Cisco newbie.. Help :)

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Hi guys,

you might remember i was completing the cisco IT essentials level 2, which im told is exactly the same as the a+. Well that is now passed and ive just signed up for the CCNA via cisco's netacademy.

It doesnt start till the end of the month, what can i do to prepare a little? Anything i should be buying? Routers, switches etc?

Thanks all

 

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Buy these:
CCNA 1 & 2
CCNA 3 & 4

They are the official text books for the course, and the online academy tests map to them.

I have to say though that they are quite dry reading.

 

Thanks for the links. Would it help if i had two working pcs at home and some cisco equipment?

 

It may do yes, but what you could buy instead is a copy of Boson Net Sim. This will allow you to simulate PC's, Routers, Switches.
It also had labs for CCNA included in it.

 

That doesnt look too bad.. Cant beat a bit of simulation

 

ummm IMHO i think get some equipment if you can!!!

ps trip im sure ill be here soon to help you out with all your CCNA questions aka the master!

 

I'm using this company:

Mindtech

$9 for 10 50 minute slots using the CCNP racks- the CCNA racks ($5 for 10 50 minute sessions) are heavily booked up so I paid the extra $4 for CCNP which has more routers/switches to play with.

 

That sounds decent, might be useful as i get more into the course. Thanks pete