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December 2007

Want to take a Cisco Exam? Smile!!!

Wed, 2007-12-05 08:30

Interesting new information from Cisco on their updated certification security. Certification exam takers will now be required to take a digital photograph and give a digital signature at VUE exam centers:
Cisco and Pearson VUE Improve Security Innovations in Global Test Delivery
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Cisco is now requiring that all VUE test centers delivering Cisco certification exams collect digital photos and digital signatures during the admissions process, in addition to the current identification requirements. This new layer of identity authentication will help to ensure candidate identity and result in increased assurance that individuals are presenting accurate certification records in the marketplace. The new authentication technology will be implemented in phases around the globe over the next year.
I'm curious if this will really help in securing the exam information itself.

IOS Emulation Just Got Better

Thu, 2007-12-06 06:03

Quite some time ago, I wrote an article on the Dynagen/Dynamips system that has been developed to emulate (not simulate) IOS routers using a PC. Back when I originally wrote this update, you could only emulate a 7200 router and it took quite a bit of tweaking & tuning text files to make it happen. Things have definitely changed
Kudos to InternetworkExpert for putting together a pre-built Dynagen/Dynamips lab that emulates 9 different 3640 routers connected together in an impressive topology. Sure, they've created this environment to map to their lab scenarios which is what their business is built on; however, they've been kind enough to allow anyone to download this pre-built IOS emulation package for free.
Update: Thanks MB for also adding GNS3 (http://www.gns3.net) to the Dynamips lineup. This is the best package for IOS emulation yet!

Cisco Certified People Can Get Juniper Certified...Free?

Thu, 2007-12-06 06:20

Juniper is evil...at least, that's what my Cisco-brainwashed mind thought until I spoke with someone who really knew how to work with Juniper routers. After about an hour, I was amazed at some of the software features (their software is called JUNOS) they have implemented. It seems as though Juniper can do most everything Cisco can, but with a more efficient interface to work with. Ever since then, I've been looking for a way to get into the Juniper world...Google Ads to the rescue :o)
Just this morning, a Google Ad at the top of my own site caught my eye. It was an ad FROM Juniper saying that Cisco people can get Juniper certified for free. After clicking the add, I found out that it's true! Here's the process:
1. Go to the Juniper Cisco certification page: http://www.juniper.net/training/fasttrack
2. Get access to their free E-Learning courses
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Dr. Radut