Jeremy, I got a CBT Nuggets subscription and watched your CCNA 201-300 Series. It was great content and I passed My CCNA last week! Thankyou for all your videos
The year 2005, I was in my final year in college and couldn't yet determine which IT field I should embrace. Some friends recommend networking, and I started watching Jeremy's CCNA cbtnuggest videos. And I still remember that day I fell in love with networking because of him and his amazing teaching style. Today, I work in Cisco Systems HQ itself as a trainer and I was waiting for this moment to come to say this: "Thank you so much Jeremy for being my role model all this time, and thank you for teaching me networking and making me love this field " Ahmed Yasser Moftah
Jeremy, you are absolutely right about scheduling your exam. You really feel the pressure and you tend to focus a lot better. The one thing that I didn't do on my way to passing the CCNA exam was having the real physical labs. I used packet tracer and Boson net-sim to get me through the labs. Unfortunately when you get in to the real world of networking, there's no cylinders or rectangles for routers or switches. It's a fun world to be a part of.
Jeremy , always been a fan of your wonderful teaching and the insight you have about networking ...you are my network guru ....please don't stop...keeping making more videos like this
Step 5, scheduling the exam, is probably the best advise. I put off taking ICND 1 for years. When I finally started scheduling tests, I went from nothing to CCNP in like 6 months. Scheduling was key!
Jeremy, I got my ccna thanks to you. I bout some equipment off eBay and followed along to your course. You’re an amazing instructor. I would recommend you to anyone. Now I’m learning Linux. I wish you did Linux courses too!
This is some great stuff. Fortunately I was able to acquire free network from my company as they began replacing and disposing old gear. Some 3750s 3550s, 2921s, 1921s, asa 5525 all great lab gear. Watching CBTnuggets videos and reading the OCG I was able to pass the ccna on my first attempt before they changed it. Scheduling the test early really did put the pressure but pushed me to study and practice. Thanks for your content Jeremy, I really enjoy it!
I have been a network engineer for 10+ years, started out as a Tech patching jacks as a "site guy" basically running around doing IMAC's via Remedy tickets.. Having not ever done that, or started there a lot of the perspective would never of been solidified. I now work for a VAR, and one of the most over looked things is scoping projects for all of the physical work. Thinking all about the config, and topology and parts is only part of it. you need to think about the thousands of cables, and switches you are going to be installing, and how to guide Tech's to do it - its a massive undertaking. and without having done it yourself you will struggle if not fail leaving this part out, and ultimatley you will loose a lot of money on fixed bid scopes. SO I cannot express enough how important it is to start from the ground up hands on. I learned over 50% with out ever picking up a book, get hands on, talk to people, build labs.. if you work for a company with a big IT department and your "just the network Tech" start picking the brains of all the Server guys and see their world, dont EVER silo your self. Hope this helps some one keep pushing. because you will look back and be thankful you have a background because stuff like that, and softskils is what gets you jobs. Not 50+ certs with no experience.. If you are getting your CCNA thinking its going to open doors for you its not, its only a cert to help motivate you more. your experience and drive is what gets you jobs period..
Jmhm17 experience and drive huh. So I just finished a BS in computer networking at uni of southern miss and I’m currently studying for the CCNA while applying for intro jobs into IT since I have no experience. Should I just keep applying and cross my fingers and not bother with the CCNA, I took the classes in the CCNA but I forgot all the material.
@@chadwatkins5334 its up to you. Depends what jobs are infront of you. If you get a job that gives you access to the network gear I would hold off on the CCNA. After you mess around and build prespective the CCNA will make more sense and close gaps and help YOU. Honestly if I was interviewing you and you had no experience but had a CCNA it wouldn't mater to me because its just a test you passed, you dont know how to apply the logic to the real world and how different it is. If it is a qualifier for an entry level position even after you sell yourself then that company does not have its priorities straight. Basically being an entry level guy with no experience I would never expect certifications. I would be more focused on soft skills, motivation, and reliability.. Believe it or not those are things that cant be taught. Anyone can be taught the technical stuff... Get your morals before you get your technical skills. Any good engineer interviewing you should know that.
chad watkins a combination of education, experience and certs make a difference. At least It has in my experience. I didn’t have experience at first but figured some kind of experience would be useful so I worked 7 months at Geek Squad. Then I got myself some CompTIA certs and from there i got way more interview opportunities. This is what has worked for me. But yes you do have to have drive and have the dedication to keep applying even when you don’t believe you’re qualified for the role. Keep applying and keep learning. Interviewing skills are also super important. Goodluck!!!
chad watkins Some excellent advice from Jean there. Unfortunately, there’s going to be so many people with differing opinions who think their experience has been the best one or they know exactly what it takes to get to a particular place or point in their careers. The truth is, the experience of starting out, gaining certs, gaining experience is different for everyone. Age, location, experience, personality, ability, learning difficulties, physical and mental challenges, there are so many differing factors. Take everyone’s opinion as exactly that, an opinion. Try to remain positive and don’t get despondent or be put off by negativity or people saying you must do exactly one thing to get somewhere in life. Life is not black and white. Context and nuance are important. Good luck with your studies.
