I need to pass CCNA, where do I start
Likeawind
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Hi all,
I'm new to this forum, I would like to know where do I start to achieve the CCNA cert, I have no previous experience of Networking. I would appreciate any good advise and suggestion. Thanks
I'm new to this forum, I would like to know where do I start to achieve the CCNA cert, I have no previous experience of Networking. I would appreciate any good advise and suggestion. Thanks
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CbrandonB
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Where you start depends a lot on you. No one here can say "do this and you will pass". If you do not have any previous networking experience, I would recommend you start with Net+ first and then CCNA. You don't have to, many people start with CCNA, but I believe it would help a lot. It all depends on your background and comfort level.
Also, classes may help you get through it faster if you can.
Brandon -
alxx
Member Posts: 755
You can do ccna if you are motivated enough.
1st thing is go to cisco download the exam topics
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd1?view=overview
Then get the books, get some videos (like cbt nuggets ), get some lab guides/lab books.
Download gsn3 and or packet tracer. And start labbing and studying.
I'd do the two exam path - ICND1 and ICND2
CCNA Associate Course - 640-802
http://www.techexams.net/attachments/forums/ccna-ccent/1500d1317933070-configure-network-ccna-lab-scenarios-ctn_techexams.pdf
Stub Area » CCNA Workbook
http://www.cbtnuggets.com/standalone?video=/freevideo/csco_642_902_02.mp4
http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/72511-basic-cli-commands-know-memory.html
Yet Another Cisco Blog: Free CCNA ResourcesGoals CCNA by dec 2013, CCNP by end of 2014 -
ciscoman2012
Member Posts: 313
You can do ccna if you are motivated enough.
1st thing is go to cisco download the exam topics
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccna/icnd1?view=overview
Then get the books, get some videos (like cbt nuggets ), get some lab guides/lab books.
Download gsn3 and or packet tracer. And start labbing and studying.
I'd do the two exam path - ICND1 and ICND2
CCNA Associate Course - 640-802
http://www.techexams.net/attachments/forums/ccna-ccent/1500d1317933070-configure-network-ccna-lab-scenarios-ctn_techexams.pdf
Stub Area » CCNA Workbook
http://www.cbtnuggets.com/standalone?video=/freevideo/csco_642_902_02.mp4
http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/72511-basic-cli-commands-know-memory.html
Yet Another Cisco Blog: Free CCNA Resources
And that pretty much sums it up right there.
I also would advise doing the two part exam certification. -
Todd Burrell
Member Posts: 280
I would concur with both the 2 exam advice and get your Network+ cert first. Going from Network+ to the ICND1 and then the ICND2 exams would be a good path to build both knowledge and experience for each level/exam. And the Net+ cert is fairly easy IMHO.
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Avolpp
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I agree with everyone here go the 2 test route. That is how I recently got my CCNA. I highly reccomend the Wendell Odom CCNA books it is split in two for the ICND1 and ICND2. I did however, skip the Network+ route so I can't comment on that. I did have experience with networking though prior to taking the exams. Good luck on whichever route you choose.
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MAC_Addy
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Did you have any previous networking experience before hand?I did however, skip the Network+ route.
It really depends if you have a technical mind as well. If you're good with understanding technologies you can go straight into ICND1+2. But if you want to learn the basics I'd say at least read through a Network+ book, that way it'll give you a foundational block to build up from.2017 Certification Goals:
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