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So many Cisco CCNAs, only so much time

There's been some confusion in the air about where the current Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching exams stand. Since the older and newer curricula will be available through September 13, 2013, how do you know which exam is right for you?

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Defining services and value in IT service management is so important for the delivery of quality services to the customer. Learn how IT services work in the ITIL® V3 framework with two free clips from our training.
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VMware’s Hybrid Cloud Evaluation: Your chance to experience the ‘future of IT’ By Matt Vandenbeld on May 16, 2013
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A Mother’s Day tale of IT support and troubleshooting By Brian Boyd on May 15, 2013
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Is there an affordable way to get your CCNA Video cert? By Sean Wilkins on May 14, 2013
The problem that many people have with any new certification is that it's hard to locate resources to study for the exam. The CCNA Video cert is no exception. We detail the few option available for studying for this exam so you know what to expect.
Get the right used Cisco router gear for your Cisco home lab By Sean Wilkins on May 13, 2013
Are you looking to get your hands dirty with your own home Cisco lab? Get the best bang for your buck with Cisco routers that are affordable for your home lab setup with this guide to used pricing for equipment suited for almost any home lab.
Bill Gates gets choked up on ’60 Minutes’ talking about Steve Jobs By Dana Gagnon on May 13, 2013
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