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Passed CCNA

Way to go. :D It is certainly not an easy test. I will be taking my CCNP routing test within the next month or so. Then I will have routing and switching out of the way, and the worst should be behind me.
 
I'm more of a M$ guy but recently read a CCNA book. For my first introduction to the Cisco world I see what everyone was talking about. It is definately a great accomplishment. Good job and let us know when you get your CCNP and CCIE.
 
congrats to you. Are you using it to find a job or just keeping up for your current one?

KM
 
Darkstar850 said:
Way to go. :D It is certainly not an easy test. I will be taking my CCNP routing test within the next month or so. Then I will have routing and switching out of the way, and the worst should be behind me.
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BSCI sure was fun, huh?
 
Thanks everybody, I feel all warm and fuzzy now. :)

Killermac said:
congrats to you. Are you using it to find a job or just keeping up for your current one?

KM
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Trying to find a better job. I also hold A+, Net+ and MCSA:2000 certs. Right now I'm a Press Operator III/Team Leader at Gazette Communications in Cedar Rapids, IA. Basically I'm responsible for the production of The Gazette daily newspaper, including running the press, supervising other press operators and making all deadlines. It was a pretty fun job for the first couple years but I'm growing tired of working around equipment that puts out over 120db, being dirty all the time and then there's the constant threat of getting a limb sucked into a machine . . . . :D

So yeah, I've been doing some freelance work in IT on the side for a few years, thought I'd get some certs and try to land something that pays comparable to what I make now. So far I haven't had much luck, hopefully that will change with my CCNA. Anybody can get a M$ cert but I actually had to learn this damn cisco crap to pass the test. :)

Sometime when I have some motivation I'll post a picture of my home network.

 
DragonNOA1 said:
I'm more of a M$ guy but recently read a CCNA book. For my first introduction to the Cisco world I see what everyone was talking about. It is definately a great accomplishment. Good job and let us know when you get your CCNP and CCIE.
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I think I'm going to take a break for a while and finish up a few projects around the house. I've got three computers I need to finish modding, have to finish getting my home network fine tuned and then there;s the neighborhood free wi-fi access me and a neighbor are thinking about setting up. . . . .

Eventually my goal is to next get Security+ and CEH. With what I've got now, those two certs and a few years of experience I should be able to get some nice consulting crap going on in this area. Then maybe in a few years get the CCNP and CCIE if I'm still up to it. :p
 
Darkstar850 said:
Way to go. :D It is certainly not an easy test. I will be taking my CCNP routing test within the next month or so. Then I will have routing and switching out of the way, and the worst should be behind me.
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Thanks, and good luck to you too!
 
Congratulations on passing - I got mine about two years ago and have been working steadily on CCNP - it's sure not as easy as CCNA. Good luck if you're going for more, and hopefully you can find some fun jobs to use your CCNA.
 
UMCPWintermute said:
Congratulations on passing - I got mine about two years ago and have been working steadily on CCNP - it's sure not as easy as CCNA. Good luck if you're going for more, and hopefully you can find some fun jobs to use your CCNA.
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That's what I'm hoping for, a FUN job. One where I'm not dirty and sweaty all the time. :)
 
I worked in hydraulics during end of high school and first couple years of college. Now I am a network analyst/fault management for a fortune 100 company, so I understand what you are saying. I really enjoy going to work, even though the users sometimes can be a drag.
 
Yeah I got my Sybex Fast pass book open right here. I wish I had some real routers to use though, instead of these damned router sims :( I feel like I'm not getting the real deal, which is obvious.

A question: How much of the test involves Frame Relay terminology like DLCI and CIR and LMI type stuff? As I don't have a T1 line sticking out of my house wall, its not fun to just read terms out of the book. I'm a hands on learning type of guy.
 
I know how you feel -- I regularly do work inside car dealers' service bays. That's NOT fun, especially on hot summer days. I'm going for my CCNA to get out of this environment. Although, checking out underneath BMWs was kinda cool for a while. Hehe
 
MooCow said:
Yeah I got my Sybex Fast pass book open right here. I wish I had some real routers to use though, instead of these damned router sims :( I feel like I'm not getting the real deal, which is obvious.

A question: How much of the test involves Frame Relay terminology like DLCI and CIR and LMI type stuff? As I don't have a T1 line sticking out of my house wall, its not fun to just read terms out of the book. I'm a hands on learning type of guy.
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From what I've learned so far, Frame Relay isn't a huge topic. Because I'm a visual learner too, I decided to talk my company in paying for CCNA classes -- so I started last Monday. It goes through October 10 and then I take my test. The last two classes, we talked almost purely about subnetting and the OSI model, among other things. We're using the Sybex book -- it's not too bad but I've seen better.

