CCNA NEW EXAM PATTERN

Previous CCNA exams were

CCNA composite : 640-801
INTRO : 640-821
ICND : 640-811

The above exams are valid only upto Nov 6 2007 and after that they will be removed and the below exams will come into affect.

ICND1 640-822
ICND2 640-816
CCNA Composite 640-802

In order to obtain your CCNA you can take and pass the ICND1 and ICND2 exams at $125 , or try for the CCNA Composite 640-802 exam at $150.

You can go with two exam approach or can simply go for one test approach as no body has actually proved that two test approach is easier and the chances or probability of your getting passed is reduced. So i think one test approach is the better one.

If already you are on your way of preparation, please take the old exam only as the content of the exam is much more easier. In the new exam/pattern new contents and new technology has been added so you may need more time for the preparation.

Here’s a short list of the new technologies covered:

Secure Device Manager
Virtual Private Networks
IPv6
2960 Switches
Lots of troubleshooting
Cisco Network Assistant
Advanced EIGRP and OSPF
Introduction to Wireless networks
More security

For more information about this new pattern at CISCO WEB

CCNA FAQ

Attention Test Takers in China, Hong Kong, India, and Pakistan

Q. Why is the enhanced test center network being introduced?
A: The enhanced test center network is designed to begin introducing additional technologies and processes to safeguard the value of Cisco certifications in the IT professional marketplace. Focusing on security, the new test centers will employ advanced security technologies and newly refined procedures. The desired outcome is to protect the integrity and value of Cisco's certification for the certification holders, which will also increase demand for Cisco training. Test centers will be centrally located and will be operated by Prometric personnel.

Q. When will this change take effect?
A. May 1,2007

Q. I have candidates already registered to test after the effective date, can I administer the exam?
A. If the test is registered under Prometric's system, kindly facilitate rescheduling or refer the candidates to Prometric and have the candidate scheduled to take the exam at a site in the enhanced Prometric-operated test center network.

New registrations for exams to be taken with Pearson VUE will close on May 1. After the introductory period, the features of the enhanced test center network in China, Hong Kong, India and Pakistan may or may not become permanent features at Pearson VUE and Prometric locations

After April 30, please direct the candidate to take the exam at a site in the enhanced Prometric test center network.

Q. I have already purchased Cisco test vouchers. Can I still use the voucher to test?
A. Yes, if the test voucher was issued by Prometric, has not previously been redeemed, and is not expired. Standard terms and conditions apply.

You may administer the exam if candidate requested test date is before the date of the effective change.

If test date is on or after date of the effective change, kindly refer the candidate to Prometric to reschedule their exam.

If the test voucher is from VUE, it will have to be replaced by a Prometric voucher.

Q. I am a VUE site and some of my customers have VUE vouchers. Can the VUE voucher be used at a Prometric Testing Center?
A. No, but it can be exchanged for a Prometric voucher. Prometric's voucher team will receive and verify vouchers issued by VUE and will provide a replacement which can be redeemed at Prometric.

VUE vouchers will continue to be honored for Cisco exams at locations outside of these four countries.

Q. How should my students register for Cisco exams after the change?
A. Option 1: Online. www.prometric.com.

Option 2: Voucher. Either through you or through the applicable contact (see bullets below), your student should contact Prometric at the email address below. After the student has purchased the voucher, he/she can log on to www.prometric.com and schedule to take the examination at the nearest applicable Prometric Testing Center.

Option 3: Walk-in. Your students can visit a Prometric Test Center to schedule a test.

Q. Where can I find the location details of applicable Prometric Test Centers?
A. You can find a complete list through the Prometric web site (see bullets below) via the Test Center Locator function.

Alternatively, you can also call your local Prometric registration staff to identify a suitable location and directions while securing a testing appointment.

Q: What certification exams will be offered at the enhanced test center network sites in China, Hong Kong, India, and Pakistan?
A: All Cisco CCIE written, CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, CCIP, CCSP, CCVP, and all specialist level certification exams are included. CCIE lab exams will not be offered in the enhanced test center network. To register for a CCIE lab exam, please go to www.cisco.com/go/certifications.

Q. Are the exams that will be used during the study different from exams offered in other regions?
A. No, they are the same Cisco exams that are offered worldwide.

Q. Will there be a change in test centers outside of these four countries?
A. Cisco continues to partner with both Pearson VUE and Prometric. Outside of these four countries all test centers locations for both networks will continue to be available.

Q. How will my business process and contract terms change with Prometric for Cisco testing program?
A. There is no change in APTC Operating Agreement for Authorized Prometric Testing Centers. However, your Testing Center will no longer be able to schedule CISCO exams. Instead, you have an opportunity to earn revenue by purchasing CISCO vouchers at a discounted rate (depending on the quantity purchased), and re-selling them to your candidates at the full, published retail CISCO price while assisting candidates in providing Cisco training.

Q: Will Pearson VUE still offer Cisco exams outside the four countries?
A: Cisco continues to partner with both Pearson VUE and Prometric outside of these four countries. Test center locations for both networks will continue to be available for Cisco exams.

China

Phone: 8610-62799911

Web site: www.prometric.com.cn/cisco

E-mail: chinareg@thomson.com

Voucher Orders (for channel partners): china.voucher@thomson.com

Hong Kong

Phone: 800-96-6375

Web site: www.prometric.com.cn/cisco

E-mail: Online Customer Service

Voucher Orders (for channel partners): asiavouchers@prometric.com

India

Phone: 91 124 451 7160

Web site: www.prometric.com/cisco

E-mail: Online Customer Service

Voucher Orders (for channel partners): asiavouchers@prometric.com

Pakistan

Phone: 61 2 9640 5830

Web site: www.prometric.com/cisco

E-mail: Online Customer Service

Voucher Orders (for channel partners): asiavouchers@prometric.com

Subnetting - Fast way

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OSI MODELS

Layer Name	Examples
Application (Layer7 )	Telnet, HTTP,FTP,WWW Browsers, NFS,SMTP gateways (Eudora, CC:mail), SNMP
Presentation (Layer 6)	JPEG, ASCII, EBCDIC, TIFF, GIF, PICT, encryption, MPEG, MIDI
Session (Layer 5)	RPC, SQL, NFS, NetBIOS names, AppleTalk ASP, DECnetSCP
Transport (Layer 4)	TCP, UDP, SPX
Network (Layer 3)	IP, IPX, AppleTalk DDP
Data link (Layer 2)	IEEE 802.3/802.2, HDLC, Frame Relay, PPP, FDDI, ATM, IEEE 802.5/802.2
Physical (Layer 1)	EIA/TIA-232, V.35, EIA/TIA-449, RJ-45, Ethernet, 802.3, 802.5, B87S

Which Cable Do I Need?

	Hub	Switch	Router	Workstation
Hub	Crossover	Crossover	Straight	Straight
Switch	Crossover	Crossover	Straight	Straight
Router	Straight	Straight	Crossover	Crossover
Workstation	Straight	Straight	Crossover	Crossover

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Core Exams - Networking System (4 Required)

70-290

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

70-291

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-293

Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-294

Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

Core Exams - Client Operating System (1 Required)

70-210

Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

70-270

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Core Exams - Design (1 Required)

70-297

Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298

Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Elective Exams (1 Required)

70-086

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

70-089

Designing, Implementing, and Managing, a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Infrastructure

70-227

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition

70-228

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-229

Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-232

Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000

70-281

Planning, Deploying, and Managing Enterprise Project Management Solutions

70-282

Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business

70-284

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

70-285

Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization

70-297

Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298

Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

70-299

Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

70-301

Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0

70-350

Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

SY0-101

Security+