Information Technology (IT)

[Beruseruku Desu]

Should I get ccna before or after network+?

 

[Teknoman]

Network+ is kind of trash.

I would just get the ccna.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

anyone know free resource to study ccna? im a totla network newb

 

[titang545]

anyone know free resource to study ccna? im a totla network newb

Free? The Internet and the search button, perhaps the library has some exam prep books.

 

[spiderjericho]

I dunno if I would say Network+ is trash. It might be a little basic after CCNA. The vendor neutral part is a plus versus learning the Cisco way, Cisco technologies, Cisco Trivia Pursuit, etc.

Having said that, CCNA is more difficult than Network+. Higher passing score, simulations and comprehensive understanding of networking from Layer 1-3.

 

[titang545]

I dunno if I would say Network+ is trash. It might be a little basic after CCNA. The vendor neutral part is a plus versus learning the Cisco way, Cisco technologies, Cisco Trivia Pursuit, etc.

Having said that, CCNA is more difficult than Network+. Higher passing score, simulations and comprehensive understanding of networking from Layer 1-3.

I want to say if you already have CCNA, then Network+ is a step down. Unless you are just looking to up the number of certs in your signature block then skip the CCNA. Move on the CCNA track CCNE, and I believe even a CCND. Eventually go the CCIE route, once those are done switch to network security. After that go to wireless network security if you aren't already certified, then mobile security.

 

[luckyluchiano]

Congrats. Best wishes on the future. Keep grinding.



I just sat through a class two weeks ago. Need to submit my application. I'll probably take the exam in the spring (after I clear up my cert backlog).

lol why not take it ASAP while the info is fresh on your mind.

 

[yanky]

Edit wrong thread

 

[InTheHallway]

Is there any place I can learn online for free?

 

[kallor]

For the CCNA I would recommend Boson. It's very comprehensive, teaches you everything hands on. The entire course is around $260 for routing & switching but they're always having big sales. I would check the site now since its the holidays.

http://www.boson.com/certification/ccna

25% sale right now.

 

[Brownstone]

My boy is in Raleigh NC and does IT consulting, I had no idea that NC was the "silicon valley" of the east. When he told me his salary I was like whaoahaoahao

 

[kallor]

The research triangle. A few years ago Raleigh was one of the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.

 

[titang545]

My boy is in Raleigh NC and does IT consulting, I had no idea that NC was the "silicon valley" of the east. When he told me his salary I was like whaoahaoahao

I wouldn't say the Silicon Valley of the east that belongs to the metro DC area.

 

[Mark Antony]

Yeah do a tech job search on RTP vs Nova/DC, volume doesn't even come close.

 

[spiderjericho]

I want to say if you already have CCNA, then Network+ is a step down. Unless you are just looking to up the number of certs in your signature block then skip the CCNA. Move on the CCNA track CCNE, and I believe even a CCND. Eventually go the CCIE route, once those are done switch to network security. After that go to wireless network security if you aren't already certified, then mobile security.

I agree. If I had a certification based program, I would definitely sequence Net+ before CCNA. Net+ teaches the fundamentals. CCNA is an application of it.

I’m not sure what a CCNE or CCND are.

lol why not take it ASAP while the info is fresh on your mind.

Unfortunately, I got more immediate certification goals I need to meet. I just went to the class to reset the PMP test clock.

I wouldn't say the Silicon Valley of the east that belongs to the metro DC area.

I’d have to say NC is. With the federal government, these firms are strategically there but it seems like their presence is greater in North Carolina. But not minimizing M$ in Reston, Amazon building a HQ, etc.

 

[Stakeholder]

There is probably more innovation happening outside of the DC area.

The USG is arguably the largest "customer" for almost any industry service provider so most companies will try to keep a sizable presence somewhere in the DC area.

 

[titang545]

I agree. If I had a certification based program, I would definitely sequence Net+ before CCNA. Net+ teaches the fundamentals. CCNA is an application of it.

I’m not sure what a CCNE or CCND are.
.

My fault it is CCNP I was thinking of.
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications

 

[Teknoman]

I agree. If I had a certification based program, I would definitely sequence Net+ before CCNA. Net+ teaches the fundamentals. CCNA is an application of it.

I’m not sure what a CCNE or CCND are.



Unfortunately, I got more immediate certification goals I need to meet. I just went to the class to reset the PMP test clock.



I’d have to say NC is. With the federal government, these firms are strategically there but it seems like their presence is greater in North Carolina. But not minimizing M$ in Reston, Amazon building a HQ, etc.

Makes little sense to take net+ when you can take ccna in 2 parts. Just study for ccent first.

 

[spiderjericho]

It depends. I don’t disagree that someone couldnt complete the two CCENT exams and develop a solid networking background (especially now).

As an intro to Networking, CCNA maybe a bit much for a new person.

But then again, a new person might pursue CCIE out the gate.

Just think from a bite size perspective, A+>Net+>Sec+ then whatever your pursuit in IT is e.g. networking, cyber security, system administration, cloud, etc.

 

[Top Boy]

IMO if you're new to networking period you should do the network+ first before the CCNA.

Doing the CCNA first when you know nothing about networking is like starting calculus when you haven't learned high school algebra yet.

 

[MakeNTGreatAgain]

Anybody here using kali linux?

 

[Senoj]

For those of you asking for free online courses for Net+ and CCNA Professor Messer on Youtube is a good resource to start at. And if you don't wanna pay for anything try to torrent the CBT Nuggets courses.

 

[datznasty]

ExamsPM has a 6 week PMP boot camp. Sound too good to be true you think?

 

[Stakeholder]

ExamsPM has a 6 week PMP boot camp. Sound too good to be true you think?

six weeks? id forget everything...everyone says you do an intensive four or five-day boot camp and take the test immediately after

 

[riverdale road]

My boy is in Raleigh NC and does IT consulting, I had no idea that NC was the "silicon valley" of the east. When he told me his salary I was like whaoahaoahao

My sis in law lived there I can 2nd this