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http://www.bensbookmarks.com/prepare-ccna-exam.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:55:55 +0000 bensbookmarks Study Resources http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=174 I get lots of e-mail promising various tricks for mastering the CCNA exam in a very short timeframe, and it makes me mad. Lately I’ve been seeing variations on a plan to “Prep for the CCNA in Two Weeks” or even shorter timeframes. This really bothers me, because it’s potentially a huge disservice to those … Continue reading How long does it take to prepare for the CCNA exam?

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/6-essential-ccna-study-tools-70-budge.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:14:35 +0000 bensbookmarks Study Resources http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=153 Not too long ago, preparing for a technical certification like the CCNA exam meant spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on books, classes, and other training materials. Thanks to the rapid growth of online publishing, top-quality study resources are now available for a mere fraction of their former cost. The CCNA exam itself costs … Continue reading 6 Essential CCNA Study Tools – on a $40 budget

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/cisco-certified-entry-networking-technician-ccent.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:57:09 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=129 The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification is an entry-level certification that validates the holder’s ability to install and maintain a branch network of a small enterprise, including day-to-day operations and troubleshooting. CCENT holders are also trained in basic network security. CCENT covers basic networking knowledge and skills. General networking theory, routing and switching … Continue reading Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/ccnp-security-exam-cisco-certified-network-professional-security.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:45:47 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=118 The Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) is the replacement certification for the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification. The CCNP Security will fully take effect in October 2011. Cisco ceased to offer CCSP exams to new candidates in April 2011. CCNP Security focuses on certifying the holder’s ability to perform the job role … Continue reading The Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) Exam

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/understanding-communication-protocols-fddi-ethernet-token-ring.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:52:34 +0000 bensbookmarks Networking Fundamentals http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=113 Computer networks are complex, involving multiple layers of hardware, software and protocols governing the transmission and reception of data. The network must simultaneously integrate many functions while maintaining compatibility of device connections. Network architecture is the name for the design principles that go into creating and building a computer network. Designing a network involves both … Continue reading Understanding Communication Protocols: FDDI, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Token Ring

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/ccnp-wireless-certification-overview-cisco-certified-network-professional-wireless.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:44:16 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=110 The Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) certification is track of CCNP that focuses on wireless networking. A professional level certification, the CCNP Wireless specializes in wireless networking technology using Cisco products. Cisco began offering this certification in September 2009 in response to industry demand. The CCNP Wireless certification formalizes the holder’s knowledge and … Continue reading CCNP Wireless Certification Overview (Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless)

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/understanding-network-protocol.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:18:16 +0000 bensbookmarks Networking Fundamentals http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=105 This article provides an overview of the following network protocols and technologies: PPP, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, netBEUI, FTP, HTTP, NFS, SMTP, ICMP, Telnet and SSH. Network design has advanced as computer technology has expanded and grown more powerful. Networks allow linked computers to share data. This basic functionality belies a complex interaction of a multiplicity of different rules, … Continue reading Understanding Network Protocols

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/ccna-sp-operations-exam.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:39:22 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=103 The Cisco Certified Network Associated Service Provider Operations (CCNA SP Operations) certifies a support engineer’s technical comprehension and practical abilities. The certification focuses on an environment of normative repaire within the context of large, high-speed core network infrastructure using Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network technology. The CCNA SP Operations curriculum features performance management, change, configuration, incident … Continue reading The CCNA SP Operations Exam

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/cisco-certified-network-associate-voice-ccna-voice-exam.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:36:28 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=98 The Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) certification prepares the professional to operate and administer a voice network at an associate level. The certification will signify to employers that the professional is skilled in being a voice engineer, a voice manager or a voice technologies administrator. The certification will also ensure the professional can … Continue reading All About the Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) Exam

http://www.bensbookmarks.com/cisco-certified-network-associate-security-ccna.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:14:57 +0000 bensbookmarks Certification Overview http://www.bensbookmarks.com/?p=94 The Cisco Certified Network Associated Security (CCNA Security) certification is meant to validate the knowledge and skills necessary to secure Cisco networks. CCNA Security enables the holder to demonstrate certain skills, including: developing security infrastructure recognizing vulnerabilities in and threats to networks neutralizing security threats CCNA Security places emphasis on core security technologies. It also … Continue reading Why Take the CCNA Security Exam?