New and Existing Linksys Customers Get Cash Back When Migrating to Cisco Routing, Switching and Wireless Solutions.

Covad Communications today announced that it is offering business-class Voice over IP (VoIP) services based on Cisco equipment to business customers nationwide.

There are plenty of articles out there about how to prepare for the CCNA exam. However, there are also things you can do to increase your chances of success on exam day during the most important part of the entire process — the time that you’re actually taking the test.

I’ve been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I’ve conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates.

Cisco Systems today unveiled the customer relationship management (CRM) Express Solution Specialization, the first solution specialization created exclusively for Microsoft Business Solutions CRM, and designed for channel partners that sell into the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.

Cisco Systems today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held P-Cube, Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif. P-Cube is a leading developer of IP service control platforms, which can help service providers identify subscribers, classify applications, improve service performance and charge for multiple IP services without costly infrastructure upgrades.

Worldwide CMTS revenue grew a solid 18% from 1Q04 to 2Q04.

Cisco is Now Number-4 Voice Vendor Worldwide; Only Vendor to Realize Revenue Market Share Gains Calendar Q2 2004, According to Synergy Research.

From the CCNA to the CCIE, ISDN is one of the most important technolgies you’ll work with. It’s also very common in the field; ISDN is frequently used as a backup connection in case an organization’s Frame Relay connections go down. Therefore, it’s important to know ISDN basics not only for your particular exam, but for job success.

There are plenty of articles out there about how to prepare for the CCNA exam. However, there are also things you can do to increase your chances of success on exam day during the most important part of the entire process — the time that you’re actually taking the test.

Candidates can register for the CCNA exam (640-801 exam or 640-821 INTRO or 640-811 ICND ) at Pearson VUE or Prometric testing centers.

Here are some tips to follow for the CCNA test:

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification is meant for career enhancement as well as gaining knowledge of the LAN/WAN technologies currently available for implementation. Hence, CCNA Certification can be obtained by IT professionals who have been a part of the industry for a considerable time and are interested in furthering their career in terms of role enhancement and salary. Individuals who are beginning their career and want to move towards LAN/WAN management may also pursue the certification, as it is a basic level certification and there are no prerequisites.

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) is a cable that has four pairs of wires twisted inside it to eliminate electrical interference. UTP cables are connected using RJ-45 connectors that have eight connector pins. The data equipment that is used for internetworking is classified as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE e.g. router interfaces) and Data Communication Equipment (DCE e.g. A WAN connects DTEs through DCE network).

Cisco has defined a hierarchical model known as the hierarchical internetworking model. This model simplifies the task of building a reliable, scalable, and less expensive hierarchical internetwork because rather than focusing on packet construction, it focuses on the three functional areas, or layers, of your network:

You must understand the business requirements of the network before buying a product. Based on the requirements, you can select the appropriate Cisco products.

What are your IT Career and Certification expectations for year 2004? While certifications can give you an edge, going for just any certification doesn’t help. What is your career focus? New or old activities, what is your focus? New does not always translate to good or wise. It makes sense to review and analyze trends that will affect your career in 2004.

This article focuses on another important network model, the Cisco hierarchical network design model. Very different that the OSI model, this model is used as the basis for designing Cisco networks for security and performance. The article provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each of the model’s 3 layers.

So you’ve finally realized that the shopping cart solution currently used by your website doesn’t answer an important question – how do you attract the masses searching for related products on Google to your store?

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 1, 2003 – Cisco Systems, Inc. today announced the addition of a government-specific security curriculum for network professionals. The new Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional validates the knowledge and skills specified by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) for federal systems engineers. The INFOSEC Professional is the only vendor-specific curriculum that meets the rigorous standards of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the CNSS.

ORLANDO, Florida, June 24, 2003 – Cisco Systems, Inc. announced today three enhancements to the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Program at Networkers 2003 in Orlando, Florida. As the entry-level certification of the Cisco Career Certifications Program, CCNA represents a strong foundation and understanding of IP networking and troubleshooting. The enhancements are based on customer feedback, the need for an accessible entry path into the certifications and upgrades to the exam for addressing emerging networking technologies.