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Karim Rahemat’s question:

I am confused about this cetification as I am on my path to attain my CCSP and then CCIE Security. The problem lies with the CCNA Security certification. Here is my understanding of getting the CCNA Security certification:

A valid CCNA with a passing mark with IINS (642-553) gives you the CCNA Security.

A valid CCNA with a passing mark with SND (642-552) gives you nothing but a credit towards CCSP or does it give you CCNA Security also?

Since CCNA Security is really an updated version of 642-552 merged into the certification, would the person not be eligible for the CCNA Security designation if the person has recently passed the 642-552 exam?

My plight would be that I have passed the 642-552 exam, however I am going through getting my CCNA if I want to continue in the right path. I am just confused as to the certification requirement for this designation although being an entry level certification.

Travis Newshott answered:

CCNA + SND does not give you CCNA security. You must pass the CCNA and CCNA: Security exam to gain that credential.

However, if you are pursuing the CCSP, either the CCNA: Security or the SND exam will act as 1 of your 5 required exams. Two means to the same end.

Robin Lee :: Jul.30.2008 :: CCNA Q&As :: No Comments »

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. All the CCNA-level commands in one compact, portable resource:

• Access all CCNA commands — use as a quick, offline resource for research and solutions
• Logical “how-to” topic groupings provide one-stop research
• Great for review before CCNA certification exams
• Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go
• “Create your own journal” section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs

Preparing for the CCNA exam? Working as a network administrator? Here are all the CCNA-level commands you need in one condensed, portable resource. The CCNA Portable Command Guide is filled with valuable, easy-to-access information, and portable enough for use whether you’re in the server room or the equipment closet. This book will help you memorize commands and concepts as you work to pass the CCNA exam (INTRO 640-821, ICND 640-811, or CCNA 640-801). The guide summarizes all CCNA certification-level Cisco IOS Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, providing you with tips and examples of how to apply the commands to real-world scenarios. Configuration examples throughout the book provide you with a better understanding of how these commands are used in simple network designs. Nine CCNA topic areas are covered, including:

• TCP/IP
• An Introduction to Cisco Devices
• Configuring a Router
• Routing
• Switches
• Network Administration and Troubleshooting
• Managing IP Services
• WANs
• Network Security

This book is part of the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family, which offers readers a self-paced study routine for Cisco certification exams. Titles in the Cisco Press Certification Self-Study Product Family are part of a recommended learning program from Cisco Systems that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press.

Get more infomation of CCNA Portabel Command Guide.

Robin Lee :: Jul.29.2008 :: CCNA Books :: No Comments »

The following are part of 640-460 Q&A from www.certay.com. You can go to www.certay.com and consult live-support for more information if you are interested in its products. Now let’s look at the following study-guides offered by Certay.

1. Refer to the exhibit. After deploying a UC500 system, you receive a support call from a user reporting that callers are going straight to the operator instead of going to members of the hunt group. Which two tabs have configuration parameters that are most likely going to resolve this issue? (Choose two.)

A. Device
B. System
C. Network
D. SIP Trunk
E. Voice Features
F. Dial Plan

Answer: EF

2. What is the difference between voice VLAN and native VLAN?

A. Voice VLAN uses tagged 802.1Q frames whereas native VLAN uses 802.1P frames.
B. Voice VLAN uses untagged frames whereas native VLAN uses 802.1Q frames.
C. Voice VLAN uses tagged 802.1Q frames whereas native VLAN uses untagged frames.
D. Voice VLAN uses untagged frames only when no PCs are connected behind the phones whereas native VLAN always uses untagged frames.

Answer: C

3. Which protocol is used to inform the IP phone of its voice VLAN ID? 

A. Cisco keepalives
B. Cisco Discovery Protocol
C. Cisco Spanning Tree Protocol
D. Cisco VLAN Discovery Protocol

Answer: B

4. Refer to the exhibit. Which identifies the amplitude of an analog signal stream?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. A x C
E. Voltage/Time
F. Voltage/Time x B/C

Answer: C

5. Which value does an administrator assign to option 150 for DHCP to operate correctly in a Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express environment?

A. IP address of the DNS server
B. IP address of the TFTP server
C. MAC address of the TFTP server
D. MAC address of the DHCP server
E. MAC address of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express router
F. IP address of the PC on which the Cisco Unity Express module is installed

Answer: B

Robin Lee :: Jul.24.2008 :: CCNA Exam Braindumps :: No Comments »

The Cisco® CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

The CCNA Voice Certification enables employers to validate that their staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines.

