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CCNA Exam Changes from Oct 2013

28. March 2013 13:33 Cisco have just announced that they will be retiring the current version of CCNA and CCENT/ICND2 exams at the end of September 2013.  Read the full press release over on the Cisco website.
The new exams will be A LOT harder than the current versions, and this means you only have until 30th September 2013 to study and pass your CCNA before the exam syllabus changes, your CCNA certification will then last you 3 years as usual.
Here are a few things that will be included in the new exam...

• IOS v15 commands
• IPv6 configuration
• 802.1x security
• Advanced troubleshooting scenarios

Devices that run Cisco IOS v15 are very expensive at the moment so setting up a home lab probably won't be an option from October 2013 until the foreseeable future.
Also, no study guides or study materials will exist for the new exams for quite a while yet, so if you've been thinking about getting your CCNA, this is really your LAST OPPORTUNITY before things become a whole lot harder and more expensive for you.
Over the next few weeks and months we will be updating our training ready for the new exam, but we strongly advise you to begin your CCNA studies as soon as possible.

Major updates to Cisco CCNA exams announced:

Cisco announced some major changes to their associate-level certifications. These certification changes are meant to align better with the evolving job market.

Cisco announced major changes to their associate-level certifications aligning with the evolving job market and the latest Cisco technology.
The changes are:

• The certification formerly known as CCNA is now CCNA Routing & Switching, and the only prerequisite certification is CCENT.
• CCENT is also the only prerequisite certification for CCNA Voice, CCNA Wireless, CCNA Security, and CCDA certifications.
• Updates include IOS v15, IPv6 Support, IOS licensing, and a simplified 802.1x security implementation.
• Cisco also announced that the existing ICND1 (640-822), ICND2 (640-816) and CCNA (640-802) exams will have an end-of-life date of September 30, 2013. You can mix and match old and new exams until September 30th-ICND1 (640-822 or 100-101) and ICND2 (640-816 or 200-101).

In answer to this, Cisco Press has announced new Official Cert Guides, which have been fully updated for the latest ICND1, ICND2, and CCNA exams. The guides include preparation hints and test-taking tips, which will help candidates identify areas of weakness and improve both conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills:

• Cisco CCENT / CCNA ICND1 100-101 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test (9780133367881)
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-101 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test (9780133367713)

Future publications

Coming soon from Cisco Press (dates are subject to change):

• Cisco CCENT / ICND1 100-101 Official Cert Guide (1587143852) - April
• Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching ICND2 200-101 Official Cert Guide (1587143739) - April
• Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching 200-120 Official Cert Guide Library (1587143879) - May
• Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching 200-120 Official Library B&N Exclusive Ed.(1587144867) - May
• CCNA Portable Command Guide (1587204304) - June
• Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, Part 1 (ICND1) Foundation Learning Guide, Fourth Edition - June
• Cisco CCENT 100-101 Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (1587203995) - July
• Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching 200-120 Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (1587204002) - July

Coming Late Summer & Fall:

• Cisco CCENT100-101 Network Simulator
• CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 Network Simulator
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching 200-120 LiveLessons
• Cisco CCENT 100-101 Video Course
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching ICND2 200-101 Video Course
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Cert Guide Library, Simulator Edition

For more information on the publications, visit the Cisco Press information page.


Watch It :

• 1. CCNA SYLLABUS NEW 640-8021. Internetworking1.1. Internetworking Basic1.2. Internetworking Models1.3. The OSI Reference Model1.4. Ethernet Networking1.5. Ethernet Cabling1.6. Data Encapsulation1.7. The Cisco Three-Layer Hierarchical Model2. Introduction to TCP/IP2.1. TCP/IP and the DoD Model2.2. IP Addressing2.3. Broadcast Address3. Subnetting, Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSMs), and Troubleshooting TCP/IP3.1. Subnetting Basics3.2. Variable Length Subnet Masks (VLSMs)3.3. Summarization3.4. Troubleshooting IP Addressing4. Cisco’s Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and Security Device Manager (SDM)4.1. The IOS User Interface4.2. Command-Line Interface4.3. Router and Switch Administrative Configurations4.4. Cisco’s Security Device Manager (SDM)5. Managing a Cisco Internetwork5.1. The Internal Components of a Cisco Router5.2. The Router Boot Sequence5.3. Managing Configuration Register5.4. Backing up and Restoring the Cisco IOS5.5. Backing Up and Restoring the Cisco Configuration5.6. Using Cisco Discovery Protocols (CDP)5.7. Using Telnet5.8. Resolving Hostnames5.9. Checking Network Connectivity and Troubleshooting6. IP Routing6.1. Routing Basics6.2. The IP Routing Process6.3. Configuring IP Routing in Our Network6.4. Dynamic Routing6.5. Distance-Vector Routing Protocols6.6. Routing Information Protocol (RIP) The Technical Zone
• 2. 6.7. Inferior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP)6.8. Verifying your Configuration7. Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)7.1. EIGRP Features and Operation7.2. Using EIGRP to Support Large Networks7.3. Configuring EIGRP7.4. Load Balancing with EIGRP7.5. Verifying EIGRP7.6. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Basics7.7. Configuring OSPF7.8. Verifying OSPF Configuration7.9. OSPF DR and BDR Elections7.10. OSPF and Loopback Interfaces7.11. Troubleshooting OSPF7.12. Configuring EIGRP and OSPF Summary Routes8. Layer 2 Switching and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)8.1. Before Layer 2 Switching8.2. Switching Services8.3. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)8.4. Configuring Catalyst Switches8.5. Cisco Network Assistant9. Virtual LANs (VLANs)9.1. VLAN Basics9.2. VLAN Memberships9.3. Identifying VLANs9.4. VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)9.5. Routing between VLANs9.6. Configuring VLANs9.7. Configuring VTP9.8. Telephony: Configuring Voice VLANs9.9. Using the CAN to Configure VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing10. Security10.1. Perimeter, Firewall and Internal Routers10.2. Recognizing Security Threats10.3. Mitigating Security Threats10.4. Introduction to Access Lists10.5. Standard Access Lists10.6. Extended Access Lists10.7. Advanced Access Lists10.8. Monitoring Access Lists10.9. Configuring Access Lists Using SDM11. Network Address Translation (NAT) The Technical Zone
• 3. 11.1. When Do We Use NAT?11.2. Types of Network Address Translation11.3. NAT Names11.4. How NAT Works11.5. Testing and Troubleshooting NAT11.6. Configuring NAT on Our Internetwork11.7. Configuring NAT Using SDM12. Cisco’s Wireless Technologies12.1. Introduction to Wireless Technology12.2. Cisco’s Unified Wireless Solution12.3. Configuring Our Wireless Internetwork13. Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)13.1. Why Do We Need IPv613.2. The Benefits and Uses of IPv613.3. IPv6 Addressing and Expressions13.4. How IPv6 Works in an Internetwork13.5. IPv6 Routing Protocols13.6. Migrating to IPv613.7. Configuring IPv6 on Our Internetwork14. Wide Area Networks14.1. Introduction to Wide Area Networks14.2. Cable and DSL14.3. Cabling the Serial Wide Area Network14.4. High-Level Data-Link Control (HDLC) Protocol14.5. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)14.6. Frame Relay14.7. Using SDM for WAN Connections14.8. Virtual Private Networks The Technical Zone