My CCNA 200-301 exam experience: Tips & Tricks

[@davidbombal]

You can get my updated CCNA 200-301 course for $9.99 here (but this price expires in a few days): bit.ly/ccna9udemy - this is all you need as it includes labs. Additional Q&A plus tips: - NOTE: I originally wanted to say a lot more in this video, but removed the content because I didn't want to get into trouble with Cisco. Sorry if I didn't answer some of the questions you would really like to know about. 😔 I see lot of other people are now posting videos which I think may break the NDA, but if you cannot find the answer here, have a look at some of the other videos online. - Question: How many questions in the exam? Answer: Over 100. You get about 1 minute per question, so use your time wisely. - Question: I already have a CCNA. Should I take the new exam? Answer: No, I would recommend going for your CCNP. The CCNP covers similar content (Wireless / automation etc), but in more depth. Rather move forward in your certs. - Question: Do I need to know how to write Python scripts for the CCNA exam: Answer: No. Don't spend time learning Python for CCNA. Learn it for the DevNet Associate exam if you want to take that exam. - Question: Do I need to know how to write Ansible scripts (or Puppet & Chef configuration) for the CCNA exam: Answer: No. Don't spend time learning Ansible scripting for CCNA. Learn it for the DevNet Associate exam if you want to take that exam. - Question: Can I use the old books to study for the new exam. Answer: There is a lot of overlap of topics - so a lot of the old content is still relevant. Wendell did a nice comparison here: blog.certskills.com/cert2019-05/ and blog.certskills.com/how-to-use-my-ccna-200-301-books-if-you-transitioned-from-the-200-125-books/ - Tip: Write down your subnetting tables or any other important information before you click start. You will have time to do things before you actually start the exam. - Tip: Arrive at least 15 minutes early at the test centre. - Tip: Don't stress if you cannot answer one question. Just do your best. You have over 100 questions in the exam. ====================== Cisco OCGs: ====================== CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library: bit.ly/ccnaocg CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide Library Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test: bit.ly/ocgpremium ====================== Referenced Videos: ====================== SDN overview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol6nlJWHnat0h9U Administrative Distance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmjTnWCel5pgn80

[@vijayvijaykumar6937]

Thank you for making this video David,useful as alway.I was bit confused about i should take new ccna exam as i was already cleared the old one....Thank a lot David..😀

[@davidbombal]

@@vijayvijaykumar6937 Glad this helped you. Best to continue with your CCNP :)

[@simonwray9]

Great video David, will you be doing any content for the DevNet Associate too? A full course on Udemy perhaps 🙏

[@buddhabeast3508]

that is my next conquest Dave

[@Charles-xd6lw]

Thanks. I started to complete the ICDN1 and 2 then Cisco changed it to the new version. I was worried a little.

[@semereth4642]

Hi David, I'm from Poland and I have passed my CCNA 200-301 exam today with score of 871. Thank you very much for all your content on YT and Udemy. You are great teacher! For those who are preparing for exam - there is many questions about wi-fi and SDN.

[@muffinbutton1484]

How much hands on did you do? I have done a lot of packet tracer but I'm curious how many questions are conceptual vs how much you would gain from hands on. I've done a lot of it but I don't know if I need more or not

[@IrnBrummmmmmm0]

What sources did u use to study

[@MikeJohnson1296]

Thank you David! Today I passed the CCNA 200-301 exam with an 925 score! The materials and resources I found the most useful are: 1. Your Udemy course you perfect, my knowledge now is super high because of you. 2. ExamHighPass CCNA dumps, I can confirm that it valid for 2022, no need to pay for VCE player, most of their Q&A shows at the real exam.

[@Akihito007]

Isn't #2 a violation of their services though?

[@MikeJohnson1296]

@@Akihito007 as I know all the websites are selling dumps.. In the end that’s the short way to pass the exams.

[@theydontknowmeson007]

#2 is cheating.

