Category Archives: Cisco
Computer networking forms the invisible backbone of nearly every technology system in use today. From sending a simple email to streaming high-definition video across continents, every digital interaction depends on networks functioning correctly behind the scenes. For anyone considering a career in information technology, developing a solid grasp of networking fundamentals is not optional. It […]
Current program naming (February 2026): Cisco rebranded the DevNet track as CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE Automation on February 3, 2026. DevNet Associate became CCNA Automation; the 200-901 exam identifier continues under the CCNAAUTO name. This earlier article remains a historical account of the original DevNet launch, not the current certification branding. Professionals starting now should […]
Computer networking certifications have become one of the most reliable and widely recognized signals of professional competency in the information technology industry, serving as a common language between job seekers and employers who need to quickly assess whether a candidate possesses the foundational or advanced knowledge their roles require. In a field where the breadth […]
The Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching certification has long been regarded as one of the most respected entry-level credentials in the entire information technology industry. Earning this credential requires candidates to develop a genuinely comprehensive understanding of networking fundamentals that extends far beyond surface-level familiarity with basic concepts. The knowledge validated by the […]
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching (CCIE R&S) credential was historically among the most demanding networking achievements. It developed skills relevant to senior network administrators: routing convergence, switching behavior, systematic troubleshooting and resilient design. However, Cisco retired the Routing and Switching track in February 2020. It is not an examination that new candidates […]
The Cisco Certified Network Professional certification represents an intermediate to advanced level of technical validation within the Cisco certification framework. It sits above the associate-level CCNA and below the expert-level CCIE, occupying the professional tier where candidates are expected to demonstrate not only theoretical knowledge of networking concepts but practical ability to configure, troubleshoot, and […]
Cisco‘s older Routing and Switching credentials remain familiar to many networking professionals, but the underlying certification structure changed in February 2020. CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNP Routing and Switching and the legacy CCIE Routing and Switching written examination no longer exist as exams candidates can schedule. Cisco’s current tracks include CCNA, CCNP Enterprise and CCIE […]
The year 2018 represented a particularly significant period in the Cisco certification landscape, as the networking industry was experiencing rapid technological evolution driven by cloud adoption, software-defined networking, and the expanding demands of enterprise infrastructure. Cisco certifications had long been regarded as the gold standard for networking professionals, and in 2018 that reputation was firmly […]
Cisco CCNA Security exam 210-260 IINS was retired as part of the February 2020 certification redesign. This article therefore describes a historical security track, not an exam candidates can register for today. The security principles remain relevant, but the former standalone associate credential and its old blueprint must not be mistaken for the current CCNA, […]
Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching is a retired certification, not an examination pathway open for new enrollment. Its three former exams—300-101 ROUTE, 300-115 SWITCH, and 300-135 TSHOOT—reached their last testing day on February 23, 2020. Understanding that history matters because many useful training materials, older professional profiles, and job descriptions still refer to the name. […]
Cisco CCNA Certification – Everything You Need to Know Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is an associate-level certification covering fundamental networking knowledge and applied troubleshooting skills. Cisco has updated CCNA across several exam versions to assess network operation, configuration and diagnosis. Passing demonstrates tested knowledge, but it does not replace experience with the specific networks, […]
The networking industry has long recognized certain credentials as benchmarks of elite technical expertise, and few carry the weight and prestige of the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert designation. Known widely as the CCIE, this certification has represented the highest level of achievement in the Cisco certification ecosystem since its introduction in 1993. Engineers who hold […]
Cisco Systems has long been one of the most influential companies in the networking industry, and its certification program has served as a benchmark for technical excellence in enterprise networking for decades. In 2017, the Cisco certification portfolio represented a comprehensive hierarchy of credentials that spanned from entry-level associate certifications through expert-level designations that only […]
Can You Prepare for Cisco CCNA in Two Weeks? Two weeks is a review window, not a universal certification timeline Can someone prepare for Cisco CCNA in fourteen days? An experienced network technician who already understands routing, VLANs, IP services and security might use that period to review weak objectives and practise unfamiliar examples. A […]
