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| adamkpmm 2003-07-24, 4:02 pm |
|  I sit in for my network+ exam next week, im not worried wether I pass or not because I been studying for almost a month with confidence. Im curios though after this certification, What am I going to need to learn to prep for CCNA: whats different, whats the same, wheres the difficult level at compared to network+. I know what im getting into but like everyone else I need more information. | |
| kokonaing 2003-07-24, 10:40 pm |
| I found out the following differences between them:
1. CCNA exam fee is cheaper than Network+
2. But CCNA is much more difficult than Network+.
3. CCNA is valid for only three years, while Network+ is valid for lifetime.
My suggestion is that it's better to go for i-Net+, in which you will learn more about internet and WAN. After then, go for CCNA.
Just a suggestion...
Ko Ko | |
| luisjo 2003-07-24, 11:01 pm |
| I think that if your a newbe in the cert world taking the comptia exams makes you smarter, ill go for i-net+, then a little security+, and if your not tired go for server+, then youll have experience to face much harder tests like ccna,ccda, ccnp, ccdp, and why not some microsoft stuff.
One question, what book did you use for net+ | |
| adamkpmm 2003-07-30, 1:31 pm |
| I didnt use a book, I went to a Net+ bootcamp that one of my instructors held free of charge, but if you really want to take and pass the Net+ exam look for study guides regarding this exam. passitnow.com is great for learning. http://www.mcmcse.com/comptia/network/networkplus.shtml <--- this Study Guide is probly one of the best i seen so far. http://www.softpro.com/0-7821-4275-3.html <-- I also hear alot of good things about this book. You could also go to http://www.netlibrary.com and find good books like Network Protocols
by Naugle, Matthew G, and Network+ Certification Success Guide
by Cady, Dorothy L.; Cadjan, Nancy. the second book is more geared for showing you some of the ups and downs about being Net+ certified. And talks about the work industy a little bit. When taking the test, watch out for questions like http://www.thecertificationhub.com/...s_test_bank.htm CompTIA's prometric people like to make questions for people who read fast. | |
| donaldmc 2003-07-30, 3:47 pm |
| What I did which worked for me. The first certification I took was the CCNA then I decided to take the Network+ and the I-net+ which was a breeze after the CCNA I took both exams within two weeks of each other and really only used the exam notes study guide. Of course, it took me three months to study for the CCNA but it made those other exams feel like a joke after the prep on the CCNA. | |
| Sexy Lexy 2003-07-30, 5:28 pm |
| I suggest you look on the Cisco website for the details of the exam and area's that you will need to know to pass the exam.
As donaldmc pointed out, you will need at least three months revision for the exam in order to become used to switching and routing.
It is not an easy exam if you intend to do it properly.
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| kokonaing 2003-07-30, 10:59 pm |
| If u r on the way to CCNA, why would u go back to Network+? As donalmc said, network+ and i-Net+ would be a breeze after CCNA.
Suggestion is that better go for a higher cert like CCNP or some kind of Security certs...
We are going forward to the future, not backing to the past....
KO KO | |
| Delphis 2003-07-30, 11:40 pm |
| Some people will get the Comptia certs simply to pad their resume and the fact that they are lifers. Once you get it you don't have to worry about the cert needing to be renewed. | |
| donaldmc 2003-07-31, 9:26 am |
| Plus, the extra certs look good on a business card! | |
| djmaplethorpe 2003-07-31, 1:11 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by Delphis
Some people will get the Comptia certs simply to pad their resume and the fact that they are lifers. Once you get it you don't have to worry about the cert needing to be renewed.
As for myself I take an exam or study for a cert to make sure I know the material and to be able to do my job better. Yes, it does look better on a resume, but that is part of the problem with our industry these days paper certs... you get a job based on an interview and a "padded" resume and take a job away from some one else. Some one who may be able to do the job better but doesn't have the cert on his business card or resume. I see plenty of people in this forum that ask questions about things that they should never have to ask about based on the profile they've given.