[@Akihito007]

@@MikeJohnson1296 In other words, you'd rather CHEAT and end up lowering the standards of the CCNA because if enough people cheat and get a job without actually knowing the material, YOU GUYS will end up ruining it for those who actually studied hard for the cert. F off!!!

[@MikeJohnson1296]

@@theydontknowmeson007 If you learn and study so pass the certification with dumps that's ok.

[@kennethmusiitwa5170]

Thank you Mr David I passed my CCNA 200-301. God bless you

[@edrosewussah5592]

I love you, Sir. I had received a lot of practical insights from your selfless hard work. God bless you, Dad

[@davidbombal]

Thank you!

[@Just1HotPringles]

You're such an angel to all of us out here trying to build our careers with some networking skills. Thanks a ton for all that you do! God Bless you David!

[@rcarranza1981]

I wish I had youtube and channels like yours and chuck's back when I was in highschool and college, giving us free, and quality video courses, I'm not that young anymore but I'm decided to take the CCNA certification, and I hope with yours, and Chuck's videos I'm gonna pass the exam. thanks for what you're doing.

[@muffinbutton1484]

You pass?

[@TerryJulianLive]

It's been 10 months did u pass

[@flyingscotsman3278]

Have you taken your CCNA?

[@configT]

I passed my CCNA 200-125 last month. Your CCNA course and LABs helped in a lot. Also, I would like to take a moment and thank you for providing the courses for affordable prices.(your KZbin videos are free). I am grateful that I have a mentor/Instructor like you and I wish you all the very best for your Future endeavors. Thank You Sir :) ! Looking forward for your New CCNP Courses.

[@itvisor1]

I am working in the IT field for about 18 years: Actually, I bought most of your courses & I'm glad to learn from you... You have no idea how I enjoy listing to you... please stay safe

[@Bigboss_18_ki_newupdate]

Please give me a job sir I am fresher you looks so cool And Fahmy

[@emmysaur1500]

Useful tips for everyone preparing for the new exam. I passed my CCNA last month. I learned a lot from your Udemy courses. I'm looking forward for your ENCOR course.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Congratulations on passing. Really happy to hear that my courses helped you.

[@AL1KH4N]

Udemy is a waste of time, It is impossible to pass the exam by relying purely on udemy.

[@thilaks8334]

@@AL1KH4N its one of the sources for your knowledge, its not the only source. You need to look and refer books, other trainer videos, lab sims to practice.

[@agroleau04]

Hi David, thanks again for the great content. I passed my CCNA exam a week ago (before it revs) and I also want to thank you for your course on Udemy as it was my main source of study. Keep up the good work! :)

[@davidbombal]

Congratulations Anthony! Really happy my courses helped you!

[@muhammedyildiz6884]

U have college degree can u apply to jobs to with this x Cert only?

[@elmariachi7853]

Hi David! Thanks for the great labs and videos. I passed my CCNA this week.

[@lesterlawrence100]

I'm in preparation of studying my CCNA here in Cpt, South Africa .Just bought your CCNA course on Udemy based on reviews and what I like about this video.Looking forward to starting it.

[@albertolopez-rivera5561]

David, Thanks for your time and dedication for videos like this one. I appreciate the time you put into developing your material. Your labs for Packet Tracer are very detailed, very well written, and easy to learn from. Please continue making more material! It’s definitely one of the best training materials out there.

[@5945751]

Congratulations David; and thanks for sharing and for what you do. All the best

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Julio

[@narcissedoudieusiewe7956]

some precisions! management plane is all the tools to manage the device himself, control plane is used to set protocols parameters to get for example routing table, CAM table etc that is all the things that actually permit forwarding to occurs accurately. Forwarding is just the switching or routing process. An overlay network is just a network encapsulated by another which is say to be an underlay for exemple, you can build an Ethernet network above a GPON network, GPON is say to be the underlay when Ethernet is the Overlay another example is OTV in datacenter. IP is the underlay network where OTV is used to build an overlay network above.

