networker050184 wrote: » Whats the point of putting such a tight time line? Just study until you know it then take the exam whether that is 7 or 27 weeks. Good luck!
tndfr wrote: » i honestly think they we shouldn't dwell on a certification especially if you are in the industry and you know your stuff, a certification is just a formality... you take your time when doing a research degree, a business project, developing a relationshiop etc.... i say get it done before cisco becomes obsolete and employers dont care if you have CCNP or CCIE
networker050184 wrote: » I know where you are coming from, but I still believe that taking the time to master a subject before becoming certified on it is important. A lot of people may be out there cramming or dumping certifications, but I hold myself to a much higher standard than that. When I say I'm certified in something I want that to mean more than just a piece of paper I rushed through. To each their own though.
Panzer919 wrote: » If you have no other responsibilities and can pull it off more power to you. I work as a Network Engineer and I have been studying the Route Foundation guide for almost 3 months and I'm only half way through it. I still don't feel ready for the exam. Me personally I would rather take my time and really get to know the protocols and procedures in depth which takes me more time. It doesn't help that we have started a large network redesign, plus my wife is pregnant with our 3rd kid. I do believe from what others have said that the switch and tshoot exam can be accomplished in a relatively short amount of time. Route however is a much bigger beast. If you think you can whoop those 2 in 7 weeks, go for it
tndfr wrote: » i dont know how you do it man, but hats off to you.
Panzer919 wrote: » Thank you, it helps to have a spouse who at least sum what understands what the goal means to you and to the family. My studies don't get accomplished without the occasional argument/disagreement of being socially absent from various daily life. I used to work 40+ hours, +12 hours a week for college and I had national guard duties. Last time I went back for the Cisco Netacad I was working 60+ hours, +10 hours a week for the netacad, + studying for the CCNA. Shes learned when she needs to just let me do what I need to do and when to help bring me back to reality.
tndfr wrote: » when i was doing my SWITCH exam i couldn't lab more than 3 hours at a time (when you have several cisco kits switched on at the same time- the noise becomes unbearable after then)
Undy wrote: » I have to say I am wondering what you think you will retain from 6 weeks of studying for detailed topics like this. If you are trying to prove you are a great test taker thats nice, but I would find it hard to believe this will help you much in the real world. Sorry, just my two cents. Doesn't bother me really but.. If a few hours of the noise from 3 switches is bothering you, you must not have spent any time reasonable time in a DC.
tndfr wrote: » i am by no means a Cisco fan, very pragmatic in my choices, if tomorrow HP or Juniper becomes the dominant player i will jump ship without thinking it about it twice.
tndfr wrote: » we can all make a better burger than McDonalds in the comfort of our own home, Mcdonalds are successful at it because they back it up with tangible and concrete evidence (marketing, price strategy, convenience etc...) the formula is simple: like i mentioned before when someone is already in the industry getting a certification is just a formality (since you work with those things on a daily basis). i might come across a bit off here, but i honestly think that a certification is not worth much these days and one shouldnt spend an entire life working on it, i just see it as a necessary evil (like that damn ITIL ) i am by no means a Cisco fan, very pragmatic in my choices, if tomorrow HP or Juniper becomes the dominant player i will jump ship without thinking it about it twice.
tndfr wrote: » you are absolutely right, in fact i admire people who have big commitments in life and still try to develop and maintain their skills. when i was with my girlfriend it took me over 5 months just to get my CCNA, since i am now blessed (probably not the right word to use but for now i think it fits perfectly) with not having children or a girlfriend i feel like i can spend considerable time studying. i dont know how you do it man, but hats off to you.
ehnde wrote: » Without really knowing your situation, it sounds like maybe you just haven't met the right one yet. The right woman will support you in what you are passionate about, and also have the sense to realize that if she wants you to maximize your potential to provide for your family....you need to learn this stuff.
avlad wrote: » who knows maybe Cisco will have a very very bad year (years). But the underlying technologies will not become obsolete very soon. Good luck in your studies.
