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Network teams spend more time than ever on network security issues
The workloads of network teams have evolved from their original objectives because of network security threats. Yet teams are still expected to maintain their initial goals. Continue Reading
What roles are included in a network engineer job description?
What is a network engineer? The role can encompass several disciplines, especially as new technologies emerge. Software knowledge, in particular, is in high demand. Continue Reading
What duties are in the network manager job description?
Get the inside scoop on a network manager's job description, workload and responsibilities which keep an organization's network infrastructure running smoothly. Continue Reading
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How many SDN programming languages should I know?
When it comes to programming languages, is it better to become an expert in one or a jack-of-all-trades? Networking pro Will Murrell recommends familiarizing yourself with three. Continue Reading
How to get training on OpenDaylight controllers and APIs
David Goldberg explains the origins of OpenDaylight controller code and offers resources for developers looking to learn more about the existing code base. Continue Reading
Brocade SDN certification: What to know about its product credentials
Brocade now offers two SDN certification credentials focused on its virtual router product platform. Here's what you need to know.Continue Reading
SSL certificate management: A practical guide
Certificate management is faced by many but understood by few. This guide provides a refresher of the basics and covers common tasks.Continue Reading
Top 5 skills SDN vendors will be looking for
One of SDN's pioneers, Nick McKeown, offers his advice about the top skills for a job in software-defined networking.Continue Reading
Which Q&A brain dump sites will help me prepare for the CCNA exam?
Becoming a Cisco Certified Network Associates (CCNA) takes much more than memorizing brain dumps or taking short cuts to pass the exam. Get advice on the best way to approach CCNA certification from our expert David Minutella.Continue Reading
Is CCNA mandatory for CCIE certification?
Does the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification require prior Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification? Find out in this expert response.Continue Reading
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How does the CCNP compare to a master's degree
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification reflects proficiency in routing and switching. How does it compare to a master's degree? Our Cisco Certification expert explains.Continue Reading
Networking vs. network security: How to choose the right certification
Network professionals have several career paths. Our site Cisco certification expert explains the appropriate certifications for networking and network security pros in this expert response.Continue Reading
What salaries and jobs align with CCIE, CCNA, and CCNP certifications?
The CCIE, CCNA, and CCNP Cisco certifications along with work experience are aligned to these job opportunities and salary ranges according to our training and Cisco certification expert, David Minutella.Continue Reading
What's the best Cisco router to practice my CCNA and CCNP exams on?
Our Cisco certification expert recommends the best router for practicing and learning your CCNA and CCNP exams, in this response.Continue Reading
Which OSI layers are network managers responsible for?
Learn which layers of the OSI model network managers should be responsible for. Our expert, Lindi Horton, explains where to focus your manual operations, especially regarding automated operation tasks.Continue Reading
Are there beginner certifications to take before Cisco's CCNA exam?
Even though Cisco's CCNA certification is a beginner course, if you're new to networking, passing this exam is daunting. Try the starter certifications our Cisco expert suggests in this piece of advice.Continue Reading
How can I pass the CCNA exam without spending any money?
Is there any way to pass the CCNA exam without spending any money? Find out from our Cisco certification expert, David Minutella.Continue Reading
What is the role of a network administrator?
Learn the differences and job duties of network and system administrators in this expert response.Continue Reading
Simulators for practicing Cisco's CCNP routing and switching exam
To practice for the CCNP routing and switching exam our Cisco expert, David Minutella, recommends this simulator.Continue Reading
Why haven't I received my CCNA certification? I passed the test.
Find out who to contact when your CCNA certification hasn't arrived from Cisco.Continue Reading
Why isn't CCNA certification enough to get me hired?
Learn why CCNA certification won't guarantee you a job and what you can do to secure a position.Continue Reading
How much harder is the CCNA from the Network+ exam?
Learn the differences between the CCNA and Network+ exams as well as the different certification options available from Cisco certification expert David Minutella.Continue Reading
To practice for my CCNP, what's the best simulator?
What should you use to practice on for your CCNP exam? Find out the best simulator from our Cisco certifications expert.Continue Reading
Should you take the CCNA or get a degree?