The main reason I decided on taking the class before the test is because of the hands-on experience I'm getting here. The school I'm at has a nice router lab that I'm given free access to whenever I'd like, with about 9 2500 routers, a 2621, and a buncha 1900 and 2950 switches. And, I have a 2611 at home I toy around with. :)
 
MooCow said:
I wish I had some real routers to use though, instead of these damned router sims :( I feel like I'm not getting the real deal, which is obvious.

A question: How much of the test involves Frame Relay terminology like DLCI and CIR and LMI type stuff? As I don't have a T1 line sticking out of my house wall, its not fun to just read terms out of the book. I'm a hands on learning type of guy.
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I had two frame-relay questions on my exam, one was in reference to DLCI numbers and the other was about encapsulation between non-cisco routers. You absolutely MUST understand subnetting and VLSM, VLANs & VTP. The vast majority of questions had something to do with subnetting. Get a few 2500s and a 2912 or 2924 off ebay, you should be able to get all that for under $200.
 
And for simulating T1s, either get two routers and connect them with cross-over serial cables, or if your routers have CSU/DSU, simply make a cross-over T1 cable (you'll need to set clocking on one end, but besides that, it'll be just like a real T1).
 
I got my CCNA awhile back, but it expired. I honestly don't remember anything from it. I got almost no hands on training. I just went to a week of classes and memorized everything I could.

Lyquist

P.S. I think that my MCSE is more worthwhile than my CCNA ever was...but that's just my opinion.
 
Lyquist said:
I got my CCNA awhile back, but it expired. I honestly don't remember anything from it. I got almost no hands on training. I just went to a week of classes and memorized everything I could.

Lyquist

P.S. I think that my MCSE is more worthwhile than my CCNA ever was...but that's just my opinion.
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CCNA is no longer a walk in the park, version 3 of the CCNA made some of our MCSE/CCNA's sweat when they went in to re-cert. Version 2 was a joke, but the got rid of that at least 2 years ago.
 
Lyquist said:
I got my CCNA awhile back, but it expired. I honestly don't remember anything from it. I got almost no hands on training. I just went to a week of classes and memorized everything I could.

Lyquist

P.S. I think that my MCSE is more worthwhile than my CCNA ever was...but that's just my opinion.
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CCNA = 1 test
MCSE = 6 test


Did you really think they are equal? Now take 6 Cisco test and compare that to a MCSE.
 
the ccna may be 1 test (though it can be split into 2) but its still not a walk in the park, and it has become a more respected cert than it once was. you really cant compare mcse to ccna though, they are 2 different animals.
 
The CCIE exam is two tests - do you think that's a joke? It doesn't even have any prerequisites for it.
 
Guys, don't make this into a pissing contest.

CCNA is good
MCSE is good, and now the MCSE 2003 is 8 tests.

I have both, including a CCNP, CNE, and I just passed the CAPM (that's project management). It has all been worth it, but you may be required to move to get a job you prefer. Just don't limit your options by trying to stay put in the city you are in.

Also remember remediation and constant learning are the signs of a great employee. Many companies look for that down the road.
 
piss

How is the MCSE 8 tests? I don't feel like hosting the pic but goto M$ mcse site. At the top it says:

Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
......Four networking system exams
......One client operating system exam
......One design exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

That totals Seven! Not 6 or 8 but 7. Come on guyz!
 
I wasn't trying to put down the CCNA, I just think that I went further in my career because of my MCSE. I got my MCSE in NT 4.0 by the way. I want to update it to 2003 as soon as I have the cash and time:) Congratulations on passing your CCNA!!

Lyquist
 
DragonNOA1 said:
piss

How is the MCSE 8 tests? I don't feel like hosting the pic but goto M$ mcse site. At the top it says:

Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
......Four networking system exams
......One client operating system exam
......One design exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

That totals Seven! Not 6 or 8 but 7. Come on guyz!
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You are correct!
I misspoke as I took the upgrade for 2003 which is only 2 tests. I originally was NT4 upgraded to 2000, and now to 2003.

I was looking at the specialization MCSE like security or messaging, but those are 7 for the MCSE and 2 or 3 extra exams in the specialized terrirtory. Though it looks like I can't add either way :p
 
While they are all arguing....what study methods did you use to get this cert?

