CCENT or CompTIA Network+
Is the CCENT the Cisco equivalent to the Comptia Network+ ? I want to learn basic networking fundamentals before I take on the CCNA.

Answer Question   |  September 16, 2011  11:09 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Network+, IT careers, Network+, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications

Advice on Certs and networking career
I was promoted from a tech support position to an entry level NOC Tech position in my company. I don’t have a degree or any certs and I have no experience with networking. Right now I mostly monitor NMS alarms and work tickets. Not really any networking invlolved but networking is where I want to [...]

Answer Question   |  February 14, 2011  3:32 PM
Certifications, Cisco certifications, IT careers, Networking careers, Networking certifications

Best router to practice on for CCNA
I am currently attending a Cisco Networking Academy instituion with the goal of obtaining my CCNA. I would like to purchase a router to practice on. The 1800 series is quite expensive but i Have seen 800 series routers cheap on ebay. I saw a brand new 802 for $99. Are the 800 series good [...]

Answer Question   |  April 8, 2009  8:40 PM
CCNA, CCNA Network Simulator, CCNA practice, Certifications, Cisco, Cisco 1800, Cisco 800, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Routers, Cisco simulation, Networking certifications, Simulation software

Cisco Certified Network Associate
Is CCNA recognized as an Associates Degree???

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2010  10:06 AM
CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, IT careers, IT education, Networking certifications

What value is a Cisco or Microsoft certification to a Telecom Engineer?
I have a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Telecommunication Engineering, with a main emphasis on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), code division multiple access (CDMA), Wireless Local Loop (WLL) and WiMax. I’m not sure if all this is in high-demand in the world — especially in the Middle East or in Western countries [...]

Answer Question   |  February 1, 2010  11:15 PM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, IT careers, IT training and certifications, Microsoft certifications, Networking, Telecom, Telecom Engineer, Telecommunications

IT certification exam prepping for Microsoft, Cisco, Linux
hxxp://www.test104.com/en/misc/index.asp is it useful ?? have any one use this kind of thing???

Answer Question   |  March 11, 2010  9:00 AM
Certifications, Cisco certifications, Exam prep tools, Linux certifications, Microsoft certifications

DNS issue within the local network
Dear members of this site, I am presently doing CCNA and took some exams of MCSE 2003 track. I have a very important question to ask, it is actually regarding a DNS issue within the local network. If there are 2 Computers (ComputerA and Computer B) both are connected to a switch making a local [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2009  10:46 AM
CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Default gateway, DNS configuration, DNS server, IP address, LAN, Networking certifications, Routers, Switch configuration, TCP/IP

After earning a CCNA, which certification is best for job security?
I am currently getting my CCNA and would like to do one of the Cisco professional courses after. Which one would you recommend in terms of job security and money? I have been told CCVP is a good option, but I am not sure.

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2009  7:42 PM
CCNA, CCVP, Cisco certifications, IT career planning, IT careers, IT jobs, Networking, Networking certifications, Training, Training and certifications

Which network security certifications would you recommend and why?
I have currently finished a degree in Information Science from Bangalore, and I’m looking forward to a career in networking. Though Bangalore is known as the IT hub, I’m somehow not attracted towards the IT sector. I want to do something more security related. The CCNA and MCSE certifications are both offered by various institutes [...]

Answer Question   |  February 18, 2009  5:15 PM
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CCNA 640-802
I had completed ny CCNA last month. Now i am studying for CCNA Global Exam. Eventhough i studied, i forget most of the things and concepts. I am having exam on January 17th. Please tell me the easy way to clear the Global Exam(Exam Essentials)?

Answer Question   |  January 12, 2009  10:42 AM
640-802 CCNA Exam, CCNA, CCNA exam, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Networking certifications

What is the best & quickest way to get a networking job?
Is it the Microsoft way/ CISCO way / Red hat way/ Comp Tia way, for an inexperienced person.

Answer Question   |  February 19, 2009  9:24 AM
Certifications, Cisco certifications, IT careers, IT education, Linux certifications, Microsoft certifications, Red Hat

Suggestions and guidance for IT courses/career
Hi david, I m vaibahv from india i jus saw ur blog n info about ur courses. I want sum suggetions from u…..i m doing Bs.IT n i have don basic networking course(TCP/IP) n m doing job from last 4 yr but b coz of i dont have any cirtification i dont get the sallary [...]

Answer Question   |  February 18, 2009  3:36 AM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, IT careers, IT education, IT training, Linux administration, Linux certifications, Networking certifications

What is the difference between a collision domain and broadcast domain?
what is the difference between collision domain & broadcast domain?

Answer Question   |  October 8, 2010  8:56 AM
Broadcast domain, CCNA, CCNA exam, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Collision domain, Networking certifications

Is paying a training school worth the money to obtain certifications?
Hi, I am currently considering enrolling in an IT training program that supplies all training and materials along with the testing for 7 certifications (A+, Security+, MCTS, MCP, MCSA, CCENT & CCNA) Everything is included in the tuition along with a new computer to do the training on. The cost is around $25,000. Is this [...]

Answer Question   |  March 13, 2012  7:50 PM
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What course precedes Cisco’s CCNA exam?
I learned about computer hardware 8 years ago and I don’t have any experience with it. Now I want to get CCNA certification. Is there any course before starting the CCNA? Please advise me. Thank you.

Answer Question   |  November 14, 2008  11:25 PM
CCNA, CCNA exam, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Networking, Networking certifications

Right way to do CCNA
HI, I have recently completed Polytechnic Engineering in Computer Science & Post Graduate Diploma in IT. Now I want to complete the CCNA, Please tell me how should i PROCEED & which study material & BookI should consult. Thanks Mir A

Answer Question   |  October 20, 2008  12:20 AM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Networking certifications

Which certs should I take first?
Hi everyone, completely new here so.. Here goes my question. I’m currently taking a diploma of Cyber and Digital Security, which covers on networking and ethical hacking (all very lightly). After this Diploma, I’m planning to head more into the network and security side (following the steps of my diploma) The certs I aim to [...]

Answer Question   |  February 14, 2011  6:35 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, MCSA, MCSE, Microsoft certifications, Network+, Networking certifications, Security certifications, Security+

For a networking career, should I get CCSP or CCNP certifications?
I have my BE in electronics and communication, and I am also CCNA certified. Currently, I am working in a BPO as tech support for Symantec Antivirus. So I just want to know if this experience will count towards networking domain experience on my resume. I am also deciding whether or not I should get [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  5:14 PM
Career development, Careers in networking, CCNP, CCSP, Cisco certifications, degrees, IT careers, IT jobs, Networking, Networking certifications, resumes

CCNA
hi, i am doing bba now 2nd year and now i am planning to do cisco courses (ccna, ccnp etc.) i want to know is it worth to do for me beacause i am from management field this is different from that and hows the latest market value of these courses and salary expectation.

Answer Question   |  September 15, 2008  4:32 AM
CCNA, CCNP, Certifications, Cisco certifications, IT careers, IT jobs, IT salaries, Networking certifications

IT career advice on CCNA and Masters degree
What are the fields in which a Masters degree can be pursued after completion of CCNA? My friend has completed B.E. in I.T. & is now going for CCNA classes. He has no experience as such. Does doing Masters further the job prospects compared to people having CCNA + job experience? Should he go for [...]

Answer Question   |  January 7, 2011  4:53 PM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, IT careers, IT education, IT jobs, Networking certifications