[@NetworkBruh]

Man thanks so much for these tips!!! Im so glad we have someone to gain some insight on these new tests!!!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Really glad they helped you :)

[@TerryJulianLive]

It's been a year..did u pass

[@isectech]

David be blessed you’re a life saver.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. All the best for your exam.

[@akintayo]

Just wanted to let you know that the way you teach Networking made me to believe in myself. I had always thought I didn't have the brain for Networking, hence I never bothered to try (or should I say I was scared to try). Once, I MISTAKENLY watched your ICND1 video on Udemy and the light bulb in my head begin to lighten up and I was like, wao!! Of course I haven't sat any exam yet, but I am super excited you'll be rolling out the 200-301 as your videos and Odoms books will be my sole resources.

[@davidbombal]

Really happy to hear that! Don't let those negative thoughts or negative people stop you!

[@mpls_link]

Congrats David, you look tired!!! we always look tired after exam... congrats once again you have been my inspiration since the very beginning of my networking journey, I am a CCNP RS now

[@davidbombal]

lol.. yes... I was tired. All the best for your CCNP!

[@syedsabzwari5847]

Hi David, it's always refreshing to see and learn from you. Wish you all the best.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Syed

[@TheMaurya3]

Congratulations. My CCNP (R&S)was valid till December 2019.. I had to let it go coz i was not prepared for the next certification. CCNP R&S was easy coz that was my area of work . After I relocated I could not get a job because I had no automation experience. Watching your videos gives me courage to try again. Thanks

[@davidbombal]

Really happy to hear the videos helped you. I think PJ makes some valid points.

[@hamada99457]

You are the best David I opened my fb today I saw you passed the exam.i said damn !!!! I will be next 👌

[@davidbombal]

All the best for your exam! You can do this.

[@semtex6412]

GOOD HEAVENS! and here i am hauling butt with all the study materials. taking a peanut off of its shell is probably more difficult to David than the bloody 200-301 exam! you are such an inspiration, David! thank you God for the likes of David. much love, good Sir!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Just remember that I have been doing this for a long time. The more you practice, the easier this stuff becomes.

[@matiassalve6311]

I can't wait for your new course then. Thanks David!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Matias

[@jaimcgee4566]

Me too I am waiting

[@infotechyeti]

Great teacher. Thank you for being clear and not rushed. My goal is to take the exam in 3-4 months. I passed my Net+ cert about a year ago and hope I will pass this to move from desktop support to a Junior Network Technician.

[@liban2]

Hey Jonathan, how did you do? It's been 8 month :) I hope you are now a junior network technician

[@benjaminedun7516]

Congratulations David on the success of the new CCNA. You have been a good Cisco Trainer / Ambassador. Some of your videos last year gave me exposition on Cisco VIRL which is a good resource from Cisco. I was excited about the new developments on Cisco Devnet in your interview with one of the developers at Cisco Devnet, I had wished I was not only a learner and user of Cisco exciting technologies but a developer or contributor to the development. Thanks for your good works. I wish you success in all your endeavours in the new, dynamic and ever evolving world of Cisco technologies.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Benjamin! I really appreciate the positive feedback :)

[@doug2bitemore]

Currently preparing for my first Ccna exam. I finished both of Wendell odom’s books and now I’m taking practice exams (udemy) and using packet tracer to configure basic networks. I’ll be sure to get more reps with LAP controllers and the new stuff in general. Thanks!!! Update: I passed!!!

[@celalxaliqov1397]

Congratulations!

[@AlansariMB]

congrats! If you may.. how did you study the book, there's a lot of info and it's hard to get a hold of all that..thank you!

[@brentbently9623]

I was expecting this to be a more vague/generalization of what the exam is. Thanks for taking the time to explain in detail what to watch out for. I remember the exact moment I came across VTP and EIGRP in Odom's books !

