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This should help - Cisco 3D Interactive Catalog
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This is good advice. When you learn something from one source, and then encounter the information again from another source, it confirms that you learned the information. Additionally, by noticing differences in the way the same information is presented, it forces you to compare and contrast the two sources of information which further solidifies the information in your mind.
Spaced repetitions are also very important. Be sure to check out Anki.
safari books has a subscription model that gives you access to the full Cisco press library plus a lot of other really good technical books and video courses. Its relativity affordable too.
If you are repeating the same Boson exams you are just memorizing the questions. You might look at an additional source instead of re-watching Jeremy's videos... i.e. Chris Bryant's videos on Udemy.com.
With the Boson exams make sure to carefully read the explanations for all the questions, even if you answered the question correctly.
As discussed there is no need to update the sticky.
Combining my other replies to you in the other thread to give context to others.
> A couple people have mentioned they say routing protocols on the exam but after chatting with them it seems to just be them misunderstanding the exam topics.
> OSPF is not on the exam but things like administrative distance and reading the routing table is, so asking what AD OSPF uses is perfectly fair game but asking how OSPF forms a neighbor would be not.
> As for CEF it could be a similar explanation, a non-graded question that Cisco throws in, or could be a bad question. We're at a impasse since you can't tell me about the question without breaking the NDA.
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> Your missing the distinction and I feel it is important you understand the exam topics before you attempt again.
> The topic in my example is AD which boils down to "what are the AD values you would see in a CCNA level routing table" and that topic is covered in the ICND1 book. Odom and Lammle covers it by just showing the CCNA level AD values in a table and moving on, which is why it is important to read the books really well.
> Likewise the "understanding the routing table" topic boils down to what does O 10.0.13.0/24 [110/13] via 10.1.2.1, 1d20h, GigabitEthernet2tell you? OSPF itself is not the question topic in that example.
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> Ok let's try this > > This is the table that Odom uses to cover AD > > Using this table tell me what AD does OSPF use? What do you need to know about OSPF to answer that question?
Similar boat as you right now. Cisco makes one other book that I think is perfect for review: 31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam. Highly recommend for expediting the review process. Each day/chapter is a new CCNA objective, and the book is much shorter than reading the Odom OCG cover to cover. I have been reading through each chapter in "31 Days," then for anything I'm less than 100% on, I'll go back to the Odom books for a deeper dive on that topic. Then use the Boson practice tests to gauge where you're at.
I admit, I'm also struggling to retain information. Especially if I take a break in my studies. The advice I'm trying to follow is to make a plan and stick with it. Study a little every day, do labs in Packet Tracer, schedule your exam a few weeks out and study hard leading up to it. And if you're still not testing well at that point, Pearson allows you to re-schedule the exam with at least 24 hours notice.
Best of luck!
Sign up for Safari Books Online - (they have a free trial) - https://www.safaribooksonline.com/home/
You can read both and buy a physical copy of the one you like. Depending on the book I might read it all on Safari, or I might grab a physical copy.
None of it's copywrited or pirated.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqob4jtoyxeg51b/Subnetting%20102.pdf
It's just a simple document that walks you through the math behind subnetting.
Writing out the 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 helps understand subnetting the more you practice and helps you visualize.
Basically any bit you borrow will half the # hosts. For example, taking the first bit will half 256 to 128-2 = 126 hosts and 2 subnets(ex. 192.168.1.0 / 192.168.1.128). If you borrow 2 bits you will have 4 subnets with 64-2 = 62 hosts per subnet(ex. .0 / .64 / .128 / .192)
If you notice the pattern, the amount of hosts per subnet match whatever the last bit of the subnet ID is (Minus 2). Then for each bit borrowed for the subnet, the number of subnets double.
If you go over the 8 bits for the subnet ID every bit over the 8th bit (ex. 9th bit) will double 256, so it'll be 512 subnets.
Thanks!
You can download it from here: https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer
The only thing the site is gonna ask you is to register and then you can download it. Pretty useful tool if you don’t feel like investing on equipment yet.
Thanks for the interest! I just posted a link in my reply to dat_ninja.
Oh, what the heck, I'll just post it again. :-)
Pluralsight has a deep programming catalog, but they are now developing their networking portfolio. If all your company will pay for is Pluralsight, it's still not so bad, because their CCNA series by Ross Bagurdes is quite good, although not as popular as CBT Nuggets and the other big names.
However, you can ask your company if they would pay for a Safari subscription for you.
With Safari, you can get the Cisco Press CCNA books and videos for free, including the excellent Odom CCNA Official Certification Guide, as well as Kevin Wallace's outstanding CCNA video series, along with thousands of other titles.
It is $39 per month for individuals, and they offer companies special plans for employees. They also offer a free 10-day trial so you can see if you like it before you commit.
Safari is way cheaper than CBT Nuggets, and for the CCNA, it's probably far better value for money.