The following are some basic information about the examination:

640-460 IIUC
Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications

Exam Number: 640-460
Associated Certifications: CCNA Voice
Duration: 90 minutes (60-70 questions)
Available Languages: English
Click Here to Register: Pearson VUE
Exam Policies: Read current policies and requirements
Exam Tutorial: Review type of exam questions

The 640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate’s knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions.

You can get more infomation of 640-460 exam here.

Robin Lee :: Jul.24.2008 :: CCNA Certification Exams :: No Comments »

Voice, security, and wireless are the hottest areas for networking jobs today-and now, hot new areas for Cisco CCNA certification. The new CCNA Voice and CCNA Security concentrations can help you verify the specialized skills that are in high demand among employers.

A CCNA Voice certification helps prepare you for jobs such as voice administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. This certification validates your skills for configuring and managing the latest technologies for VoIP infrastructure. It also gives you terrific exposure to unified communications applications and architectures. Read the 10 things you should know about CCNA Voice, the gateway for advancing your career through the CCVP certification. Certification Magazine’s 2007 Annual Salary Survey found a worldwide average salary of US$74,810 for a person certified with a valid CCNA. Attaining the professional-level CCVP voice-based specialty beyond the CCNA resulted in a 23 percent salary premium, a worldwide average salary of US$92,350.

The CCNA Security certification gives you valuable credentials for jobs such as network security specialist, security administrator, and network security support engineer. This certification verifies your ability to manage security devices, implement security policies, and mitigate risks. When you are ready to advance on an exciting security IT career, the CCNA Security certification will position you to pursue your CCSP certification. Read the 10 things you should know about CCNA Security. NetworkWorld reported in February 2008 that while 73 percent of IT managers placed significance importance on security skills, only 57 percent said that their IT employees were proficient in such skills. This gap between need and capability can be addressed by the new CCNA Security offering.

Is one of these CCNA concentrations right for you? Each of the new concentrations are a next step beyond CCNA and build on the routing and switching skills gained in the CCNA training. And by adding a concentration, you’ll continue to enjoy all of the benefits that come with being an active CCNA certification holder. Broaden your skills and pursue new career paths-check out the new Cisco CCNA concentrations for yourself.

Article Posted by Mary Ng  From: cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com

Robin Lee :: Jul.24.2008 :: Articles And Tutorials :: No Comments »

Perfect Your Cisco(r) Networking Skills on a Virtual Network! 

If you’re serious about passing the CCNA exam, you need hands-on experience with routers and switches. This unique software product offers unlimited opportunities for you to practice your skills on a virtual network. You can use the pre-designed networks in conjunction with labs that cover CCNA exam objectives–or design your own custom networks and labs. An affordable alternative to products and courses costing hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, the CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition gives you all the practical experience and know-how you need for success on the exam–and in the real world.

• Work in pre-designed networks or make your own with the drag-and-drop capabilities of the Network Visualizer
• Create a network of unlimited devices that can be saved and used for further practice
• Access configuration consoles for network devices, including 2621Cisco routers and 1900, 2950, and 3550 Cisco switches, and practice using over 470 commands
• Test your troubleshooting skills using Net Assessment, a tool for generating and evaluating problem-solving scenarios
• Prepare for the exam with over 250 labs from Todd Lammle, including Two-Router Labs, VLSM Labs, an OSPF Lab, NAT-PAT Labs, a 3550 Switching Lab, Net Connect Labs, Standard Labs, and Extended Labs

CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition Details:

• Author: Todd Lammle , William Tedder
• Amazon Price: $119.69
• CD-ROM: 2 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (March 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470148942
• ISBN-13: 978-0470148945

Most Helpful Customer Reviews Of This Book:

I purchased the CCNA Virtual Lab, Titanium Edition in June of this year and I couldn’t be more pleased. I read some of the negative reviews and I felt compelled to respond since the major complaints seem trivial compared to what the software actually does.

The licensing scheme is very straight forward. You have to be connected to the internet when you install the license and after that you don’t. If your computer crashes, you can get your license reactivated - no big deal.

The hosts in the program support ping, tracert, and telnet. Not sure you need anything else to pass the CCNA exam.

I’m almost done working through the labs and the program has never crashed. One thing I did notice right away is how easy it is to design the network and connect devices. I like the fact that the devices look like the real devices and not the hockey pucks.

I’ve worked through the RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and NAT/PAT labs and learned quite a bit. Another neat thing about the software is the ability to save my network at any point and reload it when I have a chance to work on it.

