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How long did you take to get ccna?
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| kimlai 2005-05-09, 6:44 am |
| It has been a couple of mths but I still nto able to progress much..I read through the study guide slwoly to make sure I understand the basics well but I still at chapter 1 of sybex ccna.
Want to check with you guys how long did your take to revise and get your ccna? What methods did you use to study? So that I can study well and speed up..
And does studying the theories alone helps...what can I do to learn the commands and troubleshoot and set up a network by using self study materials alone | |
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| mawwoods 2005-05-18, 12:44 pm |
| I would recommend getting some simulator software as well. It may not be quite as good as using the acutal equipment, but it can save you having to buy lots of expensive hardware, plus if you can carry it round with you if you have it installed on a laptop! | |
| joshua delcore 2005-06-07, 7:26 pm |
| It has been 3 months since I started my CCNA. I passed my A+ in 1 1 /2 weeks and my network+ in 4 days. XP was a little harder and took about 3-4 weeks but got 95% on it. I have taken alot more time to complete my CCNA partly due to hearing the test is really HARD (2 people i know just failed it 450 & 650) and also I feel I need to know this stuff inside and out for my future job. Hopefully I will pass this this or next week.
I have read 3 books: Osborne, CCNA Command Quick Reference and Todd Lammle Sybex. The Quick Command Reference is awesome for the command line. The other two books compliment each other on hard to understand subjects. I am also at Techskills which also has helped with test prepping and real life instructor knowledge.
I also bought RouterSim.com 4.0 which is much much cheaper, easier to carry around and almost as good as the real cisco equipment. Great for CLI practice which is a must for the test and real life.
Well that is my two cents worth of info, hope it helps.
Joshua Delcore | |
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| I would recommend you purchasing a router sim. It will help you understand the topic better.
www.routersim.com
http://www.sybex.com/sybexbooks.nsf/booklist/3037
www.boson.com
If you are stuck on a chapter continue forward. The next chapter may help you better grasp the concept.
When I am studying, I usually read through the book straight through the first time. I usually do not grasp everything or understand it completely. Then I read it a second time more thorough. Once I complete the book, I then start working on the labs (usually a SIM). I still have to reference the chapters that are relate to lab. Once I believe I got the labs down, I start on the practice test. I use the practice to gauge my weakness and go back and study those chapters. Once I feel confident, I will then schedule the test. I also do a outline of all the chapters few days before the test.
It usually takes me approx 2-3 months to study for a test. The CCNA is a tough exam, a lot of area to cover. Remember everyone learns at different pace and their study environment and resource that are available to them (i.e Co-works assistance, Routers, switches, etc..) could effect their progress.
My book preference is Cisco Press. Sybex is a little bit easier to understand but does not go into detail as much as Cisco Press. |
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