[@r4ven_017]

Thank you David for this video and values information. Congrats for you new CCNA and DevNet.

[@syphax260]

Thank you for everything you're doing for the community sir !

[@davidbombal]

Thank you for the support!

[@dg5109]

Nice David. Congrats on passing the 200-301 exam. Please made a video telling your experience with the new CCNA DevNet exam.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Will do :)

[@christominded4726]

David your one of the top Cisco Cert influencers for a reason! Keep up the great work.. Ask network Chuck if he tried it.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Carlos. Chuck passed his DevNet exam today :)

[@christominded4726]

😁

[@subhans6715]

Thank you so much for your generous help to the networking and Cybersecurity community. Love n respect.🙏

[@jasonkellerman42]

And you do 2 different tests and pass them the same day. You are the man. Proud of one of my GREAT MENTORS!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. It was a long day :)

[@jasonkellerman42]

David Bombal 😆👌🏽

[@rodrigoneira345]

Thank you so much David!!, I recently passed my new CCNA 200-301 Certification!, greatly thanks to your excellent CCNA 200-301 course from Udemy. Now I feel completely confident about networking and how to tackle it in my company. Thanks a lot again and greetings from Chile!!.

[@davidbombal]

Great job Rodrigo! Congratulations on passing! Well done :)

[@hardeepbrar8374]

Hello brother i am beginner please guide me for the materical for this ccna 200-301 . And what is udemy? Please help

[@DICEMAN60]

Hey David, just subscribed monthly to your website. I am a network engineer for Cisco and STILL don't have my CCNA. Scheduled it twice and then life hit me like a 2 ton brick 3 times in a row last year so I prepared myself but never took it. Back on my feet again because 3 2 tons bricks won't keep me down. I just ordered the new Wendell Odem books. When are your 301 courses coming out? I plan on taking advantage of using them soon. Thanks for the motivation. You are inspiring and I use your tricks at work all the time.

[@bryanpetri2390]

Congratulations on passing both exams. I appreciate you taking time out to help the rest of us. Thank you for being a trailblazer that we can follow. Of course, thank you for the encouraging tweets. Looking forward to your course. I know you said it was going to be on KZbin, but will it be on GNS3 Academy as well or another platform.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Bryan. Yes, on Udemy, GNS3, davidbombal.com etc :)

[@bryanpetri2390]

I just got what you meant about the Subnet tables. I have used Professor Messer's 7 second subnet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKmkqIR4bbmNqa8

[@BANGBANG-zl1xg]

appreciate it fam. I've been getting screwed in these headends for years doing node splits and cmts builds and decided to start learning about the engineering side.

[@braunlajon]

From what I heard so far, and do correct me if Im wrong please. But the few of us that studied for 200-125, but didnt get to take it for whatever reason, will have easier time nailing this new exam.

[@DEDEPLDEDE]

CCNA is very extensive course itself. Its a lot to take. Thank you for tips Mr. David

[@fabriciohlgn6397]

Great vid David, looking forward to the updated course on Udemy. Congrats on the new exam... I’m currently on volume 1 on OCG. Thank you for your input!

[@maharramnajafov2794]

Volume 1 and volume 2 books is enough ?

[@damirculum3478]

Just passed CCNA 200-301! Big thank you, David! Great content and labs on Udemy! Any suggestion, what next?

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Damir. Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pam9kmSliKyIptU

[@hamadaldossary8911]

i am overwhelmed right now but thank you, you make me think twice and work smarter before taking the exam

[@nikhilwagh8223]

First congratulations David and Thanks for making this video It's very helpful for new Beginners.

[@davidbombal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeremydumoit4487]

Passed the ICND2 on Sunday. Your GNS3 installation videos saved me! I'm registered for the DevNet in April, so time to start studying. Looking forward to your vids on that.

[@davidbombal]

Congratulations Jeremy. Really happy to know that my videos helped you :) All the best for your exam!

