passed snrs 643-504

Passed SNRS 642-504 yesterday with 953 score, not bad....

For self-study i used the Student Guide but this is lacking in some areas compared to the exam blue print;

* IPS V5 signatures
* GET VPN
* DMVPN
* High Avail IPsec
* FPM

for these you can find numerous pdf's on cisco website, some of them very interesting...

Did watch the CBT for the old exam, i would say its not really helpful for the exam but more as a refresher and a laugh with Jeremy. ZFW is covered in 2 CBTs from the CCNA_Security exam.

When it comes to hardware, Ive got a 2611Xm for IOS FW which im using on my internet connection and a c3550 plus GNS of course.

Just got a ASA 5505 off ebay so when that arrives on with SNAF !!! Thinking of also getting a PIX 506E or 515E depending on how cheap i can source them. Good to get familiar with the old too (as there still so many around...)

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earweed

congrats

Bl8ckr0uter

semangka wrote: »

Passed SNRS 642-504 yesterday with 953 score, not bad....

For self-study i used the Student Guide but this is lacking in some areas compared to the exam blue print;

What is the student guide? Link please...

mikej412

semangka wrote: »

Passed

Congratulations!!

semangka wrote: »

For self-study i used the Student Guide but this is lacking in some areas compared to the exam blue prin

Are you talking about the Official Class courseware Student Guide? There are 3 volumes and the topics you mention are covered in volumes 2 & 3.

knwminus wrote: »

What is the student guide? Link please...

If it's the Official Courseware you need to find someone who attended the class and either buy them lunch every work day for a month -- or take them out for a good lunch every Friday until you finish studying and return the books (and then you also get your cash deposit, car keys, and drivers license back).

If you work for a Business Partner, some of the official courseware (or similar material) may be available under the Partner eLearning links.

peanutnoggin

CONGRATS on the pass!!! Great score!

semangka

correct, its the offical Class courseware Student Guide Volume 1, 2 and 3.

It titled 'Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and switches', Version 2.0 Published 2/6/7.

Turgon

Official courseware is the way to go with this certification I think. So attend the course or find a friend who did. Access to Cisco business partner elearning will assist too. I flirted briefly with an examforce self test last year for SNAF but the material seemed to be full of trivia and was ineffective as an intro to the technologies. I think 3rd party materials may be off the pace for exam prep or general learning. I shall be investing in a couple of Cisco Press ASA books now I have a few months of ASDM in the field under my belt!

The SNAF exam is rather hands on from what I hear.

Bl8ckr0uter

So semangka, interested in selling the material :lol

I am wondering if I call cisco up will they let me buy the material....Hmmm highly unlikely but worth a shot.

mikej412

knwminus wrote: »

I am wondering if I call cisco up will they let me buy the material....

Actually you can get a free copy..... with the purchase of the official class through a Cisco Learning/Training Partner.