Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: Password Recovery Procedures by Chris Bryant
It might happen on your CCNA exam, it might happen on your production network - but sooner or later, you're going to have to perform password recovery on a Cisco router or switch. This involves manipulating the router's configuration register, and that is enough to make some CCNA candidates and... It is a good idea to get some practice with this technique in your CCNA / CCNP home lab, though! ... Do NOT type write memory or copy run start! ... Enter the command show running-config. ... Type configure memory or copy start run.

Cisco Certification: The OSI Model Isn't Just For Exams Anymore! by Chris Bryant
There's nothing I enjoy more than teaching Cisco technologies, especially CCNA candidates. Whether it's in-person or online, everyone's excited to be there. There's a sense of anticipation in the air, and everyone is ready to work hard, get their hands on the racks of Cisco routers and switches... That's why I tell CCNA and CCNP candidates that they've got to get all the hands-on practice they can; while I understand the importance of theory, the only way to develop troubleshooting ability is to work on the real deal.

How To Earn Cisco's Firewall Specialist Certification by Chris Bryant
Security is a hot topic in today's networks, and will continue to be for a long time to come. With that in mind, you must consider adding a Cisco security certification to your resume and firewall skills to your skill set. It's quite a jump from the CCNA to the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security... The only prerequisite for this certification is that you must hold a valid CCNA certification. ... It would be a good idea to have a good lawyer, too.) There are online rack rental services that include Cisco security devices in their pods.

Cisco CCNA Certification On A Shoestring: Can It Be Done? by Helen Brookes
The answer is a resounding YES!...and this article shows you how. For years, many would-be networking professionals have been put off by the thought of expensive and time-consuming courses, not having access to good quality teachers and mentors and, very importantly, not having access to a... Not-so-new beginners can move on to exam specific searches such as "CCNA certification", "CCNA exam tips", "CCNA tutorials", "Cisco self study", "online training", and the like, to get a feel of the scope of the certification exam.

Cisco Certification: Introduction To ISDN, Part V by Chris Bryant
The major reason I recommend getting your hands on real Cisco equipment rather than a simulator is that real Cisco routers give you the chance to practice and learn show and debug commands. The knowledge you acquire from debugs is invaluable. Frankly, it's this knowledge that puts you above the... The work you do for the CCNA is the foundation for everything you'll do in the future. ... R2#debug ppp negotiation PPP protocol negotiation debugging is on R2#ping 172.12.21.1 BR0:1 PPP: Phase is AUTHENTICATING, by both BR0:1 CHAP: O CHALLENGE id 1 len 23 from "R2" BR0:1 CHAP: I CHALLENGE id 1...

Cisco Certification: Building Your Home Lab, Part II by Chris Bryant
In the first part of this home lab tutorial, CCNA and CCNP candidates can see that there are a LOT of choices when it comes to what to buy to build your own Cisco practice lab. Having been there myself, I know it's confusing to decide how many routers or switches to buy, and what I need at the... Even better, as my labs do in my CCNA Study Guide, you can set up a frame relay cloud and a point-to-point Serial connection. ... There are many online vendors that will sell you a new one, but obviously the price is going to be higher.

How To Choose The Right IT Certification Boot Camps by Natalie Aranda
The field of IT training has become one of the biggest growth areas in the entire employment and training arena. The demand for trained technicians has outstripped the supply for years now, and each passing day and new technological development has made this more acute. ... Many of the Certification programs that were developed were online and suffered from two drawbacks. ... Often the programs, software, and hardware needed for training was unavailable to the online student. ... You might need a MCSE boot camp or a CCNA boot camp first, even if you intend to get both certifications...

The Pros and Cons of IT Training Boot Camps by Natalie Aranda
Many technicians interested in improving their overall skill level have opted for IT training boot camps. They offer intensive training, and give plenty of hands on training, and most important they award the all important certificates that have become necessary for the advancement of the... The technological field is moving so rapidly and new developments are being introduced so quickly that it has created problems for online certification programs. ... The MCSE boot camp which leads to the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certificate or the CCNA boot camp that leads to the Cisco...

How to Prepare IT Certification Exams by Bruce Zhang
Preparing IT certification exams is a significant undertaking whether you're just out of college or have been in IT field for years. IT professionals are continuously demanded to acquire new knowledge in order to perform well on their jobs as new technology in IT industry emerged at a pace that... Besides the official certification guide and reading materials published by vendors or authorized organizations, there're numerous other helpful learning materials available online or in print. ... Assess whether you're ready To answer the question of whether you're ready to pursue a...