Southboy:
I have seen it. So wats next?
I also sent you an invite

DanIndia:
Well, Damvivi, do you have basics in networking ? Cisco related ? HAve a good internet access ?

DanIndia:
What next ? We didn't even get to test your network to see if it is OK to conduct a Hangout Session. The next second you just got offline. Let me know whenever you're ready

Southboy:
Am always ready. Ready nw. Please flash me on 08066264685 when you are online and I will meet you there. Thanks

valuedammy:

I have all this requirement.

DanIndia:
Cool stuff, henry.
I must say here is some heads up since I created this thread. I've received many emails and none of them have joined for the online sessions. It's just like showing interest and then not available. Just like you, I've been contemplating on the exams for years. I was supposed to write it in 2013 but school got in the way. This time I am writing it and in a few months that is. I think we could use someone like you. I currently run the sessions with two other friends of mine. Please holla back and let me know if you'll let me know.

I almost got discouraged by the turn down of all the above people you've seen list their gmail IDS. They all were just dropping emails but not showing up for the sessions.

What protocols are you running via the Cloud, ISP I mean, Frame Relay ? What about the L3 and L2 switches. I sense you must be running EtherChannel or STP is going to kill ya.
How about we complicate your simple lab setup, mess things up and get it up and running again, yes ?

DanIndia:
I'm planning to stick to PT for my CCNA because the new PT is really cool and the onto GNS3 for CCNP Routing

DanIndia:
OK Valuedammy,

That's good then. What's your google ID ? I'll add you up. How about we have a session tonight ? 630pm tonight ? Works for you too ? -Southboy, henryskywalker2003, Michaellegend ?

Southboy:
Hope you are fine. Didnt see you online today here and on Hangout

henryskywalker2003:


@DanIndia, well it was to be expected given the current network situation in the current, although you did give a heads up about the requirements I don't think everyone really understood that. Nevertheless, never be discouraged yet.

The clouds, I kept them simple by running IS IS on them, just to give the semblance of the internet. I aimed to connect the two office routers to each other using an encrypted tunnel which automatically enables me to run a routing protcol between the two as if they were directly connected. You are correct about the L2 and L3 switches, I connected them via etherchannels although, I am not using any etherchannel protocols for them. The L3 switches serve as the gateway for the access devices and I'm running GLBP as my FHRP on them allowing for redundancy. The router then acts as the gateway for both switches and the 3 are running OSPF as their internal routing protocol.

As for complicating things, that was my plan. I wanted to complete this setup and then use it as a template for other labs that I might build later eg site to multi site vpns, a lil bit of ipv6 routing, and maybe a bit of mpls later. I'm currently studying up some CCNP materials and intend trying out some things as I learn them.

henryskywalker2003:


Sorry, I just got to see this and couldn't make it. I will make myself available for a hangout this weekend for sure. But during the week, I can't always guarantee my availability.

DanIndia:
Hey Southboy,
Yes, I'm doing fine. I've just been busy planning on equipments. I'm planning on buying live gears for my tracks and getting to secure a lab that will last me through the ladder can be quick tricky to narrow down since Cisco is changing the curriculum in a few months.

Whenever you are free and can make it for a session. Just holla at me, I'm always online.. just busy with School exams and handling Cisco on the side so maybe not always for the next 1 month but after then I'll be free all day for another 2 months.

Southboy:
ok
Maybe you can point me in the right direction where to start cause i don't have any experience in this. Like ccna and ccnp which is for a beginner. Thanks

DanIndia:
Alright. Maybe we'll do a weekend then, what say ya ?

DanIndia:
Hey folks,

DanIndia here. I'm planning to start a study group on Cisco certifications... as of now, it will be purely basic stuffs - CCNA topics mostly.
If anyone is interested in participating and is up for some hardcore hours labbing and has a laptop with the required specifications to run GNS3 and Packet Tracer, and is looking to motivate others, learn with others then comment on this thread and let me know if you're interested.

P.S: This is no advertisement for a Cisco Institution or some course with an Institution or whatsoever. This is just a personal invitation to learn together as a group. No charges and there will never be. It's 100% free... and this will continue for a long time and will be sharing career opportunities too.

DanIndia:
Hey folks,

DanIndia here. I'm planning to start a study group on Cisco certifications... as of now, it will be purely basic stuffs - CCNA topics mostly.
If anyone is interested in participating and is up for some hardcore hours labbing and has a laptop with the required specifications to run GNS3 and Packet Tracer, and is looking to motivate others, learn with others then comment on this thread and let me know if you're interested.

P.S: This is no advertisement for a Cisco Institution or some course with an Institution or whatsoever. This is just a personal invitation to learn together as a group. No charges and there will never be. It's 100% free... and this will continue for a long time and will be sharing career opportunities too.

henryskywalker2003:


No problem. Lets say Saturday, 10am?

Rollnd:
Plz I will love to join d group....[b][/b]will love to join the group plz

DanIndia:
CCNA is for the beginner and a very much advanced course in Networking. Do you at least know a few things about Networking ? Like how to connect devices and assign ip and all.

DanIndia:
Yes, it is interesting. The thing is are you really willing to do this ? I asked because several people have said the same thing and none of them showed up for the sessions. I'm only doing this to help and share ideas.

xvier1:

pls include me in ur list.am not always online but i cant make this possible if am part of this session. am done with ccna (about to be certified) and am planning to start ccnp(still serching for a good center in port harcourt

olumyde5:
kindly add me to the study group

broz.olu[at]gmail [dot]com

oskobi:
Pls am very much interest I really want to start from the CCNA certified phases... Pls want do I need to know to sit for the exam and become certified.
Pls info me marvelokiemute@gmail.com.
Thanks

Southboy:
I don't but i can read up. Am a fast learner

DanIndia:
Saturdays and Sundays are not really free for me as I spend those days away from home. I consider it the days I rest. I can only be free from 4am to like 10am Naija time. Does this work for you ?

DanIndia:
Hey Bro, are you done with the CCNA studies ? If you are, and are ready to take the certification, why don't we arrange a session where we can revise for you ? I mean something like answering questions online. I've got some very useful ideas and tools for that. You really could use it
Or better yet, give it some weeks and we do a thorough revision on it. You never know it all

henryskywalker2003:


Ok, was actually online and waiting for the session invite since 9:30am. I then came here and saw ur post. Sorry for replying late. That time is kinda too early for me. I gather you aren't in 9ja at the moment. Let's see how things go in time.