I don't have personal experience with the current ICND/CCNA books so I don't know which is better. But I think the CCNA Cert guide should be sufficient.
For studying (for any cert) i would suggest the following;
- One (or two) video courses to get introduced with the topics.
- A way to lab and build the topologies, get used to the commands, OS and protocols.
- Use whatever resource you need to gain additional information on a topic when needed.
For video courses Ine.com, CBTnuggets.com and Chris' Udemy course are the ones most used. The one on Udemy is a fraction of the price of the other two which which is why I suggested it.
For CCNA labbing you can use software like Packettracer which is free when you make an account;
https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer
The unofficial alternative is GNS3 and the official is VIRL.
To find more information on a topic the CCNA Cert Guide should suffice. If it doesn't there is tons of information to find on google, specially for CCNA level topics.
You can buy pfSense appliances bundled with support now: store.pfsense.org.
It is in far more enterprise environments than you think, people just tend not to advertise what security products they use ;)
edit: and since we are in /r/ccna there is also pfSense University that just launched online training: pfsense.org/university
Cisco phones connected to a computer have 3 MAC addresses in use. One for the internal 2-port switch that serves the PC and the phone, one for the ASIC in the phone that does phone stuff and one for the PC itself.
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Bonus credit 'cuz I'm bored right now: https://www.wireshark.org/tools/oui-lookup.html
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On Amazon it's only $40. Search for "Official Cert Guide Library". Dang looks like it's out of stock right now, actually.
I passed with Neil Anderson, Boson, and OCG. I'd say Boson is an absolute necessity, make sure to take one or two in study mode and take meticulous notes on the answers to the questions you got wrong.
It was nice having the OCG to explain in greater detail, there were some things on the exam not covered fully by Neil. If you can swing $40 and they get it back in stock, I would say definitely go ahead and buy it, you won't regret it. Good luck!
I watched Dr Laz on YT as well as all the other subnetting videos. The one piece of material that made it click for me was this book from Amazon. "IP Subnetting Made Easy" by Kowalski. You can get the kindle version for $3.
I also used subnettingpractice and found it to be a good way to practice after being away from the material for a bit.
Just keep at it. Not everyone learns at the same pace or with the same materials. Try all the avenues available until it clicks. The only failure is giving up
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1615391746/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
No, I'm afraid you're missing the point. The 200-125 Book kit is both of Wendell's ICND1 & ICND2 books packaged together into a kit, so you don't have to purchase each one individually.
They are SEPARATE books NEITHER is split to cover between ICND1 & 2. I'm holding it right now.
Whether OP purchases the ICND2 book separately, or as part of Wendell's 200-125 kit doesn't matter. It's the same book. However, since OP has stated that he has already passed ICND1 purchasing 200-125 would be pointless because it comes with the 100-105 book (ICND1) which he doesn't need.
If you look here on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Routing-Switching-ICND2-200-105-Official/dp/1587205793/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507141112&sr=8-1&keywords=Cisco+ICND2#reader_1587205793)
Purchasing the ICND2 book separately you can see the book is 852 pages in length. The 200-105 book that I bought as part of the 200-125 kit is also 852 pages in length. There is ZERO difference in the content covered.
> I'll wait while you think it through
Sarcastic much?
Here's a link to a large packet tracer workspace that someone else created. It has multiple areas that can be used for practicing different things. There isn't any "grading" so you kind of just have to know things are working by actually testing them yourself, but it's good practice.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1aLkb93nwUU21VeFhoeTVoTGc/edit?usp=sharing
I believe this was also created before the new version of the CCNA exams came out, so not sure if there is more that needs to be added for better practice of the new materials.
No prob. I'd recommend the app called Notion. This is how I created my notes: https://www.notion.so/3-0-Infrastructure-93e5bc95fef44672a5ce8ea94db4ab91
It's not just you, everyone does better this way.
Anki (https://apps.ankiweb.net/) is so incredibly helpful with memorization, keeps everything fresh without wasting any more time reviewing than needed.
You can get both ccna books for $35 which comes with a free version of the ebook for 100-101 which includes 4 free practice tests (which is two more than you normally get).
If you already have them they are 'ok' but maybe not to pass. There's been a lot of changes where CCNP content rolled downhill.
This is what you really want:
Comes free with the premium edition of ccent book. Also. Definitely not paperback. Hardcover.
GNS3 has virtual machines they recommend for stability. You can also download Virtual Box, Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, and go here to follow the directions for adding the GNS3 repo to your newly create Ubuntu VM.
Programming is super fun IMO, and at least basic scripting is a personal necessity if you're going to be doing anything repetitive on a computer for any amount of time.
Case in point: I spent 15 minutes about 3 weeks ago on a script that has saved me probably 2+ accumulated hours of work so far, as well as countless keystrokes. A simple thing that just creates 2 different time stamps, references a spreadsheet, and types up a template then I fill in the blanks. I've shared it with everyone in my repair group and now everyone has the same, uniform, accurate template for our updates, and I have a dorky little tidbit to add to my interview Q&A in the future.
