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History of Cisco

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Cisco Systems , American technology company, operating worldwide, that is best known for its  computer networking  products. As a company that sold its products mostly to other businesses, Cisco did not become a household name, but in the second decade of the 21st century it was one of the largest corporations in the  United States . Cisco was founded in 1984 and has its headquarters in  San Jose ,  California . The founders of Cisco Systems were Leonard Bosack and Sandra Lerner, a married couple (later divorced) who had met while students at Stanford University. After graduating in 1981, they worked at the school, directing the computer facilities of two different departments. Bosack found a way to link their respective computer networks using technology that other Stanford employees had devised in the 1970s. He and Lerner came to recognize that router technology, as it was called, could be adapted very profitably for large-scale use outside the university. In December 1984 the two

Benefits Of CCNA

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The CCNA certification has been devised by CISCO and stands for  Cisco Certified Network Associate . The certificate validates a professional’s ability to understand, configure, operate, configure and troubleshoot medium-level switched and routed networks and also includes the verification and implementation of connections via remote sites using WAN. Although the CCNA certification is only a beginner-level certification, it still attracts a series of benefits for the certification holder: validates one's specific technical skills, considerably increasing the possessor's professional credibility - persons who have obtained the  CCNA certification  have better prospects of occupying stable job positions inside renowned, reputed IT companies; is an indicator of expertise in working with networks that have fewer than 100 nodes - validates one's ability to work in small and medium sized businesses and organizations that use less extensive networks; represents a prerequisite f

Start A Cisco Certificate

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Those with computer-related positions, such as  computer support specialists  and  network system administrators , can benefit from obtaining the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential. Cisco offers five levels of information technology certifications, from entry-level to expert. Like many computer-related jobs, CCNAs might be able to work from home. Though this might mean being able to work a flexible schedule, it could also involve occasionally working nights or weekends. No specific degree is required to earn the CCNA credential. However, a degree in computer science or information science might be required by employers in the IT field. CCNAs typically have some common key skills, including communication skills, troubleshooting skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, analytical skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Cisco, and the ability to use industry-specific tools. In 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that network an