If you want to study towards your CCNA and get some hands on experience, I recommend purchasing this product.

————— November 12, 2007 By  Jamie Mcnamara

I was required to purchase this for my class and am disappointed that my instructor chose this particular software title. Before I explain the quality of the software, let me explain the DRM licensing scheme. For starters, you must be connected to the internet to activate the license. Yes, you must activate the license to use it. Their server then deducts one from the number of activations you have remaining (you get two). When you’re done, you can deactivate the license and place the activation back on the server if you choose. If you’re unlucky and need to reinstall Windows after an activation, then you’ve just lost a license activation. If you’re in the middle of nowhere without an internet connection and want to get some practice in, too bad, you won’t be able to use the software that you paid for.

Now on to the software itself. You can install virtual switches, routers, and hosts. Double clicking on any of them brings up a command prompt that allows you to configure the device. The hosts are a joke. Double clicking a host brings up an MS-DOS command prompt that only allows you to PING other machines. Apparently TRACERT, IPCONFIG, ROUTE, and ARP commands don’t exist to the author. The stability of the software is questionable as I’ve had it crash on me twice. There is also a bug that prevents me from getting out of the connection mode.

Avoid this software if you can. I wish my teacher had allowed us to use something else as I am really disappointed with this simultor.
  
————— October 24, 2007 By  Jerry Tsai

You can buy this book from here.

Robin Lee :: Jul.22.2008 :: CCNA Books :: No Comments »

I am undergraduate or i m(already gradute) now thinking to do masters so should I do CCNA ?

If you are undergraduate and currently doing your regular degree then give the proper time to your regular studies instead of CCNA because most companies don’t hire non graduates. You can do certification at any time, any month, any year These are just a value added service on your CV. So you better know what is feasible for you because everybody has its own scenario.

Chec these = = >
www.sadikhov.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=117155
www.sadikhov.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=120960

Post in this section I e ”Career Builders ” for such type of quires related to job/education.
I am doing job in LAN environment what should i do to prepare CCNA and how I can make my future secure?

Well no worries most of network engineers start their career from LAN and it’s a good thing though because if your basics are strong, you know the basic LAN trouble shooting then you will be more confident, in LAN you will be familiar with Subnets/IPs , Proxy server, mail servers , a gateway router etc. But don’t need to be waste your time in LAN more then 6 to 8 months its enough in my opinion. After that pass CCNA ASAP and look for a job in your local ISP, Cisco Gold/Silver partners and side by side start to study CCXP.

Almost every country has some popular jobs sites so be sure you know these and you check on daily basis.

You can find your regional Cisco partners here = => www.cisco.com then click on ”partner central” then click on ”partner locator” then select your country and hit on ”Go”.

What is the difference between CCNA(640-802) and ICND1 and ICND2? Which exam should I do?

CCNA 640-802 is the complete CCNA paper(combination of ICND1 & 2) which have total cost of 150 US$ and if you feel that it is hard to pass for you or whatever the reason then you can give in a separate fashion I e ICND1 and then ICND2 and when you passed both exams then you will be awarded as CCNA certificate.

How often the Cisco updates their exam outlines?

Day by day new technologies are coming so whenever cisco feel that exam should be updated then they just subtract few chapters and add some new stuff and change the code so don’t b worry that you are preparing current curriculum and might be cisco suddenly change the exam. Regarding this matter Cisco have a policy that 6 month earlier (before the date of expiry date of an exam) they mentioned the new course outline so always check their official site for up-to-date info regarding this issue.

What are simlets, SIM etc and what is the exam scoring for each question and what are passing marks?

A Simlet is a single question containing few multiple choice questions. In which you have given access of 1 device or and by using specific command you have to answer the task.Sim means simulation, it is the single main lab in the exam, in which you have to perform a specific task assigned to you. Please note that in simlet and simulations only specific commands are allowed directly related to your task, so don’t think that these are real Cisco routers and switches and you can try all the possible commands on it which may help in your given task.

You can check at www.certay.com for latest simulation solutions.

Some questions in the exam have 0 marks and some have double marks. Be careful while doing simulation and simlets because these are the most important part of the CCNA exam, so if you failed in both and do all other questions correct then there is no surety that you can pass the exam btw the passing score is approx 850 out of 1000.

When and how I will receive my certificate?