Do you need to take classes? Not at all. Go to http://www.codecademy.com/ and learn the basics of Python and syntax. Learn how to psuedocode, which is basically writing logic without the code language. Check out some tutorials on C# or JavaScript. Everything you want to write has already been written, and you can just adapt it to your needs.
Coding can be very intimidating at first, but just like networking, once you get the fundamentals down it can be very fun and rewarding.
As for classes, I would go to the Microsoft classes or LINUX and thentake Net Security or VOIP after having some time in the industry to see if you even like it.
Knowing the basics of network design/implementation/trouble shooting, Systems Administration, and programming will make you more in demand as a junior systems admin than just core networking skills. Also, you're not going to get a network engineering job with a CCNA, unless you live in an area with high demand and few network professionals.
As others have noted the block size indicates the total addresses in the subnet.(subnet address, host addresses and broadcast address).The subnet and broadcast addresses are the first and last address in the subnet and they are not usable for hosts.If you are preparing for CCNA or CND1/CND2 the most subnet questions they ask you are easy ones. Ones you can answer in your mind without doing a lot of calculations.You can check the following video course:r/https://www.safaribooksonline.com/videos/ccna-routing-and/9780134580715/9780134580715-CCNA_01_07_09The subnetting theory in the video course is less than 10 minutes and there are a couple of exercises. If you create an account for safari books you have 14 days free trial.
Hope that you find it helpful.
Videos; I prefer INE, and Chris Bryant on Udemy. CBT nuggets is also recommended here.
Books; Check out https://www.safaribooksonline.com/public/free-trial/ They have a bunch of CCNA books, and other books. They also have some video series’ on there.
If you don't understand things properly go read different sources! There's all sorts of materials for the CCNA. Do one of the officials(OCG/FLG) and some other book like Todd Lammle/Chris Bryant. Take it one topic at a time until you understand and master that topic.
And don't bother with CBTnuggets. They barely touch the subjects. I'd recommend getting a Safaribooksonline subscription and start watching the videos by Kevin Wallace and Odom
https://www.safaribooksonline.com/learning-paths/learning-path-ccna/9780134840215/
Kevin Wallace's videos are available on Safari Books Online and you can sign up for a 7 day free trial which will provide you with access to these. https://www.safaribooksonline.com/search/?query=author%3A%22Kevin%20Wallace%22&sort=relevance&highlight=true
Why don't you go over to Safari Books online? Pricing is pretty decent.
You can also sign up for (multiple) free trials. Additionally, every time you buy an Actual (physical, not logical) Cisco Press book, you get a coupon code in the back for SBO. Just head over to your local book store and get a code, or I can give you one of my dozen.
I used the Official Cert Guides, the Foundation Learning Guides (as supplements, but only at the ccnp level, as the CCNA FLG didn't exist yet). I used the portable command guide and quick reference guide (if there were one available).
I used Packet Tracer to get through CCNA. I used GNS3 along with real gear to get through CCNP. And since I started going down the side tracks of both of those, I have built an ESXi machine to run multiple VMs.
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For CCNA:
- CBT Nuggets Videos
- Packet Tracer/GNS3
- Use the device. Cisco switch at home, configure separate vlans, etc.
For RHCSA:
- Use the system ALL THE TIME. Do everything on it. Need something simple like a Minecraft server? CentOS to the rescue. Next make it do DNS. Next a squid caching proxy. Next a Spacewalk server. Next a JBOSS wiki.
- These Videos I've heard good about: https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/red-hat-enterprise/9780134033969/
- Reddit has lots of discussions on this, all the time :) Maybe look around /r/sysadmin and /r/linuxadmin.
http://ttyplus.com/multi-tabbed-putty/
Install and point to your copy of putty. It will manage multiple putty sessions at once as tabs or side by side, etc. You can also run commands through multiple sessions at the same time.
First off, Take the opportunity and run with it!
I've done some reading and I'm thinking about taking the CCNA myself, when I can get funding.
I heard a awesome book is Network Warrior, 2nd Edition and CBT Nuggets and Trainsignal are good video resources, if you can afford them.
I didn't take many notes, but did when learning about subnetting. I forgot to mention the best practical tool I used... Cisco Packet Tracer - https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer-download/?p_auth=h6jOI2lZ&p_p_auth=iJXrHgDA&p_p_id=resendscreenname_WAR
I created everything that was describred in the Lammle book and ran the relevant commands as I went through. That book also includes labs at the end of each chapter which I built and completed too. I also bought a couple of old 2950 switches and an 850 router to create VLANs on etc. It was handy to play with real kit, but I'd say Packet Tracer would be enough.
Erm, where did you acquire packet tracer? It's free from netacad, and an added benefit is that they make you go through an Introduction to Packet Tracer course that teaches you some of the basics of how to use the program.
just as an fyi, you can get packet tracer for free, the course doesn't even require a passing grade. the one benefit of gns3 though is the wan simulation is actually real, im still trying to figure out if packet tracer can actually bring in a wan connection.