There is something about physical equipment you'll never experience with simulators and virtual but i hear most instructors say you don't need it and i agree to an extent
The one thing that helped me pass my ccna exam was thinking about the concept again and again, and then troubleshoot. For example i had a hard time understanding extended acl until i started thinking and visualising deeply about the first acl statement and how does the first statement affects the network. Book and videos are you best teachers but the student has to think, visualise and then troubleshoot. And to be honest Jeremy method of teaching is very good, because he ensures the person gets the stuff inside the brain, and that's why we need real physical devices.
You are a great man and thank you for everything. P.S. Your audio is 50% quieter than other video on youtub. Not just this video but all of your videos
Sorry Jeremy, but I completely disagree with you about #1. I've done my CCNA last year with all labs in GNS3. The time overhead required to do the same things with real equipment as you can in the emulator is HUGE. It is a simply waste of time. I am learning for ENCOR now and this overhead became even bigger. Imagine creating a full mesh when you get 10+ more routers, it is something like that Especially considering how more and more network devices will be virtualized anyway in the production environment (CCNA and CCNP even have separate sections about this!) Frankly the real situation when a physical would be truly useful is CCNP, with things like stacking, MEC, VSS. They require working with multiple devices, physical interaction there is much more valuable. Unfortunately, devices with those functions are expensive, so most people can't afford to build a lab using them. TL:DR Labs are mandatory. But use things like GNS3 or CML.
I'm a huge fan of your cbt nuggets vids and got a lab for that reason... i have used it a bit, but feel i can cover 10x the material and skills by just dropping into a boson lab or bombal lab from udemy or gns3 academy. the real lab is certainly more real world since every time i use it, i spend most of my time with google, cisco.com trying to see why what i am doing is not working. thank you for the massive amount of value you have provided here and on cbtnuggets
He's not wrong, especially about the setting a date part. I started to study for my CCNA back in 2013 and finally got mine in January 2020 right before the new CCNA launch. NexGenT and the comunity, mentors, and weekly master minds helped keep me motivated. Also having the option to take the Icnd1 and icnd2 exams really helped to make it easier to laser focus on one, pass then schedule the next one then focus on that. I did end up failing my icnd1 the fiest time. Then passed icnd1 and icnd2. Also getting little wins and ah ha moments even in packet tracer can be enough to keep you motivated to keeping going. Those moments where you are like I know it should be working and then you figure out you goofed up one network statement are invaluable. You will not forget that any time soon.
Scheduling now, Jeremy. Appreciate the push to get my CCNP on the books.
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Wow, I am CCNA certified and i still learned a great detail in this video, it is true that the idea to know everything kills you, and so hard to google in front of other ppl, they will tell you, i can do this with google to.
Hi Jeremy, I recently got my CCNA and was hoping you could assist me with a question. I landed an interview with a company called Adtran, not sure if you're familiar with them. If so, can you share your experience? Also I work in support but was looking to transition into networking however I make 80k in support and I'm pretty sure a entry level networking gig will pay way less. What should I do, should I try to land an entry level networking gig thats pays less than my current salary or stay in support until I hopefully land a networking opportuntity that pays more? Thanks!
Amazing video, it really helped me to know what exactly to focus on because I did indeed have many hours long study sessions where I'd get lost in details and didn't really get a lot moving in the exam objectives as a whole.
Hello Jeremy, this is my first time on your channel. I got to know about you after watching the @NetworkChuck video on Security +. I like your content, but the problem is getting the actual lab. I live in Nigeria, getting those equipments here is very expensive just like buying on Amazon and shipping down to Nigeria. We other alternative can someone like me explore?
Hello, what lab switch and router would you recommend I buy for the CCNA? I have packet tracer but I am considering real lab equipment. I'm watching your CBT Nugget videos while preparing for the exam at the moment. I'm on the OSPF section.
Jeremy, like this reverse format for the video. Also liked the 1.5 hour long video you did with Network Chuck a little while ago. That video made me think that, 1) CompTIA Network+ is probably a better well rounded testing experience then this new CCNA, 2) Might as well go directly after the CCNP (enterprise) and bypass the CCNA (probably after the Network+). What do you think?? Thanks!
I've taken both Network+ and the CCNA in the last year...honestly, I think Network+ is the better exam, but Cisco CCNA currently offers more industry value (outside of government).
Just get 3750v2 POE that have the L3 image on them. That way you can do everything and not have to worry about getting 18XX or 19XX or 28XX or 29XX series routers. You get all the routed ports you could want. Easily do L3 Port Channel, practice POE setup, etc... Go get some SFP multi-mode fiber transceivers from the likes of FS.COM for just a few $$'s and fiber patch.
