ONT - Round 2 Today!

I'm headed back to the exam center this afternoon for another shot at ONT. I feel a lot more prepared this time around thanks primarily to some practice with the MQC and also thanks to CBT Nuggets and Trainsignal videos. I'm still nervous, though. I really underestimated this exam the first time around and I'm really hoping that I'm not making the same mistake again. This morning I plan on reviewing the SDM interface, some wireless stuff, and CoPP. I feel like I have a good handle on DSCP and most of the VoIP and QoS topics. The main thing I think will have a chance on tripping me up are the questions that require you to be familiar with the GUI's for WLC's and WLSE and WCS. I never could find a way to get some hands-on time with those since my company doesn't use them.

Even more nerve-wracking, I have a job interview right before the exam!

I'll be sure to hop back on here and share my experiences, but hopefully the 2nd time will be the charm and I'll be 1/4 of the way towards my PNNC!

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BeaverC32

Good luck! I hope you aren't so nervous that you transposed "CCNP" into "PNNC"!

networker050184

Good luck!

Sounds like a very stressful day for you!

Plazma

good luck!

jamesp1983

good luck!

redwarrior

I PASSED!!!!

My score was just an 833, so I still have some things to brush up on before I move on to my next exam, but I'm still happy to have my first CCNP exam out of the way. I've been joking that I'm really getting my PNCC since I've pretty much gone about this the opposite of the way most people do. I do think my next exam will be ISCW since that looks like what I will need most at work next.

What I used to prepare:
Cisco Press ONT Exam Guide
CBT Nuggets
Trainsignal
Hands-on time with SDM and MQC on my 1710 router
Various online resources, including but not limited to the Cisco site.

dynamik

Congratulations!

But what about the job interview?

You probably talked about this in your first attempt thread, but why did you start with ONT?

tmlerdal

Congrats...and just 833? A pass is a pass. Always remember what they call they guy who got a D- on his medical boards.....he's still Doctor.

mikej412

redwarrior wrote:

I PASSED!!!!

Congratulations!

For added fun while reviewing your weak areas -- every time you figure something out that you missed on the exam you have to drink a beer

tmlerdal wrote:

Always remember what they call they guy who got a D- on his medical boards.....he's still Doctor.

And he's probably working for an Insurance Company using his "medical knowledge" to disallow 60 insurance claims an hour -- since no one would want him practicing medicine on their malpractice insurance.

gojericho0

congrats!

redwarrior

I like that drinking game...educational and fun!

The job interview went equally well...I'm writing my letter of resignation tonight so I can put in my 2 weeks tomorrow.

networker050184

Congrats!

LOkrasa

redwarrior wrote:

I like that drinking game...educational and fun!

The job interview went equally well...I'm writing my letter of resignation tonight so I can put in my 2 weeks tomorrow.

Passed a CCNP exam and a new job... super high! Awesome job man!

kpjungle

Congratulations!

jamesp1983

congrats on the new job and the pass! that is awesome!

Panzer919

CONGRATZ!!!!

rlj_30

Congrats! Stay focused and you'll have your CCNP in no time!

redwarrior

Thanks guys...and just a note, although I don't really care since I've been called the "Network guy" by mistake plenty of times...it's wo-man.

I am that rare breed of network geek that happens to be female. Don't worry, though...I function pretty much just like a guy with longer hair. LOL!

I'm already diving into ISCW and enjoying it. Luckily, I've gotten plenty of practice at work troubleshooting VPN's.

shednik

Congrats on the pass!!