Tools like docuwiki are useful if you want to build a personal website with a search engine.
https://www.dokuwiki.org/dokuwiki
Or just create a "Network stuff" folder and use a text file/Word doc for each concept/issue. Then and use your PC's search function to find the doc in question.
No. It's OS level virtualisation (no speed penalty). It is essentially chroot + nicer tools + extra security to protect your host system from the guest OS. i.e.: lxc launch ubuntu:16.04 packettracer will create a directory called packettracer in /var/lib/lxd/containers where it will store the filesystem of ubuntu 16.04. That ubuntu 16.04 will use the already running kernel of your ubuntu 20.04. Oh crap! I've already become your free lxd support person.
Anyway, please don't ask me any more questions about this (this is not the place for that), I won't answer them. There are tutorials - https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/getting-started-cli/
Professor Messer will be releasing a free video course that will cover the 100-105 ICND1 sometime soon. Right now, he does have his course notes available for purchase on his web site
My understanding is if you can pass CCNA, you already know the majority of the material for Network + so that would be an easy next step. The difference between the two is CCNA is exclusive for Cisco equipment, but Network + says you have a more general background rather than only one vendor like Cisco.
edit: I'd recommend either the Mike Meyers book, or Professor Messer or CBT Nuggets. Those three sources are available for these three: A+, Network +, Security +. A+ is below you. Network + is basically below you, other than there's some things that aren't Cisco specific which you would learn. Security + is good. Professor messer, for example, also puts videos on youtube you can watch for free, and there are many other people who do the same. There is much you can learn to study for these tests without paying a dime.
I am a good bit onto CCNA Simplified 6th Edition and i have to say i have been more engaged and learned more in the first section of the book than i have ever been reading a tech manual....
Its not free, but I just recently bought this book "101 Labs: Cisco CCNA" for the homelab i just got together. I plan on using it when I get a little further in the OCG.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0992823951/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_p3sXBFRcFtbn1
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This follows the chapters of the odom book. Its the one i've been using. However its for the 100-101 and 200-101 not the 105. I don't imagine the chapters have changed to much so you can probably use the 105 book and these 101 sims. The 105 sims arent out yet and if you only have a month you'll have to make due. Maybe get the 101 book and 101 sims then just read the new material from the 105.
You can shop amazon too. That’s where I bought my routers
Here are 3560 switches for $35 each. Cisco WS-C3560-48PS-S Catalyst 3560 48-Port POE Switch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YUDZPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xLn4zbX38VQ27
Here are 2800 routers for ~$50. Cisco CISCO2811 2811 Integrated Services Router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00066FIPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uMn4zbHK0RT0A
Thank you for this! I saw that book on amazon, and i also saw this book that was going to be released sybex (looks similar in cover to the lammle books for icnd1/2
I had the chris bryant video course which also includes his security videos as well.
I swear by Odom's guide. You can find the 2 book package cheap on Amazon, and it comes with practice tests and simulation software, both of which should be decent representations of what you'll see on the exam.
Grab this book from Amazon. It pretty much walks you through the simplest network configuration and then covers the various exam objectives. It's $20 for the Kindle version. It's not a video, but it's not too difficult to figure out.
I just started, too. This is what I'm using...
Both Wendell Odom's books win the Sim: http://www.amazon.ca/Routing-Switching-200-120-Official-Simulator/dp/1587204665/ref=sr_1_4
CBT Nuggest videos
Packet Tracer/WireShark
Additional labs at - http://www.boson.com/ccna-labs-200-120
Personally, I'm preparing for ICND1 to have some broad questions on IGRP, EIGRP and OSPF. I've been doing some unofficial 100-105 practise exams (here and here ), and got questions like:
> Which of the following are distance vector routing protocols?
> What is the default administrative distance of EIGRP?
> Which of the following routing protocols support VLSM?
Nice, You use OneNote too? I started using it in Office 2003, and it has gotten much better over the years. Anki works great for me in that I don't have 1000 flash cards in a baggie anymore, but I am checking out Quizlet too for comparison.
I find OneNote is great for "labbing" with configs. In my case, I draw out the networks on the note file then complete the lab. Once everything works as intended, I copy the configs and paste them into separate text boxes within the OneNote note. That allows me to highlight important text within the config and mark up the config with arrows with my pen for important "gotchas". If I ever need to go back on a lab I paste in the config and ready to go. One important item for those without a pen enabled computer (surface, tablet PC) or a wacom tablet, there is an application called Office Lens for your phone that allows you to draw on paper and take a photo and upload it to a OneNote note.
There is a way to share notes from a notebook, I may look into it and see if I can detail my usage examples for anyone getting into OneNote.
EDIT: added link to Office Lens application for android users.