I know you have brought this up on past videos and your courses on CBT nuggets, however I was wondering, to date, what is your ideal beginners CCNA lab setup with equipment recommendations. Sorry I know this is a commonly asked question.
you are correct nothing replaces equipment! I keep equipment for my lab and my home infrastructure! can't tell how many times I tore that lab apart and rebuilt it! but it allowed me to test everything before I added it to the infrastructure. So that 3750E poe switch and my 2921 router that I also used for collaboration is still doing its job along with my 4500 series router for infrastructure. Yes I have incorporated vmware for virtual stuff but hey the equipment detects and runs it as well. I wish I could use my non poe wireless ap with my stuff though lol.
Iv picked up two routers a Cisco WiFi and two switches for free. What can I with these items I'm still stuffing ccna. What other equipment do u say I need for a lab?
Awesome insight! I do the same thing in my classroom. One time I did it in a tricky way. I said: " I gotta show you all something really cool." We went out to the website, they created their accounts and I said "Now schedule your exam!". You should've seen the faces in the room :). 4 went on to get CCENT and CCNA.
Just read through the OCG and do the netacad packet tracer labs. It's that simple, don't get overwhelmed with information overload. It's a fairly easy exam. It is meant as an entry level cert after all. CCNP is a bit harder but still fairly easy. I just passed the core and going for the automation track. Good luck and don't overthink it. You don't need to do anything he said except google stuff you dont understand.
Reason number 3 is what's kept me in a study rut for years. Even as far back as my Comptia A+ studies, I spent a week trying to memorise the first chapter on bios. Every tiny bit of useless POST and bios key points that are not in the exam and I don't need for real life practical use.
Started your CCNA course a few days ago as a refresher. So I get my lab equipment in, one 3750-48 smashed during shipping. Another with the wrong iOS loaded into flash. 5 hours researching Cisco documents to find out why and then how to use Xmodem to send bin file. Now 8 hours to transfer over 9600 broad rate. The universe is really trying me, but I'm not going to accept it. I'm getting this done one way or another.
Ok this is a test for Jeremy a very smart guy. I have had my CCNA for 2 years, I have found issues that don't seem to have any answer. Example: We have a switch set up and running fine. 3-6 months later some of the computers have lost something where they no longer appear to be in the vlan with the remaining computers. Looking at interfaces show nothing unigue. The only answer for us is reboot the switch and everything is fine again. What is the problem/solution, anyone.
Could be plenty of things...IMO most likely interface errors or port security disabling those interfaces until a reboot. Slim chance it could be a firmware issue.
I almost passed the exam back in February of this year. I wish I would've gotten the other 105 points so that I would've gotten certified. Oh, well. Maybe next time.
and also you should not be focusing on pionts more then that you should be alwayse remember what are u doing even if without the cert because you can get the cert but not being competent enough for gettin a job
@@saifyahyaoui4452 I feel I could do the job without the cert and will gain experience and expertise over time. But dealing with hiring managers (to me) is like pulling teeth. They don't seem to recognize the potential. I know people who aren't certified and yet have a job in computer networking. But employers, more often than not, require certifications these days.
I pass it essentials and routing & switching exams. Only I get certification from it essentials for free , but r&s certification costs 100$. End this paper is only valid for 3 years. So we know how profitable it is.
Just search on ebay/local second hand sites for Cisco routers and switches, then buy a couple of cheap ones. Or search for CCNA router sets they sell on ebay and then search for cheaper ones of those. I have a couple of 1800 routers, a 3750 switch and a (loud) 2950 switch which pretty much do everything.
Love your videos but I've noticed the volume has been consistently low on them for a while now. Can you upload them with a higher volume and we can choose lower our volume if we feel it's too loud? Keep up the great work!
So, I disagree with #1 but agree with everything else, especially scheduling the exam. I have physical hardware and I found the experience invaluable. It got me motivated to learn and I did some neat stuff with setting up a voip system in my house for a time. The problem is: Space, tripping my power breaker because I live in a crappy place, and the electric bill. I had to shelve my homelab for now and move to GNS3. With GNS3, I can build some really large labs on my computer, and I feel the overhead is much less. Now, I will NEVER steer someone away from trying physical hardware. Our jobs will require us to know how to work around hardware, but I feel for people like myself, who aren't incompetent with tech, we can get away with GNS3. Again I want to stress: Hardware is awesome and if everyone has the chance I say buy at least one switch and router, but don't feel bad if you can only do GNS3. Any thoughts?
Absolutely don't feel bad if you can only do GNS3. I HIGHLY recommend an emulator once you REALLY understand the physical elements and how they fit together.
