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Storage certification guide for networking pros
Because storage area networks are (duh!) networks, networking pros can do well to add SAN certifications to their resumes. We list the major certifications worth shooting for in this story.
Virtualization certifications for networking professionals
Learn about the top virtualization certifications to keep your networking career on an upward trajectory.
New Cisco Certified Architect certification can open career doors
Cisco's new Certified Architect (CCA) program could be your ticket to the boardroom.
CCNP routing test vs. CCNP switching test
Learn about the exams you need to take to attain the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
Do you need a CCNA before you go for your CCIE?
Does Cisco's Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification have any prerequisites?
What certification should I pursue to specialise in network security?
If network security is your thing, what certification should you pursue?
Cisco introduces game to guide CCNA applicants
Cisco has developed a game to help CCNA candidates prepare for exams. Will it make passing child's play?
Certification career guide
Considering Cisco certifications to advance your career? Learn about the CCNA exam and how to upskill to the CCIE in this tip.
Cisco announces new wireless certification
Cisco's new CCNP Wireless certification aims to prompt greater uptake of its wireless qualifications.
Wireless networking certifications
Learn about the certifications available for IT professionals looking to specialise in wireless networks.
How to practice for your CCNA and CCNP exams
Which router is the best option for swotting up before your CCNA exams?
As budgets slow, network pros should look for cheaper training
Companies are slashing budgets all round, meaning certification is now out of the question for many employees. But savvy network pros can turn to cheaper alternatives.
New CCIE focuses on WLANs
Cisco has introduced a new CCIE Wireless certification that focuses on WLANs
Should you try to become a CCNA?
Should you try to become a CCNA? The author of the CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide says yes, in this Q&A and downloadable book extract.
Three things you wanted to know about CCNA but were afraid to ask
Learn what the CCNA certification can do for your career and how to attain the qualification in the Q&A.
What's the harder exam? CCNA or Network+?
The CCNA and Network+ certifications can advance your career. But which is easier to attain?
Cisco's CCNA certification to include security, voice and wireless
Cisco is trying to bring specialised network skills downstream from senior network engineers to frontline networking professionals.
How to pass your CCNA exam
The author of the official 'CCNA Exam Certification Library' explains how to pass your exams
Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers
Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills.
CCNA certification for Cisco professionals
Elaine Hom interviews Wendell Odom, author of a new guide to the CCNA certification.
Cisco networking certification targets entry level
Cisco networking certifications are targeting a new entry-level set with the CCENT certification. Cisco is also adding new elements to its CCNA offering.
Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers
Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value.
Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks
The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform.
CCNA certification for Cisco networking channel professionals
CCNA certification offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators benefits, as described here by Wendell Odom.
High availability -- From 'CCNP BCMSN Portable Command Guide'
High Availability, from 'CCNP BCMSN Portable Command Guide,' teaches you to configure, verify, optimize and debug Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), and Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP).
Cisco network design certification gets update
Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture.
Networking certification how-to
These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you are a nervous test-taker, these steps also cover how to handle each test question.
Networking certifications : How to pass your Network+ exam
Learn how to pass your Network+ exam in this story on how to study and read to obtain your Cisco certification.
What top five subjects does the CCNA test focus on?
Know what subjects are tested most heavily on in the CCNA exam. Use this top five list from Cisco certifications expert Dave Minutella in this response.
CCNA -- Expand your knowledge and your wallet
Many already in the networking and telephony field feel they don't need to get CCNA certified, but participants in SearchNetworking.com's CCNA Video Mentor contest expressed not only their desire to obtain CCNA certification, but their desperation in needing it. Here are some issues you might run into being cert-less.
Cisco gives experts-to-be a practice run
Cisco today unveiled the first-ever practice tool for potential CCIE test takers. The four-hour, Web-based practice test closely mimics the extremely challenging lab test and gives test takers performance feedback.

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Fibre-optic certification
The Fiber Optic Association (FOA) has released a new certification program for the design of fibre-optic networks.
CompTIA adds convergence certification
Accreditation and education organisation CompTIA has moved with the times by creating a convergence certification.

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How to prepare for CCNA exams
Approach your CCNA certification exam with confidence, thanks to these study tips that will speed you through the test!
Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11
This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines some basic installation steps. The last major section looks at WLAN security, which is particularly important because the WLAN signals are much more susceptible to being intercepted by an attacker than Ethernet LANs. The chapter also includes a helpful "do I know this already" quiz, to determine whether you need to read the full chapter or can move ahead to the exam preparation section.
Does having a CCNA and MCSE equal a higher-paying job?
David Minutella answers the question "How helpful will it be if I get a CCNA certificate or MCSE certificate to fetch a high-paying job?" Read on to see our expert's response.
Find the right work path in the field of IT
Our expert, David Minutella, answers the question of what path in IT is the right one.
Making the career change -- work corporate mid-level in security
In this Q&A, Ed Tittel advises on the right certifications for a person at the end of their military career.
What to certify in when new certification tracks are pending
In this response, our expert, Ed Tittel, answers the question "will it be wise to invest in MCSE security certification or to wait for Microsoft to launch new certification tracks before starting my training?"
Do I need to take CCNP before CCVP?
In this response, Ed Tittel helps a sales engineer determine whether CCVP is enough certification to get a good job and whether CCNP is a good idea to take before CCVP.
Validity of certification
In this response, David Minutella talks about the validation of certification and what IT managers should be aware of.
The best book for CCDA certification
In this Ask the Expert, David Minutella recommends the best book resource for CCDA certification.
How to get recertified
David Minutella informs us of the necessary tests to get your CCNA.
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 6 -- Configuring MPLS and VRF
Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) is a key component of Layer 3 MPLS VPNs. This article explains how to create and configure VRF.
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 4 -- Label imposition
Label imposition, the process by which labels are assigned to packets, is examined in the fourth tip in a series that will help you learn skills required for the MPLS portion of the Cisco CCIP certification. These skills are tested in the CCIP 642-611 - Implementing Cisco MPLS Exam.
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 3 -- Distribution of labels
Distribution of labels with MPLS is covered in the third tip in a series that will help you learn skills required for the MPLS portion of the Cisco CCIP certification. These skills are tested in the CCIP 642-611 -- Implementing Cisco MPLS Exam.
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 2 -- Routing and control architecture
MPLS routing and control architecture are covered as preparation for the CCIP exam 642-611 - Implementing Cisco MPLS. This article is second in a series tailored towards certification skills required for the MPLS portion of the Cisco CCIP certification. Key concepts include Forward Equivalence Class, MPLS Control Plane, MPLS Forwarding Plane and Label Distribution Protocol.
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 1 -- Understanding MPLS
Learn skills required for the MPLS portion of the Cisco CCIP certification. These skills are tested in the CCIP 642-611 Implementing Cisco MPLS Exam. The first lesson in the series explains what you need to know to pass the Cisco CCIP certification test, from MPLS history to terms and definitions.

General Content (3)

'CCNP BSCI Portable Command Guide' -- Integrated IS-IS
Read Integrated IS-IS, Chapter 4 of 'CCNP BSCI Portable Command Guide' from Cisco Press to understand ISO and IS-IS configuration and routing verification.
Your networking certification game plan
To pass your networking certification exams, use these suggested lab setups, activities and reading materials to CompTIA A+, MCSE, Network+, MCSA, CCNA and Linux+ certify.
Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam
Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications.

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