CCNA study group

NullZer0

I'd be interested in setting up a free in person study group to teach and learn CCNA topics.

It would be a community based effort and it would be free. If anyone is interested in participating or contributing please let me know.

In order to do this, I would need multiple contributors.
I'm based in the Dublin area and we could possibly start something from Saturday June 15th if we have the numbers and can get a suitable location.

I would guess that we would run about 8 weeks, either one evening per week or one day on the weekend - it would vary.

Kinet1c

I'd certainly be interested as I'm currently studying for the existing syllabus. There are areas I'm competent in that I could help others with and obviously other areas I'd need assistance with. Even if the group is focused on the new syllabus I'd attend.

In relation to a venue, presumably we'd just need power and a wan connection? Wouldn't even be pushed on a WAN connection, keep people focused

I've got a lab kit that could also be used. (2900 switch with 2*2620 & 1*2621 routers)

JJJJNR

Yes would be interested in participating in this.

NullZer0

Okay I'll leave this up for a couple of weeks and then compile a list of names.
I'm busy until the date mentioned above anyway.

markad1

I'd be interested in this too :-)

Maysa07

Count me in too. I have a two routers and two 48 port Switches.

Burgo

Yeah I'd be interested too! Cheers iRock!

whitelightrider

Very interested too iRock, but Im based down in Galway so cant make it.

I'm interested in this too, hoping to take the CCNA for a second time (expired) by the end of summer.

Sparks43

Very interested in this

On my 1st year of a 2 year CCNA course and its looking like i am going to be badly shafted by the change in curriculum.

So im hoping to learn Vlans trunking Wans and other bits before the 30th Sept rolls around.

Might see if a few others in my class would be interested as well.

Razzen

Might be interested in helping out..have taught CCNA stuff for a few years, so might be able to help people out with any topics they're struggling with.

Sparks43

Razzen wrote: »

Might be interested in helping out..have taught CCNA stuff for a few years, so might be able to help people out with any topics they're struggling with.

You might be able to help me so

Someone told me a joke about UDP earlier


I didnt get it


:pac:

UDP

Sparks43 wrote: »

Someone told me a joke about UDP earlier

Hey!

Sparks43

UDP wrote: »

Hey!

Sorry I didnt mean to offend

Hard luck on losing the job to TCP

Its amazing what a good handshake can do.



*Gets Coat*

harney

Slight hijacking of the thread for a quick question, but I didn't think it would merit yet another CCNA thread

From an old Uni course I still have access to the Cisco net academy site, at least until it closes in 73 or so days. The course modules available are CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration - so, if I want to get the basic CCNA and perhaps later a CCNA Security (I understand this material is not for the security course) which one of these to I need to go through? I guess I could go through both, but just wondered if that is a requirement for the CCNA? To add to that I have an old (going from memory as they are packed away) Cisco 2600 and a Cisco 1850. Would they do the job for studying? I have also downloaded packet tracer from the net academy site to supplement, or if possible to use instead of hardware.

I've just realised I've typed more than I intended to, so my apologies again for the OT questions.

harney

harney wrote: »

Slight hijacking of the thread for a quick question, but I didn't think it would merit yet another CCNA thread

From an old Uni course I still have access to the Cisco net academy site, at least until it closes in 73 or so days. The course modules available are CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration - so, if I want to get the basic CCNA and perhaps later a CCNA Security (I understand this material is not for the security course) which one of these to I need to go through? I guess I could go through both, but just wondered if that is a requirement for the CCNA? To add to that I have an old (going from memory as they are packed away) Cisco 2600 and a Cisco 1850. Would they do the job for studying? I have also downloaded packet tracer from the net academy site to supplement, or if possible to use instead of hardware.

I've just realised I've typed more than I intended to, so my apologies again for the OT questions.

JFGI

It would appear that I can either go through the Exploration track and get the CCNA, or go through the Discovery track and get the CCENT. With either I can then do the Security exam. Would I be correct in thinking that while the CCENT should be easier than the CCNA, the gap from there to the Security exam would be quite a jump?

moc moc a moc

Sparks43 wrote: »

Someone told me a joke about UDP earlier


I didnt get it

Yeah, but if they had told you the same joke involving TCP, it would have taken three times as long...

:pac:

harney wrote: »

Would I be correct in thinking that while the CCENT should be easier than the CCNA, the gap from there to the Security exam would be quite a jump?

Not really, the ICND2 (or whatever it is now) and the IINS exams cover different material. They're two branches in different directions. If anything, I'd say the ICND2 material is more difficult than the IINS stuff.

However, I really think a full CCNA R&S would be more beneficial than only a CCNA-S, even in the security field. I'd recommend continuing to get your full CCNA R&S, and then look at the CCNA-S.

newfrontier

sounds like a good idea

Razzen

harney wrote: »

JFGI

It would appear that I can either go through the Exploration track and get the CCNA, or go through the Discovery track and get the CCENT. With either I can then do the Security exam. Would I be correct in thinking that while the CCENT should be easier than the CCNA, the gap from there to the Security exam would be quite a jump?

Both Discovery and Exploration cover the full CCNA curriculum (just in a slightly different order), so technically you could study either. The exploration course has a lot more background and detail and would give you a better rounded understanding of the core material. If you wanted to do the Security course then I'd recommend Exploration.

As for using packet tracer, instead of hardware..yes very easily done. Packet tracer has improved hugely in the past few years, The entire CCNA curriculum (OK one or two very small bits missing, helper addresses etc) is now doable on packet tracer so it should be perfect.

Good Luck with it.

harney

moc moc a moc wrote: »

Not really, the ICND2 (or whatever it is now) and the IINS exams cover different material. They're two branches in different directions. If anything, I'd say the ICND2 material is more difficult than the IINS stuff.

