It is very important to choose an appropriate network emulator or simulator when preparing for your CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE. Of course, this can be a difficult decision to make, especially because there is no best way to make a selection. Unfortunately, it is practically impossible to test each of the programs before making a choice. However, there are specific advantages and disadvantages associated with each of them that can help you make informed decisions. For the purpose of this blog post, we will focus on two simulators and three…

Cisco has recently announced a significant change in its certification program. Hence, if you are planning to earn CCNA in 2020, you might want to take your time to ask questions and understand what the new credential is all about. If you are looking for answers, this guide has tried to provide answers. It is important to mention that Cisco CCNA is not the only certification pathway that will be affected by this new development. Other paths will also experience some variations. For the purpose of this guide, the focus…

Over the past ten years, some major transformations have taken place in the field of on-premise data centers. According to the report, the number of on-premise data centers will reduce drastically by about 50% by the year 2021 and disappear totally by the year 2025. Thus, this should be a concern for those professionals who currently specialize in this area because what this means is that when data center is no longer useful in the business world, you may lose your relevance and possibly your job. To avoid getting caught…

The CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Routing and Switching credential is designed to validate the capability of a professional to plan, verify, troubleshoot, and implement wide area and local enterprise networks while working in partnership with other specialists on voice, advanced security, video, and wireless solutions. The certificate is aimed at those individuals who have a minimum of one-year experience in networking. They are professionals who are ready to work independently and advance their knowledge and skills in various complex network provisions. To earn the certification, one must have showcased…

The roles of network engineers involve installing, servicing, and repairing computer data and communication systems. The CCNA Routing and Switching credential has some common skills that are vital to the optimal performance of a network engineer. They are communication, organizational, troubleshooting, analytical, and customer service skills. The CCNA R&S certification also equips a professional network engineer with the knowledge and abilities that are required to work on Cisco products and Microsoft Office Suite. It also gives them the capacity to utilize industry specific tools to carry out their tasks as…

The CCIE R&S (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching) certification validates the knowledge and skills needed by an expert-level network engineer or a senior network administrator to plan, troubleshoot, and operate complex and congregated network infrastructure. The professionals taking this credential must be ready to cope with some difficulties because the exam is one of the toughest that is offered by Cisco. Those network administrators who want to demonstrate high-level skills in their daily tasks will benefit greatly from the certification content. No doubt, this Cisco certification is one…