Technical Certification (Computers & Networking)
Passing Cisco's CCNA and CCNP Exams: Five Tips For Your Final Week Of Study - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
As you get ready to pass the CCNA or CCNP exams, you can feel quite a bit of stress as you enter your last week of study. Let's take a look at a few ways to reduce that stress. 1. Do not stay up late cramming. The CCNA and CCNP are not exams you're going to pass by cramming. "Cramming" is a... Submitted 6 years 101 days ago.
Passing Cisco's CCNA and CCNP Exams: Traceroute - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
In preparation for your CCNA and CCNP exam success, you've got to learn to troubleshoot Cisco routers. And while ping is a great basic IP connectivity tool, it doesn't give you all the information you need to diagnose network connectivity issues. Let's say you have six routers between CityA... Submitted 6 years 107 days ago.
Passing The CCNA and CCNP: Ping And Extended Ping - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
I often tell CCNA and CCNP candidates that you do your best learning when you screw something up. I often get a funny look right after I say that, but the only way to develop your Cisco troubleshooting skills - the skills you'll need to pass your Intro, ICND, and CCNP exams - is by actually... Submitted 6 years 108 days ago.
ISDN is a vital topic for today's CCNA and CCNP candidates, especially for the ICND and Intro exams - you've got to know ISDN inside and out to pass those examx. Naturally you want to include it in your home lab. What many candidates don't realize is that you can't connect two Cisco routers... Submitted 6 years 110 days ago.
Passing The CCNA and CCNP: Configuring And Troubleshooting "Router-On-A-Stick" - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
For CCNA and CCNP candidates, it's hard not to laugh the first time you hear the phrase "router on a stick". Let's face it, that's a pretty silly term. But as those who have passed the CCNA and CCNP exams know, this is a vital exam topic that you must know how to configure and troubleshoot. ... Submitted 6 years 111 days ago.
Passing The CCNA And CCNP: Cisco Home Lab FAQ - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
There is a real revolution today among CCNA and CCNP candidates. More and more of you are turning your back on "router simulators" and putting your own CCNA and/or CCNP Home Lab together, which is the best way to totally prepare to pass these tough Cisco exams. I get hundreds of emails every... Submitted 6 years 112 days ago.
How To Become A Cisco Firewall Specialist - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Security is a hot topic in today's networks, and will continue to be for a long time to come. With that in mind, you must consider adding a Cisco security certification to your resume and firewall skills to your skill set. It's quite a jump from the CCNA to the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security... Submitted 6 years 114 days ago.
Passing The CCNA and CCNP: Three Myths About Cisco Exams - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
One of the drawbacks to the Internet is that it allows myths and "friend of a friend" stories to spread quickly, and usually the story becomes more exaggerated as it's passed along. Cisco exams are no exception. Here are three often-repeated myths and exaggerations regarding the CCNA and CCNP... Submitted 6 years 115 days ago.
Passing The CCNA And CCNP: Home Lab Shopping On Ebay - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Whether you're just getting ideas for your Cisco home lab or adding to your existing lab, ebay is a great place to get ideas for your lab as well as pick up some great bargains. Of course, the internet being what it is, there are always going to be a few people looking to take your money while... Submitted 6 years 116 days ago.
Securing Your Job And Your Network With Cisco's CCSP Certification - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
You don't need me to tell you that security is the #1 concern in today's networks. With that in mind, your career path must include some security certifications, or you will be left behind. Cisco's Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification demands a candidate be well-rounded... Submitted 6 years 117 days ago.
Whether you're just starting your Information Technology career, or wanting to get further ahead in your current IT career, you have probably thought about earning one of the many popular computer certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or the MCSE... Submitted 6 years 118 days ago.
Cisco Certification: In What Order Should You Take Your CCNP Exams ? - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When you choose to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Professional certification, you've got some decisions to make right at the beginning. Cisco offers a three-exam path and a four-exam path, and you select the order in which you'll take and pass the exams. While every CCNP candidate has to... Submitted 6 years 129 days ago.