Working on my CCNP Route exam now, it is going well. Hoping to take the exam within 2 months, but hard to nail down a schedule at this point.
I spend most of my free time reading through Kevin Wallace's CCNP Route book and scribbling my notes down into OneNote. Will then take them from there and make some Anki flash cards so I can review for 30 mins a day on my phone. To me it is nice to be able to use Ankidroid and have it keep the flash cards I know to the back of the deck, and keep repeating the ones I am not clear on.
I wrote this for the new exam. All labs.
https://www.amazon.com/101-Labs-Hands-Implementing-Administering/dp/0992823951
HIH
Paul
Es super mas conocido asi que yo haria security + en tu posicion.Tienes que comprar https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Get-Certified-Ahead-ebook/dp/B09237T9ZB?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=839484bb-dafd-4df2-8c1c-41f3188a04b8
El mejor libro para esa cert y tambien use los videos de cbtnugget y para repasar los jason dion.Exito!!!
Guys, I just passed the exam and I have some tips, first download the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abc.ccna
to perform the simulations, many similar questions and other identical ones. I had 2 labs, the first was to configure VLANs and Voice VLAN, as well as trunk and access ports. The second was to configure an NTP server (I couldn't), NAT (very confusing task), DHCP pool and excluded addresses and SSH, only the last 2 taks I was able to perform. Good luck to everyone.
Score: 80/70/88/80/73/70
This one, this one right here.
35 bucks for both CCNA and CCENT books
https://www.amazon.com/CCNA-200-301-Official-Guide-Library/dp/1587147149
That's the book I used (and passed with) and the one I see recommended most commonly on this subreddit. I suggest it because it is the "official" book that Cisco recommends you read and I find it to be suitably helpful and very indepth in terms of covering the necessary topics.
I think the first book is more useful than the second because the first book is a deep dive into routing/switching, router protocols, WIFI and subnetting. These are the real fundamental concepts you need to be extremely comfortable with to pass, and imo the real value of becoming a CCNA.
The second book is more of a shallow overview of several other topics like security concepts, quality of service, cloud concepts, controller based networking, APIs etc. Basically a grab-bag of stuff you should be familiar with conceptually but not something you'll need to sit down and be able to reproduce like setting up a port on a router or knowing how subnetting works. The stuff covered in the second book could very easily be learned in video lectures imo.
>OCG for the CCNA
Hey, sorry to ask but does OCG mean Offical Cert Guide?
Are these the books you are referring to? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1587147149?linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&tag=superofcom09-21
That's 3 months away. Why so long? I wouldn't stop studying or you will lose a lot of what you have learned.
I have this but haven't looked at it yet. 31 Days Before your CCNA Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam https://www.amazon.com/Days-Before-your-CCNA-Exam/dp/0135964083
I will share link of the server that I bought, you will need it in the future, for now you can focus on packet tracer.
Dell PowerEdge R620 Server... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJT19GS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You could probably find it cheaper on eBay or something but this is the exact server I bought from this seller.
You definitely need to buy this in the future of you want to learn about all kinds of products (Cisco, juniper, Palo, VMware, Aruba, fortinet, etc etc) as virtualization is obviously better and cheaper than buying hardware for all of that stuff which is generally impossible for me the average person (unless you are already working and your manager/company gives you access to a lab environment in your company where you can lab whenever you want).
The Official Cert Guide by country mile. Combine with Jeremy's IT lab videos (free) and his free labs and Anki cards and your well set.
It also comes with a handful of Pearson test prep exams (you activate them using a code you get with the book).
I would also recommend this for labs:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085KBS1NT?ref_=pe_27063361_487360311_302_E_DDE_dt_1
Packet tracer is more than adequate for CCNA.
Lots of love Boson - I have the exam and lab ware through work but glad I did not pay for them myself. Found the labware buggy and the lab decision often lazy and wasteful. Yes the exams are good but not much better thab the Pearson tests you get with the OCG books.
If necessary just watch him do the lab and then afterwards run through by yourself.
Dont beat yourself up the labs are not objectives in themselves (and there aren't any in the exam) they are just way to reinforce the commands and understand the concepts.
Thee book takes you line by line through the necessary commands.
The CCNA OCG is probably Cisco Press' highest-selling publication. While I can't guarantee anything or speak from experience, I would doubt that they are waiting on printing due to demand.
That being said, Amazon US has them in-stock:
https://smile.amazon.com/CCNA-200-301-Official-Cert-Guide/dp/0135792738/
If money is tight, you can rent one from the library. My local library had the OCGs. The book set is $37 dollars on amazon right now for the two volumes. I think that's worth the investment, imo.
I don't know about everyone else here, but back in 2014, (before I even knew what what CCNA or binary was and all I had in my mind was Subway Surfers), I spent some of my free time of my childhood playing the 2048 game. I remember it was famous quite then.
If I'm not mistaken, it is exactly this version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gabrielecirulli.app2048
Later when I started studying for CCNA and subnetting, I noticed that the numbers were already forced into my mind and that I could count up to 8192 without pausing. All thanks to that game back then. Give it a try!
