Recent content by mcburks

Man, that's what I'm hoping. I'd love to have CCNA by August. My plan, worst case scenario, is to have it by Christmas. I just started reading my ICND1 book last night and I'm already about 20% through it.

Bit the bullet, my test is scheduled for early August. I just hope 2+ months is enough time to study. I am doing the two part CCNA path so I'll be sitting for the CCENT test in Aug and then maybe the CCNA (ICND2) test in late October or early November.

I just found an old Cisco 800 router in a box where I work. Is that of any use at all for Cisco cert labs?

Awesome, I have two 2514s (I said 2510s earlier but I was mistaken) and it appears they still support 12.3.x IOS. I'll dust them off and bring them upstairs and get them ready for building a lab.

Thanks for the replies. You guys have gone beyond my original question with advice. I appreciate that very much. tormentum, you actually reminded me of one of my previous tricks that I had forgotten about. I think of the four other certs I have I booked the tests way in advance which made me...

Well... I didn't ask WHAT to study, I asked HOW to study. The answer to my question would be the same if I was studying for CCIE or if I was studying the Physics and Dynamics of Under Water Basket Weaving.

...or just study tips in general. Back in High School I never really mastered the art/science of studying too well. Back then my plan for the future was to "just get a job and 'be'". Well after working in various factories as a temp for about year I decided that was for the birds. So about 10...

I'm in the process of updating my resume. Here is my old one. I would love to have any input you might have. Thanks! Matthew Burks SKILLS SUMMARY More than 9 years of experience in information technology. Strong background in user training and support documentation. Experience in major...