IMO, labing CCNA stuff is a “for you” thing, if you want to be very well prepared for a real-world/alive network problem, then you would like to have those hours of experience gained on lab. If you only want to pass the CCNA, well, just read... make notes, memorize things and most important UNDERSTAND how things works
I will update to a physical lab I do agree with you, yes virtual labs are amazing, but where in heaven it's gone be your practice get dirty man, it will cost you some pennys but worth it.
holy crap all you guys that are doing ccna in the comments are like out of college and wayy older than me. Im in 10th grade and im literally already about to start ccna 3
What? My exam is next week Friday. I have been doing Cisco for the past 12 years and packet tracer is way better than the real thing because I am allowed to make mistakes and fix them. Very discouraging video now... Guys CCNA is hard no doubt and its a lot of info to take in and process, but its possible with lots of study and practice on packet tracer.
Brilliant!! 👍👍👍 Thanks!! But I don't agree on the physical thing... Packet tracer does its magic. Physical comes as an extra step from my point of view. After you come over the "barrier real world" it almost the same as labbing virtually on packet tracer.
Keeping IT Simple yes, but please try to understand, u say need physical lab,Keith saying no, most of ccna video viewer of you and kieth are same. I follow you, chuck, jeremyIT, kieth, lllimitable-internetworking-internetworking. No one says you need physical gears which we don't have. I read somewhere you only need gears to go for CCNP. That's why they made staright entrence to CCNP. If need gears then what's the point watching you all. To pass CCNA need 85% is it not possible to get 85% without gears and 15% for gears. The main thing I think this video you posted is only demotivating.
PACKET TRACER!!! Some good advice in this video but I “disagree” on the importance of having actual physical Cisco network devices. Yes, in an ideal world, that might be a great idea/solution but it is fraught with potential issues/downsides. Not least of which is you may actually be putting off students from taking up CCNA. Aside from the fact that the new CCNA exam questions have changed and become more limited in format type anyway, this really doesn’t address the fact that many people simply do not have the money to be able to afford to buy physical devices or that the items may not even be accessible, (particularly as more “affordable” 2nd hand goods) in some locations/countries. And which devices should they buy, how many do they need, which versions of IOS will be used? Should they buy a laptop with a serial/DB9 connector for realism? (And yes, I’m aware that’s not necessary but that’s kind of the point.) On top of that, there is the additional time taken to find, buy and configure said devices, not to mention the cost, noise and potential faults and other issues with running these network devices. How much money and time could a student spend trying to get a device to work only to find out eventually that there’s a physical fault on the device? Get Packet Tracer. It’s free to download, there are no running costs and many professional teachers agree that it is sufficient to pass your CCNA. is it perfect? No. Are there missing commands and a few config issues? Yes. Is it perfectly adequate? Yes, more than. There is a huge range of devices available for you to experiment with which just cannot be replicated as a physical lab for the vast majority of students.
Steven - GREAT thoughts. Packet Tracer / GNS3 / EVE-NG...etc...etc... are all great. I'm planning to create a video soon on WHY I still recommend a physical lab. Stay tuned.
@@Viatto Thanks for taking the time to respond. I watched your follow up video yesterday and it does address some of the concerns. I really don't disagree with the idea of using physical devices in principal, it's still just not an option for some people and my primary concern remains that the advice could discourage otherwise suitable candidates from taking up CCNA studies and pursuing a career in networking/Cisco. I have a fair amount of prior experience in configuring real physical network setups at home on a very configurable Draytek router with a CLI and in work (when I had a job ;-)). In your opinion, do you think most students taking up CCNA or planning to take up CCNA have previous experience with network setups or do you think they are coming at it from a complete newbie stance?
Jeremy, I got a CBT Nuggets subscription and watched your CCNA 201-300 Series. It was great content and I passed My CCNA last week! Thankyou for all your videos
How long did it take you? Congrats
What other resources did you use?
So cbt does help with learning the materials?
Links to the videos please
The year 2005, I was in my final year in college and couldn't yet determine which IT field I should embrace. Some friends recommend networking, and I started watching Jeremy's CCNA cbtnuggest videos. And I still remember that day I fell in love with networking because of him and his amazing teaching style. Today, I work in Cisco Systems HQ itself as a trainer and I was waiting for this moment to come to say this: "Thank you so much Jeremy for being my role model all this time, and thank you for teaching me networking and making me love this field "
Ahmed Yasser Moftah
Ahmed - love this story!
Well done bro yeah Jeremy is great teacher not because of what he know because of his magical way of teaching I wish success for both of you…
Jeremy, you are absolutely right about scheduling your exam. You really feel the pressure and you tend to focus a lot better. The one thing that I didn't do on my way to passing the CCNA exam was having the real physical labs. I used packet tracer and Boson net-sim to get me through the labs. Unfortunately when you get in to the real world of networking, there's no cylinders or rectangles for routers or switches. It's a fun world to be a part of.
Jeremy , always been a fan of your wonderful teaching and the insight you have about networking ...you are my network guru ....please don't stop...keeping making more videos like this
Step 5, scheduling the exam, is probably the best advise. I put off taking ICND 1 for years. When I finally started scheduling tests, I went from nothing to CCNP in like 6 months. Scheduling was key!
