Finally another fresh CCNA!

Just passed ICND 2 640-816. Got 846, not happy with the score but I rushed the exam date and didn't have a healthy amount of time for review. I say one more week and 900s for sure.

I'll begin a thorough study plan to go through the CBT series for the new exams ( I won't take the tests, but I'll study it as a transition into CCNP ), brush up on my weak areas. And do the CBT : Labs for the real world + Network Warrior. Then onto CCNP training.

PS, I'll be studying less intensely for the MCSA Windows 7 on the side, as I have lot's of experience already, I won't need as many hours in the lab for that cert, and no rush to get it. Cisco is the path I want.

Good luck to everyone on their endeavors!!

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Asif Dasl

Congrats you newly minted CCNA!

Zartanasaurus

Ismaeljrp wrote: »

PS, I'll be studying less intensely for the MCSA Windows 7 on the side, as I have lot's of experience already

Famous last words. Do NOT underestimate Microsoft client OS exams. They are tests of enterprise features and deployment strategies, not a "well I use Windows 7 all the time I don't need to study for this" throwaway.

My default recommendation for anyone going the Microsoft cert route is to take a server exam FIRST before you take a client exam because it puts you in a better mindset.

Ismaeljrp

Thanx, won't take it lightly, just at least for the first exam, I've trained on most of it in college and implemented. I've also trained on servers, especially AD, I wouldn't want to certify in it though. But still good points to keep in mind. I'm in my final year in college, so I've trained on many things IT already. Which gives me a that mindset already.

P.S. Less intensely actually means, aproximately 10-15 hrs a week. Not sure what it would mean for other's.

cronos

Congratulations! I will take mine next Friday and I don't feel too sure about it but I refuse to reschedule.

Ismaeljrp

cronos wrote: »

Congratulations! I will take mine next Friday and I don't feel too sure about it but I refuse to reschedule.

What town are you in ?

Edit: just checked your profile, I feel like I know you from somewhere lol

gadav478

Congrats!

Iristheangel

Congrats! Enjoy that shiny new CCNA.

cronos

I am in school with you we take Electronic and Network Security together!

Ismaeljrp

cronos wrote: »

I am in school with you we take Electronic and Network Security together!

Ahh yes! So you joined the forum after all!

Hope you're liking it so far, there is a lot of great people here. Truck loads of wisdom, from the likes Zartana and Iris and many more.

coffeeluvr

Congratulations on the pass!!

Dakinggamer87

Congrats on pass!!

pamccabe

Congrats!

homemade88

Congratulations dude you must feel great, just got mine yesterday as well. My company pays me back when I pass so that's even sweeter, but again, congrats, go buy yourself a steak and lobster dinner...your treat.

PS. can some tell me how to put extra info at the bottom of my posts like my certification goals yadda yadda, thanks.

Ismaeljrp

Thank you homemade88. That is in My Settings, under My Profile. Should be an option " edit signature "

homemade88

I don't see it there either, guess I need to post more before I'm given the option.

johnifanx98

First, congrats to your pass! But I really doubt one more week would or should make much difference to your score. It it does, then it's not your success, but the failure of CCNA exam designer. Because it would mean the CCNA exam does not test out understanding, but something short and cheap.

Master Of Puppets

Congrats!

FloOz

Congrats!!!

Ismaeljrp

johnifanx98 wrote: »

First, congrats to your pass! But I really doubt one more week would or should make much difference to your score. It it does, then it's not your success, but the failure of CCNA exam designer. Because it would mean the CCNA exam does not test out understanding, but something short and cheap.

That's one way to look at it. I didn't do a complete review, so I had some skill fade in stuff like syntax, and just details. I feel like I have a really good understanding of pretty much all the material, with the exception of some specifics. I didn't lab what I should have. And yes, a week would have been plenty for me. Remember, 40-50 questions is nowhere near enough to really analyze ones understanding of the technology. It has to be specific and focused.

NetworkVeteran

I really doubt one more week would or should make much difference to your score. It it does, then it's not your success, but the failure of CCNA exam designer. Because it would mean the CCNA exam does not test out understanding, but something short and cheap.

It's an entry-level exam. It tests one's knowledge/understanding, just of a limited set of knowledge.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Ismaeljrp

NetworkVeteran wrote: »

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

I like that

. My studies will continue, and I'll get stronger in any weak areas. As far as the test is concerned I'm good enough to be CCNA. For me, it's exactly like your quote, that was just another step.

WilyOne

'Gratz!

PCSPreston

IT is a life long journey to be an "expert" I'm taking my CCENT next week

Congratz on your pass!

f0rgiv3n

Awesome job! Congrats!

cronos

I just failed today with a score of 818

gadav478

So close... what was your breakdown?

SysnetNotes

Congrats

cronos

Another CCNA; I pass with the score of 916!