<Mitch@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:vp3j54584tj37ir5pfub2cgnu03mnuc5l7@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I thought the Official CCNA Certification Guise was what I needed to
> get going.
>
> But it starts right out talking about frames and trunking, things I
> don't know.
>
> I had assumed the books were for a ground-up approach, but it seems
> they're not.
>
The Official CCNA Certification Guide - is that, a guide to the
certification, as are all the certification guides. These are not books to
try to learn stuff from that you don't already know.
If you know nothing about networking at this level then start with
something
like a Cisco Press Study Guide instead of a Cert Guide, or perhaps Gary
Donahue's "Network Warrior" (O'Reilly). If you are really serious you'll
see
what courses a local college is offering - learning networking in a class
with a knowledgeable instructor and access to labs is much more motivating
(and fun too, if you don't enjoy learning about something why do it!).
As for what you'll earn with a CCENT, well that depends - What part of the
world do you plan to work in? What jobs requiring that entry level of
knowledge and skills are available? What can you actually do as a result
of
achieving your CCENT? An employer just uses certs like any other
qualifications, to filter job applicants and as a benchmark, but it's up
to
you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
Aubrey
|