Compare what a CCNA is worth next to a two- or four-year degree, in this response from our training and certification expert, Ed Tittel.Continue Reading
Can you obtain an entry-level networking job with only certifications?
See whether experience, certifications or degrees get you the best networking career, and learn if you can obtain entry-level jobs with only certifications, in this expert response with training and certification guru Ed Tittel.Continue Reading
How do I make a Cisco lab for CCNP training?
Want to know how to set up a cost-effective Cisco lab for CCNP training? Learn from Cisco certification expert Dave Minutella in this response.Continue Reading
To renew my CCNP, which exam should I take?
Learn what test you need to take to renew your CCNP from Cisco certification expert David Minutella.Continue Reading
Are Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certifications good for a networking career?
See if Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certifications will further your networking career in this expert response with our training and certification expert, Ed Tittel.Continue Reading
Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Introduction
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.Continue Reading
Label imposition -- Cisco CCIP MPLS certification: Lesson 4
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-...Continue Reading
To practice my CCNA, what equipment do I need?
Learn what equipment you need to set up a home lab to practice for your CCNA in this Q&A with Cisco certifications expert David Minutella.Continue Reading
Is IT a good, safe career choice?
Is IT a safe career choice? Read training and certification expert Ed Tittel's response to this query.Continue Reading
How does any certification expire if a degree never does?
Why does a certification expire? View this Q&A debating the reasons for network certification expirations.Continue Reading
Should I start my networking career with Voice over IP, network security, or SANs?
Learn what long term plan would advance your budding networking career, in this expert response with certification and training expert Ed Tittel.Continue Reading
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.Continue Reading
Is system or networking a better career path in terms of growth and money?
How do you choose between networking and system careers? Ed Tittel offers his advice.Continue Reading
System engineer vs. network administrator
Our Cisco certifications expert, David Minutella, answers what the responsibilities of a system engineer and network administrator are and what makes the two jobs different.Continue Reading
Network engineering overview: Policy and process
Policy and process may seem like dull and superfluous activities, but they exist to improve communication between different departments of your company. In the third installment of his series on things network engineers need to know to be effective,...Continue Reading
How close are Cisco practice exams to the actual test?
David Minutella explains here how close the CCNA practice tests are to the real thing and mentions a few to check out.Continue Reading
How I can get hands-on routing experience via the Internet?
Discover how to gain routing experience using online simulators.Continue Reading
Certifications that will earn you the most money
Ed Tittel takes a look at the five network certifications that earned the most money in 2005.Continue Reading
What cert is better to start out with, the MCSE or CCNA?
What do I need to do to achieve the CCAI?
What certification better compliments the MCSE: CCNA or RHCE?
Where are the best networking jobs for a CCNA?
Advice on making the transition from network engineering to network security
How long do I have to finish the CCNP exams before my CCNA runs out?
Seven steps to ensure project success
The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing technical risk and one golden rule.Continue Reading
How do I represent expired certs on my resume?
How can I find a good job if I have my CCNA but now experience with Cisco routers?
How are the CCNA test lab questions graded?
On the CCNA test lab questions, could using the short version of the commands make the difference between passing and failing? Or are the labs graded on the end result?Continue Reading
Should I try for the CCNA certification or the CCDA certification?
How should I prepare for the CCNA exam?
How can I get a better understanding of routing and switching and all the Layer 3 protocols?
Which networking courses, such as MCSE, CCNA, etc., are best to learn the basics?
How much do the CCIE exams cost?1
Are networking jobs being outsourced as much as developer jobs?
I have just completed my CCNA certification and I wanted to continue further with this process. So I
Is there job potential with just CCNA or do I need more certs?
What certification would you recommend for mainframe security experts?
Are my Microsoft credentials out of date?
Which is harder - CCNA or MCSE?
Is it more difficult for women entering networking field
Difference between network engineering and network administration
Performance metrics for network admin
CCNA and future prospects in networking
CCNA expiration date?
Multiplexing in OSI model?
MCSE vs. CCNP
Optimizing network administration processes