Microsoft Slams Google in EU Privacy Comments

Microsoft objects to Google's search-related business practices because Google locks in publishers and makes it hard for competing search engines to gain market share, not because of its popularity and competitive power, Microsoft said Friday.

Dave Heiner, vice president and deputy general counsel at Microsoft, released a blog post this afternoon in which he discussed the EU's decision to look into Google's search result rankings. He slammed Google for what he considered to be finger pointing at Microsoft over the investigation.

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"Google's public response to this growing regulatory concern has been to point elsewhere--at Microsoft," Heiner wrote. "Google is telling reporters that antitrust concerns about search are not real because some of the complaints come from one of its last remaining search competitors."

On Tuesday night, Google announced that European antitrust regulators are investigating whether Google intentionally buries search results that might promote its competitors. Three companies - Foundem, ejustice.fr, and Ciao from Bing - filed complaints with the EU over Google's rankings, said Julia Holtz, Google's senior competition counsel.

Foundem, which Google said is partly funded by Microsoft, and ejustice.fr are arguing that Google's algorithms demote their search results because they are a vertical search engine and, therefore, competitive with Google, Holtz said.

In regards to the third company, Ciao, Google suggested that the problems with them started after Microsoft acquired the company in 2008. Prior to that, Ciao was "a long-time AdSense partner of Google's, with whom we always had a good relationship," Holtz said. After Microsoft bought Ciao and re-branded it Ciao from Bing, Google "started receiving complaints about our standard terms and conditions."

In his blog post, Heiner did not address Microsoft's connection to the three companies, referring to them only as "upstart innovators."

UPDATE: A Microsoft spokesman e-mailed to say that the company does not directly fund Foundem. Microsoft partly funds the Initiative for a Competitive Online Marketplace (ICOMP), of which Foundem is a member, Microsoft said.

The real issue, Heiner said, is "whether Google's response really addresses the concerns that have been raised [because] complaints in competition law cases usually come from competitors."

Microsoft did not admit to being directly involved in filing the complaints against Google. Microsoft has heard complaints about Google over the years, Heiner said, and when those "antitrust concerns appear to be substantial, we suggest that firms talk to the competition law agencies."

Heiner acknowledged that Microsoft has talked with European investigators and the Department of Justice about Google, but only in the context of Microsoft's recently approved search deal with Yahoo.

"We told them what we know about how Google is doing business," Heiner wrote. "A lot of that entails explaining the search advertising business, which is complex. Some of that inevitably gets into Google practices that may be harming publishers, advertisers and competition in search and online advertising."

Specifically, Microsoft is concerned that "search and online advertising are increasingly controlled by a single firm, Google," Heiner said. "These and other network effects make it hard for competing search engines to catch up."

This is why Microsoft and Yahoo are combining their efforts, Heiner said. "And that is why we are concerned about Google business practices that tend to lock in publishers and advertisers and make it harder for Microsoft to gain search volume."

Heiner concluded by saying that "leading firms should not be punished for their success [or] because a particular business practice may harm a rival." They should face scrutiny, however, for practices that "exclude competitors, thereby undermining competition more broadly," he said.

Cisco Netranger sensor

Cisco?s Netranger is one product that is only available as an appliance. For this test Cisco was only able to source an older PII-based hardware platform, although the sensor software was up to date. We were also provided with the latest signature library.

Deployment is a rapid affair thanks to Cisco?s Policy Manager software. This stores policy information on a local machine and distributes settings when changed. This means expansion of the network or hardware replacements are simple to manage.

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As this can be overkill in a smaller network Cisco has developed a web interface for three sensors or less.

Inside the policy manager are the sensor options. Each has settings that govern the way it works, including the networks it monitors and whether to reassemble IP fragments or not ? worth doing, as crackers often fragment attacks to avoid IDS.

Next, a signature library has to be associated. This library defines which attacks should be looked for and the action to take when they?re found. Each signature can be manually modified with options including resetting or blocking the attack, and changing the priority level.

Attack reporting can be seen in the Event Viewer application. For the most part, it only generated one message per attack and at no point were we flooded with hundreds of alerts.

This can be further fine-tuned with the help of signature debug mode. This mode reports the number of packets that caused the event to trigger. In a production environment false negatives can be tuned out by upping the set value. Signatures can also be altered to only fire once in a given time period. This prevents the console being flooded in the event of an attack.

You can even write your own pattern-matching signature files which helps if you want to block a new attack or virus before the appropriate signature is released.

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Cisco Security Certificates Mechanism And Its Aspects

Security is always been the major concern for most of the people and there were numerous researches on improving the security. Cryptography has been a major area of research for most of the scientists. Network security is an indispensable part. Customers need to trust the network in order to use it. Thus the users of the network must be well guarded with privacy and security. Confidentiality and integrity must be maintained in order to make people use a network. Cisco security certificates mechanism and its aspects certificates deals with security aspects of a network. In order to authenticate network devices digital certificates are greatly used and they play a major role in authenticating users in a network and one can use it between the network nodes to negotiate IPSec sessions. There are three different ways in which a Cisco device recognizes itself in the network.

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The first one is the preshared keys, where two or more devices have same shared secret key and this is used by the peers for authentication. They compute a data and send it in order to authenticate themselves.

The receiver is expected to create the same hash and this does not depend on the preshared key. It is based on the concept of using the same secret in order to build trust. This method looks very similar to olden ways of communication and it is not very scalable.

The other popular method include self-signed certificate where a device is used for this purpose. It generates own certificate and takes ownership of it and signs it to be valid. One has to use this certificate in a limited manner. A very good example which illustrates the usage of this certificate is SSH. One can also find HTTPS access to be a good example and what it requires is all a username and a password. This is the primary requirement in order to establish a connection. One must be aware of the reloading of the persistent self-signed certificates which has the ability to survive reloads. It has the ability to be store in non-volatile RAM. This factor makes it to be persistent. SSl VPN is an excellent example for persistent SSI which has got a nonvolatile RAM. Another popular certificate is the certificate authority in which a third party is used for the validation process. He is used to authenticate the parties that are trying to communicate. Each party is given with a public and a private key.

The public key is employed for the encryption process and the private key is used with the decryption process. Since they are using the certificates, which were generated from the same source they are given assurance of the identities. In order to obtain the digital certificate one can use the ASA device. This is used to obtain the certificate from the third party.

One has to undergo an enrollment process and this can either be a manual or an automatic enrollment process. This method and the digital certificate is based on third party product and the certificate service is vendor based. One has to contact the vendor to obtain more information on this. One or more pre-shared keys are used with Cisco Adaptive security or third parties are involved in providing digital certificates which are used in the authentication of IPSec. Self-signed digital certificates can also be produced which are used with SSH, HTTPS.

The Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager also uses this for its connections to the device. One can refer the document in order to understand the procedures for obtaining a digital certificate. This document does not include the procedure for the method of enrollment. One can find the use of ASDM and also the final command-line interface in the document.

One can refer various examples in order to get better enlightenment about the things in the Cisco IOS platform. A popular example includes the IOS certificate enrollment. One can also refer to related examples in order to understand about VPN 3000 series.

One must make sure the following rules are satisfied before proceeding to configuration.

Configure your window server.

Then make sure your server support Cisco axa pix version 7. 0

If required install extra dll files, in order to run the Cisco axa in window server.

Try to get the add-on dll as exe extension. These help you to add your Cisco application easily with the window server.

Make sure the date and time zone is configured properly in the window server.

Modules involved

Cisco asa with recent version should be used.

Cisco adaptive manager version should be minimum 5. 0

Window server should contain its certificate to ensure ability to run the program properly.

Added modules – This configuration also used in Cisco pix series also.

Step by step procedure to configure Asdm.

Click on Asdm application panel to choose configuration button.

Try to choose device manager from driver menu.

Enter the domain and the host name properly.

Then after configuration, click the save button.

Configure asa with proper time and date, and make sure the time setting is correct and matches with their time zones. To do the above configuration login in to ntp server.

Click the application panel, choose clock under device administration.

You can now able to see the calendar, choose the correct date and time in the calendar. Click the save button and close the window.

Now let us see how to configure the asa.

In the application panel, choose key pair under the certificate option.

Click add button, you get a pop up that asks you to fill the key name and size of key name.

Click generate key now and close the window.

Let us see the steps to add the network under trust worthy option in server.

Click on application panel and click add.

Here click the edit trustworthy configuration.

Fill the available key pair and give the related Microsoft URL address for the key used in server.

Let us see the steps to configure control retrieval methods.

Make sure you uncheck the directory access protocol.

Enable the simple http protocol by just putting check mark in check box.

Click save button and close it.

CompTIA IT Study Around The UK – News

In today’s high speed society, support workers who are able to solve problems with computers and networks, along with giving regular solutions to users, are essential in all areas of the business environment. Our country’s need for better qualified personnel is enhanced, as human beings become ever more dependent on computers in today’s environment.

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Watch out that all certifications you’re studying for are commercially relevant and are bang up to date. Training companies own certificates are not normally useful in gaining employment. If your certification doesn’t come from a company like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe or Cisco, then chances are it will have been a waste of time – as it’ll be an unknown commodity.

Review the points below and pay great regard to them if you believe that over-used sales technique about ‘guaranteeing’ exams sounds like a benefit to the student:

You’re paying for it somehow. You can be assured it’s not a freebie – they’ve simply charged more for the whole training package. If you want to qualify first ‘go’, then the most successful route is to avoid exam guarantees and pay when entering exams, give it the priority it deserves and apply yourself as required.

Isn’t it outrageous to have to pay the training college in advance for examinations? Go for the best offer at the time, instead of paying any mark-up – and take it closer to home – instead of miles away at the college’s beck and call. A lot of extra profit is made by many companies that incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. For quite legitimate reasons, a number of students don’t get to do their exams but no refunds are given. Surprising as it sounds, there are training companies who actually bank on it – and that’s how they increase their profits. In addition to this, ‘Exam Guarantees’ often aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. Most companies won’t pay for you to re-take until you’ve completely satisfied them that you’re ready this time.

Spending hundreds or even thousands extra on an ‘Exam Guarantee’ is foolish – when study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really see you through.

Commercially accredited qualifications are now, without a doubt, already replacing the more academic tracks into IT – so why is this? With 3 and 4 year academic degree costs becoming a tall order for many, and the industry’s increasing awareness that key company training is often far more commercially relevant, there has been a great increase in CISCO, Adobe, Microsoft and CompTIA accredited training programmes that create knowledgeable employees at a fraction of the cost and time involved. University courses, for example, clog up the training with vast amounts of background study – and a syllabus that’s too generalised. Students are then prevented from getting enough core and in-depth understanding on a specific area.

It’s a bit like the TV advert: ‘It does what it says on the tin’. All an employer has to do is know what they need doing, and then advertise for someone with the specific certification. Then they know that anyone who applies can do the necessary work.

Potential trainees looking to build an Information Technology career usually have no idea of what route is best, or even what market to achieve their certification in. Consequently, if you’ve got no background in the IT sector, how are you equipped to know what a particular IT employee actually does day-to-day? Let alone decide on what accreditation path is the most likely for ultimate success. To work through this, there should be a discussion of a number of definitive areas:

* Your personality type as well as your interests – what kind of working tasks you like and dislike.

* Is your focus to obtain training because of a specific motive – i.e. are you pushing to work based at home (being your own boss?)?

* Is the money you make further up on your priority-list than some other areas.

* Because there are so many ways to train in the IT industry – it’s wise to pick up some key facts on what differentiates them.

* Having a proper look at how much time and effort that you’re going to put into it.

At the end of the day, the most intelligent way of covering these is from a long chat with someone that understands the market well enough to give you the information required.

Windows 8 is Enough? Microsoft OS Family Gets Confusing

Windows 8 is Enough? Microsoft OS Family Gets Confusing
Windows Phone 7: A major rebranding of the Microsoft phone operating system. Quite simply, the weight of Microsoft's mobile world is on Windows Phone 7, as Microsoft has fallen dangerously behind in the mobile race compared to Apple and RIM, with Android phones now also gaining steam. Windows Mobile 6.x phones will not be upgradeable to Windows Phone 7 because of hardware requirements. The OS is scheduled to ship for the 2010 holiday season.

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Windows Embedded Handheld: This is the newest member of Microsoft's mobile OS family and is built on Windows Mobile 6.5 technology (which was built on the Windows CE kernel, now known as Windows Embedded Compact. Confused yet?). This OS will be used on what Microsoft is calling "enterprise handheld mobile devices": durable smartphones and PDAs used by service technicians, field workers and healthcare reps who need custom line-of-business apps such as bar-code scanning and RFID reading. Windows Embedded Handheld will ship by the end of the year and then, in the second half of 2011, a new version based on the Windows Phone 7 kernel, aka Windows Embedded Compact 7, will be released.

Windows Embedded Standard 7: This is Microsoft's operating system for OEMs that want to include Windows 7 features like Aero, Windows Touch, Silverlight 2 and BitLocker in kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, televisions and set top boxes. It is shipping now.

Windows Embedded Compact 7: This is the next generation of Microsoft's Windows Embedded CE, the platform on which Microsoft builds its phone and mobile operating systems. The upcoming Windows Phone 7 is based on Windows Embedded Compact 7 core. On its own, Windows Embedded Compact 7 will be pitched to device makers whose products don't need or are not powerful enough for the full version of Windows 7, such as slates, portable media players and e-readers. OEMs can select from a menu of Windows Embedded Compact 7 features to get just what they need for their devices. The OS runs on either x86 or ARM-based chips and is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter of this year.

