Cisco CCENT/CCNA

The vlan database is still there of sorts in the vlan.dat file in flash. If you run the sh flash:/ command you'll see it in there. It's stored seperately to the rest of the config. So if you create 18 vlans, erase the startup config and reboot the switch, they will still be there - names and all

- GP
 
Personally I've never seen anyone online talk about entering VLAN config mode or whatever it was called. Way before my time ;) though I hear the new way of creating VLANs is far better.

ICND1 is more theoretical, how do switches switch.. how do IP addresses "work" with subnet masks and stuff. Just had a couple of guys at work do their exam so pretty much know what is in it.

You still need to know your way around IOS though, the different user modes, basic configuration commands for telnet/IP addresses/RIP etc. Not much in my opinion.
 
As Oli says really. Most of the CCNA in general is theory (which is good) as the actual amount of config required is quite small - IP addresses, STP, port security, basic authentication and routing. In fact most of the course material for all Cisco exams (I hold 6 Cisco certs over about 9 exams) is theory, and in the case of my CCDA it all was. It's generally expected that you read and digest the theory in the books, see the commands and what they do, then go away and lab it all up

- GP
 
Only for the CCNA Security (unfortunately). Only time I've ever touched it was when I did that. From what I remember it's fortunately not part of the CCNA R&S curriculum

- GP
 
Errrrr, honestly, get the books and do the labs in them. Also see if you can view the CBT nuggets, Jeremy Cioara is a bit of a legend. Check out Packet Life website too, done by a guy called Stretch. Most of the stuff is CCNP/CCSP but there are some basic handy tutorials. As for other labs.... bit of a tricky one. The CCNA is more about configuring basics and theory rather than trouble shooting so I'd read a section, for example RIP, then just make your own lab, stick 4 routers in various topologies and get it "working". I'm always happy to help where needed, I love teaching people things. Do you have a copy of packet Tracer (If you get this it's basically all you need for the CCNA and will be more use overall than GNS3)

- GP
 
Hi guys, been looking at doing the CCNA exam for a while now, looking at this page:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html

Am I right in thinking the ICND1 and ICND2 will be replaced in Septmber 2013 by a new version of the exams?

I have these two study guides:

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Networking Fundamentals (Aug 2009)
Routing Protocols (July2008)

Should I crack on and get studying these, or wait for the New exams in September and wait for new study guides to be printed?

Also is it worth doing the CCENT First?

I looked on http://www.theitjobboard.co.uk/ and couldn't see any jobs available with just the CCENT qualification

Many thanx

Andy
 
Hi guys, been looking at doing the CCNA exam for a while now, looking at this page:

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/certifications/associate/ccna/index.html

Am I right in thinking the ICND1 and ICND2 will be replaced in Septmber 2013 by a new version of the exams?

I have these two study guides:

Should I crack on and get studying these, or wait for the New exams in September and wait for new study guides to be printed?

Also is it worth doing the CCENT First?

I looked on http://www.theitjobboard.co.uk/ and couldn't see any jobs available with just the CCENT qualification

Many thanx

Andy
Yes the exam will be replaced, see here for the changes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym3zBF4-2J0&list=PLQVJk9oC5JKqpq0Tri9X-YjhA1rmsSBe9&index=69

I would try and complete ICND1 before September and then do the new ICND2 exam. So you could use your current book I imagine for the ICND1 and require a new book for the ICND2. The new books are released as well: http://www.ciscopress.com/store/cis...witching-icnd2-200-101-official-9781587143731


While you can't get a job with just the CCENT, for many people it makes getting the CCNA easier.
 
Thankyou Oli :)

Do you know of any uk based Cisco forums (Not sure if it is any different in the uk?)

I tried this one, but don't get an activation email :(

http://www.certforums.com/register.php

Also I have had this for a few years, is it worth trying to get the leads for it or is it too old to get any relevant experience from and should I just bin it and buy something a bit newer to get started on?

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Many thanks again

Andy
 
Honestly, I would get rid of it and either use Packet Tracer, GNS3 or if you wanted, buy a newer cheaper router off the bay. Not only is that thing huge, but uses AUI modules which you'll need to get (unless you have some somewhere) and probably only allow 10bT which means you'e restricted on what you cna and can't do. It's probably got an old IOS on it, ideally you want 12.4xx or above.

- GP
 
I agree with GhostlyPea; that kit looks very old so guess the IOS version would be well out of date.

Packet Tracer is great, and free.

I recently passed the ICND 1 & 2 exams and used PT, and the official cert guide books from Cisco press. You also get a basic network simulator with those books.
 
Unless something has changed since I did my CCNA (a while back....) Packet Tracer isn't free, it's licensed to NetCad students only. If you can get a copy however.....

If you want to buy a router that will last then look around the bay for a 2610XM or similar - ideally anything with 1 or 2 fast ethernet ports and maybe a serial interface if you're lucky. Even an older 1700 serious would probably be fine if the IOS version is new enough

- GP
 
Thanks guys :) Forgot I had a 1605 tucked away in a box for a couple of years back!

Is this worth keeping to play with alongside the newer kit or shall I bin this too?

Many thanks for the help :)

Andy
 
Depends what IOS it's running. If it's older than 12.2 (12.4 ideally) then I wouldn't bother. Even then, it only has one 10b-t interface and an AUI port... yeah in fact just don't bother

- GP
 
Thanks mate, just went to plug it in and remembered my new (well 3 year old now!) pc motherboard doesn't have an RS 232 socket for the console cable. Doh!

This is the cable I used with the last pc:

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Can I get a usb console cable?

Saw this one but it seems a tad expensive:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-to-Se...litters_Couplers_Adapters&hash=item56522969bc

Does the newer kit use a different method?

Sorry for the noob questions!
 
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