I was 16 when I got my CCNA. I don't see any problem you won't get it, just belive in yourself!!!!
Oh man. Your channel deserves 000 more to the right.
your energy, your enthusiasm pushed me forward for a year and a half now. Thnx a million
Jeremy, I got my ccna thanks to you. I bout some equipment off eBay and followed along to your course.
You’re an amazing instructor. I would recommend you to anyone.
Now I’m learning Linux. I wish you did Linux courses too!
This is some great stuff. Fortunately I was able to acquire free network from my company as they began replacing and disposing old gear. Some 3750s 3550s, 2921s, 1921s, asa 5525 all great lab gear. Watching CBTnuggets videos and reading the OCG I was able to pass the ccna on my first attempt before they changed it. Scheduling the test early really did put the pressure but pushed me to study and practice. Thanks for your content Jeremy, I really enjoy it!
I have been a network engineer for 10+ years, started out as a Tech patching jacks as a "site guy" basically running around doing IMAC's via Remedy tickets.. Having not ever done that, or started there a lot of the perspective would never of been solidified. I now work for a VAR, and one of the most over looked things is scoping projects for all of the physical work. Thinking all about the config, and topology and parts is only part of it. you need to think about the thousands of cables, and switches you are going to be installing, and how to guide Tech's to do it - its a massive undertaking. and without having done it yourself you will struggle if not fail leaving this part out, and ultimatley you will loose a lot of money on fixed bid scopes. SO I cannot express enough how important it is to start from the ground up hands on. I learned over 50% with out ever picking up a book, get hands on, talk to people, build labs.. if you work for a company with a big IT department and your "just the network Tech" start picking the brains of all the Server guys and see their world, dont EVER silo your self. Hope this helps some one keep pushing. because you will look back and be thankful you have a background because stuff like that, and softskils is what gets you jobs. Not 50+ certs with no experience.. If you are getting your CCNA thinking its going to open doors for you its not, its only a cert to help motivate you more. your experience and drive is what gets you jobs period..
Jmhm17 experience and drive huh. So I just finished a BS in computer networking at uni of southern miss and I’m currently studying for the CCNA while applying for intro jobs into IT since I have no experience. Should I just keep applying and cross my fingers and not bother with the CCNA, I took the classes in the CCNA but I forgot all the material.
@@chadwatkins5334 its up to you. Depends what jobs are infront of you. If you get a job that gives you access to the network gear I would hold off on the CCNA. After you mess around and build prespective the CCNA will make more sense and close gaps and help YOU. Honestly if I was interviewing you and you had no experience but had a CCNA it wouldn't mater to me because its just a test you passed, you dont know how to apply the logic to the real world and how different it is. If it is a qualifier for an entry level position even after you sell yourself then that company does not have its priorities straight. Basically being an entry level guy with no experience I would never expect certifications. I would be more focused on soft skills, motivation, and reliability.. Believe it or not those are things that cant be taught. Anyone can be taught the technical stuff... Get your morals before you get your technical skills. Any good engineer interviewing you should know that.
chad watkins a combination of education, experience and certs make a difference. At least It has in my experience. I didn’t have experience at first but figured some kind of experience would be useful so I worked 7 months at Geek Squad. Then I got myself some CompTIA certs and from there i got way more interview opportunities.
This is what has worked for me. But yes you do have to have drive and have the dedication to keep applying even when you don’t believe you’re qualified for the role. Keep applying and keep learning. Interviewing skills are also super important. Goodluck!!!
chad watkins Some excellent advice from Jean there. Unfortunately, there’s going to be so many people with differing opinions who think their experience has been the best one or they know exactly what it takes to get to a particular place or point in their careers. The truth is, the experience of starting out, gaining certs, gaining experience is different for everyone. Age, location, experience, personality, ability, learning difficulties, physical and mental challenges, there are so many differing factors. Take everyone’s opinion as exactly that, an opinion. Try to remain positive and don’t get despondent or be put off by negativity or people saying you must do exactly one thing to get somewhere in life. Life is not black and white. Context and nuance are important. Good luck with your studies.
Thanks for the upload! CBTNugz and Odom's Cert Guides have been my life blood in prepping for the exam.
Hi Aaron
Why would u say that
Id like to know ur experience with them
And how they teach
Yes. Odom W. really did a great work in that book
CBTN is just too fukn expensive
There is something about physical equipment you'll never experience with simulators and virtual but i hear most instructors say you don't need it and i agree to an extent
I just got yesterday my ccna. A big thanks to you and ur awesome tutorials
The one thing that helped me pass my ccna exam was thinking about the concept again and again, and then troubleshoot. For example i had a hard time understanding extended acl until i started thinking and visualising deeply about the first acl statement and how does the first statement affects the network. Book and videos are you best teachers but the student has to think, visualise and then troubleshoot.
