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So it seems that in my line of work, the natural evolution of things over the next couple of years will be towards an all IP solution. As such, it is really going to be beneficial for me to get CCNA approved. I was just wondering if those that had done it could shed some light on, and make a few suggestions about how best I go about attaining the qualification.

I heard that you can take the CCNA exam as two parts:
ICND 1 = CCENT and then ICND 2 = CCNA.
I think I will try to attack it from that point of view seeing that I don't have much time to tackle the task.

Can someone recommend me a good CCNA books/product I can use to bring myself up to speed?
Is there any other software I need? Any other suggestions are truly appreciated.

Bushy
 
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BushMonster said:
So it seems that in my line of work, the natural evolution of things over the next couple of years will be towards an all IP solution. As such, it is really going to be beneficial for me to get CCNA approved. I was just wondering if those that had done it could shed some light on, and make a few suggestions about how best I go about attaining the qualification.

I heard that you can take the CCNA exam as two parts:
ICND 1 = CCENT and then ICND 2 = CCNA.
I think I will try to attack it from that point of view seeing that I don't have much time to tackle the task.

Can someone recommend me a good CCNA books/product I can use to bring myself up to speed?
Is there any other software I need? Any other suggestions are truly appreciated.

Bushy
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Yep, I'm taking a class in HS right now that will get me certification if I pass the exam, but the program that is supposed to work on our computer is fucked up so the teacher has to help.
 
I'm a CCNP with 10 years networking experience. I am currently working for a large financial services firm in the heart of London.

What is your background/experience/understanding of networking & IP in general? If you are completely new to the concept of networking, then it might be handy to read some of the Network+ material as well.

CCNA is passing by mastery. You need to get 80% to pass, anything less will get you a failure.

For study material, get the Cisco Press books. These can be purchased from Amazon, or found on the Internet in PDF format (rapidshare etc) if you search around.

With regards to software and working on some (simulated) real-world kit, the BEST thing you can get is GNS3 and Dynagen. Don't waste your time with Boson.

http://www.gns3.net/
 
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