A course? or a book and some equipment off of ebay?

What sort of time table did you study along....ie 2 weeks, 2 months...

I just got A+ and Network + and im 3/4 way through studying for security plus...next is CCNA :)
 
Captain Colonoscopy said:
I think I'm going to take a break for a while and finish up a few projects around the house. I've got three computers I need to finish modding, have to finish getting my home network fine tuned and then there;s the neighborhood free wi-fi access me and a neighbor are thinking about setting up. . . . .

Eventually my goal is to next get Security+ and CEH. With what I've got now, those two certs and a few years of experience I should be able to get some nice consulting crap going on in this area. Then maybe in a few years get the CCNP and CCIE if I'm still up to it. :p
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Hrrm... CEH, Cedar Rapids ... you've been talking with Britt Johnson haven't you. :D

 
dx2 said:
While they are all arguing....what study methods did you use to get this cert?

A course? or a book and some equipment off of ebay?

What sort of time table did you study along....ie 2 weeks, 2 months...

I just got A+ and Network + and im 3/4 way through studying for security plus...next is CCNA :)
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I took a CCNA class at New Horizons in Cedar Rapids. Then I spent two months studying, taking practice tests and messing around with a 2924 switch and 3520 router that I bought off eBay. Then I took the exam and failed with a 804. :(
So I retook the class, for free, and this time got into a class with a bunch of guys who already work in the field instead of a bunch of n00bs. Was much better that time because we were able to go very in depth into all of the different routing protocols and setup everything with 2500 series routers and a 1900 switch. Then I studied for another two weeks and passed the test with an 870. w00t!

I think my original class started in May and just passed last friday if that tells you anything. I did not have any experience with cisco before hand. I have a good understanding of everything now because I got so much hands on experience working with stuff at home and at New Horizons. It was not easy and my wife pretty much hated me for the last couple months because all I did was eat breath and sleep cisco. She mentioned something about me talking access lists and network address translation in my sleep. :)

You're not taking one of those courses at New Horizons are you?
 
Hehe, congrats once again.

The school I'm at allows retakes as well, so I can fall back on that in case I need to.

And I know how the eat breathe and sleep thing goes -- I'm doing the same. I finally got subnetting down, after a lot of self-studying between classes (No class yesterday :()...

We finally dive into the Cisco IOS and the inner workings of IP Routing tomorrow. It makes me happy after a very depressing day at work (every day is!).
 
Blitzrommel said:
Hehe, congrats once again.

The school I'm at allows retakes as well, so I can fall back on that in case I need to.

And I know how the eat breathe and sleep thing goes -- I'm doing the same. I finally got subnetting down, after a lot of self-studying between classes (No class yesterday :()...

We finally dive into the Cisco IOS and the inner workings of IP Routing tomorrow. It makes me happy after a very depressing day at work (every day is!).
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Thanks, again!

It's pretty sad when ip routing and command line interfaces brighten your day. I know the feeling. :p

I got a lead on a Desktop Services Manager position, hopefully something will come out of that. I'm so sick of working 6:00PM to 4:30AM four days a week, having ink under my finger nails and all the cracks in my hands . . . :(
 
Captain Colonoscopy said:
Yes, a while ago. He was my instructor for 70-218. :)
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He's a damn good teacher and has lots of good stories.

<-- New Horizion, alum. Am MCP, A+, Network+ and CEH certified. Eventually I'll get around to taking those other MS tests to round out my MCSA.

 
Party2go9820 said:
He's a damn good teacher and has lots of good stories.

<-- New Horizion, alum. Am MCP, A+, Network+ and CEH certified. Eventually I'll get around to taking those other MS tests to round out my MCSA.
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Yah, his stories are the best. :)
<--- A+, Net+, MCP, MCSA:2000 and now CCNA

Mitzi wants me to write a letter explaining why they need more class time for the ICND class and suggestions for additional cisco gear for individual students. Apparently they've been having difficulty getting their students to pass and complaints of insufficient courseware. Admittedly, I felt ripped off until I retook the class because I had to spend so much money and time on things that were not included in the class. I figure the second time around I got my money's worth because I actually understood what was going on.

How did you like the CEH class? I thought it sounded fun. Network security is something that I find fascinating.
 
UMCPWintermute said:
The CCIE exam is two tests - do you think that's a joke? It doesn't even have any prerequisites for it.
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Ummm yeah it does. You now have to be a CCNP to take this test.
 
ccie isn't something you can just *study* for

you better have wicked years of exp. under your belt before flying down there and taking it
 
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