And to be honest Jeremy method of teaching is very good, because he ensures the person gets the stuff inside the brain, and that's why we need real physical devices.
You are a great man and thank you for everything.
P.S. Your audio is 50% quieter than other video on youtub. Not just this video but all of your videos
Sorry Jeremy, but I completely disagree with you about #1.
I've done my CCNA last year with all labs in GNS3. The time overhead required to do the same things with real equipment as you can in the emulator is HUGE. It is a simply waste of time. I am learning for ENCOR now and this overhead became even bigger. Imagine creating a full mesh when you get 10+ more routers, it is something like that
Especially considering how more and more network devices will be virtualized anyway in the production environment (CCNA and CCNP even have separate sections about this!)
Frankly the real situation when a physical would be truly useful is CCNP, with things like stacking, MEC, VSS. They require working with multiple devices, physical interaction there is much more valuable.
Unfortunately, devices with those functions are expensive, so most people can't afford to build a lab using them.
TL:DR Labs are mandatory. But use things like GNS3 or CML.
Exactly reasons 3 & 5 is my main reason to not getting my ccna, but I'm gonna follow your great tips
I'm a huge fan of your cbt nuggets vids and got a lab for that reason... i have used it a bit, but feel i can cover 10x the material and skills by just dropping into a boson lab or bombal lab from udemy or gns3 academy. the real lab is certainly more real world since every time i use it, i spend most of my time with google, cisco.com trying to see why what i am doing is not working. thank you for the massive amount of value you have provided here and on cbtnuggets
Agreed.
You don't need real hardware.
He's not wrong, especially about the setting a date part. I started to study for my CCNA back in 2013 and finally got mine in January 2020 right before the new CCNA launch. NexGenT and the comunity, mentors, and weekly master minds helped keep me motivated. Also having the option to take the Icnd1 and icnd2 exams really helped to make it easier to laser focus on one, pass then schedule the next one then focus on that. I did end up failing my icnd1 the fiest time. Then passed icnd1 and icnd2. Also getting little wins and ah ha moments even in packet tracer can be enough to keep you motivated to keeping going. Those moments where you are like I know it should be working and then you figure out you goofed up one network statement are invaluable. You will not forget that any time soon.
Scheduling now, Jeremy. Appreciate the push to get my CCNP on the books.
Wow, I am CCNA certified and i still learned a great detail in this video, it is true that the idea to know everything kills you, and so hard to google in front of other ppl, they will tell you, i can do this with google to.
Then what do you do after they tell they can Google it too.
@@guimatharu I explain them that it is hard to remember some commands. BTW you should use Google for the entire job
Keith Barker, have a debate on Jeremy's reason # 1
Great video Jeremy! I love it, very motivating.
Hi Jeremy,
I recently got my CCNA and was hoping you could assist me with a question. I landed an interview with a company called Adtran, not sure if you're familiar with them. If so, can you share your experience? Also I work in support but was looking to transition into networking however I make 80k in support and I'm pretty sure a entry level networking gig will pay way less. What should I do, should I try to land an entry level networking gig thats pays less than my current salary or stay in support until I hopefully land a networking opportuntity that pays more? Thanks!
Great video! Thanks Jeremy
Amazing video, it really helped me to know what exactly to focus on because I did indeed have many hours long study sessions where I'd get lost in details and didn't really get a lot moving in the exam objectives as a whole.
i feel like you are kinda saying is that passing CCNA almost impossible! Im discouraged to take it now!!
Hello Jeremy, this is my first time on your channel. I got to know about you after watching the @NetworkChuck video on Security +.
I like your content, but the problem is getting the actual lab. I live in Nigeria, getting those equipments here is very expensive just like buying on Amazon and shipping down to Nigeria.
We other alternative can someone like me explore?
Hello, what lab switch and router would you recommend I buy for the CCNA? I have packet tracer but I am considering real lab equipment. I'm watching your CBT Nugget videos while preparing for the exam at the moment. I'm on the OSPF section.
Hi there we can help each other if u want iam preparing for ccna too
Really, truly thanks specially for point no.5...
Jeremy, like this reverse format for the video. Also liked the 1.5 hour long video you did with Network Chuck a little while ago. That video made me think that, 1) CompTIA Network+ is probably a better well rounded testing experience then this new CCNA, 2) Might as well go directly after the CCNP (enterprise) and bypass the CCNA (probably after the Network+). What do you think?? Thanks!
I've taken both Network+ and the CCNA in the last year...honestly, I think Network+ is the better exam, but Cisco CCNA currently offers more industry value (outside of government).
Just get 3750v2 POE that have the L3 image on them. That way you can do everything and not have to worry about getting 18XX or 19XX or 28XX or 29XX series routers. You get all the routed ports you could want. Easily do L3 Port Channel, practice POE setup, etc...
Go get some SFP multi-mode fiber transceivers from the likes of FS.COM for just a few $$'s and fiber patch.
I am gong to CCNA training the end of July. What physical equipment should I purchase?
