what is the best method to prepare for CCNA?

[jfall]

I want to get a CCNA certificate, keeping in mind that I want to start from scratch (I know very little about cisco systems) what is the best method of preparing for the CCNA exam? Is there a recommended book? online training? virtual classroom?

 

[zoiks]

Yep. You need training on a router besides the course stuff. There is some software out there that simulates a router. I forgot the name but I have the book/software somewhere.
Try www.intelinfo.com for tutorials etc.

 

[Pho King]

I took this test back in high school, so I think it's probably changed a lot - I think they have a new debugging and simulation section. I was probably in the same boat as you were, I had no clue about routers, switches, etc. I just picked up this book

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078214...4874-0301468?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

Did all the tests and passed the test - good luck!

 

[acid45]

testout.com, maybe you can find it for free if you look a little..........

 

[Koing]

Anyone think the CCNA is any good and worth paying for? How much is it also? I'm trying to research and see the costs.

Thanks.

Koing

 

[DougK62]

There is no "best method". Different methods work differently for different people.

 

[SagaLore]

- Buy the most recent CCNA ExamCram book. Read it thoroughly.
- Get one of those software simulator training kits. Spend a month on that.
- Go to a CCNA Boot Camp, which usually includes taking the test the day after.

Originally posted by: Koing
Anyone think the CCNA is any good and worth paying for? How much is it also? I'm trying to research and see the costs.

Absolutely. Even if you end up not working on cisco equipment the rest of your life, you learn the inside and out of networking with TCP/IP, giving you a better understanding of what's going on in a network.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: SagaLore
- Buy the most recent CCNA ExamCram book. Read it thoroughly.
- Get one of those software simulator training kits. Spend a month on that.
- Go to a CCNA Boot Camp, which usually includes taking the test the day after.

Originally posted by: Koing
Anyone think the CCNA is any good and worth paying for? How much is it also? I'm trying to research and see the costs.

Absolutely. Even if you end up not working on cisco equipment the rest of your life, you learn the inside and out of networking with TCP/IP, giving you a better understanding of what's going on in a network.

I'm having a guy come over in about NOW (he is late) to giveme the speil about their CCNA training course.

I'm thinking I may want to pursue a CCNA/ Network admin type of roll. I know quite a bit about the TCP/IP already as we have a very good module about Computer Communication Networks at Uni.

Any ideas as to how much it costs?

Thanks fo the info!

Koing