CCENT pass
sigsoldier
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in CCNA & CCENT
So A few months ago I broke down and started studying for the CCENT, mainly to get a better foundation of networking (along with some Cisco IOS familiarity). I read through the CCENT for Dummies book and went and took the test last month....and failed with a 775. This was my first certification with a failing score, and boy did it sting for a few days. My biggest problem was that I didn't really lab because I don't have access to any equipment. I definitley overlooked it a little due to it being an "entry-level" cert.
So then I sucked it up and bought Odom's network simulator and labbed away. I also skimmed back through for Dummies, read some of the chapters from Lammle's book, and also took some Skillsoft courses in my weak areas. I took it again this morning and passed with a 950. It was much easier the second time around!
I know this cert won't take me places, but it still feels great to pass. Now I have to decide if I'm going to go for ICND2.
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So then I sucked it up and bought Odom's network simulator and labbed away. I also skimmed back through for Dummies, read some of the chapters from Lammle's book, and also took some Skillsoft courses in my weak areas. I took it again this morning and passed with a 950. It was much easier the second time around!
I know this cert won't take me places, but it still feels great to pass. Now I have to decide if I'm going to go for ICND2.
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HectorP
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Congratulations on the pass. If you decide to pursue ICND2, do you think you'll invest in gear or stick with a simulator? -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats on pass!!
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sigsoldier
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Congratulations on the pass. If you decide to pursue ICND2, do you think you'll invest in gear or stick with a simulator?
Thanks!
I'll probably go with a simulator. From what I hear, simulators are feasible up to the CCNA-level. -
DeezyFF
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Congrats. Make sure you take icnd2 before they change the exam on Oct 1st.WGU BS-IT Security: Complete
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silverp1
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Congrats!Certs: CCENT, CCNA:R&S
Working on: MCITP:SA
Goals: CCENT (ICND1) [Done], CCNA (ICND2) [Done], MCITP:SA -
shezy77
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Congrats on the pass
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SharkDiver
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Congratulations!
Did you get the simulator for both ICND1 and ICND2, or just the one?
When I bought it, it had both. -
sigsoldier
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SharkDiver wrote: »Congratulations!
Did you get the simulator for both ICND1 and ICND2, or just the one?
When I bought it, it had both.
Thanks!
Unfortunately the sim was just for ICND1. -
sigsoldier
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Update:
So I guess I will go for the CCNA. I just ordered Odom's ICND2 book and purchased Boson's net sim. Hopefully that will be enough for me.
Now I just have to find the time and get this done before September 30!
