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Sep 14 2009   9:16PM GMT

Review for the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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I am always inspired by the Cisco Press books which are my only source for my career success. When it comes to certification study guides, Cisco Press leads from the front.  In this article I will try to review the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, this study guide is a first and final step towards your CCNP success.

 

As promised by Cisco Press the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, is indeed a best breed of Cisco® exam study guide which specifically focuses on the objective of CCNP BSCI 642-901 exam. The study guide comprises of over 600 pages divided into 21 chapters.  Which covers essential routing principles, EIGRP, OSPF and IS-IS in dept as well as basic BGP configuration.

 

The study guide has concentrated a bit more on Multicasting and multicast routing and the IPv6 is explained well but not in too dept.  The best part I liked about the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, is the Cisco IOS® routing features.

 

The CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, comes with a companion CD from boson which consists of an electronics books and more than 200 practice questions which also included simulation-bases questions available in study mode, practice mode and flash card format.

 

Some of the features which I liked most in the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition,   “Do I know this already?” quizzes and “Foundation Summaries” that start off each chapter. These allow the reader to assess what they already know about an upcoming section and what they need to focus on. The end-of-chapter “Q&A” will solidify any knowledge you have gained or need to review. Also the scenarios provided at the end of the chapters are worth from exam point of view.

 

Overall a good supplement for the exam, but the CCNP BSCI Official Exam Certification Guide, Fourth Edition, cannot be a sole resource for the exam. It’s always good to use the resources available at the Cisco learning websites.  Finally I would rate 4 out of 5 for this study guide. Better luck folks and hope to see you all passing the CCNP BSCI 642-901 exam at first attempt. 

 

Jul 22 2009   6:13AM GMT

Review for CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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If you are preparing for the CCNA 640-802 Certification exam and you are not willing to invest on hardware to setup you own lab, then the CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator released recently by Cisco Press  is the right Simulator for you.

The CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator  is a state of the art, interactive simulation software, which allows you to practice your networking skills with more than 250 labs, specifically designed strengthen CCNA and CCENT exam topics, including router and switch navigation and administration, LAN switching, IP addressing, routing, WANs, Spanning Tree Protocols,  VLANs and trunking, IP routing protocols, scaling IP, and troubleshooting.

 

The CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator will surely allow you to discover the realistic network device response as you work through each of the labs developed by the bestselling author and an expert instructor Wendell Odom.

 

 

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Jul 11 2009   12:19PM GMT

Cisco announces four new Certifications!



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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 Last week, I have received the newsletter from Cisco Systems about announcement of four new Cisco certifications.

“In response to the growing demand for IT professionals who can design, manage, and maintain converged technologies across global network infrastructures, Cisco announced the release of four new certifications at the Cisco Live! show, held this week in San Francisco, CA.

Cisco Certified Architect, CCNP Wireless, and two new Cisco Datacenter Unified Computing Specialists reinforce Cisco’s commitment developing state of the art, technology driven, role based certifications that meet the demands of today’s network professional.”

 

  • Cisco Certified Architect (Available January, 2010): Cisco Certified Architect is highest level of accreditation achievable within the Cisco Career Certification program. It is the pinnacle for individuals wishing to show their formal validation of both design and IT skills in Cisco technologies and infrastructure.
  • CCNP Wireless (Available July 24th, 2009): Built on the growing need for professionals responsible for the design, implementation, security, and operation of wireless networks and mobility infrastructures, CCNP Wireless certification recognizes the critical importance of professionals who support and manage Cisco wireless LANs and networks.
  • DC Unified Computing Design Specialist: It is designed to test students knowledge of the fundamentals of the Cisco Unified Compute System and their ability to implement a virtualized Data Center environment. In addition the student also tested on how to implement the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) in an enterprise data center routing and switching infrastructure with the next-generation Cisco Nexus product family.
  • DC Unified Computing Support Specialist: It validates an engineer’s ability to design scalable, reliable, and intelligent Data Center Virtualization solutions based on the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) along with other Cisco Data Center products, server virtualization software, and server operating systems.

References:

https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/cisco_certified_architect

https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/ccnp_wireless

https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/data_center/unified_computing_support

https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/community/certifications/data_center/unified_computing_design


Jun 21 2009   6:11AM GMT

Following study materials will definitely help you to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 Exams – Part 3



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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Once you are done with the CCNA 640-802 Network Simulators , it’s a good idea to have more preparation and practice, if you are confident then don’t wait for anything just register yourself for the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams and best of luck , yes you can do it.

If you think you need some more practice and brush up it’s always a good idea to follow your folks at the Cisco Learning Network , which is full of resources, with some practice exams, presentations and videos.

Start Here: CCNA

For a General Overview of CCNA, View the Syllabus.

 

ICND1 Exam

Overview

Study/Learn

Practice

Take Your Exam

ICND2 Exam

Overview

Study/Learn

Practice

Take Your Exam

CCNA Single Exam

Overview

Study/Learn

Practice

Take Your Exam

 

 

Also CCNA 640-802 Cert Flash Cards Online can provide you some value added experience and confidence. The CCNA 640-802 Cert Flash Cards Online  is a online exam preparation tool consist of a custom flash card application loaded with over 300 total questions that test your skills and enhance retention of exam topics.