If you want to be a systems engineer/admin, work at a small company first. That way you understand back office(sysadmin) and front office(desktop support). Then work at a big company or mid sized company.
Read this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Software-Developers-Career-Guide-ebook/dp/B073X6GNJ1
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This book is geared towards devs but we are all becoming devs anyway. Applies to anyone in tech.
Digi CM 32 - $60 buy it now on eBay, quite the steal.
Just read through the product doc, impressive - I especially like the ability to add wireless onboard.
> This is some type of school task?
University.
> That would have been good to know.
Oh, sorry. I am just so intent on getting the hardware talking I didn't really think about that.
> Does that mean this is all being done in a simulator? That this isn't actual networking hardware?
Cisco Packet Tracer. https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer
> Each interface of a router must be on a separate network. That's what routers are for; to connect different networks.
OK. Well the last thing I came up with was perhaps I should put a second module in each router to cope with the two subnets, but nobody has confirmed that as yet, and I'm not sure what I would do next if that is right. Maybe I need to assign two IPs and actually run two cables into it but I'm just guessing.
Sure,
Go to Udemy.com and see David Bombal and Neil Andersons CCNA courses. They both are fairly thorough. And would point you in the right direction for CCNA. Note there is a subscription fee though its inexpensive.
Overall its really great to hear people discuss the material and not rely on text books which get boring real quick..
Good Luck!
Juniper has Junos Genius, but to be honest I don't know of a comparable app for Android.
I will say I know lots of people who use Anki flashcards to help them study. The flashcards give you a good degree of flexibility and let you determine how often you want to review material. I have at least two mentees I can think of who used this app with quite a bit of success. I seem to recall someone posting their flashcards in one of the networking-related subreddits a while ago. I'll see if I can dig that link up. (Disclaimer: Not a shill for them, just think they have a good product based on experience.)
Outside of that, you're looking at stuff like downloading ePUB files and putting them on your favorite e-reader app for Android to read...but that's pretty dry and definitely overkill for the CCNA.
Edit: That was a lot easier to find than I expected. Here you go! Do keep in mind this is for the previous version of the CCNA, but given the amount of overlap, I think it would still be very valuable.
Packet Tracer labs are all over the place so you should not run out of things to do. Go onto youtube and look up: David Bombal (He has tons of labs and great content) Jeremy's IT Lab (Labs and more labs)
Study methods that worked for me: Pick the same time block to study everyday. Do not stray from this time or plan anything else. Turn off the phone, Turn off the TV, Kiss loved ones good bye and close the door to the room you are in. Pick a chapter and use the Pomodoro Technique. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique) When you are done reading watch videos only related to that topic. Create your own Flash Cards or Anki deck (https://apps.ankiweb.net/) Use Cornell Notes Method (I dropped the summary at the end of the page to save room for diagrams and such). I don't have a link for this but if you google image search you will find some examples. There are also a number of youtube vids on this topic.
I study in the morning and start by going over flash cards/Anki during breakfast. After that I set up my study space and look over study goals for the day. I set my timer and start reading, taking breaks when the alarm goes off. I also take notes as I go or add post-its to the page for anything I might have missed. I go through videos next also looking for things I missed or trying to work out the details of a topic I might struggle with. Once this is done I break for a bit, move around and maybe eat a small meal. When I come back I do about an hour of labs or write out tables (Subnet, ports, etc). I might also go to subnettingpratice.com and run through 5-10 examples real quick. At the end of the session I flip through tomorrows chapter, looking at the topic headers to get a feel for what I might be in for and consider how that may relate to what I just learned.
I have a day where I do not cover new material and just review notes, run an hour of labs and/or go over any areas I might be unsure of.
I hope the above helps. Best of luck to you.
Not really their own. Academy is accredited. My certificate looks something like this: https://www.slideshare.net/m_mun17/ccna-certificate
But on the down, right part I have the academy's stamp and signature. And then I have another paper but it's not the same as this one. With cisco and dear myname and original cisco signature.
31 Days Before your CCNA Exam: A Day-By-Day Review Guide for the CCNA 200-301 Certification Exam https://www.amazon.com/dp/0135964083/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_TQHKBSPCFVDRW8XVDG52
This one? Best of luck, I should clarify I used it after I had done other studying as a refresher in days leading up.
It was actually recommended by some other users on here, I'll share the amazon link for anyone interested:
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code (Zed Shaw's Hard Way Series)
I recommend the Barnes and noble special edition. Comes with free digital copy of icnd1 which includes two extra practice tests. Plus it's cheap.
