OSI Model

OSI-Model

“OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) is a reference tool and a reference model for data communications in networks”. It was the first conceptual model for standardized communication in computer Network systems.   Why do we need OSI Model? We need OSI Model for solution to our multiple problems; few of them are described here. Firstly, it is a vendor neutral model. Before OSI Model, each vendor had to use its own network model to manufacture network equipment. So, one vendor’s equipment & the network was not compatible with another vendor’s equipment. Clients and buyers were forced to buy all Read More …

New Cisco Certification Scheme has been Announced! (changes from Feb2020)

New-Cisco-Certification

Cisco has announced new CCIE Certification & relevant Exams which will be effective from 24th February 2020. New rules will apply from Feb-2020 for CCIE. Below are the major changes with explanation. Now there are only 6 Tracks now for CCIE, 5 Tracks for CCNP & 1 Track for CCNA instead of 11+ previously. Below is the detailed Cisco Certification Pathway: Download PDF of new Cisco Certification Pathway & Scheme:  Follow the below articles for detailed list of changes in each program at CCNA, CCNP & CCIE Levels:   New CCNA 200-301 New Changes in Cisco CCNP! New CCIE has Read More …

New CCNA 200-301

New Cisco CCNA 200-301

Cisco has announced new CCNA 200-301 Exam which has been effective from 24th February 2020. Below is the highlight & new syllabus in PDF.   Single CCNA Exam for all Tracks (no more CCNA Security or CCNA Data Center etc) If you complete any current CCNA/CCDA certification before February 24, you’ll receive the new CCNA certification and a training badge in the corresponding technology area. If a candidate has already completed CCENT certification and would like to go for CCNA Exam, you still have time until 23rd February to complete your CCNA certification in the current program. Candidates will need Read More …