book, but learned the most from CBT nuggets video series.
I also work at a NOC with involves configuring Cisco routers (mostly 1800/1900 series) as IPSEC routers for retail VPNs.
The real reason I am writing this post is not to brag about my awesome score, but because I am trying to figure which Cert I should go for next.
My employer will only reimburse for the certs i now already have, so ill be footing the bill for the rest.
Possible Ideas:
CCNA security
Security+
MTCS/MCSE
Circle back for the A+
or go back to school and trade my 2 year degree for a 4 year one (BS:IT).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
I was able to successfully pass the ICND2 exam today with a 916!
I will agree with others who stated the ICND1 was more difficult (scored an 825/ 804 min)
Barely passing the ICND1 had me feeling very nervous for part 2.
I used the Todd Lammle book, but learned the most from CBT nuggets video series.
I also work at a NOC with involves configuring Cisco routers (mostly 1800/1900 series) as IPSEC routers for retail VPNs.
The real reason I am writing this post is not to brag about my awesome score, but because I am trying to figure which Cert I should go for next.
My employer will only reimburse for the certs i now already have, so ill be footing the bill for the rest.
Possible Ideas:
CCNA security
Security+
MTCS/MCSE
Circle back for the A+
or go back to school and trade my 2 year degree for a 4 year one (BS:IT).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
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I would go for Security+ and then, maybe CCNA Security. I wouldn't go back for the A+.
That's just my opinion. See what others say.
I would suggest Security + then move onto the CCNA:Security. I would skip the A+ at this point
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If possible proceed with CCNA Security.
Going back to A+ or Security+ makes no sense to me.
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The CCNA is a great key to open the doors to better jobs.
However, after seaching some different CCNA job postings I am finding that 4 year degree is the other lock on the door.
I am going to go back to school, I found my 2 year school was on the list of schools for the GA webBS eligible for transfer.
See you guys around, as I will get some more certs along the way, thanks guys!