[MLB-WIRELESS] OT: Cisco Router

[Chris Samuel]

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On Friday 23 May 2003 11:43 am, Jason Brice wrote:

> Besides, the world really doesn't need another CCNA that doesn't know how
> to configure a router.

:-)

> We had a Cisco 'engineer' here who boasted about her CCNA, but when it came
> down to business, she didn't even know where to plug in a the console cable.

I can't understand how someone could be that bad. The CCNA course from what 
I've experience of it so far seems very thorough, and eavesdropping on the 
more advanced students classes shows that sort of stuff is covered very early 
on.

I've actually been using Cisco's on & off for around 9 years or so, but 
unfortunately these days people seem to want to see something on paper to 
prove it. The good thing is that I'm learning all the stuff that my 
experience hasn't covered, things like FDDI (heard of, seen it, never had to 
use it) and wiring regulations (we were required to use external contractors 
for installations).

> We all complain how clueless Microsoft certified
> people are as a rule (I've met an MCSE that didn't know how to install a
> printer) Id hate to see the Cisco certifications head down the same path.

So would I. I think the problem is that people see the possible rewards and 
are tempted to use any means possible to get that certification. Problem is, 
if the people who get through didn't actually learn anything by getting the 
certification all that happens, as you say, is to devalue the certification.

cheers,
Chris
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