Filling the Network skill gaps
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Very good, I appreciate the clear guidance.
I am a little confused though concerning the Cisco CCENT, I thought they retired that and replaced it with the CCT? So should I study the Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490) course material or something else as the compliment with the Network+? Thank you -
@FLM,
The CCT is not a replacement for the CCENT. Though it covers some fo the topics. It really covers the aspects of working with the Cisco equipment as possibly and installation tech or field service tech person. You can learn much from the CCT but it is not equivalent to the CCENT.
The CCENT is retired because Cisco believed the equivalent knowledge of Network+ was enough. Still many people who go directly to CCNA find the switching jarring because of new terminology and the proportion of actual configuration of the Cisco gear rather than just theory. The CCENT introduces you to the concepts of configuration aspects and theory of Cisco equipment and networking theory at layer 2 and layer 3.
So if you're planning on pursuing the CCNA, the CompTIA Network+ will be of help to you. But the great thing is if there's any concept that doesn't make sense to you. You can use the CCENT in our legacy session to help you through those concepts.
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That is exactly what I needed to know, thank you!
There is so much jibber-jabber about this on the internet that I had a difficult time nailing down the pitfall that you so well identified in your comments. Much appreciated.
One last question is if the CCENT course will retain the virtual labs and practice exams into the forseeable future? -
Glad to help. You have a great week as well!!
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From my understanding, the CCENT is no longer available. They have included it in the CCNA exam.
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Though the exam is no longer available. The course material is great if you do not have any previous experience with Cisco terminology and hardware. You can find it in our legacy section of our courses.