Computer Certification: Anticipation vs. Nervousness - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When you wake up on exam day, one of two things is going to happen. Well, yes, you're going to pass or fail. But what I'm thinking of comes before that, and has a lot to do with how you perform on exam day. You're either going to have a tremendous feeling of anticipation or the dreaded feeling... Submitted 6 years 136 days ago.
The Future Of Computer Certification Exams - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
The format and difficulty of computer certification exams is constantly changing. When I took my first certification exam (Novell NetWare 3.1x CNA, January 1997), there was no such thing as a simulator question, and my practical skills really were not tested. The exams then were much heavier on... Submitted 6 years 138 days ago.
Cisco Routing For The CCNA & CCNP: Administrative Distance - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
The textbook definition of "administrative distance" is simple enough: "the measurement of a protocol's believability". It's not enough to know the definition, however you've got to know when AD comes into the picture and when it does not. When a packet needs to be routed, the router looks in... Submitted 6 years 143 days ago.
Cisco CCNA / CCNP Home Lab Tutorial: How To Build A Frame Relay Switch - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
One of the major topics on your CCNA and CCNP exams is Frame Relay. Additionally, Frame Relay is one of the most popular WAN technolgies in today's networks. Getting hands-on experience with Frame Relay in Cisco networks isn't just a good idea, it's a necessity. Let's face it, your employer is... Submitted 6 years 145 days ago.
MCSE? CCNA? How To Choose A Computer Certification - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When you’re choosing which computer certification to pursue next, you should also be formulating a plan for your career. Your time is precious, and you should never choose to pursue a certification because it’s “hot". There are some hard questions you should ask yourself before deciding to pursue... Submitted 6 years 170 days ago.
Cisco Certification: CCNA Candidate FAQ - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When you start your CCNA studies, a lot of questions come to mind! Here are the five most common questions CCNA candidates have, answered by Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Q. What exams do I have to take to get my CCNA? A. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification offers two... Submitted 6 years 206 days ago.
How To Become A CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Whether you’re just getting started, or you’ve been reading and working on the certification already, you’ll be glad to know that you are already 90% of the way there. You showed up. The... Submitted 6 years 225 days ago.
Cisco Certification: The Definitive Guide To ARP, RARP, IARP, and Proxy ARP - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When I first started studying for my CCNA years ago, one of the (many) things that confused me was ARP. Or rather, what ARP did as opposed to Reverse ARP, Inverse ARP, and Proxy ARP! One book would mention ARP without mentioning the other variations, one woule mention RARP but not Proxy ARP, and... Submitted 6 years 241 days ago.
Cisco CCNA Certification: Showdown At The Transport Layer... TCP vs. UDP ! - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
The Transport Layer is a critical layer for proper data transmission, and just as critical is your knowledge of this layers activities for passing your CCNA exams. It is at this layer that data begins to be placed into smaller units for transmission across the physical wire. I know when I... Submitted 6 years 242 days ago.
Cisco Certification: Becoming A REAL CCNA - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. The CCNA is an... Submitted 6 years 242 days ago.
When you're studying for your CCNA exams, you're going to study the theory of technologies we basically take for granted in networking. CSMA/CD is one of those technologies. It works beautifully and you don't even have to configure it. But to be an effective network troubleshooter (and to pass... Submitted 6 years 242 days ago.
Cisco Certification: Suggested Topologies For Your CCNA / CCNP Home Lab - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
When you make the decision to put your own home lab together for your CCNA and CCNP studies (a very wise decision, if I may say so!), the hardest part is figuring out how to spend your budget. Do you spend it all on the routers and go with a cheaper 1900 switch, knowing that the 640-801 (CCNA)... Submitted 6 years 245 days ago.
Cisco CCNA Certification: Everything You Need To Know About Telnet! - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Telnet is a simple yet powerful program that allows you to connect to a remote Cisco router or switch, and then configure it as though you were right at the console. Telnet is also one of those features that seems so very simple, until you get asked a half dozen questions about it on your CCNA... Submitted 6 years 261 days ago.