[@FredK23]

Congratulation David and thank you for sharing your experience.

[@francis2k488]

Congrats David. You are a Master in this so no doubt you could axe both exams. I want to sit for the test too.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Go for it! Lots of new opportunities in networking this year.

[@ardentdfender4116]

You make a heck of a lot of great content! And though some of it still goes completely over my head as i learn and prepare to take my CCNA in a few months, it's still great content. However, this video is DAMN GREAT excellent video content, for all the reasons of knowing and preparing for the CCNA 200-301. Awesome summary!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you very much!

[@rbsouza190]

Great video, David! Studying hard to get my new CCNA this year. I can’t wait to get your 200-301 training

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Rafael. All the best for your exam!

[@vulnmgmt]

Thank you David! Can't wait for the new course to come out. I am preparing for a security exam first, but but then my plan is to dive into CCNA. Keep up the great work!

[@zelaznog73]

Congrats on passing both exams, i'm still preparing for the new CCNA

[@fahada783]

I am so enthosiastic and happy to join your course I will be the best i sure because I am successful .

[@madaraekouta8058]

DB the best. i already study about the CCNP enterprise. i passed my ccna exam thank to your udemy courses .

[@johnkasonga6634]

Thanks David for the information. I am preparing my exam for April. I can't wait for your courses. Congrats to you again.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you John. Much appreciated.

[@bernardgarrett3897]

I am a CCSI of over 20 years standing. I endorse every word you say in this video. For Test Candidates, I recommend you buy the W Odell books. I took the 200-301 exam recently, and my "take" from the exam is that you need to "Understand" what is going on, and NOT just know the facts. Well done David, a very informative and accurate video.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Bernard!

[@nigel3270]

Thanks for the video David, great tips. It's good that we have you to look up to, looking forward to your new videos!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Nigel

[@elguenfo8784]

Mr Bombal your CISCO ccna videos are just the best hope you release the new content soon

[@networktom9714]

Congratulations David! You are very inspirational person

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Network Tom!

[@jos3064]

The 200-301 exam is extremely broad. I’m understanding the topics and concepts but memorizing soo much information is difficult for me. I’ve had a look at the CCNP tracks and the way it’s laid out with the core exam and then another specialized exam makes it alot easier. You still have to study for it but the structure of the CCNP tracks makes learning easier.

[@IrnBrummmmmmm0]

Use flash cards to practise

[@masbauddinrumi2332]

The best networking teacher of entire galaxy

[@roshanrox9285]

congrats on your new ccna cert , your videos on udemy are excellent i have learnt a lot from them .Thanx a lot for sharing new exam experience and topic. please make a detailed course on new CCNA & CCNP .

[@yonatanmakara6856]

I do agree about topics in the book not in the exam. You still need to learn them and know them regardless. May never know when you will know when you will need it. That book i got and i plan to read it like crazy when i get home. Thanks for the video. Love it. Inspirating

[@Coldmadness290]

THANK YOU DAVID UR THE BEST CYBERSECURITY EXPERT I KNOW IN THIS WORLD

[@Techtips200]

David nice explainer..hope to see videos in the ENCOR exam...as it will the most popular exam

[@Torcheban]

Congrats, David! Fortunatelly I've become the CCDP a week before it has been changed.

[@davidbombal]

Congratulations!

[@craa-zeejim1115]

I got certified in CCNA R&S in 2009. Dunno if I'd take the new CCNA or CCNP. Thanks and keep the great work

[@davidr.flores2043]

Fantastic info here. I do consider it valuable, and I am going to follow your advice. I liked and subscribed. Thanks David!!

[@adammayahi2539]

David, congrats on passing those exams! I was wondering if you are planning to make a video about your experience for the cisco devnet exam. Considering there is no official guide for the cisco devnet- associate, it would be very helpful to share your tips towards the devnet exam. Cheers,

[@amanarora5239]

Thanks for this video David! I will be giving the exam in July.

