IT Certification FAQ

Q: [other certs] Do I really need to have MCSE before I begin CCIE certification? Will network+ and server+ (comptia) certifcations increase my marketability of CCIE certification?

Q: I was wondering what book(s) would contain good information on subnetting.

Q:[CCIE or doctorate?] I am trying to decide if I should study for a CCIE or go for a doctorate in Management Information Technology at Lawrence Tech in Michigan... I already have a CCNP and a few years of experience and a Masters in CS. What do you believe will be more valuable in the work place?

Q: What's your experience with CCSP exams?

Q: I' m taking the CCNA next week. Just how detailed did they get?

Q:[CCNP exams vs CCNA exam] How would you rate the CCNP exams to the CCNA exam? Are they easier since they are more focused on one group of items?

Q:[books for CCIE Security Written] I would like to get a short list of books for ccie-security written test. I have gone through Cisco recommendation, but would like to have few starting books.

Q:[current value of CCIE] Has the CCIE still a lot of value in the American and Canadian markets?

The comprehensive FAQ below is produced by DavidM for the alt.certification.cisco group:

Part 1 - Introduction
10.0 Statement of objectives
11.0 Administrivia
12.0 What is Cisco accreditation
13.0 Testing
14.0 Learning resources
15.0 Getting practical experience.
16.0 Dealing with Cisco.
17.0 Links
18.0 Credits

Part 3 - Practical Issues
31.0 Q: What is involved in a Home Laboratory?
32.0 Router basics.
33.0 Switch Basics.
34.0 Internet Basics
35.0 Access Lists
36.0 Links

Pointer - notes, history of changes etc.

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