r/ccna

Be honest with me. Degree says Network Engineering,i graduated from china. But coursework was mostly general CS + IoT. Not to blame my school i should have known this from the start but i thought my school was teaching me something and it should be from my major. No real hands-on networking, no Cisco labs. Degree itself is on hold pending a language requirement too. Had my first interview recently. They asked if I'd ever worked in a lab or touched a server — hadn't. Then asked if I knew the 7 OSI layers. I didn't. Blanked completely, told them honestly I'd never heard of it. Failed. And i have a job interview tomorrow. Now self-studying CCNA (NetworkChuck), doing Packet Tracer labs on my own (VLANs, basic routing). Applying to banks, a couple ISPs, few other IT shops. Need a job soon, so I need to prioritize right, not study everything. Questions: Beyond OSI layers (already drilling this hard now), what other "should just know this cold" basics get asked at entry-level interviews that I should assume I'm missing? No real server/lab experience — is there a way to fake competence here short of just saying "no," or should I be upfront and pivot to what I have done (Packet Tracer)? How fast can someone realistically go from "didn't know OSI layers" to "interview-ready" if they grind daily?

I’m on day 42, SSH and I’ve realised that Jeremy is rushing through this now. The first half of this playlist he would understand that the videos had a lot of information and he’d break things ups. Make it easier to remember things throughout the videos. But now he’s simply doing a topic a video and cramming as much as he can in each.
This is the first time that I’ve struggled to remember commands. All these single videos of topics like ssh all have a huge list of commands.

Simply way too many.

My head is gonna explode trying to memorise these. I lab but even with labbing often I still go blank.

Hello fellow peers,

When should I buy Boson NetSim?

I’m currently on Day 20 of Jeremy’s IT Lab CCNA course and completing 1 lesson per day. I’m planning to buy the 3-month Boson NetSim subscription, but I’m unsure when to start it.

Should I:

• Buy it now and use it alongside each topic as I learn?
• Or wait until I finish the entire course so I don’t waste subscription time?

Is the 3-month subscription enough for someone studying consistently every day?

Besides Jeremy's IT Lab, what other free video courses and labs do you recommend for CCNA preparation? What helped you the most?

May I be a member of this group?

I have a friend who took it and after two years he can still remember almost everything I ask. I'm like wtf.

Hey, I'm currently applying to an engineering faculty, but for me to get accepted I must pass a competitive exam, my original path is electrical and electronics engineering so my plan B, is computer science and getting certificates to help me integrate to a more hardware heavy sector like networking.

How is the job market for it like? In countries like Lebanon? Am I competing with people who have degrees in CCE ? If so are my chances of getting employed lower than them?

I love the extra stuff but I feel like Im going to fail because I can't remember every single thing he covers.

Hey guys, am just wondering if there is a progress bar in the labs during the exam, like starting from 0% and each command you got right, the percentage increases until you hit 100%?

So I just got network+ certified and I wanted to jump straight into the CCNA and I was curious. Did you guys just use udemy,labs,anki flash cards, packet tracer and boson practice exams to pass? I just got comptia certified I cooked through it within 3 weeks and passed with a 798. Just want to know what worked for you guys to pass the CCNA.

How is the network and cloud job market in Oklahoma?

Hey, I want to know how to stop any process in a networking device. Like if I ping in a PC and Ctrl+C stops it instantly, is there any key to do so in rotuers switches?? Like often a mistype leads to translating.... this thing so frustrating. is there a key to instantly stop a process, help please!!!

For the config lab (simlet/testlet) part — do they show you a topology diagram?

If you remember, I'm curious about:

• What's usually in the diagram (routers, switches, PCs, IP addressing, etc.)
• What the question typically asks you to configure
• Any other details you can recall about what came up

5 days left before my exam ,what are the things I should memorize before the test?

Any info helps, thanks !

Hello there. I’m planning to pass the CCNA exam and just needed to know if I’m allowed to take a calculator with me or if there will be a calculator in the exam. Also where should I register for the exam?
Thanks for help.

• Any topics that felt more important that I should to focus on it
• How you spent your last few days before the test

ahhhhhh

I finished schooling as a software developer around a year ago and have not been able to find any meaningful work outside of a few jobs that I did as an independent software contractor. I am looking to expand my opportunities for work within the tech space, and have decided to look for an opportunity within IT. I see a lot of recommendations to take the A+ for people who are new to the space, but given that I have experience within the tech field from school and work (and just experience tinkering over my life), I was wondering if it would be more beneficial for my time to study for and take the CCNA instead.

What would y'all recommend? I am based out of Canada if that matters.

Thank you.

I am a graduating student who failed my first take (CCNA), for context:

Network Fundamentals: 65%

Security Fundamentals: 27%

IP Services: 20%

IP Connectivity: 60%

Network Access: 75%

Automation and Programmability: 70%

I am self studying for atleast 2 hours per day while maintaining my academic performance and responsibilities in College.

My Materials is Jeremy ITLab Lesson, flashcards and labs, and Cisco Website for supplementary information.

I studied for atleast 3 months before feeling the confidence that I am ready for it, but I didn't.

1 sem later, And I'd build the courage and time to retake it and I am currently studying for it but I'm still scared from time to time that I still can't do it.

My goal is to get this CCNA and maybe one more cert after before I graduate.

ANY ADVICE WILL TAKE ME FARTHER IN THIS JOURNEY!!!

Curious in JITB he mentions how the industry mainly uses TCP’s model but curious if OSI comes up a lot during the exam?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to take the CCNA exam, but I'm trying to find a way to reduce the exam cost.

About 3 years ago, I completed the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA courses and received a voucher. However, I assume it's expired by now.

Does anyone know of any legitimate ways to get a discounted CCNA voucher? For example, through Cisco, Networking Academy, student programs, promotions, or any other method?

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hi,
In two days I'm taking the exam!
I'm a little bit nervous so I wanted to check with you all.
my scores at every topic in boson:
Network Fundamentals- 97.3
Network access- 95.7
IP Connectivity- 100
IP Services- 92
Security Fundamentals- 97.5
Automation and Programmability- 100
You think there are more thing I need to learn before going to the exam?
Tnx,
Have a nice day!