Cisco Certification: Don't Delay Those CCNA Studies! (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Every once in a while, a rumor floats that Cisco's getting ready to change the version number of their CCNA and CCNP exams, which also means the questions will be changed.

Cisco CCNA Certification: Passwords, Passwords, Passwords! (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

When you're looking at a Cisco router configuration, figuring out what the different passwords do can be a little confusing at first. But as I tell all my students, the key to understanding something that looks complex is to break it down to smaller parts.

Cisco Certification: The OSI Model, Part I (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

To conquer the Introduction To Cisco Networking exam, and to begin the process of becoming an expert network troubleshooter, you have to master the OSI model and learn what happens at each of the seven layers.

The Hidden Value Of Computer Certifcations (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

The web is covered with stories regarding the benefits of professional computer certification, and most of them are backed up with salary surveys and the like. While there's certainly nothing wrong with making more money and having better job prospects, there's one benefit of certification that many candidates forget about.

How to make good Elearning succeed in your Organization (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Cisco CCNA Certification: The Hidden Details Of Telnet (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Telnet is a simple yet powerful program that allows you to connect to a remote Cisco router or switch, and then configure it as though you were right at the console. Telnet is also one of those features that seems so very simple, until you get asked a half dozen questions about it on your CCNA exams. As with all topics, it's the details you know about Telnet that will help you pass the Intro and ICND exams.

Cisco CCNA Cerfication: Should You Take The One-Exam or Two-Exam Approach? (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Cisco CCNA Certification:

Should you take the one-exam or the two-exam approach?

Cisco Certifications Overview (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

General Certifications and Focused Certifications

Cisco offers three levels of general certification representing increasing levels of expertise: Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE). Different tracks across these levels align with varying career needs. A variety of focused Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are available as well to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles.

Only Good Guys Look For Jobs? (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

- Resume Lies and Half Truths -

According to the resumes that are distributed to large corporations and small businesses, only good guys look for jobs. This seems to be especially true in the Information Technology field. You will never see a resume that shows that a project was cancelled, or that the programmer was removed from a project due to his inability to meet the needs of the company or a client. Instead, the resume's all show that only the best of the best are looking for work.

5 Top Certification Mistakes To Avoid (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Cisco Certification: How To Become A Truly Valuable CCNA (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates.

Cisco Certification: The Joy Of Hex (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Cisco certification candidates, particularly CCNA candidates, must master binary math. This includes basic conversions, such as binary-to-decimal and decimal-to-binary, as well as more advanced scenarios involving subnetting and VLSM.

Cisco Certification: What To Do DURING Your Exam! (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

There are plenty of articles out there about how to prepare for Cisco exams. However, there are also things you can do to increase your chances of success on exam day during the most important part of the entire process -- the time that you're actually taking the test.

Cisco Certification: Introduction To ISDN, Part I (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

From the CCNA to the CCIE, ISDN is one of the most important technolgies you'll work with. It's also very common in the field; ISDN is frequently used as a backup connection in case an organization's Frame Relay connections go down. Therefore, it's important to know ISDN basics not only for your particular exam, but for job success.

Cisco CCNP Certification: Introduction To BGP (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

Cisco certification candidates are introduced to BGP at the CCNP level, but the reaction to its introduction always reminds me of something I see often as the CCNA level.

MCSE? CCNA? How To Choose The Best Computer Certification For You (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

When you're choosing which computer certification to pursue next, you should also be formulating a plan for your career. Your time is precious, and you should never choose to pursue a certification because it's "hot". There are some hard questions you should ask yourself before deciding to pursue the CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, CCSP, CCIE, MSCE, or any of the many other vendor certifications that are out there.

A Look At Some Out of the Ordinary Jobs (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

What do you want to be when you grow up? Chances are if you ask that question in any third grade class, your answers will include at least one fireman, one policeman, one cowboy and an assortment of other jobs that are glamorized on television and books.

Cisco Certification: The Definitive Guide To ARP, IARP, RARP, and Proxy ARP (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

When I first started studying for my CCNA years ago, one of the (many) things that confused me was ARP. Or rather, what ARP did as opposed to Reverse ARP, Inverse ARP, and Proxy ARP! One book would mention ARP without mentioning the other variations, one woule mention RARP but not Proxy ARP, and so on...

Cisco Certification: Suggested Toplogies For Your Home CCNA / CCNP Lab (July 24 2007)         - claim this article

When you make the decision to put your own home lab together for your CCNA and CCNP studies (a very wise decision, if I may say so!), the hardest part is figuring out how to spend your budget. Do you spend it all on the routers and go with a cheaper 1900 switch, knowing that the 640-801 (CCNA), 640-821 (Intro), and 640-811 (ICND) exams now place a premium on knowing the ins and outs of a 2950 switch? Do you buy a frame relay switch? Do you buy an access server?