Posted: 4/16/2008 4:48:14 PM EDT
| I am looking for a CCNA boot camp or course in the Stafford/Fredericksburg area. Does anyone have any locations or recommendations? I went to a place in Stafford a while back but they closed up shop Level Next Technology was the place. So anyone have any info for me? |
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To be honest, don't waste your money on a boot camp unless your totally green behind the ears in networking. The test is pretty easy and can be passed on just two cups of coffee or a single moutain dew. You would be better served to self study if you have a basic understanding of networking. It's also might be cheaper to take a class at a Community College or some place like Strayer University, which is in F'burg. There basic networking classes cover just about everything under the CCNA exam. |
I am studying right now for the CCNA, if you goto Cisco's web site there is a link for certification and you can find what you need there. basically if you have never touched a router before, a boot camp will be helpful. being certified doesn't make you qualified and plenty of people also use actual tests or test king Sorry I don't know your exact situation to give a more precise link. I have been using the two book series for Intro and ICND that comes with two CD's that give you the actual test that your can get the updates to keep it current. This helps if you take a while to study and come back to it 6 months later. The CD also include simulations where you enter commands and config stuff and the thing will grade you on your work in real time. One other thing that is helpful is to hit the computer show at the dulles expo center and look for an older router like a 1700 or even 2621 router possibly a 2950 switch or two. This will help you do the home work assignments in the book. kinda nice to have equipment to become proficient. This is what i have including a few 7900 phones with power bricks. eBay may have what you need as well. Jim |
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Everyone that I know that has went through it preferred taking the class, and I believe it was at the local community college. I just used books and a 2600 series router, plus the Boson simulator for mine. It really wasn't that difficult. The CCNP is another animal altogether and I didn't have the time to pursue it. Don't forget that Juniper is also a very good certification to get also, and who has pretty common equipment. |
| I can't recommend anyone down there but I can tell you I went to a boot camp to get my MCSE and it worked for me. I'd already had years of experience and could answer most questions, I've just always sucked at test taking and the boot camp did prepare me for it. |