With this kind of vigorous practice and study nothing can stop you from achieving the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams. More over you are preparing with the number one CCNA selling titles. Wish you the best and hopefully this will help you to pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams


Jun 13 2009   5:38AM GMT

Following study materials will definitely help you to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 Exams – Part 2



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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In my first post  I was talking about the books required to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams, once you are done with The CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (CCNA Exam 640-802), and with the boson Exsim practice exams which are always very helpful to understand the concepts as well as an idea about the questions you might face in the real Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams.

 

The best idea would be to practice the labs , in order to ease this Cisco Press came up with an excellent product CCENT 640-822 Network Simulator, which is good for the gentlemen who has no exposure to real routers and switches, it’s good for hands on experience.  Also I have reviewed the CCENT 640-822 Network Simulator which explains the details of labs included with screen shots as well.

Cisco Press will release the next part of the CCNA 640-802 Network Simulator on 24th of June 09. SO that you can practice well for the labs covered in the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams.


Jun 5 2009   8:11AM GMT

Chance to win Cisco CCNA Portable Command Guide, 2e



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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As I am blogging about the books required to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams , while before proceeding to second part I found a great opportunity for you all folks to win a free CCNA Portable Command Guide, 2e which is a great book to master the topic covered in the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams.

 

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May 30 2009   9:30AM GMT

Following study materials will definitely help you to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 Exams – Part 1



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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You might be wondering what books or materials will be help full to pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams. Cisco Network Academy is great but every one might be not able to attend the course and of course saving money especially during this economic slowdown is a great idea.

So I would suggest some books and materials which will help you to successfully pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams. The only thing required is your determination and sincere efforts. The suggested materials are good for self study with simple networking background who knows the basics well.

The objective is just not only to pass the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams but also to have a clear understanding of handling Cisco networking devices. Cisco Press always comes to my mind first ,as the books produced by Cisco Press are  good and always meets with objectives of the exams.

When it comes to the Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams following books are good and worth reading and practicing the exams.

The CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (CCNA Exam 640-802), 3rd Edition published by Cisco Press is worth reading and it does comes with the practice exams from Boson Exsim which are really great and very useful once you are done with the reading of  The CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (CCNA Exam 640-802), the author Wendell Odom has successfully authored books which are easily understandable even a newbie can understand the concepts easily.

By Wendell Odom.

Published by Cisco Press.

Series: Exam Certification Guide.

ISBN-10: 1-58720-183-6; ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-183-7; Published: Sep 4, 2007; Copyright 2008; Dimensions 7-3/8×9-1/8; Pages: 1475; Edition: 3rd.

 

You can purchase this book directly from Cisco Press as well from Amazon for 59.99 $ if you are a Cisco Press member you are entitled to get 30% discount wow. Do register yourself as a member of Cisco Press and enjoy the discounts.

These products not only help you learn the topics, but also include tools for knowledge review and exam preparation.

In up coming posts I will discuss other books and materials useful to pass Cisco CCNA 640-802 exams.


May 24 2009   7:52AM GMT

Cisco Enhances Certification Online Support tool



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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On May 1, 2009, Cisco announced the new Certification Online Support tool; the Online Support tool is now available in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Chinese. In addition to the new languages, the Support tool introduced new functionality. The latest version of the Certification Online Support tool includes a new support home page, a Top Answers section, and upgraded search capabilities with easy to find answer navigation.


Apr 16 2009   6:00AM GMT

CCIE Security Lab Exam Content changes effective April 20, 2009



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
Cisco Certifications, CCIE, CCIE 350-018 Security, CCIE LAB

Starting April 20, 2009 there will be important content changes in the Cisco CCIE Security LAB exams.

 

Cisco CCIE Security Certification aspirers who have scheduled on April 20, 2009 or later should prepare using the v3.0 Lab Equipment and Software Versions.


Mar 17 2009   7:59AM GMT

The Cisco Mind Share Game is coming soon, enjoy the beta version



Posted by: Yasir Irfan
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Dear Friends, the most comprehensive Cisco learning game is about to launch! good news for the Cisco Certification aspirers, the Cisco Systems came up with a brilliant idea, it’s a game known as Cisco Mind Share game which covers more than 50% of the CCENT/CCNA certification exam. Currently the Cisco Mind Share game is available as demo version. Which features 5 excitng sections of the full subnet of 15 features? Each level is playable at three difficulty levels based upon your experience and knowledge.

 

Following topics are covered by the Cisco Mind Share game

Topics covered include:

 

·         Binary Number

·         IOS Fundamentals

·         IP Addressing

·         IP routing

·         NAT and PAT

·         The OSI Model

·         Subnetting

·         Switch Operation and behavior

·         Wireless

 

 

 

 

 

In order to achieve a high score in the Cisco Mind Share game requires deep understanding of the technology. The Cisco Mind Share game is a great way to improve your speed and accuracy on Cisco Certification exams as well as it’s a fun filled activity.

DOWNLOAD AND PLAY THE DEMO VERSION NOW!

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