Passed ICND 1 today
snadam
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Wow, I haven't posted a new thread here in a while (let alone even respond to one). I have been lurking around though for the past 2 months. Anyway, its been a really long time since I got to say I passed an exam, but today I passed ICND 1. I am elated!
A little back story, I originally came from the MS side of the house, mainly doing Server admin related roles, with a bit of networking (5 years or so). The past 5 years I have been strictly in a network and PBX/VOIP role. My job change 2 years ago really accelerated that
I took 640-802 back in mid-December. I failed, and pretty bad too. It was probably THE worst time for me to have taken it, but I am a glutton for punishment and I tried anyway (I was working between 60-90 hours a week). A few major projects later, I made time and decided to split up the exams so I can focus more on less subject matter. THAT, and I have kid #1 due in about 6 weeks or so, so I had a finite amount of time to knock it out. My goal is to complete 640-816 before the bambino arrives. If I don't, then I can't imagine being able to retake it before the deadline. I will focus on the new exam in Oct/Nov if need be.
As for the test, its what I expected. Overall advice; Read, lab, subnet. I was able to supplement my studies with on the job experience which was helpful. I find it much easier to understand when you can correlate it with what you do at work.
Resources used:
-Train Signal (Chris Bryant)
-Odom's ICND 1 Book (This book will fill any gaps in knowledge, very detailed)
-Lammele's CCNA book (left over from previous studies, good supplement if Odom makes you sleepy)
-Boson ex-sim (THIS was very helpful, gives you a good idea of cisco test format and presentation)
-CCNA in 60 Days (This is probably the most important piece for me, because it gave me structure and direction. On the topics in this book I felt were light, I supplemented with trainsignal, other books, etc. This guide hasn't let me down yet)
-My lab (3 1760 routers, 3 2950 switches)
Next up, I am going to take a day or two off. I just turned 30 yesterday so I should probably celebrate. Sunday or Monday I dive right back in and hit up ICND 2 material.
As always, thanks to the members at TE for indirectly answering questions I had or sharing their own experiences!
Now, on to the victory whiskey!
A little back story, I originally came from the MS side of the house, mainly doing Server admin related roles, with a bit of networking (5 years or so). The past 5 years I have been strictly in a network and PBX/VOIP role. My job change 2 years ago really accelerated that
I took 640-802 back in mid-December. I failed, and pretty bad too. It was probably THE worst time for me to have taken it, but I am a glutton for punishment and I tried anyway (I was working between 60-90 hours a week). A few major projects later, I made time and decided to split up the exams so I can focus more on less subject matter. THAT, and I have kid #1 due in about 6 weeks or so, so I had a finite amount of time to knock it out. My goal is to complete 640-816 before the bambino arrives. If I don't, then I can't imagine being able to retake it before the deadline. I will focus on the new exam in Oct/Nov if need be.
As for the test, its what I expected. Overall advice; Read, lab, subnet. I was able to supplement my studies with on the job experience which was helpful. I find it much easier to understand when you can correlate it with what you do at work.
Resources used:
-Train Signal (Chris Bryant)
-Odom's ICND 1 Book (This book will fill any gaps in knowledge, very detailed)
-Lammele's CCNA book (left over from previous studies, good supplement if Odom makes you sleepy)
-Boson ex-sim (THIS was very helpful, gives you a good idea of cisco test format and presentation)
-CCNA in 60 Days (This is probably the most important piece for me, because it gave me structure and direction. On the topics in this book I felt were light, I supplemented with trainsignal, other books, etc. This guide hasn't let me down yet)
-My lab (3 1760 routers, 3 2950 switches)
Next up, I am going to take a day or two off. I just turned 30 yesterday so I should probably celebrate. Sunday or Monday I dive right back in and hit up ICND 2 material.
As always, thanks to the members at TE for indirectly answering questions I had or sharing their own experiences!
Now, on to the victory whiskey!
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Dakinggamer87
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Congrats on pass!!
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
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Master Of Puppets
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Congrats!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. -
silverp1
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Congrats man!Certs: CCENT, CCNA:R&S
Working on: MCITP:SA
Goals: CCENT (ICND1) [Done], CCNA (ICND2) [Done], MCITP:SA -
t5yll4
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Congrats!! On 2 the next 1!2015 Certification Goals:
[ ] JNCDA (August), [ ] JNCIA-Junos (September), [ ] CCDA (pending), [ ] CCNP RS (tentative November)
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snadam
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Thanks all for the support!**** ARE FOR CHUMPS! Don't be a chump! Validate your material with certguard.com search engine
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shezy77
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Congrats on the pass and good luck for ICND 2 2013: ICND1 [Passed] ... ICND2 [Passed] ... VCA-DCV [Passed] ... 70-410 [Passed] ... 70-411 [Passed] ... VCA-Cloud [Passed] ... VCA-WM [Passed] ... 70-412 [Passed]
2014: 74-409 [Passed] ... VCP5 [Passed]
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Tyb
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Congrats bro, I passed mine today and I used CCNA in 60 days as well. It really helps setting the layout.WGU BS:IT Security (March 2015)
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snadam
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Blanton's on the rocks is my 'special occasion' whiskey.congrats man!!! make it a good whiskey
Thanks and congrats! I am really enjoying the structure the book provides. I don't have to worry about WHAT to study, just go in and do it. Some stuff I don't think it was covered very well in that book, and I really didn't focus too much on those subjects. Thankfully I had fairly decent knowledge about it and did OK on that objective during the exam. As long as you supplement with another book, you should be golden. Day 31 was yesterday (ACLs), and I can tell you I'll be re-reading that days notes a few times so it sticks.Tyb wrote:Congrats bro, I passed mine today and I used CCNA in 60 days as well. It really helps setting the layout.**** ARE FOR CHUMPS! Don't be a chump! Validate your material with certguard.com search engine
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Gamer617
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Congrats to you. I have taken Cisco courses (ccna1-ccna4) since 2010 and have my test set for end of july. Keep rescheduling since i have not been studying but I need to crunch to get both certs before the 30th or start all over again since exam format is changing. Thanks for the reference materials. I am gathering as much info as i can to be prepped for this exam. Best of luck with ICND2
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JDMurray
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I found www.aclpractice.com to be very helpful. It's not 100% comprehensive, but it's good labbing nonetheless.Day 31 was yesterday (ACLs), and I can tell you I'll be re-reading that days notes a few times so it sticks.
Looking to that feeling soon.Congratulations! 