I know you have brought this up on past videos and your courses on CBT nuggets, however I was wondering, to date, what is your ideal beginners CCNA lab setup with equipment recommendations. Sorry I know this is a commonly asked question.
Will answer this in another video soon.
you are correct nothing replaces equipment! I keep equipment for my lab and my home infrastructure! can't tell how many times I tore that lab apart and rebuilt it! but it allowed me to test everything before I added it to the infrastructure. So that 3750E poe switch and my 2921 router that I also used for collaboration is still doing its job along with my 4500 series router for infrastructure. Yes I have incorporated vmware for virtual stuff but hey the equipment detects and runs it as well. I wish I could use my non poe wireless ap with my stuff though lol.
Iv picked up two routers a Cisco WiFi and two switches for free. What can I with these items I'm still stuffing ccna. What other equipment do u say I need for a lab?
I took it in 2004 when I was in a cisco class and didn't get it.
How about taking it now?
Awesome insight! I do the same thing in my classroom. One time I did it in a tricky way. I said: " I gotta show you all something really cool." We went out to the website, they created their accounts and I said "Now schedule your exam!". You should've seen the faces in the room :). 4 went on to get CCENT and CCNA.
Just read through the OCG and do the netacad packet tracer labs. It's that simple, don't get overwhelmed with information overload. It's a fairly easy exam. It is meant as an entry level cert after all. CCNP is a bit harder but still fairly easy. I just passed the core and going for the automation track. Good luck and don't overthink it. You don't need to do anything he said except google stuff you dont understand.
Reason number 3 is what's kept me in a study rut for years. Even as far back as my Comptia A+ studies, I spent a week trying to memorise the first chapter on bios. Every tiny bit of useless POST and bios key points that are not in the exam and I don't need for real life practical use.
Started your CCNA course a few days ago as a refresher. So I get my lab equipment in, one 3750-48 smashed during shipping. Another with the wrong iOS loaded into flash. 5 hours researching Cisco documents to find out why and then how to use Xmodem to send bin file. Now 8 hours to transfer over 9600 broad rate. The universe is really trying me, but I'm not going to accept it. I'm getting this done one way or another.
Embrace the pain of learning. Sometimes, it's just not fast... and the universe is trying you too ;o)
Ok this is a test for Jeremy a very smart guy. I have had my CCNA for 2 years, I have found issues that don't seem to have any answer. Example: We have a switch set up and running fine. 3-6 months later some of the computers have lost something where they no longer appear to be in the vlan with the remaining computers. Looking at interfaces show nothing unigue. The only answer for us is reboot the switch and everything is fine again. What is the problem/solution, anyone.
Could be plenty of things...IMO most likely interface errors or port security disabling those interfaces until a reboot. Slim chance it could be a firmware issue.
I almost passed the exam back in February of this year. I wish I would've gotten the other 105 points so that I would've gotten certified. Oh, well. Maybe next time.
and also you should not be focusing on pionts more then that you should be alwayse remember what are u doing even if without the cert because you can get the cert but not being competent enough for gettin a job
@@saifyahyaoui4452 I feel I could do the job without the cert and will gain experience and expertise over time. But dealing with hiring managers (to me) is like pulling teeth. They don't seem to recognize the potential. I know people who aren't certified and yet have a job in computer networking. But employers, more often than not, require certifications these days.
@@chrisgast yes i totaly agree we need to find the equilibruim between knowldge and real labing to fullfil the purpose
Can you teach me the CCNA master?
I pass it essentials and routing & switching exams. Only I get certification from it essentials for free , but r&s certification costs 100$. End this paper is only valid for 3 years. So we know how profitable it is.
Let alone your energy gave me hope to learn!
Not just to pass
can someone recommend hardware (routers + switches) that i can buy to do practice labs at home?
Just search on ebay/local second hand sites for Cisco routers and switches, then buy a couple of cheap ones. Or search for CCNA router sets they sell on ebay and then search for cheaper ones of those. I have a couple of 1800 routers, a 3750 switch and a (loud) 2950 switch which pretty much do everything.
Hi @Jeremy thank you, it is very helpful.
This video is amazing
Thanks for your tips 😊👍
Please use good mic gears, audio is quite less.
Love your videos but I've noticed the volume has been consistently low on them for a while now. Can you upload them with a higher volume and we can choose lower our volume if we feel it's too loud? Keep up the great work!
Its loud enough imo
Great video buddy, that last point really hit home for me
So, I disagree with #1 but agree with everything else, especially scheduling the exam. I have physical hardware and I found the experience invaluable. It got me motivated to learn and I did some neat stuff with setting up a voip system in my house for a time. The problem is: Space, tripping my power breaker because I live in a crappy place, and the electric bill. I had to shelve my homelab for now and move to GNS3. With GNS3, I can build some really large labs on my computer, and I feel the overhead is much less. Now, I will NEVER steer someone away from trying physical hardware. Our jobs will require us to know how to work around hardware, but I feel for people like myself, who aren't incompetent with tech, we can get away with GNS3. Again I want to stress: Hardware is awesome and if everyone has the chance I say buy at least one switch and router, but don't feel bad if you can only do GNS3. Any thoughts?
