what do i stand to gain to be a ccna?
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Getting your CCNA is a definite plus for you to list on your resume.  Other associate level certifications help out such as getting Microsoft or CompTIA certified.  Being a Cisco Certified Network Associate shows that you have the established baseline level of knowledge in routing and switching.  Most companies will desire (or require) at least a CCNA for most Network Administrator positions, and then to move up to a Network Engineer or Architect position may require a CCNP (Professional level) or CCIE (Expert level).  It also shows that YOU know CISCO, and Cisco is now a lot more than just routing and switching, as they have products in storage, wireless, optical and voice.  Your CCNA certification is good for 3 years, and you renew it by retesting or by achieving a higher level certification.  So they make sure you stay on top of the technologies to some extent.  To complete your CCNA, basic computer experience is important and it helps if you have a little bit of networking experience (even just a home network) but it's not absolutely necessary. Beyond that, the single best book you can read to cover all of the fundamentals is the Cisco Press books, CCNA Self Study: either "Intro to Cisco" or "Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices".  I put a link below.  Many other books to choose from, but I would start with the Cisco Press book, and maybe just use ONE additional book, like an Exam Cram or Sybex study guide, preferably one that comes with a CDROM and you can generate your own practice tests. When you pass the practice tests with 80% or better, you're ready for the real thing. In addition, make sure to go through Cisco's web site on this as well. I put a link to that also below. Good luck, wise move learning Cisco.
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very tough question. u'll have to study hell lot of books. u can start off with tannenbaum and end with CCNA material
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as u have already mentioned that u r a Netwrok Engg. So u shld try to do Cisco certification like, CCNA,CCNP and CCIE and upgrade ur skills. There r lots of co. in Chandigarh who requires Network Professionals. there is better chance for u. if ur confident in ur field sometimes ur co. will sponser u for ur certification. so go out chk out gud institute.
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I suggest taking a workshop or find a local school that has Cisco's Academy. This is an online manual with practice problems and case studies. Also it is likely that doing it this we will gurantee you have access to a router to practice on. I would look at the link I have attatched so you can decide how to progress.
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I would suggest you go for course in CCNA. Its a nice one and industry oriented. Recently a friend of mine in India did this course and no sooner he wrote the exam than an MNC picked him up!
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Basic computer experience is important and it helps if you have a little bit of networking experience (even just a home network) but it's not absolutely necessary.  Beyond that, the single best book you can read to cover all of the fundamentals is the Cisco Press book, CCNA Self Study, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices.  I put a link below.  Many other books to choose from, but I would start with the Cisco Press book, and maybe just use ONE additional book, like an Exam Cram or Sybex study guide, preferably one that comes with a CDROM and you can generate your own practice tests.  When you pass the practice tests with 80% or better, you're ready for the real thing.  In addition, make sure to go through Cisco's web site on this as well.  I put a link to that also below.  Good luck, wise move learning Cisco.
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I just took my CCNA 4 final, VERSION 12.1. I scored 100%. If you have specific questions feel free to email me and i will do my best to help you out.
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CCNA's are always going to be needed because it is a way of seperating yourself from non-certified people not to mention that you have or had at one point or another the knowledge to learn and comprehend the resources that come with knowing CCNA information.  Unfortunately the CCNA certification is the most common Cisco certification to obtain  so my advice to you would be to not stop with the CCNA and continue on with the rest of the Cisco certifications.  I would also suggest that you to move to a metro area so that you could find more jobs than just 1 or 2 that you might find in a small area.  Good Luck
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First of all why do you want to do these courses:\n\n1. If you want to just know some concepts in networking then you can go for CCNA alone. It is normally a 1 month course and will cost you around 15000 ( including test ).\n\n2. If you are serious about a career in networtking then go for ccna first and then after completing it go for CCNP and MCSE.\nRemember, MCSE as 7 papers so the cost is also high and not all people can clear it, only people who are looking for networking career will do it.\n\nAll the best!
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CCNA: visit www.cisco.com and find the prometric centers in your region or near you region. \nhttp://www.cisco.com/asiapac/academy/\n\nMCSE: visit http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/india/subjects/subjecttk_p1.htm\n\nI hope you will do some research to find out what exactly you are looking for.\n\nregards,\nSalman.
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Try getting some certifications, like A+, Network+, MCP.  Let your possible employer now that you still have the skills you need by showing them the certifications.
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there all written a boring way.if u need a happy learning tool get the ccna course from cbt nuggets..its a few hundred bucks but the course will keep u excited,and its on dvd\n\nnetwork professional
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i am taking my ccna 4 final on wednesday and cert on the 11th, didnt do the case study on the cd, but what is your ? i might be able to help, just email me
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i am working as SE in networking domain.Feature of the n/w field is very good.now a days Internet is penetrating more as compaired to other domains.i think it's better to complete your MCA.In the mean while you can opt for certification exams like CCNA,CCNP,CCIE etc.if u want to enter n/w industry it is better to have CCNA at least.CCNP prefered and CCIE promices GOOD JOB + HIGH SALARY.
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That really matters what you want to focus on in your career.  I assume that you have your CCNA?  CCNP will be a more general routing and switching certification while CCSP is specialized in network security.  \n\nSecurity these days is obviously in demand, but I don't see routing and switching demand dwindling.
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The answer is, "it depends" on what sub-field of I.T. you are looking to get into.  Yes, certifications are very valuable in addition to a college degree, and in some cases might place you ahead of other candidates who have the degree but no certifications.  For anything Microsoft/Windows related, you want to look at the MCSA or MCSE.  For anything networking related, you want to start with the CCNA from Cisco and the Network+ from CompTIA.  For anything security related, you want to go for the Security+ by CompTIA, or the CISSP by ISC2, but the CISSP is for when you have years of experience in security, that's something to build up to, but it's a great one to have.  For anything database related, pass an Oracle exam or go for Microsoft's MCDBA.  There are other entry level certs through CompTIA that show an interviewer you have a baseline level of knowledge in certain subjects such as A+, Linux+, Server+ and iNet+.  You mentioned CCNP, so I think you might be leaning towards networking... in that case, if you are just starting out in the field, first look to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam which is more general and vendor neutral.  Then definitely go for the Cisco CCNA.  From there you can build up to a Cisco CCNP with a few years under your belt and CCIE when you get to the expert level.  Good luck.
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CCNA stands for CISCO certified network associate and CCDA stands for design associates. These exams are conducted world wide thorugh an org by paying some nominal fees round the year and you can find thousnads of books for finding the learning material