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CCNA Security Part 1 What on the Test

CCNA Security Part 1 What on the Test

I had this grand vision of a nice morning at the book store. Three books stacked on the table next to the easy chair, cup of coffee in hand. The books: The CCNA Security ECG (Exam Cert Guide), The Cisco Press CCNA Voice ECG, and the CCNA Wireless ECG. The goal: figure out what was on each exam, and then blog about it over the coming weeks.

My plan was flawed in many ways - but with hopefully good results. The local bookstore didn't open until 10AM, and I started out at 7AM. The bookstore didn't stock these books, either. In fact, I don't recall seeing the Cisco Press ECG books for CCNA Training concentrations anywhere except (I think) Microcenter here in town (Cincinnati), and they're not exactly set up to let you sit around and read their books for free. So I ended up at a coffee shop, looking at the CCNA Security ECG online using Safari (www.safaribooksonline.com )

My own false start got me thinking about what the typical new CCNA must think when trying to even figure out which CCNA concentration to try. Today, I'm going to discuss some reasons why I ended up at the CCNA Security ECG book, and why I think that's a useful place to start.

First off, Cisco publishes exam objectives, and they are by definition pretty sparse. It's a place to start. However, Cisco does not publish details like "these are the sum total of all router CLI configuration commands possibly seen on the exam", or "these are all the terms you should know", or "these are all the topics you need to be able to troubleshoot". But by definition, the Cisco Press Exam Certification Guide series of books try to include all topics, terms, commands, etc that could be on the associated exam. These books also generally attempt to include a little extra, but only if helpful when discussing something that is fair game on the exam. I'm a little biased of course, because practically every workday I'm staring at something from a Cisco Press ECG book, but often times, when looking at exams that I don't write about, I often ignore the official exam topics from Cisco, other than to confirm things I see in the books. But that's just me.

While I'm at it... a quick aside about Exam Cert Guides and Self-study Guides from Cisco Press. The following is not a secret by any means, it's just not commonly known. Cisco Press publishes books with "Certification Guide" in the title, and some books with "Self-study Guide" in the title. The "Certification Guides" are focused on helping you pass an exam, with lots of study tools, a well as a core explanation of the topics. The Self-study Guides come from the content of the authorized Cisco courses for an exam; the author/editor takes that material, and turns it into a book. So, if you take a Cisco authorized course, and look at the corresponding Self-study Guide from Cisco Press, you'll see the same figures, and some or a lot of the same explanations, but clarified, made into book form. Both types of books cover the technology on the associated exam, so both can be useful to figure out what's on an exam. The Cert Guides have lots of exam prep tools, and purposefully different examples/figures/explanations of the topics (as compared to the authorized courses), while the Self-study Guides have mostly course content, and fewer exam prep tools.

Well, back to the whole premise of how to figure out what's on the exam. I think the best place for a detailed, comprehensive view of what's on a Cisco exam is to look at either the Exam Cert Guide or Sefl-study Guide. But there are other options, like these:

1. The official CCNA Security Exam topics at Cisco.com
2. Content of the authorized course
3. Content of the Exam Cert Guide (if it exists)
4. Content of the Self-study Guide (if it exists)
5. A not Cisco Press CCNA Security book
6. People you know
7. The Cisco Learning Network
8. Opinions from communities, like the CLN CCNA Security Study Group

Whatta you think? What source do you trust for the best detailed idea of what's on a Cisco exam?

I trust this source the most for a detailed, comprehensive idea about what's on a Cisco cert exam:
The official Exam topics at Cisco.com
The associated Cisco Authorized Course
The associated Cisco Press Exam Cert Guide
The associated Cisco Press Self-study Guide
Another book about the exam
People I know
The Cisco Learning Network (includes study groups)
Other online communities/groups
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So, today, I started out, got sidetracked, read, wrote three versions of this blog... and here at the end of the work day, I've just gotta move on. What I did get done was that I looked at the main headings in each chapter of the CCNA Security Exam Cert Guide, and wrote some general notes. I started making a table of topics, noting whether it covered concepts, CLI configuration, SDM configuration, troubleshooting, and whether some of the topic was already covered in CCNA. The results were not perfect - when reading over the book online today, I noticed a couple of topics (SAN security, VoIP security) that just don't appear to be on the exam per the exam topics. But I made a good start on diving the content of the CCNA Security exam based on the book.

You can do the same thing, with a free trial subscription to Safari (ww.safarionlinebooks.com). Be warned, it's a trial for which you give them a credit card number, and you pay if you don't cancel before the end of the trial period. But you could look at the CCNA Security ECG, as well as Voice and Wireless, even if your local bookstore doesn't have a copy.

So, I made a start, but didn't finish. I think a few of you were interested enough in CCNA Security that I think it's worth it to post what I've done so far. Next week I promise I'll write about CCNA Security content, and wrap up the write-up. Be gentle, it's a work in progress. Feel free to comment more, but I promise, next week's post is on CCNA Security content, straight on!
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Thanks Wendell
By Fuzz on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 8:14am.

I am eagerly awaiting the next post. So far it seems that the Security track is where I want to be headed next (I might be able to make some sense of that ASA I bought then!) Finding out exactly what's in store in each of the concentrations will very much make the decision easier for me, but I'm glad you've started with Security. I think most people are interested in the security track, there's still a lot of call for security secialists.




Sure thing! Surprising conceptual depth there
By wendell on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 9:06am.

Fuzz,
It's not something I'd look into that deeply without the blog, but it gives me a chance to dig in a bit. I must say I was surprised by the depth/breadth of conceptual material in the book, compared to what you have to know to make the features work. I may even break down and go take the exam. I did break down and ask for a physical copy of the book, though! Later...




It's only Cisco most popular security appliance
By Anon (not verified) on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 7:48pm.

Fuzz and Wendell,

You might be as disappointed as I was when I learn that the ASA is NOT covered in the CCNA:Security exam...




Maybe not...
By Anon (not verified) on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 3:37am.

Maybe not, but IDS/IPS is, and that's the same on routers as it is on an ASA module (apparently), plus site-site VPN and IPSec is covered, so there's not much difference really.

-Fuzz




IOS and ASA Operating Systems
By Anon (not verified) on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 9:13am.

You can't say there isn't much of a difference when they run completely different Operating Systems.




Waiting for the next post.
By Michael8080 (not verified) on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 12:09pm.

Wendell,

I'm also eagerly waiting for you next post on this subject. I've had the Cisco CCNA-Security ESG sitting on my desk since I re-certified my CCNA in July. I want to start digging into it more in this uncertain job market. Security seems to be the broadest of the three specializations, with the most job potential.