I'm sure I will get correct on this, but when I was looking into the CCDA it mainly said this, "Core Network, Distribution Network, Access Network." Don't have single points of failure unless you have to (which is still stupid.. to have a single point of failure but sometimes it can't be helped). It does go quite into details but that's really it. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listing/2670153073602?r=1&kpid=2670153073602&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_45Up-_-Q000000633-_-2670153073602
I have not scheduled my exam yet, unfortunately! I was thinking of doing the ICND-1 and ICND-2, however, I've been thinking recently that it might make more sense to just do the one exam and get it over with.
Here is the link to the Module 1 lab, btw: Module 1 Lab. I'll get additional labs put up and posted for you as soon as I get to them in the course!
Just add a default route on the ISP router back to the HQ router and that should fix the routing. (i.e. ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 s 0/0/0)
It also looks like your eigrp configurations are a little off on R3 as well. Some of the networks need to be corrected. I didn't look at all of the routers but I was not able to ping from either of the PC subnets on R3 to the servers but I was able to on the all the other subnets
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc958908.aspx >A DHCP-enabled client obtains a lease for an IP address from a DHCP server. Before the lease expires, the DHCP server must renew the lease for the client or the client must obtain a new lease. Leases are retained in the DHCP server database approximately one day after expiration. This grace period protects a client's lease in case the client and server are in different time zones, their internal clocks are not synchronized, or the client is off the network when the lease expires.
Also unplug the wireless router from the switch to be absolutely sure it's not also handing out DHCP.
What is the cleanup interval? Is that what is telling the dhcp server to not wait 24 hours after lease expiration?
Jeremy's IT Lab. He has the full CCNA certification course on YouTube and Teachable. YouTube is free, while the course on Teachable is $49, I think. Other than that, the only difference between the two is that any videos he uploads will be uploaded more quickly to the Teachable app rather than YouTube.
CBT Nuggets is also an excellent supplement to a certification guide. While I've not found Wendell Odom's OCG particularly helpful, I've found a CCNA book on Amazon that is really good.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/13938/genius
Keep in mind this is not supported software anymore so it could be buggy. I've noticed a few random issues in El Capitan, but nothing thatll prevent you from getting good use out of it
Hopefully this topology makes more sense. Simply ignore SW3 at the bottom. And no worries about the english :) Thanks for the help
/u/MagicTempest is spot on!
> Another tip I can give you is to review everything multiple times , each time with a longer period between reviews. Make your learning active by actively recalling information instead of watching or reading stuff again. Flash cards can help you with this.
This is often called "Spaced Repetition" - and it is WILDLY effective! Anki is designed around this principle ( https://apps.ankiweb.net/ ) but be warned - there are many flash cards out there that are pretty horrible.
Generally for a good flash card you want things like "Explain how XXXXX works" or "Why does XXXX happen?" Multiple choice questions on a flash card will generally hinder rather than help.
I don't have specific experience with your DHCP issue, but I have seen strange issues with running PT with wine...a lot of applications experience quirks. Two good options:
1) What version of PT are you using? Downgrade it to a earlier version. If your running the latest and greatest, it might be utilizing features not present in wine yet - or it might just be be a bug that someone hasn't found yet. An earlier PT version might work better. This is the easiest approach.
2) Run a windows or linux VM on your Mac, and running PT inside of the VM. This way you avoid all of the issues with emulation, and you can be ensured that PT will run without issues. This is more difficult than above, and you will need a hypervisor - Virtualbox is free (https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) but you will need either Ubuntu Linux (http://www.ubuntu.com - free, works with PT) or a version of windows (XP, 7, 8, 10) and a license code (not free).
I blazed through subnetting with this chart from my instructor (answering the subnetting questions in < 10 seconds):
http://www.filedropper.com/chart2
(I tested the file upload site above. So far so good.)
I just memorized the chart and took five minutes of my testing time to write it out on the dry-erase sheet they give you.
I keep this chart pinned to a wall, as I'm not subnetting on regularly basis. I understand what it's doing and I can calculate it on my own, so I have no problem using the chart so I can focus on other things.
OSI model and Subnetting are the two most important CCNA-level concepts. Memorize this table for starters.
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ipv4/images/class_b_subnets.jpg
Im sure you have seen it, but you should be able to take out a piece of paper and write it down from memory. Super useful on the CCNA test. It will also help tremendously to understand VLSM.
http://www.cisco1900router.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1-tutorial-osi-7-layer-model.gif
OSI Model, first understand what the layers are, then what happens at each layer, then eventually what protocols do their work at what layers. This is one of those building blocks for future concepts
I recently passed and had the same concerns as you during my prep - that I would end up memorizing answers from Boson tests. I absolutely agree with the advice shared here to take time to read through Boson’s very helpful explanations, and review areas you are not familiar with.
As an additional buffer, you can expand the range of questions that you are practicing with so you can be sure you didn’t just memorize answers. For me, I also used Sybex/Wiley’s official practice questions guide which offered an additional ~1,100 questions organised by chapters (https://www.amazon.sg/CCNA-Certification-Practice-Tests-200-301/dp/111966988X). You can activate Wiley’s online test portal from instruction in the back of the book, to practice on either web browser or mobile app, and scores are tracked and can be reviewed.
