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March 30, 2009 at 06:19 PM
dluckie

CCENT vs CCNA (1 exam route or two?)

by dluckie . Updated 17 years, 2 months ago

Hey there all!

I am relatively new to the IT world. I am currently an Help-Desk Analyst for Ajilon Consulting.

While I do not possess any certifications, I do have a home network which includes a Windows 2003 AD/DNS/File/Print Server as well as an ISA 2004 SP2 Firewall/Router/VPN GW

I’ve been working with networks and computers for the past few years, which starting as a hobby for me in grade school. I am only 18 years old :$

I wish to get certified and want to start with a CCENT certification. I had considered CompTIA’s Network+ but could not stay awake or concentrated through the material as it was so terribly boring.

I am wondering about whether working towards taking the 640-802 exam (CCNA) or getting both the ICND 1 + 2 (640-822+640-816)

Currently, I have the Cisco Press Certification Library (two books; one covering each exam) as well as the CBT Nuggets Videos for 640-822 and 640-816

I love Jeremy’s style and passion for technology. He isnpires me when I want to become lazy and just give up. I know the “cheapest” route is the one exam, yet the 802 was designed more for those who already have the CCNA and wish only to renew it.

I also am aware that no other person can make the choice for me, but I am seeking some advice and hopefully wisdom from those of you fortunately to have it already. Lucky 😛

Thank you for reading this and any recommendations or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Darin Luckie

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