The world of technology moves at a rapid pace. Once you learn one thing, you can expect that knowledge to be obsolete in a couple of years. The only fields that probably compete with technology in how fast they change is probably being a scientist or maybe even a doctor. If you are a professional […]
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 […]
Trainsignal Vs CBT Nuggets Training
IT technology and computer/data networking are two hot career paths that many people get into hopping for a successful professional establishment. However, as technology demands get higher and higher, professional qualifications (such as technical certifications) are now a necessity for people trying to get a job in IT or networking. Most companies now require several […]
TrainSignal Vs CBT Nuggets CCNA Video Training
People pursuing the CCNA certification have many options for preparing for their exam. They can follow the completely self-study path by reading ccna books and solving practice questions or they can attend an instructor-based classroom training. There is an option somewhere in between also (which in my opinion is the best option). This is a […]
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 […]
CCNA Preparation – What are the Best Study Methods and Resources
Study Guide for CCNA 640 802 Many people ask me what is the best way to prepare for their CCNA Certification Exam. My answer is that everything depends on the individual. However, there are some training methods and resources that might be better and more helpful than others. Whatever training you choose to follow, the […]
Top 10 technical certifications for 2009
A few days ago I stumbled upon a post on About.com which listed the top 10 technical certifications for 2009. The rankings were evaluated according to the website’s visitors feedback, to the profitability and relevancy to today’s market, and from the popularity of the certifications discussed on the site. First on the list is Cisco […]
CCNA Certification Exam Preparation Topics Part 2 – Router Passwords
Continuing the series of posts about CCNA Exam preparation, this is Part 2 of some basic topics that you will be tested for CCNA. Router Password Types: Passwords are the first line of defense for securing Cisco Routers. A Password must be configured for the Virtual Terminal Lines (VTY lines) and for the Console port. […]
Some Basic CCNA Exam Preparation Topics Part I
OK let us list some basic network theory that you will be required to know by heart for your CCNA preparation. We have three types of data transmission: Unicast: This is the most common transmission type. Data flows from a single source host to a single destination host. Multicast: Data flows from a source […]
CCNA 640-802 Tutorial: seven-layer OSI Model
The first computer networks contained only computers from the same manufacturer because of incompatibilities between the vendors. For example, enterprise networks ran either a DECnet solution or an IBM solution, but not both. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) decided to overcome this problem by creating a unified reference framework model, the Open Systems Interconnection […]
Cisco CCNA Security Certification
As information security threats are exploding, the network security certifications are getting more and more attention and demand. The Cisco CCNA Security Certification is an excellent choice for a starting network professional since enterprises started to seek professionals with security skills. The Cisco CCNA security leads also to two other popular and hot certifications, the […]
Two paths for getting your CCNA Certification – Which one is the best ?
If you are preparing for your CCNA certification then you might have been in the dilemma which path you should take for becoming a Cisco CCNA certified professional. As we know, Cisco is offering two “routes” for obtaining a CCNA. The “quick route” requires you to take just a single composite exam (640-802 CCNA) which […]