[@davidbombal]

All the best for your exam

[@CitizenPerkins]

Congrats on your double passing! 👍 And thanks for sharing your thoughts about the test.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you

[@giants8690]

Thank you David! Are you gonna update your current Udemy CCNA course with the new stuff or will it be completely different?

[@davidbombal]

I will update the course. This has already started.

[@billsmoke4919]

Hey David, I’m going to start properly revising for this course late March/mid April, will it be done by then? Thanks for the video.

[@davidbombal]

@@billsmoke4919 Yes - it will be.

[@andrewpande984]

@@davidbombal this is the answer I was looking

[@billsmoke4919]

David Bombal excellent, thank you for all the education you give us. Still on the help desk but with your CCNA course I’ll be able to develop myself in this field!

[@technologystudio4530]

You deserve more appreciation 😊

[@mdtaylor2274]

And fellas, don't forget to use the Cisco CCNA Packet Tracer Ultimate Labs by David Bombal. 😁

[@davidbombal]

Thank you for the recommendation Michael :)

[@mdtaylor2274]

@@davidbombal always my friend. You're the best 👍🏼

[@tylerjoyner8117]

That definitely helps!! I have 10 hours left on the Ultimate Labs. Thanks David!!

[@mustaffaz94]

I have done the network engineering program plus I have the ccna 301 books to update myself

[@peterwagner9795]

Congratulation in passing the exam David

[@losxlakers]

Will you create a Devnet course? Do you make any other Cisco courses aside from the CCNA? I came across this video, and I liked the video and comments regarding the CCNA course you offer. Hoping you offer other courses for other Cisco certifications.

[@olanrewajuadagba1291]

Wow i enjoyed the trip. As a newbies in this field, I gain impetus to write the exam, by watching this classic video. thank you, David Just want to know if you will add some new information to your tutorial at Udemy

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, I am updating the content.

[@masoudshairzadeh6820]

I passed my CySA+ without even trying lol. Now I'm looking forward for the CCNA and Pentest+. And of course network+

[@reedlinares]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot for taking the time to provide the latest CCNA exam information. What is the model and size of your monitor?

[@davidbombal]

Thank you. Monitor is a Apple Thunderbolt Display: 27-inch

[@jemuelbjeroham1228]

Congrats David, You are Phenomenal.

[@kkj361]

Thanks David I passed the CCNA in January I did not want to go through this new process right now ... especially since I had the CCENT and was extremely nervous

[@davidbombal]

Congratulations. Better to have passed so that you can concentrate on CCNP or other certs.

[@fahada783]

Can I pass it by self study or should I participate on paid course? Appreciate your advice . Fahad.

[@kkj361]

@@fahada783 self study is very possible. Buy the right books and udemy video course by David and read reddit forums for more advice. You can do it!

[@fahada783]

@@kkj361 do recommend ccna 200-301 .thanks in advance

[@fahada783]

@@kkj361 the books are too long how do manage to finish it should I read it all please need your support.

[@raullinares9112]

Hi David, Thank You so much for giving your feedback on the exam. I am planning to take it too. Please let us know when your training materials are out so that I can get my hands on them.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Raul. I will do :)

[@erichoople]

I have my network and security+. I am in school for Information Security and network admin. I am looking into my CCNA also. I just subscribed!

[@ajokjo2010]

Pls record 350-401 course , that would be dope !!

[@ciscocert272]

Didn’t expect yo were going to do it ...😳...Congrats David , that is a good one .👍 who knows probably the all new DevNet associate is next 🤔

[@Baddream_TTV]

Awesome video. Are the books you mention enough or would you still recommended additionally taking the online self paced preparation course from Cisco?

