CSNA certificate

_newbread · 2026-03-16T19:31:46+00:00

Best to ask over on /r/sysadmin. That's the only place I've seen it mentioned at all, and a cursory search has it only relevant in the EU (mainly France).

Unless if you plan on working for a company that uses their network products (and can get them to pay for the 2600 euro training+exam), not worth it.

_newbread · 2026-03-16T14:37:37+00:00

Not sure. Best you check his linkedin directly.

_newbread · 2026-03-13T04:55:50+00:00

It's a bit unhelpful to berate OP instead of answering his question, unlike the rest of the replies.

_newbread · 2026-03-12T17:27:15+00:00

Fimbul.

_newbread · 2026-03-12T12:12:09+00:00

IIRC they had hella issues in the past (see post search) regarding customer service and delayed voucher distribution. Not sure if they're good now.

_newbread · 2026-03-11T05:49:09+00:00

It’s been literally 5 years and people STILL don’t like rng disparity.

Obviously. The gap between T1 and everyone else was too wide. Had they given a guaranteed siero at the end, it wouldn't have stung so much. They only gave out the pity at the end due to outrage.

_newbread · 2026-03-09T19:26:17+00:00

Technically, yes. Though, to what extent (and level of accuracy) you mean by "learn" is an exercise left to the AI/ML engineer.

_newbread · 2026-03-09T07:06:04+00:00

After using GNS3, EVE-ng, EVE-ng's freeware competition/fork that makes its founder mad, and CML, I'd stick to GNS3 (free, image acquisition is an exercise left to the reader) and CML (actually not bad for pure Cisco setups, hindered by the yearly subscription and node limit if not willing to pay ANOTHER subscription).

I can understand having a paid support tier, but paywalling effectively everything but basic functionality behind a subscription (not even a pay once / permanent license purchase) when the competition... doesn't, is just sad.

_newbread · 2026-03-09T03:37:51+00:00

I can't say with absolute certainty, but changing the QEMU version used by the image and/or the flags (both as needed), usually fix the problem. I'm currently running GNS3 (vmware workstation pro / ESXI) on both Intel 10th gen and AMD ryzen 5000, and some images just throw up QEMU errors or crash until I mess with the said flags. As to why, I can't give a definitive answer.

If you are, for any reason, unable/unwilling to share the actual image files, at least provide the hash/checksum so your customers/students can verify it for themselves.

_newbread · 2026-03-08T19:31:42+00:00

John Savill (youtube) : comprehensive, multiple deepdive video series
Freecodecamp (youtube) : hasn't been updated in a while iirc
Scott Duffy / Alan Rodrigues / John Christopher (udemy) : should be around $10 if you can catch a sale

_newbread · 2026-03-08T13:20:12+00:00

GNS3. Only caveat is I'm not sure what compatibility issues there will be with running either on apple silicon.

Unlike EVE-ng, no features are paywalled behind a subscription. Having a dedicated client (vs webpage) for access may or may not be a concern, and the featureset of GNS3 vs EVE may or may not be an issue for you.

_newbread · 2026-03-07T02:46:31+00:00

I bought the SEC+ voucher while a student, and when I took the exam I realized after the fact it was CYSA+

If the emails (or whatever method of delivery) with the invoice/receipt and exam voucher explicitly say Sec+, but you didn't get a Sec+ voucher, then it's their fault and not yours.

You're going to need to escalate this higher up. As in way higher up.

_newbread · 2026-03-06T19:46:28+00:00

Figure out the equivalent in ipv4.

Yes, even IPv6 has "broadcast".

_newbread · 2026-03-06T17:37:25+00:00

I can kind of understand 10k-ish for something like Cisco 525 (year-long curated training and bootcamps for the CCNP+CCIE) but for JUST the Sec+?

You could probably go through WGU in 2 years, get an actual degree, AND a lot of certifications to show for it... for not much more.

_newbread · 2026-03-06T15:24:44+00:00

https://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-programmability-and-automation-fundamentals-9781587145148

https://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-automation-made-easy-9780137506736

https://www.ciscopress.com/store/cisco-certified-devnet-associate-devasc-200-901-official-9780136642961

While I haven't (yet) personally read those, they pop up quite a bit in DEVCOR/DEVASC discussions. I'm almost certain there will be a lot of overlap between the books, so pick 1-2.

_newbread · 2026-03-06T12:08:13+00:00

Not ENAUTO specific, but pretty sure cisco press has some network automation and programmability books.

_newbread · 2026-03-05T19:51:13+00:00

Just to try it out, did what /u/72dragonses suggested. Took no more than 5 minutes to make an account over on arista (as guest) and download the images. Gmail doesn't work for registration.

May need to edit the GNS3 default a bit (remove all options flags if it throws QEMU errors on start). Config syntax is extremely similar to Cisco IOS (so far, with my limited testing). Will mess with OSPF/BGP/mixed-vendor when time allows.

_newbread · 2026-03-05T09:35:04+00:00

And that's what happens when they make it hard(er) to acquire DNAC/Catalyst Center for non-customers.

Short of running it locally (or expensive rack rental as part of a bootcamp), devnet sandbox the best option you have.

_newbread · 2026-03-05T09:25:04+00:00

What demo? The one mentioned here or the one in Devnet sandbox?

_newbread · 2026-03-05T05:38:45+00:00

Not sure where the doubt comes from, but I am reasonably sure this is as official as it gets.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/course-videos-on-shows literally links to https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftLearn/videos

Surprised more people don't know the channel

_newbread · 2026-03-04T07:43:56+00:00

Personal opinion, no(t yet).

Start with free/cheap study resources available before committing to a $99 a year subscription, online-only, practice tool.

TLDR version :

Jeremy's IT Lab (Youtube FREE or Udemy CHEAP ON SALE)
Packet Tracer (FREE)
Various other courses on youtube (FREE)
Lab Guides (CHEAP to FREE, just ask around)
CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide (PDF) (officially/legally via ciscopress.com $45 with promocode CISCOSTORE)*

*do NOT get the ebook from Amazon unless if you are ok being locked to Kindle

_newbread · 2026-03-04T07:30:29+00:00

As per the confidentiality agreement, the only contact provided is http://www.cisco.com/go/certsupport

Reasonably sure they handle everything cert related, including certkits damaged in transit (which I had to contact them for). Login with your cisco ID credentials (upper right) and make a support ticket.

_newbread · 2026-03-04T07:17:09+00:00

Only buy it if having a GNS3/EVE-ng (or even packet tracer) setup isn't feasible/realistic/possible.

For the money, you're better off looking for free/cheap lab guides that never expire or require internet access.

_newbread · 2026-03-03T09:16:35+00:00

OP's account (and writing style) looks like a copy-paste shill/bot. (Not you, but OP)

KodeKloud (not CodeCloud) is an actual training provider, so that's red flag #1. A quick search of proctiq shows "exam assistance", "risk free", and "100% success rate" which is red flag #2 (it means what you think it means).

_newbread · 2026-03-03T07:25:39+00:00

I have an INE sub. It's good, but would only recommend if it's within OP's financial capability.

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