I repeated the set of ~1,400 questions (~300 boson + ~1,100 Sybex) around 6 times and tracked my average scores by percentage on a sheet - noting my weak chapter to revise videos, read up, and do packet teacher labs again (used Neil’s course for video and lab, and Todd Lammle for book). My average total score slowly shifted up from the first devastating attempt of around ~ 40% to above 85%, and that’s when I knew I was ready to take the test.
The whole process took a few months as I juggled work and family commitments, but it worked for me. Hope this experience helps you, all the best!
Grab this book when you have the chance. It's 1000 pages, but a much enjoyable read than the OCGs: Cisco Networks: Engineers' Handbook of Routing, Switching, and Security with IOS, NX-OS, and ASA https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484266714/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_PWZB8V89012A1HP17HKF
I've found this book on Amazon by Wendell Odom for $38. Apparently contains volumes 1 and 2 which can be bought for the same price each. Has anyone read this one?
In fact you can make them from this book. It will only take you 3 weekends at most: https://www.amazon.com/CCNA-200-301-Portable-Command-Guide/dp/0135937825/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=3KHKO7YM48SJV&keywords=ccna+portable+command+guide&qid=1637168784&sprefix=CCNA+PORT%2Caps%2C462&sr=8-2
I have read the Todd Lammle CCNA R&S Review Guide and I find it really well written. It's compact, but detailed and informative and there are "Exam Essentials" at the end of each chapter to summarize what is the most important thing to remember.
But I personally prefer video courses to books as they keep me focused easier. You might want to check Kevin Wallace's CCNA video course on safari books(there is a free trial for 14 days). I think it's probably the best place to start if you are just starting with networking.
r/https://www.safaribooksonline.com/videos/ccna-routing-and/9780134580715/9780134580715-CCNA_01_07_09
For sure, if they are removing ccp that isn't a big deal. There is still a lot of information you can get out of it. I've also heard it officially expires in December of this year. There are some books out for the new exam though
https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/ccna-security-210-260/9780134077857/
The book by Wendell Odom is a great foundation to understanding the core concepts of the CCENT/CCNA. I used vol. 2 of his ICND1 book last October to get my CCENT. It was the most important part of my study routine. You can find the newest version (vol. 2) for under $20: bookfinder.
Same scenario here I already have N+. Andrew has the video training notes available which include the configuration mode commands in a single pdf file here https://gumroad.com/l/ccnatraining I find the pdf useful on my 7" tablet to cram for the exam.
You might also prefer the Chris Bryant ccna course videos on udemy https://www.udemy.com/ccna-on-demand-video-boot-camp/?couponCode=bulldog60&ccManual#/ which are shorter and more concise to the point. Chris also displays the ios console in full screen with a decent sized truetype font if you are a linux cli or vi user you will naturally switch to this console view.
Loading IOS via xmodem is pretty painful. I remember some early Cisco APs that came with a non-IOS and got upgraded to at least semi-IOS that I had to do. Didn't realize it would take so long, so I did it 'on-site' with a laptop on top of a cable rack mission: impossible style.
If you were on a Mac I'd suggest Zterm which I am constantly amazed I still use as i first got it from my brother to call local BBS systems in the 90s.
Sounds like you got it fixed, though!
Look on amazon for a USB to RJ45 cable. Plug the RJ45 into the port labled console on the front right side, you'll notice the baby blue color. Insert (giggidy) the USB end to your computer/laptop.
Download a terminal emulator. Putty is a good one to start with
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
Before we hop in our switch we're going to want to find out which com port were using. If you're on windows go to
device manager > ports (COM & LPT)
and you'll notice something named serial to USB, or some random string of letters and numbers occupying COM3 or 4 or somewhere in that range. You can always unplug the USB end to find out. With that information go ahead and open up putty
Below where it says IP/Hostname youll see options for SSH, Rlogin, Telnet, Raw, Serial
We want serial
And above where I mentioned hostname/IP you want to put in your COM port. So COM4 for example.
After that hit connect. If the switch was powered up hit the space bar or any button a few times to get some feedback. Or power it on and start the session.
Let us know if it needs a password or if you see gibberish. We can help with that too.
Good luck.
The OS is free. Ubuntu Server.
A desktop or laptop that is capable of virtualization and that can have Ubuntu Server installed on it (separate from the computer you run the GNS3 client on).
Honestly, I would say that the GNS3 VM is probably your best bet at this point if you are unfamiliar with Linux. Keep in mind, for the GNS3 VM to truly work correctly you will need to use VMWare Workstation ($). Virtualbox does not support nested virtualization. Frankly, depending on what you are doing in GNS3 (say running a couple of 3725 IOS images) you do not even really need to run the VM.
Just used it for 40 minutes last night making some notes for SWITCH:
I love it for the organization/search-ability. Also, when you are done you can very easily convert your notes into PDF to share.