[@clintonyoung2957]

Passing the CCNA test is when you study hard, if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself a help like Mr Riq

[@margaretnewman5447]

I've always believed CISCO exam is not for all but studying, you need God's grace especially for we foreigners

[@steverock3026]

People keep talking about Riq all over Y0uTube, he must be a very awesome help

[@joanawest2625]

@@margaretnewman5447 Yes you're correct but remember heaven helps those who help themselves, try studying if you can't study then get yourself a good help

[@anikawall7525]

I studied for months and couldn't pass, I guess passing is a blessing

[@harrywilliams1991]

@@anikawall7525 CCNA might seem so tough to pass but studying very hard is a very vital skill to win trust me

[@AbdulAhmed-gx2rh]

First congratulations David, and thank you for sharing this brilliant information.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Abdul

[@kashifafridi9532]

you really made it easy for us. you're a great Teacher.

[@harpazoman5328]

@David Bombal, you said @0:15 "Today I take both the Cisco CCNA as well as the Cisco DevNet Exam", -then you must have a special relationship with Cisco, because it wasn't and I think it is still not allowed to take more then 1 Cisco Exam on the same day! unless you flew to an other (day) time zone!- But yeah you give us great input thanks for that!

[@davidbombal]

Where did you find that on Cisco's exam policies?

[@harpazoman5328]

@@davidbombal I have to apologize for this, it is what they have told me. I also couldn't find it in the exam policies. For punishment I have to try the same thing you did, but I fear the worst.

[@hajjabuamin]

I’m enjoying your lessons David

[@wagnersilvavieira2083]

Thank you Mr. Bombal ... Great tips! I trully believe that in this today Networking World about Automation and Networking Programmability, having a real SOLID BASE in programming languages for Networking is a MUST/RECOMMENDED AND NECESSARY SKILLS like ever before ... I'll look forward about this in my career in parallel with my Cisco certification career ... The Cisco DevNet certification track is a great path to follow and achieve a great level ... Thank's for your contribution on our community great Bombal! I WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST MR. GREAT BOMBAL! Thank You!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you for the very kind words Wagner!

[@jos3064]

Thanks for this info. I think I may have been taking the wrong approach to prepare for the exam. I’ve been focusing a lot on labs which seems pointless now. Also, using Odom’s books is challenging as it’s easy to get overwhelmed and lost in the details. It’s just sooo much content. I’ve read both books cover to cover and I still feel like I haven’t been able to retain alot of the main concepts.

[@davidbombal]

Labs are definitely not a waste of time. They really help you understand and verify your knowledge. Labs also help you retain knowledge a lot more easily than theory. I would highly recommend that you spend time completing labs. Agreed about Odom's books - lots of information in them!

[@gbadri1]

Great Job David, Mr. Bombal. loved it

[@MoustafaAcademy]

Congrats. David.

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Mohamed

[@AhmadAbdi]

Congrats David and thanks for sharing the tips!

[@davidbombal]

Thank you Ahmad

[@corpusdelecti]

Hey David, congrats on passing! I sadly just failed my security on the last day by a small fraction 😭 but, I am actually wondering when the r&s specialization cert is supposed to get upgraded to 200-301?

[@davidbombal]

Today is the day of changes. So, everything should change from now on. Not sure how long it will take Cisco to update their website and people's information.

[@MrHasie]

If you recently passed Route+Switch, it’s an automatic upgrade; unsure if it also pertains to current R+S holders. I got a level 200 badge notification via acclaim but unsure if the equiv to the new CCNA.

[@Prakhar_Choubey]

It's okay brother There's no harm in learning something extra Just remember to go through all the topics you missed in the last round and you'll be all set to give that

[@genetech109]

Hello David, enjoy all your video's. They have great content. Are you going to be teaching the new Cisco Course 200-301 soon? Will enjoy participating in your course. Conttinually encourage by all that you do! Thank you.

[@pratikshyashrestha4756]

Hi David, Thanks for the motivation! How long do you think we might need to prepare for the new CCNA examination? Just rough estimation would be helpful.