Took the CCNA 801 today

Finally, I passed! Third attempt for me; first time I was in the low 700s, second time I was only a few points away from passing (that was a real downer). I studied another week, spent every spare minute studying, my wife and kids hardly ever saw me, and this time I made an 872 - not fantastic, but not a squeaker, either. A pass is a pass on this test, right? Man, I'm glad to get that gorilla off my back.

This forum was very helpful, and thanks to all who give encouragement to others. I hope to get Network+ tackled before the end of the year, then I'll be starting January on CCNP at school. Be seeing you in the CCNP forum!

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keenon

Netstudent

Good work!

Crunchyhippo

Netstudent wrote:

Good work!

Thanks! I appreciate it. Btw, I see that you have the Network+ cert, too. How much more info is there for that compared to the CCNA? A significant amount of studying yet to do? I'm thinking about going after that now, and I've been told that about 70% of it is pretty much CCNA material.

Netstudent

Crunchyhippo wrote:

Netstudent wrote:

Good work!

Thanks! I appreciate it. Btw, I see that you have the Network+ cert, too. How much more info is there for that compared to the CCNA? A significant amount of studying yet to do? I'm thinking about going after that now, and I've been told that about 70% of it is pretty much CCNA material.

I think there is less info on the Net+, but the info is different and less complex. There are a few things that overlap with Net+ and CCNA, but definately not 70%. The Net+ is a very entry level cert, where as CCNA is kinda mid-level (just a tad bit above entry level networking). If you have the CCNA, then Net+ level knowledge is a given. Try not to look at certifications as just aquiring as many as you can regardless of what they are doing for you. Taking Net+ after CCNA is backwards and a regression. You want to progress. Maybe consider moving up to CCDA, CCNP, or MCSA. Keep upping the anny of challenge and difficulty.