However, I really think a full CCNA R&S would be more beneficial than only a CCNA-S, even in the security field. I'd recommend continuing to get your full CCNA R&S, and then look at the CCNA-S.

Razzen wrote: »

Both Discovery and Exploration cover the full CCNA curriculum (just in a slightly different order), so technically you could study either. The exploration course has a lot more background and detail and would give you a better rounded understanding of the core material. If you wanted to do the Security course then I'd recommend Exploration.

As for using packet tracer, instead of hardware..yes very easily done. Packet tracer has improved hugely in the past few years, The entire CCNA curriculum (OK one or two very small bits missing, helper addresses etc) is now doable on packet tracer so it should be perfect.

Good Luck with it.

Thanks guys. I guess if I decide not to be lazy during the summer I'll tackle the Exploration course.

newfrontier

Just a quick question how many are interested in meeting up ?
I can possibly arrange a free venue for 1 evening a week with cisco kit but I would have to get an idea of numbers? Venue is fully equipped classroom with cisco kit, its Near the dundrum luas and has some car parking available..If someone wants to volunteer to be group organiser and start getting the group organised for a kickoff in june.Sounds like a great idea and we have the makings of a very good study group.

NullZer0

PM sent


The other thing I'm thinking about is WebEx or Google hangouts for the sessions?

Might be more flexible considering I'm on call some weekends and/or evenings and I guess not everyone can go every week. This way, we might be able to include people we otherwise could not.

NullZer0

I just configured a private mailing list for this as I suspect it'll be a bit busy for here - considering the amount of CCNA posts on the forum
http://goo.gl/4KMnV

markad1

applied to join google group :-)

T-K-O

+1

I would be very interested in this. Just applied to the google group. I also have 2 '2950' switches which I would be very happy to donate for studying.

NullZer0

NullZer0 wrote: »

I just configured a private mailing list for this as I suspect it'll be a bit busy for here - considering the amount of CCNA posts on the forum
http://goo.gl/4KMnV

The link is missing a 'l'. Should be http://goo.gl/4KMnV

newfrontier

+1:)

whitelightrider

Also applied. Webex would be brilliant as Im down in Galway so wont make it up for the sessions.

NullZer0

Need to look into the webex thing further - soon.

Maysa07

I applied also, I have 2 Cisco 48 Port Switches ( Catalyst 3500 Series XL ) and 1 2950 24 port Switch.
I have a 1700 cisco router and 1 2610 router.

I am sitting the CCENT exam next week and have no problem sharing this equipment with others here.

Paddy

Kinet1c

NullZer0 wrote: »

Need to look into the webex thing further - soon.

Would this suffice for people joining remotely? http://anymeeting.com/

Are we using the new google group? I requested membership the other day but still have not been accepted.

Kinet1c

NullZer0 is busy studying afaik, might try get him to add a couple of moderators/admins to the group.

NullZer0

Just approved the latest ones.
Kinet1c - PM Sent

Kinet1c

Can people make sure that they are signing up to this link: http://goo.gl/4KMnV

Sparks43

Have just got an email but i do not have permissions to view

No panic though as my home bb just went fubar wont be back on for a day or 2

HungryJoey

Subscribed. Cheers lads.

Kinet1c

I've sent out a Google Drive share email which will be useful for covering stuff during the study group. For the moment you will have view access.

Currently there is just 1 document which has all of the exam objectives for the existing syllabus. Having looked at the new syllabus... I want to take the old test. There appears to be a bit of a jump in difficulty for the new exam so it's going to be a busy summer. Deadline is 30th September to take old exam.

I cant see the group now thanks guys.

Kinet1c

cisk wrote: »

I cant see the group now thanks guys.

Can or can't? Just checking there's not a typo.

Kinet1c

Kinet1c wrote: »

Can or can't? Just checking there's not a typo.

Apologies, i can indeed see the group.

zweton

Maysa07 wrote: »

I applied also, I have 2 Cisco 48 Port Switches ( Catalyst 3500 Series XL ) and 1 2950 24 port Switch.
I have a 1700 cisco router and 1 2610 router.

I am sitting the CCENT exam next week and have no problem sharing this equipment with others here.

Paddy

How did your ccent exam go? I have set mine fot end of June and will sit secong part before 30th September.

Maysa07

zweton wrote: »

How did your ccent exam go? I have set mine fot end of June and will sit secong part before 30th September.

Sitting it tomorrow, I will report back.. fail or pass..

Pat

T-K-O

guys,

can you recommend a cheap router with the IOS and the best place to pick one up. I'd like to use this at home and for study.

cheers

Crapbag

+1

I've applied to join the group also. I could also have access to some equipment if required

I started the old CCNA intro exam but never finished. Really need to knuckle down and get the existing exams

neonman

Good luck to you all in your CCNA journey. I'm CCNA certified and currently studying for my CCNP cert. I'll be happy to help out and answer questions on CCNA.

For people looking to practice using the command line I would recommend using Cisco's Packet Tracer program. You can find it on the web. It will save you a bit of money buying the real equipment and it allows you to build networks, be it a simple LAN with different VLANs to L3 routing be static or RIPv1/RIPv2, EIGRP and OSPF. It also has a nice trace function where you can see the packets going across the network.

Its more than enough to get you certified.

Tip of the day: Know your subnetting inside out.

Neon

circadian

Sitting my ICND1 soon, bricking it and would be interested!

carog2013

would be interesed in study group if its ok to sign up

Klair88

Up for this too if the time suits me for work, currently studying a Linux based course and then onto CCNA.

carog2013

would be very interested when is it starting ??? have my ccna & would like to go for CCNP