If you’ve ever looked at certifications in the networking industry, you’ve probably seen the acronym OSI thrown around at least once, if not more. These letters refer to the Open Systems Interconnection Model, which defines how messages are communicated over the Internet and through other networks. In this post, we’ll explain why this model is … Read more

If you’re working towards your Cisco CCNA certification and you want to get an idea of how you might do on your upcoming CCENT and/or CCNA tests, here’s a challenging practice exam that you can use to test yourself and improve your understanding of Cisco networking protocols and technologies. Before you read any further, go … Read more

Cisco certification is probably one of the most rewarding career steps you can take in your IT profession, but it’s also extremely hard to get to this level. What’s more, there are many people who don’t even know they can get Cisco certified. After spending hours and hours studying, you will find that Cisco certification … Read more

IPv6 addressing has long been a difficult subject to master, even for network engineers with years of experience under their belts. The CCNP/BSCI exam on IPv6 addressing can seem impossibly daunting—after all, it’s the last CCNP or BSCI exam you need to take before achieving your certification. The good news is that now, more than … Read more

What kind of job can you get with a Cisco CCNA certification? That’s the most common question people ask when they first start looking into getting their CCNA certification. You may have some other questions, too, such as How hard is it to get the CCNA certification? or What should I expect on the exam? … Read more

The Cisco CCNA certification has become an industry standard, and employers have begun to use it as an entry point into their hiring processes. The problem with the CCNA certification is that it is incredibly expensive to achieve, so many people never reach the end goal and are left out of the job market completely. … Read more

It can be confusing to figure out which Cisco certification path will work best for your needs and career goals. To help you get started, here’s an overview of the nine main Cisco certification paths, what each one entails, and why they are all important to the field of networking and IT in general. Networking … Read more

When you’re ready to move forward in your career, it can seem like the next step—the exam you’ve been preparing for—is an insurmountable wall. How can you pass an exam if you haven’t taken one before? Will this time and effort be worth it? What can you do to help guarantee that you will pass? … Read more

When you’re sitting down to write your exams, it can be hard to study without guidance. Because of this, many candidates look towards material that has been taken directly from the exam itself—such as exam questions and answers—to help them prepare better. In order to make the best use of this sort of material, you … Read more