David Bombal

#579: New CCNA Exam: Stop Memorizing and Start Labbing

David Bombal

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// MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 0:18 - Intro 0:25 - CCNA Update Announcement 03:03 - Practical Skills/Troubleshooting as the Focus 08:23 - Simlets/Lablets in the CCNA 11:40 - AI in the CCNA 15:24 - Biggest Changes in the New CCNA 18:35 - Goals of the New CCNA 20:58 - Transitioning to the New CCNA 24:37 - CML, Packet Tracer and Other Free Tools 26:25 - CCIE Update Announcement 32:57 - Communication and Critical Thinking Tutorials 35:29 - Free and Paid Training Resources 38:24 - Final Thoughts

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