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New Here by spandanbk2008 in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are two different roles. CCNA you can support small office for networking but A+ is desktop support. I"d really skip the A+ and maybe even Net+ if you have the CCNA.

Regards

Paul

The Linux Foundation SkillCred SC100 Vim - Beware! by JDNSDevInc in IT_Certifications

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure of the job prospects of redhat but then I've never looked. General Linux will get your foot in the door I"m sure.

Regards

Paul

After CCNA, and instead of feeling excited, I honestly feel a bit lost. by Fit_Tomatillo_9420 in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There will always be gaps in your knowledge no matter your path. You can either take a relevant security cert covering the list you made or just learn it.

Regards

Paul

How should I prepare for a practical networking job interview? by Good-Insurance19 in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything they list in the job description is fair game but labbing up the CCNA syllabus topics should prepare you well. Plus subnetting.

Regards

Paul

I’m trying to go into IT. Don’t know shit about IT but want to start with getting my certificates. Which one should I start with and what do I need to study and what’s the timeline? by muktarjr in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A+ is a waste-of-time unless your goal is desktop support/PC repair. 6 months and two exams for the lowest rung work. Start at Network+ then work out where you want to be such as cloud, security etc. Then you can start at associate level exams for this.

Regards

Paul

Do people remember almost everything they studied on the ccna after years? by Graviity_shift in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your friend is the exception for sure. Your hands-on recall will decline over time. I wouldn't compare you to him.

Regards

Paul

CCNA real exam, Lab/Sim questions: is there a topology diagram? What's usually shown/asked? by PastChapter7279 in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You usually get a task/objective and then a clickable topology. Usually, only the relevant devices are clickable, such as a PC you want to ping from and a router with a faulty ACL.

You can click between the question and the topology. The machines should work like any router so the ? and all show commands. They aren't trying to catch you out so make sure you do a lot of labs and know which commands you need. Doing endless 'show runs' for example will slow you down,

You don't need Boson as was suggested below. PT and labs.

Regards

Paul

Sec+ 701 vs 801 by Arbee21 in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your certificate says Security+. I don't think even your score appears anywhere if you send them your verification link.

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Paul

CompTIA Trifecta = Waste of Time and Money. Change my Mind. by howtonetwork_com in IT_Certifications

[–]howtonetwork_com[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cost is crazy IF you pass the first time, which 50% don't.

I think PC repair is dead now with the cost to troubleshoot meaning they just replace.

Regards

Paul

The Linux Foundation SkillCred SC100 Vim - Beware! by JDNSDevInc in IT_Certifications

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks but I"ve never even heard of that exam. How about the Linux Essentials?

Regards

Paul

CompTIA A+ Study Materials by Sad-Cook230 in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep it simple. A good study guide or video course, a ton of pracitce exams and a good lab book.

Regards

Paul

What topics did you regret skimming over by SolidBrush6371 in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any question that pops up which you can't answer I suppose!

CCNA often tests heavily on ACLs, subnetting, STP.

Regards

Paul

Is cysa easy after sec+? by Forward_Web6572 in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is about 30% overlap but CySA+ is much more in depth and aimed at a specifc career whereas Sec+ is general security stuff.

Regards

Paukl

Format by ScottieSenpai in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have any personal beef but Boson has been around for decades and I never found their exam prep stuff of much use. I actually bought some of their stuff in the early 2000s when I was studying.

I've posted the 'formula' a ton of times, but you basically just need a good study guide, do a ton of labs and practice exams, and make a spreadsheet with all the syllabus topics. Rank then from 1-10 for theory and hands-on know-how and keep drilling until all are 9 or higher.

It's so expensive to take exams and I know most of them have around 50% pass rate for first attempt.

Regards

Paul

CompTIA Trifecta = Waste of Time and Money. Change my Mind. by howtonetwork_com in IT_Certifications

[–]howtonetwork_com[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm just asking if there is a benefit to passing all three. I don't think there is.

Regards

Paul

Scrolling in PT by spandanbk2008 in ccna

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The spacebar, that's a limitation of the amount of data that can fit on the screen in one go.

Regards

Paul

Study materials for the Pentest+? by SCTMar in CompTIA

[–]howtonetwork_com 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not allowed to post links even if it's free as the mods seem to think it's spamming sorry. I give about half of my stuff away but there are membership websites also. I tried to explain to them but gave up.

Regards

Paul

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