Absolutely don't feel bad if you can only do GNS3. I HIGHLY recommend an emulator once you REALLY understand the physical elements and how they fit together.
Great advice Jeremy!
Until you schedule that exam… it’s just a Dream! 😊
l am not quite sure why people would put some dislike votes. This is soooo true
great video
Beat certapocalpse now doing the encor exam
IMO, labing CCNA stuff is a “for you” thing, if you want to be very well prepared for a real-world/alive network problem, then you would like to have those hours of experience gained on lab.
If you only want to pass the CCNA, well, just read... make notes, memorize things and most important UNDERSTAND how things works
Love you Jeremy 😊
I will update to a physical lab I do agree with you, yes virtual labs are amazing, but where in heaven it's gone be your practice get dirty man, it will cost you some pennys but worth it.
holy crap all you guys that are doing ccna in the comments are like out of college and wayy older than me. Im in 10th grade and im literally already about to start ccna 3
Thank you
What? My exam is next week Friday. I have been doing Cisco for the past 12 years and packet tracer is way better than the real thing because I am allowed to make mistakes and fix them. Very discouraging video now... Guys CCNA is hard no doubt and its a lot of info to take in and process, but its possible with lots of study and practice on packet tracer.
It absolutely is.
But the exam isn’t practical!
Brilliant!! 👍👍👍 Thanks!!
But I don't agree on the physical thing... Packet tracer does its magic.
Physical comes as an extra step from my point of view. After you come over the "barrier real world" it almost the same as labbing virtually on packet tracer.
Keith Barker says you don't need anyhing but Packet tracer are you miss guiding or what.
Nope - we just have different beliefs. Planning to post another video soon to discuss WHY I still recommend a physical lab.
Keeping IT Simple yes, but please try to understand, u say need physical lab,Keith saying no, most of ccna video viewer of you and kieth are same.
I follow you, chuck, jeremyIT, kieth, lllimitable-internetworking-internetworking. No one says you need physical gears which we don't have.
I read somewhere you only need gears to go for CCNP. That's why they made staright entrence to CCNP. If need gears then what's the point watching you all.
To pass CCNA need 85% is it not possible to get 85% without gears and 15% for gears.
The main thing I think this video you posted is only demotivating.
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#3 is me
This sound track really doesn't sound well.
PACKET TRACER!!! Some good advice in this video but I “disagree” on the importance of having actual physical Cisco network devices. Yes, in an ideal world, that might be a great idea/solution but it is fraught with potential issues/downsides. Not least of which is you may actually be putting off students from taking up CCNA.
Aside from the fact that the new CCNA exam questions have changed and become more limited in format type anyway, this really doesn’t address the fact that many people simply do not have the money to be able to afford to buy physical devices or that the items may not even be accessible, (particularly as more “affordable” 2nd hand goods) in some locations/countries. And which devices should they buy, how many do they need, which versions of IOS will be used? Should they buy a laptop with a serial/DB9 connector for realism? (And yes, I’m aware that’s not necessary but that’s kind of the point.)
On top of that, there is the additional time taken to find, buy and configure said devices, not to mention the cost, noise and potential faults and other issues with running these network devices. How much money and time could a student spend trying to get a device to work only to find out eventually that there’s a physical fault on the device?
Get Packet Tracer. It’s free to download, there are no running costs and many professional teachers agree that it is sufficient to pass your CCNA. is it perfect? No. Are there missing commands and a few config issues? Yes. Is it perfectly adequate? Yes, more than. There is a huge range of devices available for you to experiment with which just cannot be replicated as a physical lab for the vast majority of students.
Steven - GREAT thoughts. Packet Tracer / GNS3 / EVE-NG...etc...etc... are all great. I'm planning to create a video soon on WHY I still recommend a physical lab. Stay tuned.
@@Viatto Thanks for taking the time to respond. I watched your follow up video yesterday and it does address some of the concerns. I really don't disagree with the idea of using physical devices in principal, it's still just not an option for some people and my primary concern remains that the advice could discourage otherwise suitable candidates from taking up CCNA studies and pursuing a career in networking/Cisco.
I have a fair amount of prior experience in configuring real physical network setups at home on a very configurable Draytek router with a CLI and in work (when I had a job ;-)). In your opinion, do you think most students taking up CCNA or planning to take up CCNA have previous experience with network setups or do you think they are coming at it from a complete newbie stance?
3 reasons why you will get your ccna: practice, practice and practice
4th and main reason, ITexamanswers.net
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You forgot "Because you are a woman." Or is that only something you admit on Twitter?
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Because you shouldnt try to get it, because it is utterly worthless in today's job market.
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