Certification

SecureCRT Script

So many of you may use SecureCRT ® for your terminal emulator (I do) and you are studying for your CCIE® Lab. If you are and you use a Terminal Server which allows you to connect to it and reverse telnet out to all of the other equipment, you may want to use a script [...]

5Jul2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Thoroughly Disappointed

So I received my latest CCIE plaque in the mail the other day and I must say, I’m thoroughly disappointed…The latest plaque is a lot smaller, thinner and much more unprofessional looking as the original “golden router.” My second plaque was not great either but it was at least a bit larger than the latest [...]

3Jul2008 | Joe Harris | 4 comments | Continued

CCNA TV - CCNA Concentrations/Cisco Learning Network

Join more than 40,000 CCNA Prep Center users for a special CCNA TV broadcast. We’ll take a look at the all news CCNA concentrations as well as the new Cisco Learning Network, Cisco’s new, Web 2.0, social education website.
Sign up now : Attendance space is limited, so visit the CCNA Prep Center or the Cisco [...]

3Jul2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Cisco’s ‘Second Chance’ promotion!

Did you know that if you fail a Cisco Certification exam, you can schedule it again for free? Here’s how to redeem your Cisco “Second Chance” Exam:
Register for an exam at full price. If you fail the exam, you may schedule a free retake of the same exam by entering the promotion code: SECONDCHANCE at [...]

30Jun2008 | Joe Harris | 2 comments | Continued

Introducing the NEW CCNA Concentrations: Voice, Security, and Wireless

Cisco has introduced three new entry level technology-based CCNA Concentrations. While the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) remains the certification of choice for individuals who want to demonstrate their solid foundation in core routing and switching skills, the new Wireless, Voice, and Security concentrations build on core CCNA skills and provide a clear path for [...]

30Jun2008 | Joe Harris | 1 comment | Continued

The Balancing Act

Many of you commented or emailed me to pass on your congratulations in regards to my recent success in passing my Service Provider CCIE exam and a lot of you also asked if I could write an article about how I manage(d) my work, study, and family time while preparing for the exam. Things have slowed down enough where [...]

13May2008 | Joe Harris | 11 comments | Continued

I passed…!!!

Well I took my Service Provider exam this past Friday the 25th and I just received my results email….and I passed!!! So I am now a Triple CCIE…ok so now that that is over and done 6200networks can get back to posting like crazy so starting tomorrow I will start back with the daily trivia [...]

27Apr2008 | Joe Harris | 20 comments | Continued

Cisco Introduces Updated CCVP Certification

Building on the growing demand for IT Professionals with a strong networking background in Voice and Telephony technologies, Cisco has released an updated version of its popular CCVP® certification.
Cisco recognizes the increased importance placed on IT professionals responsible for integrating voice technology into underlying network architectures and has updated the CCVP curriculum to provide [...]

20Mar2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Congratulations to Jeremy Wright

I want to take a moment to say Congratulations to Jeremy Wright, CCIE# 11168 a fellow Cisco SE based in our Bloomington, Illinois office. Three day ago, Jeremy achieved what only a handful of other people have, becoming a Triple-CCIE by passing his Service Provider exam in RTP…Please join me in congratulating Jeremy on this [...]

16Feb2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Cisco Certified Design Expert

Introducing Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) Certification
Responding to strong customer demand to assess and recognize Sr. Level Network Architecture skills in the market, Cisco is introducing a new premiere knowledge based certification focused on Network Infrastructure Design. - The Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE). The CCDE is an expert-level certification with content emphasis on expertise in network architecture, which is [...]

22Jan2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

New Cisco Press book on Router Security Strategies!

Check out this new Cisco Press book “Router Security Strategies: Securing IP Network Traffic Planes” (available yesterday) written by Dave Smith and Greg Schudel. These guys have been working Tier 1 Service Provider security issues for years so it will be well worth the read.
http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587053365&rl=1

9Jan2008 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Need additional equipment in your lab?

Well while sipping on my daily dose of energy drinks and perusing through the blogosphere this morning I came across a pretty interesting post by Greg Oberfield over @ Network Gremlins for anyone using Dynamips/Dynagen to study for their CCIE lab or just needing or wanting additional hands on experience. Greg took a really cool approach to [...]

23Dec2007 | Joe Harris | 4 comments | Continued

Congratulations to Travis Jones !!!

I want to take a moment to say Congratulations to Travis Jones, CCIE# 4603 a fellow Cisco SE based in our San Antonio, Texas office. Yesterday Travis achieved what only a handful of other people have, becoming a Quad-CCIE by passing his Service Provider exam in RTP…Please join me in Congratulating Travis on this monumental [...]

7Dec2007 | Joe Harris | 5 comments | Continued

Route Redistribution

The good folks at InternetworkExperts have posted the Route Redistribution Demystified Seminar. This free class is worth your time if you are struggling with route redistribution.

2Dec2007 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued

Pre-order CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide

The completely revised and updated third edition of CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.
• Master CCIE 350-001 exam topics with the official study guide
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with foundation [...]

24Oct2007 | Joe Harris | 0 comments | Continued