This is not meant to offend anyone, but to merely bring to light a point made in the quote above, and also this post http://www.examnotes.net/article1017913.html and the comment by edmonds_robert. | |
| Delphis 2003-07-31, 1:34 pm |
| Dmj,
My comment was strictly about people back certifying. If someone already has their CCIE or something like that what reason do they have for getting the Network+. I have my CISSP what are the reasons I would consider studying for and achiving the Comptia Security+ cert? | |
| djmaplethorpe 2003-07-31, 1:39 pm |
| point well taken, I just get a bit upset at the turn this forum takes from time to time.
except my apology, as said before no direct offense meant.
djm | |
| Delphis 2003-07-31, 2:00 pm |
| No offence taken. Perhaps I wasn't clear when I said padding a resume. I didn't mean getting a paper cert, I simply mean getting a cert that has content that is already covered by a higher level certification you already have. | |
| Carjunky 2003-08-04, 2:14 am |
| You have CISSP, why are you going for CCNA? Isn't this a back track? | |
| kokonaing 2003-08-04, 6:07 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by Carjunky
You have CISSP, why are you going for CCNA? Isn't this a back track?
I agree with this message... | |
| dvinton 2003-08-04, 6:48 am |
| I also have my CISSP but am going for the CCNA as I feel studying for it fills in some gaps in my knowledge. The CISSP test is commonly refered to a mile long and an inch deep (or something like that!). I did not need to know the fine details I have learned while preparing for the CCNA. | |
| Carjunky 2003-08-04, 3:32 pm |
| I was just responding to a message about going back and completing certs of less value in some peoples eyes.
Trust me I don't have anything to say bad about back tracking. I would think if you pass an exam like CISSP or ccna, and it was your first exam, go back and grab a few of the other light ones. And "Pad" your confidence.
A cert is a cert, makes you feel good when you see that blue congratulations page. And you walk out with a little less in your pocket, but a little more in your hand.
In this field there are a lot of people who don't have any certifications and probably can work around most of us, you may work with them and think to yourself, how the H"ll does he/she know all that Sh!t.
I started taking these test, to show a hiring manager that I am able to do things on a computer.
It also makes me feel better, knowing I studied, passed, and performed well on the test.
Just an edge to bring to work. | |
| jsadler 2003-08-06, 4:58 pm |
| The net+ was simple. I read the book within two weeks and then passed the test. My job then made it a requirement to pass the CCNA but I am having a little trouble with it. I have never worked with the cisco gear and and was required to take it the first time within a month. 1st time I failed, boss made me reshedule another test within a week again I failed. Now my boss is telling that I must pass and that it is reqired at this point. I have had less than three months between tests. I am looking for good ways to study all this material. Does anyone have any sugguestions. | |
| Carjunky 2003-08-06, 6:40 pm |
| take a training class, or a boot camp. 5 days and then certified. | |
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| way different...
first off they dont teach you about routers and the cli. Cisco will break everything down to the nitty gritty. Net+ will give you a good understanding of how a LAN/WAN works, how devices interconnect, ports, etc... While I was taking the CISCO Academy classes I decided to persue my NET+, taking the CISCO helped, I just got a hold of an EXAMCRAM book, 2 weeks later I was certi-flied!
Get ready to step into a whole different world....
Good luck! | |
| MattyJV 2003-08-07, 12:23 pm |
| My personal experience is this - I am currently going for my Master CIW Web Manager and for the first course basically the i-Net+ (Foundations) I sit and read and listen to the Keystone CDs and want to pull my hair out as it is so frustrating to here the things I just thourougly covered in the CCNA (what is a router, switch, bridge, subnet mask, lol) I just don't understand how someone could put themselves through this. ;-)
Thankfully I am not taking the i-Net+ but it would look good to have that extra cert.
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| kokonaing 2003-08-07, 10:17 pm |
| So Matty,
Do u recommend to sit for the i-Net+ and Network+ right after CCNA? Coz I am now ready for the CCNA and going to take it on August 11. Wish me luck...
Waiting for you suggestion....
Ko Ko | |
| MattyJV 2003-08-08, 12:24 am |
| lol you should have no problem
i would probably have to briefly study (and hour or so) for the n+ even though i already took it.
good luck on the test! | |
| Carjunky 2003-08-08, 1:25 am |
| I would spend just a little more then an hour to be safe. Unless your willing to take a chance of paying 209/2. Actually if you read the exam note here on this site you should do well, they are actually pretty good. | |
| MattyJV 2003-08-08, 1:26 pm |
| Maybe true, but if you can pass the CCNA then you should have the foundation to at least PASS the N+ and especially the i-Net+. I am not saying get a 900 on the test.
Also the $$$ is a good point too... I would want to spen $209 for the risk, lol . .. so I would probably study for the N+ for an hour or TWO | |
| adamkpmm 2003-08-10, 7:32 pm |
| I studied for about 2 weeks with atleast an hour a day. I passed the exam with a 700 but still a pass is a pass. |
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