Cisco CCNA Cerfication: Should You Take The One-Exam or Two-Exam Approach? by Chris Bryant
Cisco CCNA Certification: Should you take the one-exam or the two-exam approach? One question I’m often asked by CCNA candidates is whether to take the “one big exam”, or take the two separate exams required by Cisco to achieve the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. ... Since the ICND exam goes into more detail, it’s generally considered the more difficult exam. ... If the candidate is a relative newcomer to networking, or hasn’t taken a certification exam before, I recommend they take the two-exam approach.

CCNA Certification Exam Training: Doing Your Best On Test Day by Chris Bryant
CCNA certification is tough enough without you making it tough on yourself. There are a few simple things you can do that will increase your exam day performance greatly. Let's take a look at these simple yet powerful techniques. First, get plenty of sleep the night before. ... Just doing these few simple things before your exam will help you get the result you want after the exam - the magic letters "CCNA" behind your name. ... Before you start the CCNA exam, you'll be asked if you want to take a tutorial showing you how to answer the various types of questions.

Passing The CCNA and CCNP: Three Myths About Cisco Exams by Chris Bryant
One of the drawbacks to the Internet is that it allows myths and "friend of a friend" stories to spread quickly, and usually the story becomes more exaggerated as it's passed along. Cisco exams are no exception. Here are three often-repeated myths and exaggerations regarding the CCNA and CCNP... I've seen posts on the Net saying that if you rank yourself as "great" in a subject, your exam will have harder questions on that topic, and if you rank yourself lower in that same subject, your exam will be filled with questions on this topic.

Cisco CCNA Certification: Becoming A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... I know some people brag about being able to pass the CCNA exam without really understanding binary math. ... It's what you achieve after the exam that counts, and it's the work you put in before passing the exam that makes those achievements possible.

Cisco CCNA Certification: Becoming A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... Do NOT go the easy route of memorizing a subnet mask chart for the CCNA exam. ... You can't get experience until you get a CCNA, and you can't get a CCNA without real experience. ... I know some people brag about being able to pass the CCNA exam without really understanding binary math.

Cisco Certification: How To Become A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... I know the trap well; you can't get experience until you get a CCNA, and you can't get a CCNA without real experience. ... It's what you achieve after the exam that counts, and it's the work you put in before passing the exam that makes those achievements possible.

Taking A Look At Cisco's Certified Voice Professional Certification by Chris Bryant
I hardly have to tell you how important voice technologies are in today's networks; what we all need to keep in mind to maximize our career potential is how important knowing voice is going to be tomorrow. We've always got to look forward in IT, both in our work and out studies. ... Cisco's CCVP track is a rigorous five-exam track that requires you to earn your CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification before getting started. ... Here are the exam numbers and codes you'll need to know to register for the exams: 642-642 Quality Of Service (QOS) 642-432 Cisco Voice Over IP...

Cisco CCNA / CCNP Certification Exam: Attending A Video Boot Camp by Chris Bryant
When you're studying for the CCNA and CCNP exams, you've got a lot of different choices when it comes to training. One popular choice is choosing one of the many "boot camps" and five-day in-person courses that are out there. I've taught quite a few of these, and while many of them are good,... By combining a high-quality CCNA or CCNP CBT or video boot camp with a strong work ethic, you're on your way to passing the exam and accelerating your career. ... You're going to be mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the week, and that's when some boot camps actually have you take the...

CCNA Tests by Marcus Peterson
Most of the modes for preparing for CCNA Certification - study guides, forums, online and classroom courses, etc., - give the students several CCNA tests to prepare them for the actual CCNA exam. These tests not only sharpen their knowledge but also provide the students with realistic... These tests tend to be the most realistic exam simulations with item types unique to every exam (case studies, active screen, drag and drop, hot area, multiple choice, free response, etc.). ... Apart from giving CCNA tests, these companies also include flash cards and 24/7 mentoring as a part of their...

Securing Your Future And Your Network WIth Cisco's CCSP Certification by Chris Bryant
You don't need me to tell you that security is the #1 concern in today's networks. With that in mind, your career path must include some security certifications, or you will be left behind. Cisco's Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification demands a candidate be well-rounded and... Besides the difficultly we've all come to expect from a Cisco exam, this five-exam path covers every major aspect of network security (from Cisco's viewpoint, anyway!) You must hold a valid CCNA certification to earn your CCSP.