Nice Info
By Exams (not verified) on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 5:38am.

These are some valuable information you have provided to us. By following these suggestion one may be prapre for CCNA Certification exams. I have also searched some sites about CCNA preparation and found a site http://www.certkingdom.com is looking very good and reliable.

CCNA Material

There is no need to fear the test. There are no negative marks for wrong answer. All answers are final; you cannot return to a question once you have answered it. Thus each question has to be carefully considered. The practical can be done at your convenience. Practice as often as you can and save time during the certification examination. Good practice will provide better time management and make sure that there is sufficient time to answer the multiple choice and theory questions.

The CCNA Certification Exam (640-802 CCNA) has evolved over time and it is no longer sufficient to just rely on one kind of CCNA study material (usually books) to prepare for the exam. I will outline several CCNA preparation materials which are essential if you wish to ace the exam through self-study.

CCNA Lab Simulation or Lab Equipment

Given the amount of emphasis on the 2-3 CCNA simulation questions in the actual exam, it is important to get some hands-on experience in the configuration of Cisco IOS devices. If you're lucky enough to get access to actual lab equipment, that would be ideal. However, for the typical CCNA candidate real equipment would not be an option. Thankfully there are a few cost effective CCNA simulators around which cover sufficient ground for the exam.

Practice Exams

Time management is extremely important during the CCNA exam. Typically you will have to answer 50-60 questions in a 90 minute period. This includes 2-3 simulation questions and several other time consuming questions. The best practice exams have a simulation engine to allow for you to get a feel for the real exam. Some of the good CCNA books also come included with a simulation engine and practice test questions.MCITP Training

The Guide to CCNA Training

Cisco is a world renowned networking company that provides training in all fields of networking. Their most sought after qualification is the CCNA as it is the first level that is needed to become a certified Cisco networking engineer. CCNA training is a very huge stepping stone into the world of networking, because with just that qualification alone, you can land yourself a great job with good pay. And CCNA is internationally recognized, so you are never limited to where you can work. This course will give you an insight into routers and the connections that is needed to effectively set up and monitor a network, from a small home or office network to a huge corporation that has both internet and intranet.

It is essential to get a CCNA training guide when you decide to take on the Cisco course; this should be done especially if you are not very familiar with routers on a whole or if you are fairly new to networking. When you decide to find a guide, try to get one that provides you with online support at all times and ensure that the instructors that are there to assist you are professionals. Many companies that offer the CCNA guides will have email support and telephone support, but do not settle for just that, because emails are no guarantees, you may send an email now and it gets delayed before it is delivered, or it may take hours before the inbox is updated and then another couple of hours before anyone responds. The telephone may seem like a sure thing, unless of course you calls are routed to a call centre, which means that your call will be stuck in a queue, if more than a few people are calling and even when your call get answered, the agent may not be able to provide you with immediate support, but will simply take your details and pass it on to an instructor who will give you a call back at his or her convenience.
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How to pass CCNA: 6 Steps

# CCNA is one of the most respected Associate level Certification in the world today. Getting a CCNA will definitely help you to get a better job or at least get your foot into Professional Networking Field. When you meet a person that has CCNA degree you will notice that he or she knows something about Networking. This article will describe and give you some tips on how to achieve CCNA. I did it so can you, so lets get started. 1. Getting ready mentally: First thing you need to do is mentally prepare your self. What I mean by that is that you have to seriously think about on why are you getting CCNA and why do you want to be CCNA certified. You have to firmly decide and believe that you will get CCNA within next 3-6 months or so. Try to budget your study time well. If you a very social person (like me) you will have to give up some of your social time for the next couple of months. Your friends and family will understand. Trust me: it is well worth it. Once you get that cert you can make up for the lost social time.



# 2. Getting the right study material: Second thing you need to do is to get proper study material. There is lot of controversy around this and some people go overboard with study guides, books, simulators and such. I believe that two Cisco Press books INTR and ICND by Wendell Odom are enough as far as the books go. They are really well written and easy to follow. So sign up at and get those two books. Make sure you got the latest version. You will also want to get some kind of a simulator that will let you practice commands and that will also build up your confidence. You can buy real equipment but that could get expensive. I highly recommend that you become member of Cisco Certification forum. Forum is huge and you will get lot of helpful answers, tips and advices pretty quick. (I know I did)
# 3. Approach and diving deep: There are many different approaches to studying from books but I will tell you about mine. This step will take the most of your studying time. -Before you even start reading any of the books I suggest learning binary math (really easy) and subnetting so you can do it in your sleep. is excellent resource. -read both books casually once from front to cover (make sure you cover introduction and practice questions too). This will give you good overview. -Install both CD’s that came with books and practices some of the questions. Don’t worry if you get lot of them wrong. -Now, you will ready both books again but this time you will have to read it to truly understand the concept and how things work. Master one chapter and do questions from just that chapter until you sick of it. Then move to the next chapter. -Once you mastered all chapters do lot of questions and labexercises. Those two CD’s will give you ability to do that.
4. Schedule the test: You’re not done yet with studying but it is really good to schedule the test after you completed step 3 in this article. Here is why: If you schedule the test a month in advance right after you completed step 3, you won’t be able to slack and make excuses not to study hard until tests and it is also good to give your self a headline. I have seen people working on their CCNA for 2 years. They master one or two chapters, then they rest for 2 two months and right when they think they are ready for the next chapter, they forget what they have learned in the first chapter.
5. Read both books one more time to refresh. This is optional, but I highly recommend reading the both books one more time. If you read both books in a three week that will give you one more week before the test to cram which is subject of the next step. So by now you should’ve read both books three times over. I also suggest re-reading questions and answers from both books one more time.
6. Cram, Cram and Cram -This is the last part of your study and there is no turning back. Deadline is hanging around your neck like a noose. You should cram Q&A for no more then 10 days before you take the test. At this point it is really important that you get fresh and different questions then those included with your CD’s. Some people claims that brain dumps or Q&A are bad and evil. I tend to disagree with that. At this point you already firmly grasped the whole CCNA concept and Q&A will only help you. So get some Q&A exam question and cram, cram and cram them for a week. Don’t use books or CD’s anymore. There is no looking back. No worries, material from the books will return to you at the right time. -Don’t do any studying a night or a day before the test. Go out with your wife or significant other to a dinner and a movie. Relax. It is very important to relax and get a good night sleep since one of those testing boots could really be intimidating. If you did all the steps above and read books with intention to understand the topics and how stuff works (no pun intended), and not just to pass the test you should be more then ready by now. We came to an end of this short tutorial. I hope this article give you at least some ideas on how to approach studying for CCNA. If you fail CCNA first time, don’t get discouraged. You will have more knowledge and confidence when you attempt it the next time then the person who passed it on the first try. Whatever approach you take I wish you good luck and prosper career. MCTS Training | MCITP Training .

CCNA Tools of the Trade

Your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) training should include many tools for passing the CCNA Exam. The main tools should include some type of CCNA reading material along with a CCNA lab, and any other CCNA lab workbooks that you can get your hands on. If possible video courses would be great if you're choosing the self study route while extra lab time would be a good idea if you're taking an instructor based course.

The CCNA is the foundation for building up to the more challenging Cisco exams. Cisco is currently dominating the networking market so learning their equipment is really ideal before moving on to others. Many real world organizations depend on Cisco's technology and equipment for adapting to the fast past world of information Technology.

During your CCNA studies you will learn many valuable concepts and technologies that will no doubt help you in your future networking world. Such concepts as VLAN's, routing protocols, routing devices, and so on. You will also learn how to troubleshoot certain technologies and when. Don't be afraid to run those show and debug commands in your labs to really get a good grasp of what's happening in there.

The CCNA certifications are valid for three years. If you wish to recertify it, you should pass at least one of the following exams. The Interconnecting Cisco networking devices (ICND) part 2 exam, the current CCNA or CCDA written exam, Cisco specialist exam, or really any of the higher level exams such as the CCNP.
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How to Become a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert

Individuals who receive the CCIE certification have a reputation as experts in the network engineering field, and have mastered Cisco products. These professionals are typically assigned the most technically demanding assignments.

Introduced in 1993, the CCIE program is regularly updated and revised to keep up with modern technology trends. Less than 3% of all Cisco certified professionals hold the coveted CCIE certificate.

Prerequisites

The CCIE certification does not require any formal Cisco training. Candidates are instead expected to display a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end networking, and all of the intricacies and complexities involved with it. It is recommended to have a minimum of three to five years of job related experience before pursuing this certification.


Certification Tracks for CCIE

Network professionals can choose from six different tracks to obtain the CCIE certification:

*Routing and Switching

*Security

*Service Provider

*Storage Networking

*Voice

*Wireless

Each track requires passing a two-hour qualification exam at a cost $350. There is also a hands-on lab exam which is eight hours in length with a cost of $1400. Candidates can find Cisco training courses on the Cisco website to help them prepare for the exam. There are also several websites which offer additional online training courses as well.

Routing and Switching:

The Routing and Switching track indicates expertise in planning, operating, and troubleshooting intricate network infrastructures.

Security:

The Security track indicates expertise with IP and IP routing in addition to security procedures and components.

Service Provider:

The Service Providertrack indicates expertise in configuring an expandable Service Provider framework which delivers manageable services.

Storage and Networking:

The Storage and Networkingtrack indicates expertise in long distance storage solutions by utilizing multiple options in transport.

Voice:

The Voice track indicates expertise in VoIP solutions. Candidates should be able to solve Voice installation, configuration, and management issues over IP networks.

Wireless:

The Wireless track indicates expertise in network solutions for wireless LAN and WLAN technology.

Maintaining Certification:

Maintenance of a CCIE certification requires completion of either a CCDE or CCIE written exam. The exam must be taken within a two year timeframe immediately following the current deadline for recertification. Extension of active Professional, Associate, Expert, and Specialist certifications is automatic with an active CCDE or CCIE certification.
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Obtaining CCNA Certification

In order to obtain a CCNA certification, there are two routes available to the candidates. You can either take the Cisco CCNA exam or you can take the Cisco 640-811 and Cisco 640-821 combined examination. CCNA certification is valid up to 3 years and in order to recertify, minimum eligible marks has to be obtained during the current year CCNA examination or in ICND exam or in CCIE written exam.

Cisco CCNA certification examination:

This exam is available for the candidates who are willing to pursue a single exam option for the CCNA certification. This CCNA exam will certify that all successful candidates are having important skills as well as knowledge in selecting, configuring and troubleshooting several devices in Cisco networking. This CCNA certification exam covers the topic on switched networks along with VLANS, establishment of point to point connections, establishment of frame relay connections, IP route determining and management of IP traffic along with Access list. All the objectives are from Cisco and the objectives as well as exam topics are subject to change without any notice since the technology is often changing.

Though there are two routes in obtaining this CCNA certificate, all candidates are tested on the same subjects. By choosing the first route (single exam option), candidates will be focusing on one area (subject) at a time and take other relevant exams when they are ready. Additionally, one important thing which all candidates has to keep in mind is, there is a fee for applying to this certification exam. Hence the combined exam route will be slightly lesser cost when compared with two exam approach. MCTS Training | MCITP Training .

Cisco CCNA Certification and Training Course

If you want to earn this networking credential at an associate level, you will need to go through CCNA Certification Training program. In these training programs you get to learn a lot of other important network protocols. These certifications help you to get recognized in the networking market.

Your networking abilities are very well polished through these certification courses. Not only potential employers look forward to such a credential but also your clients are willing to work with you. It takes you a step higher in your career and helps to create a better future.

Cisco CCNA Certification is held in two parts commonly known as Part 1 and Part 2. You will need to pass both this parts in order to get the final certification which adds value to your curriculum vitae.

Where can I get the training?

There are number of IT training companies that offer education to all those individual seeking knowledge about networking. These companies have special packages and training formats to help an individual attain complete knowledge required for networking.

CCNA training modules contain online videos, distance learning classes, onsite training, boot camps and many more methods to educate the students.

There are companies which offer Online or CD-ROM self study course to their students. There are live online classes which can be more interactive for students. Boot camps are usually of seven or ten days. Most of the companies provide real world experience in their trainings.

Most of the companies offering Cisco CCNA course provide online tutorials, online lab and practice questions. Usually companies offer six months program and after the training you can appear for the certification exams.

If you are looking for job opportunities after the certification, you will need to understand what exactly the industry expectations are from you. It is good to have commercial experience if you are looking for a job in networking. It is advisable to seek guidance from the industry experts and choose the correct path after all these certifications.
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CCNA Advice

CCNA advice refers to guidance that can be made use of to attend the CCNA test successfully. The following points may be kept in mind as part of the preparation for the CCNA.

There is no need to fear the test. There are no negative marks for wrong answer. All answers are final; you cannot return to a question once you have answered it. Thus each question has to be carefully considered. The practical can be done at your convenience. Practice as often as you can and save time during the certification examination. Good practice will provide better time management and make sure that there is sufficient time to answer the multiple choice and theory questions.

There are various CCNA books such as Sybex CCNA book by Todd Lammle and the Cisco press book by Wendel Odum. Lilligren grades topics according to their importance in the CCNA examination. To attend the CCNA examination, one needs to know subnetting very well. Knowledge of bit masks and network addresses will help to pass the examination. SemSim is the internationally established CCNA exam router. SenSim software helps to understand networking concepts. It also provides a classroom quality-learning environment at a reasonable price.

Many good and bad exam routers are available. A good exam router should be complete and accurate. Good training makes you familiar with all the key commands needed. Adequate training makes the examination simple, clean and fast. CCNA certification indicates that you possess a very strong foundation and apprentice level knowledge of networking. However, there are different CCNA tracks that may or may not be the most appropriate for the certification goals. Tough exam preparation tools, combined with experience, will ensure that you have the edge to succeed.
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Unlike any other exam CCNA exam is not a tough nut to crack. It just requires right amount of preparation with adequate skills. The CCNA exam is of one and half hour duration comprising of around fifty questions. The level of the exam is moderate with very little hard questions. Candidates appearing for this exam can take courses such as the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1(ICND1) or the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2(ICND2). The exam tests the rudimentary knowledge acquired by the candidate during the training process. It tests knowledge of installation, operation and troubleshooting of a small network. The basic topics include

* Different Network types(LAN, WAN)
* Implementation of network security
* IP protocols(TCP/IP), determining IP routes
* Switched networks and establishing Frame Relay connections.

CCNA certification is valid for three years after which the candidate has to reappear for recertification. It is a process Cisco has envisaged to keep the candidate's knowledge up to date. So to obtain recertification the candidate has to pass the ongoing CCNA exam or ICND2 exam or any exam of the 642 category. Other CCNA concentration exams include CCNA Voice Exam, CCNA Wireless Exam, and the CCNA Security Exam. These exams test the competency of the candidate in areas like IP telephony installation, and technologies the Cisco uses in security infrastructure etc. It is entirely up to the candidate to go for recertification process. But Cisco always recommends going for the recertification because it is very important for IT professionals and other candidates to be aware of the changing trends and keep your knowledge updated.
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Configuring CCNA Dynamic DHCP

Step 1: The first step is to enable the service on the Cisco Router

Router(config)# service dhcp

This command enables the Cisco service on the Router and relay features on your router.

To remove the command use the same command with no at the beginning

Configuring the DHCP Pool Name

Configure the pool name and, use the following command in global configuration mode:

Router(config)#ip dhcp pool name

This command creates a name for the Service IP address pool and puts you into pool configuration mode, the prompt changes to dhcp-config#.

Setting up the Address Pool Subnet and Mask Next step is to setup a subnet and mask for the address pool you just created. This pool contains the valid range of IP addresses which the Service will assign to DHCP clients:

Router(dhcp-config)# network network-number [mask|prefix-length]

The prefix length indicates the number of bits which make up the address prefix. The prefix is the alternative way to specify the network mask of the client.

Setting up the Domain Name for the Client The domain name for a client puts the client into that domain.

Router(dhcp-config)# domain-name domain

Setting up the IP Domain Name System Servers for the Client When clients query DNS IP servers when they need to resolve host names or URLS to IP addresses.

Router(dhcp-config)# dns-server address [address2 ...address5]

Specifies the IP address of a DNS server that is available to a client. Only one IP address is needed but you can configure up to 8 of them.

Configuring the Default Router for the Client The client needs to route off of the network and needs to know the IPaddress of the default gateway or default router. The IP address of the default router has to be on the same subnet as the DHCP client.

Router(dhcp-config)# default-router address [address2 ... address8]

Specifies the IP address of a DNS server that is available to a client. Only one IP address is needed but you can configure up to 8 of them.

Setting up the Address Lease Time The default lease time for each IP address assigned by a Server one-day. This is the period of time which the leased address is valid. To change the lease value for an IP address:

Router(dhcp-config)# lease {days[hours][minutes] | infinite}

Configuring Dynamic DHCP on a Cisco Router Part 2

For the CCNA certification you must have a solid understanding in how to configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on a Cisco router to serve IP address information to one or multiple subnets

Example Configuration of DHCP

Router(config)# service dhcp

Router(config)# ip dhcp pool CCNA

Router(dhcp-config)# network 10.1.1.0 255.255.255.0

Router(dhcp-config)# domain-name COMMSUPPORT.LOCAL

Router(dhcp-config)# dns-server 10.1.1.1

Router(dhcp-config)# default-router 10.1.1.254

Router(dhcp-config)# lease 5 2 3

The above configuration will assign an address in the range between 10.1.1.2 and 10.1.1.253 to any client, the server will also tell the client that the domain name is commsupport.local, that the DNS server on the subnet is 10.1.1.1, to use a gateway known as 10.1.1.254 and to hold onto the address for 5 days 2 hours and 3 minutes.
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The Best Way to Study For CCNA

There are two paths to obtain a Cisco CCNA. The first one requires candidates to take a single composite exam (640-802 CCNA) which covers topics from two Cisco training courses (ICND1 and ICND2). With the second path to CCNA certification, candidates can take two individual exams, the 640-822 (ICND1) and 640-816 (ICND2). Whichever path you decide to follow, you need to cover a quite extensive learning for the CCNA curriculum, so training is essential to guarantee your success.

In my opinion, one of the best choices for learning the CCNA material is to attend an instructor-led classroom training (boot-camp style) which usually have 5-day duration. There are however two major drawbacks for this training choice. The first one is cost. These kind of courses will cost you between $2000 to $4000 which is a considerable amount of money for an introductory course. The second drawback is that classroom-based trainings are quite intensive. During the 5-days of the training you will be "bombarded" with information which will be difficult to assimilate.

So, what is actually the best way to study for the CCNA? In my opinion, the next best choice is to buy a CCNA Video Training . With this study method you can get the benefit of having a visual training instructor teaching you the material from the comfort of your home and without paying so much money. With a CCNA Computer Based Video Training you can train on your own schedule, you can go back and re-study topics that you didn't understand from the beginning, you can get visual examples that will stick in your mind etc. I have actually used Computer Based Video Trainings for my professional level certifications (CCNP and CCSP) and was truly amazed by the results. I have easily passed all exams with scores over 950.
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CCNA Training

As all of us Cisco certified and future Cisco certified professionals know, the key to passing the CCNA is knowing your hands on configuration like the back of your hand. This presents a challenge to many of us who's budget is limited from buying the latest and greatest Cisco equipment that could cost anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars to create a decent lab! Fortunately many simulation programs are out there to help replicate the hardware and software needed to pass the exam. Even newer to the Cisco world and in my opinion closer to the real thing is emulation software that uses the actual IOS to simulate working on a Cisco router.

Simulation programs provide a very affordable way to create labs to possibly pass the CCNA exam with the bare minimum requirements. There are many simulation programs to choose from. In particular you would want to look for something that has many different Cisco devices to play with along with being updates with the newest IOS commands. This is something you should note because it's not uncommon for different IOS versions to use a slightly different set of commands to accomplish the same task. Before choosing a simulation program it is also valuable to note that you won't have access to every feature available with a real router and equipment so many commands will not be available to you.

There's also the option of using emulation software such as GNS3 which allows you to completely emulate a Cisco device without the actual hardware. You can also do cool things such as connect to a real Cisco device from the emulator program to help cut down on cost if you already have a few Cisco devices but not enough to create a full CCNA lab. There are a few downsides though as well. The main downside is that as of today, you aren't able to emulate Cisco Switches due to the way Cisco switch hardware works. However emulators such as GNS3 has a simple Ethernet switch built in that you could use or you can connect your emulated network to an outside world to connect to your Cisco switches. The other downside is that you must have access to actual IOS images in order to use any of the emulator device. This can be particular hard to acquire unless you are a vendor or a CCIE with credentials to access these images from Cisco directly. There are many choices out there but always remember that nothing beats actual equipment and hardware!
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Cisco CCNA Certification Exams Get Certified Now!

There are two options available to you to achieve your Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) certification. The first option is to take the single CCNA exam. Since this was too overwhelming to many CCNA candidates, Cisco created a second option for students to break the Cisco CCNA exam into two separate exams. In doing so, Cisco created a new entry level certification called Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). This second option will be covered in detail later in this article as will be the three Specialized CCNA certifications.

Single Exam Option – CCNA exam 640-802 The current version of the CCNA exam is 640-802 and was last updated in November of 2007. Cisco seems to have a history of updating this exam approximately every three years. Coincidentally that is also the amount of time your Cisco CCNA certification is valid. So every three years, you must update your Cisco certifications according to the policies of Cisco at that time. This is one of the reasons why a Cisco certification is more valuable than many other IT certifications. By requiring you to recertify every three years, it ensures you are kept up to date with the quickly changing technologies in the IT field.

The CCNA will be even more valuable with these changes, so again, even if you've even been thinking about earning the CCNA - now is the time!

The new CCNA exams will actually be available on August 1, but again, I want to emphasize that the current CCNA exams will be available through November 6. My advice to those who want to get CCNA certified before the change is to book your exam now, make sure you choose the right exam number - and get started studying.
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Future Prospect of CCNA Certified

In this world of fast connected computing, almost every organization needs good and qualified networking professionals. There aren't many company to look beyond as there is Cisco, the biggest networking company in the world. It has its reputation in the field of networking and has been in the field of providing certification courses in networking for people aspiring to become network professionals. Most of the certified networking professional in the world would have the CCNA certification.

It is the starting step into the field of networking. In the present scenario there is a high demand for network professional in various software companies of the world. Not only software companies but also the other organizations of the world require networking professionals. There is always a place to be filled in the organization in the networking field in various job portals. In the future, more and more companies and new organizations need to be connected to the big networks as well as with the internet and they would require a number of certified networking professionals to do their networking. One should also know a fact that among the professions in the software industry, the networking professional is the person who is paid the most.

They get high remuneration for the job done by them and hence the prospects of becoming a network professional is good now and also in the future. The certification that a networking professional would be required to have is the CCNA certification of Cisco and getting this certification isn't very easy as one has to understand the various things about networking and do the various networking problems to become very clear with the concepts of networking. There are a number of tutorials available both online and on the books to help a person to prepare for this exam and one can make full use of them to clear this exam.and we provide microsoft certifications MCITP Training ,MCTS Training ,MCSE ,MCP.

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As a CCNA students you must be familiar with and comfortable with the concepts of Vlans. Before you get into what they are is you need to understand what a Local area network is.

The definition of a Local Area Network (LAN) is a collection of network devices located on a shared broadcast domain. This broadcast domain may comprise one physical backbone like a Co-axial cable with drop cables running back to the hosts on the LAN.

The number of devices on the shared broadcast domain will have an impact on the performance of your network. Hosts on the network are continually sending out broadcasts on discover other hosts on the local network segment. Broadcasts are a necessary evil on your networks, without them your hosts would and could not discover the layer 2 addresses of other machines on the local LAN.

This is where you start to consider implementing vlans on your network. With vlans operating on your networks you can control the scope or range of the broadcast and contain it and prevent it from affecting all host across your lans.



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CCNA security certification will provide you many advantages like after securing the degree you will be in high demand in the networking company. This will help you to have proper knowledge and skill, which CCNA network admin are expected to have. It is said that having knowledge in security is not a luxury but a necessary aspect.

There are many simulation programs to choose from. Simulation programs provide a very affordable way to create labs to possibly pass the CCNA exam with the bare minimum requirements. Before choosing a simulation program it is also valuable to note that you won't have access to every feature available with a real router and equipment so many commands will not be available to you. In particular you would want to look for something that has many different Cisco devices to play with along with being updates with the newest IOS commands. This is something you should note because it's not uncommon for different IOS versions to use a slightly different set of commands to accomplish the same task.

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CCNA security certification is the first step to those who want to get their CCSP certification. It is always good to gather information on security so CCNA certification is important. You will get many online websites but in order to get good understanding all you need to a good online training website. Question may arise in your mind that why to take an online computer training on the matter of security. This question can be answered as this training is very important and it will prepare you for the jobs and the exam as well. You will get to know about many online computer training videos which will help you to know about it and the training course.

CCNA security certification will provide you many advantages like after securing the degree you will be in high demand in the networking company. This will help you to have proper knowledge and skill, which CCNA network admin are expected to have. It is said that having knowledge in security is not a luxury but a necessary aspect.

MCITP training and MCTS training is a good way of getting to the core of information technology. But just like any other training programs you should take the entry-level first. Some take this as a challenge and sooner or later they will climb up the ranks and achieve the certification that they deserve.

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CCNA security certification is the first step to those who want to get their CCSP certification. It is always good to gather information on security so CCNA certification is important. You will get many online websites but in order to get good understanding all you need to a good online training website. Question may arise in your mind that why to take an online computer training on the matter of security. This question can be answered as this training is very important and it will prepare you for the jobs and the exam as well. You will get to know about many online computer training videos which will help you to know about it and the training course.

CCNA security certification will provide you many advantages like after securing the degree you will be in high demand in the networking company. This will help you to have proper knowledge and skill, which CCNA network admin are expected to have. It is said that having knowledge in security is not a luxury but a necessary aspect.

MCITP training and MCTS training is a good way of getting to the core of information technology. But just like any other training programs you should take the entry-level first. Some take this as a challenge and sooner or later they will climb up the ranks and achieve the certification that they deserve.

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If you want to earn this networking credential at an associate level, you will need to go through CCNA certification Training program. In these training programs you get to learn a lot of other important network protocols. These certifications help you to get recognized in the networking market.

Your networking abilities are very well polished through these certification courses. Not only potential employers look forward to such a credential but also your clients are willing to work with you. It takes you a step higher in your career and helps to create a better future.

Cisco CCNA Certification is held in two parts commonly known as Part 1 and Part 2. You will need to pass both this parts in order to get the final certification which adds value to your curriculum vitae.

