Comments on: The Complete Cisco CCNA Certification Guide

By: shankar satpathy

shankar satpathy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:16:26 +0000

thanku Jason,

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:45:24 +0000

Shankar,

That would definitely be the best thing to do. This was also how I started in the IT field. So get your A+ and Network+ then from there you can move onto your CCNA. :)

Best of Luck to you!

By: shankar satpathy

shankar satpathy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:57:59 +0000

thanks
Jason i have little bit knowledge abt networking but ill go for a+ then n+ by self study by dwnlding the latest videos.& when ill have that overall knldg then ill go for ccna.i think its d best way.plz suggest me what im thinking is rite or wrong?

thanku again Jason

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:08:52 +0000

Hi Shankar. Question? Do you have any networking experience at all? If not, you might want to look into beginning with a certification like Comptia Network+. Doing this will give you a solid foundation in overall networking, so that you have an idea how basics work. From there you can move onto your CCNA. However, if you already have some knowledge about networking (TCP/IP,OSI, etc), but you’re still not as solid as you would like to be, then I’d suggest going the 2 exam path for your CCNA. This will allow you to build on your foundation in networking by taking the CCENT exam. After this you will do the ICND2 which goes deeper into the Cisco technologies.

Let us know how we can assist you further.

By: shankar satpathy

shankar satpathy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:46:53 +0000

Thanku Jason,
for replying me actually i have gone through your articles that u have posted.theoretical part can be cover by books,materials & others things i can cover the part basically the theory part that is needed for ccna from ur article references.
but how do i start from initial about practical knowledge.is it possible by self study if yes then what are other things needed that can help me to complete the overall practical session by self study in home(withou going any institution)?
plz refer everything that can help me to completely the practical knldg.

& ya i have gone through some other articles in other site it was written that its good if u have knldg of a+ & n+ before ccna.is it true plz help me?what should i do?

thanku jason

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:01:30 +0000

Sorry I took so long to respond to your question Shankar, well for a home lab you can use either Packet Tracer of GNS3 (software simulation that is, not actual hardware). These are network simulating software, that provide you with a lot of functionality to practice the commands that a part of the CCNA course. For further information on these simulators you can check my post on Packet Tracer, and I will be posting one on GNS3 shortly.

Good Luck!!!

By: shankar satpathy

shankar satpathy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:23:24 +0000

hello jason as i have ask u earlier plz answer is dr any practical exams are there
if yes then how can i prepare it in my home.i mean self study…plz help

thanku

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:33 +0000

Your welcome Segun. Good luck with your journey and be sure to let us know how you’re progressing and if you need futher help.

By: Segun Akintujoye

Segun Akintujoye — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:24:37 +0000

Thanks sooo much jason, you have actually encourage me the more to forge ahead.i’m a beginner and have been dragging for too long on the exam, hope to see more word of encouragement.

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:58:28 +0000

Antoine I totally understand how you may be feeling at this point in your journey, just remember to never give up and keep pushing your self, you’ll make it.

Also! Make sure you do alot of practice labs. Packet tracer really helped me while learning to configure the different routing protocols and I’m sure it will help you as well.

Good Luck!!!

By: Antoine Curtis

Antoine Curtis — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:17:57 +0000

Thanks so much for your information.I’m actuallly preparing for my ccna.I a beginners in networking i can tell frankly its really tuff.With your help and my perseverence surely i will do it.

Thks a lot

Curtis

By: Jason Harry

Jason Harry — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:37:08 +0000

No Problem Kunal, let us know if you need any assistance while studying.

Good Luck!!!

By: Kunal D Mehta

Kunal D Mehta — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:54:46 +0000

Hey.. thnx a lot Jason!

That was a very useful piece of information.. specially for me,
who is considering to start off with CCNA.. :)