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What kind of routers? Got the CCNA book already so just need to get into a higher gear than I'm in now and actually start learning/revising/booking exams.
CCNA or MCSE?
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What kind of routers? Got the CCNA book already so just need to get into a higher gear than I'm in now and actually start learning/revising/booking exams.
Pretty sure they are 2600 series (I have them in loft atm), I actually bought an ADSL WIC as well and used it as my home router lol, didnt go down well with g/f tho lol. I also bought the Wendell Odom and Todd Lammle books.
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Do both if you can dude.
Which books would you recommend? I'm reading through a Sybex one at present, and it's a good read but I'm not sure its detailed enough.
The Cisco press Certification guide. It will be specific for the most recent CCNA exam code.
A couple of 2500's and a copy of the Boson CCNA tester wouldn't go amiss either.
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Sounds like OP wants to be doing a CCNA if he wants to get into networking.
Tbh, instead of MCSE now, I'd be looking at MCITP: Enterprise which is basically the same thing except its for the 2008 server.
Even if you currently use 2003 it's all very similar and you are better off being ahead of the game than behind it, tbh.
Tbh, instead of MCSE now, I'd be looking at MCITP: Enterprise which is basically the same thing except its for the 2008 server.
Even if you currently use 2003 it's all very similar and you are better off being ahead of the game than behind it, tbh.
Sorry to jump on the OPs thread but this might be of interest.
These guys don't seem to recommend 2500 series switches.
Just having a look around various places:
These guys don't seem to recommend 2500 series switches.
im my experience, having managed and worked with 100+ consultants, many MCSE and CCIE,CCNA etc. The qualifications pail into insignificance if you have no common sense or initiative.
Admittedly, you need them to get "on the ladder" but I'd say having the aptitude is what will set you apart. A lot more to it than exams.
Admittedly, you need them to get "on the ladder" but I'd say having the aptitude is what will set you apart. A lot more to it than exams.
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Cheers. So if I got some kit and connected them to each other, would they need to be connected to my network? Or could I get my old spare PC out and connect to that?
Yeah.
Having graduated last summer I've a lack of experience AND industry qualifications. If I can get a CCNA and either MCSE/A or MCIPT onto my CV then along with my current job I can hopefully start to move up the career ladder. 
CCNA - The praticals are fantastic I've done Level 1 - 4 when I was at uni, got a good little job doing some networking for the local colleges, schools.... Im now running my own computer shop and do in home and business network installs.... the CCNA course helped me loads.
I've done Level 1 - 4 when I was at uni, got a good little job doing some networking for the local colleges, schools.... Im now running my own computer shop and do in home and business network installs.... the CCNA course helped me loads. u can have it either way, convenient to have them connected to ure network tho
I had CCNA 1&2 and CCNA 3&4 Networking Academy program Companion Guides, these were superb and very detailed. I used Wendell Odom one and Todd Lammle (Sybex) one to revise and recertify.
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The problem with the CCNA is whenever I hear of it I instantly think:
