I have been a Cisco certified professional since 2001 where I first passed my CCNA exam. A few months after that I managed to acquire also CCNP Routing and Switching and then CCSP (Security Professional certification which is not available anymore). During all these years I have experienced many changes in Cisco Certifications, some of […]
NetworkLessons Review
What if I told you that there are almost 500 practical Cisco networking tutorials waiting for you on a single website that can help you learn hundreds of different networking topics? This resource is NetworkLessons and is probably one of the few online education portals with so many lessons on Cisco technologies, ranging from configuration […]
10 Free Cisco Video Training Courses
Back in the day when I started studying for my Cisco certifications (around 17 years ago), I remember that the only options available to study for the exams were the following: CiscoPress Books (plus some other authors): I remember that if you could sit down and study the whole 600-pages official Cisco Press book for […]
Cisco CCNA Salary
In this article I have done some research to find out the average CCNA salary (in the USA) which is an important factor to consider if you are interested to pursue such a professional certification to advance your career. Before going after any professional certification, it is a good idea to research the demand in […]
Number of CCIEs in the world – Starting Salaries – Demand by Track
I have collected some statistics about the Cisco CCIE certification which is the top spot you can get in the Cisco certification pyramid (of course there is also Cisco Architect in Design track but that’s another story). A lot of people are asking me about total number of CCIEs in the world, starting salaries of […]
What is Currently the best Cisco Training for Certification Exams?
Read until the end of this article to see how you can get a complete CCNA Training for around $20 and a complete CCNP Training for around $50. Cisco Certifications have always been among the most valuable professional qualifications to obtain since they offer huge opportunities in career advancement. Earning a certification like CCNA, CCNP, […]
CCSP Retired – Replaced By CCNP Security
Since November 17, 2011, the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification has been retired and will not be offered anymore from Cisco. People who are already certified (like myself) as CCSP professionals, will keep their certification until it expires within the usual 3 year period that Cisco certifications last. For example, looking at my certification […]
The Most Important Cisco Certification (Pyramid)
The picture on the left illustrates the Cisco Certification Pyramid. If you are familiar with the pyramids of Egypt, you must know by now that they have stood the test of time, withstanding harsh climate conditions for thousands of years. When we are looking at a pyramid, instinctively we look at the tip first, and […]
I took the 642-524 SNAF Exam
Last week I took the Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (642-524) exam and passed with a score of 954/1000. It has been 3 years since the last time I took a Cisco exam because I had to renew my CCNA/CCNP/CCSP certifications which were going to expire this coming March. The good thing about recertification is […]
Don’t depend solely on practice exams for Cisco Certifications
Preparing for a Cisco Certification solely with Practice exams is a method that many candidates follow, however I do not recommend this study method at all. My intention in this article is not to slam practice exams. I just want to address the phenomenon among Cisco certification candidates who use practice exams solely as an […]
How to choose the best Cisco Certification for your career
When it comes to the world of certifications there are many to choose from. It doesn’t matter what area of expertise that you are going in, there will always be sub sections that you will have to know more than others. It is the same in technology. When a company hires you for a tech […]
How to Pass Your CCNA Exam
If you really want to know how to pass you CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam then you’ll want to read every word of this article. There are several key areas that you need to master in order for your best chance of success to pass the CCNA test. You will want to get comfortable […]
Cisco Online Training
Junior networking engineers often seek to earn a Cisco professional certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCSP etc) in order to prove their knowledge and get a better status in their career. I believe this is a wise move for network professionals since the journey you go through for obtaining your certification will teach you all necessary theory […]