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multiplex
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 Posted - Mar 27 2001 : 11:02:36 AM   
I'm planning on studying and taking the CCNA exam. What is the most efficient way for me to study for it? I just graduated with a BS in Elect. & Computer Engrg, so I've done some networking (most theory) in univ. Can I just buy a study guide book? Or should I enrol in a class? How much "hands on" knowledge is required for the exam?
Thanks much!
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sherm74
Junior Member
11 Posts
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Posted - Mar 27 2001 : 12:08:16 PM
I have been working with networks for over a year now. I find that using the book and a router to be great way to study. I also have enrolled in a bootcamp. For me it was just a bonus way of ensuring my success the first go around. It is costly but hey what ever it takes to pass.
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csteinmetzjr
New Member
USA
8 Posts
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Posted - Mar 27 2001 : 5:54:47 PM
It depends my friend.
Do you want to actually know how to use the knowledge that a cert states you have? If the answer is yes, grab a router. Hands on is the only way to learn how to actually fix/configure something.
Also, How cheap are you? A router is expensive, unless you can borrow one.
And how well do you learn from books alone?
Personally, I purchased Todd Lammale's book, Cisco Press books, and the Syngress Media Book. I used all three and answered the questions etc. I.E. I am cheap (or poor), and my in my current role I am more of a business process consultant than a down in the trenches router configurator.
Anyway, good luck.
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mehran
Junior Member
Australia
16 Posts
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Posted - May 10 2001 : 06:24:13 AM 
I agree with all these replies, they are right, I have passed the exam today after as my 2nd attempt and passed it, but it reallt took me 5-6 month hard study as well as mucking around with cisco router, The best way to get to learn that damned command line u hv to hv some hands on. Exam was really taugh. But I wish u best of luck.
Mehran
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sanjay10101
New Member
USA
7 Posts
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Posted - May 15 2001 : 9:47:51 PM
Don't rule out practice tests. Once you learn all that good stuff, you can hone in on the exact facts you will be tested on. Probably the best ones out there right now are Troy and Exampasser. If you read all the books and study the practice guides, you can't fail.
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Rick
New Member
United Kingdom
5 Posts
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Posted - May 16 2001 : 6:29:58 PM
Practice lots and lots of questions, once you are done studying the materials.
there are so many different good ones out there, I would highly recommend netqs. but which ever the one you can get for free or any other good quality ones would do.
Rick
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stout
Starting Member
USA
0 Posts
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Posted - May 22 2001 : 4:24:37 PM
Cisco Test-Out is a good program to help study. There are labs on it with router simulations that help a lot with the configuration and steps to configure a router. Not all commands are enabled, but you can get a general feel for what it's like to program a router.
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GreatScot!
New Member
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Posted - May 23 2001 : 09:38:34 AM
Overall, everyone is right about getting hands on if at all possible. If not the get a routersim. As far as books, I found it good to use Cisco's ICND book to get everything straight from the horses mouth and then to supplement that with the Sybex book by Todd Lammle. Use the router(sim) to practice as you go through the chapters in the book to cement the IOS commands. Once you finish the books then hit practice questions hard and your success will be ensured. Best of luck!
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GreatScot!
New Member
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Posted - May 23 2001 : 09:38:49 AM
Overall, everyone is right about getting hands on if at all possible. If not the get a routersim. As far as books, I found it good to use Cisco's ICND book to get everything straight from the horses mouth and then to supplement that with the Sybex book by Todd Lammle. Use the router(sim) to practice as you go through the chapters in the book to cement the IOS commands. Once you finish the books then hit practice questions hard and your success will be ensured. Best of luck!
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