Where can I get the training?

There are number of IT training companies that offer education to all those individual seeking knowledge about networking. These companies have special packages and training formats to help an individual attain complete knowledge required for networking.

CCNA training modules contain online videos, distance learning classes, onsite training, boot camps and many more methods to educate the students.

There are companies which offer Online or CD-ROM self study course to their students. There are live online classes which can be more interactive for students. Boot camps are usually of seven or ten days. Most of the companies provide real world experience in their trainings.

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA Certification curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

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Your Employer requires you to take it - this is often need to justify the salary they are paying you and for managers to gauge your expertise level.

You want a new job - Many times having a CCNA certification on your resum'e will help get your foot in the door to a new company and new opportunities.

New career choice - You are wanting to start a new career and a certification is a great way to allow you to enter in to a new job field.

Most seasoned I.T. professional are well versed at certification exams. For Cisco there is the , CCDA, CCNP, and CCIE, plus numerous CCNA exams including Security, Voice and Storage. Other vendors have certification tests as well. These companies include Microsoft, sun, Oracle, Linux, and Novell.

All of these tests are given at a special facility that is designed to administer the tests in a controlled environment. Nothing can be taken into the testing room while you take your test with the exception of two pieces of paper and a pencil provided by the testing center. Tests are delivered to workstations in the testing room that have been downloaded over the internet to the testing center.

Taking these tests can be very un-nerving. However, passing these tests can be done by anyone. You simply need to invest in the study materials and time to get the job down.

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One of the basic and the most important trainings offered by Cisco is the (Cisco Certified Network Associate) CCNA training. It is the first step towards gaining other Cisco certifications. The CCNA training validates and enhances a candidate’s ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot enterprise level router and switched networks.

The CCNA training includes design implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. On the other hand, a new CCNA training educates the professionals about basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking and Voice.

CCNA certified individuals specialize in specific technologies like the CCNA Security, CCNA voice, or the CCNA wireless. CCNA Security validates knowledge of security infrastructure, threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and threat mitigation. On the other hand, the CCNA voice training trains a professional for specialized job roles in voice technologies like, voice engineer, voice technologies administrator, and voice manager. The CCNA Voice training involves implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications. This training also validates skills in VoIP technologies like IP telephony, IP PBX, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions.

Thousands of people are searching the web every day to find training resources to study for their Cisco CCNA exam. Many are searching about practice exam questions, self study guides, books, training videos etc. There are several free online resources available for the CCNA exam but most of them are either outdated (they don’t cover the latest 640-802 CCNA exam) or they are not comprehensive. For a serious CCNA candidate, the free resources should be used only to compliment a professional CCNA training package.

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Now there is an exam required for the certification to test the knowledge in the security level and job skill to be a part of the Cisco group. CCNA security certification is the first step to those who want to get their CCSP certification. It is always good to gather information on security so CCNA certification is important. You will get many online websites but in order to get good understanding all you need to a good online training website. Question may arise in your mind that why to take an online computer training on the matter of security. This question can be answered as this training is very important and it will prepare you for the jobs and the exam as well. You will get to know about many online computer training videos which will help you to know about it and the training course.

CCNA security certification will provide you many advantages like after securing the degree you will be in high demand in the networking company. This will help you to have proper knowledge and skill, which CCNA network admin are expected to have. It is said that having knowledge in security is not a luxury but a necessary aspect. It will also help to progress in your job life. If you are a junior network admin then you have a chance to be a senior admin. CCNA certification course will provide you disc to attain more knowledge. Online training course are always profitable.


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The Cisco CCNA training is required for getting the CCNA certification which forms a prerequisite for the other higher levels of Cisco certifications. And, the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) is in high demand by all the IT organisations. This is because IT businesses are trying to adopt the best security technology to reach the top. And the CCNA training is a must for professionals who wish to secure a good position in the IT world.

All CCSP courses require the individual to be CCNA certified as it is the minimum criterion for eligibility for this profile. If a person is CCNA certified, he is considered to possess all the skill sets required for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the routed and switched computer networks and systems. The CCNA training also ensures that the person is equipped with the knowledge to implement and manage connections to remote sites using the WAN.

CCNA training paves way for obtaining CCNA certification which is best suited for computer networking professionals because CCNA certification forms the first step towards the series of Cisco IT certifications. CCNA training ,certification and CCNA exams is also a prerequisite for IT help desk engineers, field technicians, and many other IT professionals involved in managing and fixing the issues related to network security. The CCNA certification also paves way for the individuals to move forward for acquiring the other higher level of Cisco certifications.

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CCNA (Cisco certified network associate) exam is considered as a basic CCNA certification you must not assume that you need to put in less effort. In addition to knowing the basic building blocks of networks, you should know the latest technologies and have in depth knowledge in some important topics. To reach this level of expertise, you have to plan to include various methods in your CCNA exam preparation.

Those who are working in a company may find it easier but they too should plan with diligence. After getting the latest syllabus of the , you have to check which CCNA guide or CCNA training will best suit your needs. You should keep the topics of the CCNA exam handy, so that you can judge CCNA study guides and CCNA courses.

You should search the internet and download all free exam preparation material, so that you can practice the questions whenever you find time. You should get a good hold on the basics before taking practice exams. After you complete the practice exams, you will come to know what is needed to improve your scores and you need to do that. Your score should increase after every practice exam which will indicate that you are making good progress. Your last practice exam must be scheduled a few days before the CCNA exam .

Consider the field of networks: Networks are so common these days that the need for network professionals is on the increase. Networks vary in complexity and size depending on the company/firm/institution it serves. It is better to have knowledge in the working of new age networks as this will come handy while applying for new companies.

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In my workplace I work in an ISP provider in Europe we always encourage junior network engineers to follow a Cisco certification path, either through the Routing and Switching path or other important technology paths such as network security and VoIP. I have been in this industry for more than a decade and I firmly believe that in order to succeed in the networking professional career one must earn relevant professional certifications.

Cisco is one of the leader companies offering professional certifications, which are highly recognized in the industry as excellent qualifications for an employee. Earning a Cisco certification means that you have a good grasp of the technology and most importantly you are competent to design and implement Cisco solutions and products. The Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNA certification is the entry level qualification and is very popular among junior engineers. To pass CCNA you need a high quality training and dedication towards your goal.

There are several training options available for CCNA preparation, such as self-study via books, instructor based training (boot camp style), video training, simulation exams etc. From my own experience when studying for my Cisco exams, and also from discussions with other certified colleagues, one of the best ways to study for CCNA is using a CCNA Video Training package. Especially when you combine a video training package with exam practice questions, you will have a complete preparation method for passing your CCNA exam. A video training package includes DVD quality videos with a real instructor teaching the course and guiding you through the exam objectives to help you pass.