When you will be passed your exam then you will be awarded a score sheet on which your cisco ID is also mentioned .Be keep in mind that this is your only identity on the world of cisco, in future when if you want to give a ccnp exam then you have to mentioned this while registration otherwise you will be in trouble. Anyhow when you passed CCNA after a day or 2days you will receive a mail for verification of your home address or where you want to receive your certificate via currier services. Cisco will send you a hard copy on that address and if you do not want hard copy then they can send you a printable soft copy. All is depend on you.

check this = => www.sadikhov.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=82508

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Robin Lee :: Jul.20.2008 :: Articles And Tutorials :: No Comments »

The following are part of CCNA exam Q&A from www.certay.com. You can go to certay and consult live-support for more information if you are interested in its products. Now let’s look at the following study-guides offered by certay.  

1. Which tables of EIGRP route information are held in RAM and maintained through the use of hello and update packets? (Choose two.)

A: neighbor table
B: SPF table
C: RTP table
D: topology table
E: query table
F: DUAL table

Correct Answers: A, D

2. A router learns about a remote network from EIGRP, OSPF, and a static route. Assuming all routing protocols are using their default administrative distance, which route will the router use to forward data to the remote network?

A: The router will use the static route.
B: The router will use the OSPF route.
C: The router will use the EIGRP route.
D: The router will load balance and use all three routes.

Correct Answers: A

3. What is one reason that WPA encryption is preferred over WEP?

A: A WPA key is longer and requires more special characters than the WEP key.
B: The access point and the client are manually configured with different WPA key values.
C: WPA key values remain the same until the client configuration is changed.
D: The values of WPA keys can change dynamically while the system is used.

Correct Answers: D

4. When a new trunk link is configured on an IOS based switch, which VLANs are allowed over the link?

A: By default, all defined VLANs are allowed on the trunk.
B: Each single VLAN, or VLAN range, must be specified with the switchport mode command.
C: Each single VLAN, or VLAN range, must be specified with the vtp domain command.
D: Each single VLAN, or VLAN range, must be specified with the vlan database command.

Correct Answers: A

Robin Lee :: Jul.18.2008 :: CCNA Exam Braindumps :: No Comments »

1stly if you have an institute which can permit you for practice Labs only (in some $) or you have any relation with CEO/teacher of that institute and he will give you access for only few hours per week then try it first bcz it is very cheap/helpful for you. I also used this way.

2ndly use the dynamips router simulator. It will give you 100% results as real router give you.

Go in cisco share and search with the “dynamips” keyword. You will find everything which you want.Also you will lots of cisco IOS in there.

3rdly CCNA Video mentor will be very helpful for you in preparation of Labs.

Fourthly there are also some other router simulators like boson, routersim etc you can practise on them for switching but be sure that they dont give 100% results.

Fifthly the companion CDRooms with sybex and cisco press books are available in my collection give me someday to search and upload.

Sixthly You can practice with too many commands on already preconfigured labs by using CCNA Flash Cards(already shared in cisco share section)

Note:- CCNP,CCSP and even CCIE flash cards also has been released.

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Robin Lee :: Jul.14.2008 :: Articles And Tutorials :: 3 Comments »

Please during your study period dont think about any dump. Leave all matters which are happening on sadikhov regarding dumps. At time of studying through books+video trainings+all Labs if you feel any confusion you ask us.but please i am again n again saying that if you read a CCNA book 1 time and then you open pass4sure and ask us that hey prob in Q# ** i cannot understand that why this is hapend? what is the correct answer etc? Please don’t do that, don’t waste ur time and our time also.Ask pass4sure or testinside team who made it unfortunately. If you are thinking on that point that you asked us all questions here which you couldnt solved by yourself and now you understand all questions of dumps and you are ready to hit the exam then it is 100% sure that you are totally wrong.

I know that it is very hard for some people who arrange the fee (150$) and they cannot afford to fail . 2ndly i also agree that when you 100% prepare/confident for exam then you can use it but here is the way of use it

a) Before you hit the exam Approx 1 week earlier you can 1st try testking because it have also explanations for every question but be aware that it has many plenty of bugs.

b) Before seeing whole quesitons+answers of pass4sure open exam engine and try a virtual exam and see that how much u scored? This is the real score of your study/mind level without using any dump.So you again start study and see that in which areas you are weak and how much you need more study.Then again do a virtual exam and at last you will get 1000/1000.So now its the time that you can hit the exam.

Note:- While performing your final step i mean during study of dumps/questions if you find any clarification you can ask us but we all will be more happy when you ask us for any topic which you cannot understand yet from books or video trainings etc instead of you dump(pass4sure , testinside etc)questions.

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Robin Lee :: Jul.13.2008 :: Articles And Tutorials :: No Comments »