Cisco is a company that has two business areas . The first attempt was in the manufacture of hardware and software related to computer networks . Then the second is in the field of education , namely the Cisco Networking Academy ( CNA ) .
In the second line of business , Cisco has had a great name and be a company that controls most of the market share of network equipment and the development of integrated solutions in the world .
Cisco Systems
Cisco system was the first company to put out a router that supports multiple network protocols commercially . Network protocol is then developed into a new protocol that became known as the cisco proprietary network protocol . Some of these include : Cisco Discovery Protocol ( CDP ) , Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol ( EIGRP ) , VLAN Trunking Protocol .
Today's hardware manufactured by Cisco System is a Router , Switch , Catalyst , Firewall , Aircraft VoIP , Wireless Access Point and many others . Of course , Cisco is also working on creating software supporting the existing hardware . For hardware that are " smart " Cisco include special proprietary software operating system that Cisco Internetwork Operating System ( IOS ) .
Cisco Networking Academy
To provide the necessary human resources to operate , designing , implementing and maintaining the security of Cisco products spread across the world , then Cisco to build an educational institution called the Cisco Networking Academy .
Cisco central educational institutions in America open cooperation with various educational institutions of formal and non - formal which are located around the world in hopes of spreading the knowledge needed to manage Cisco devices .
Certification issued to reward and a proof of competency skills of students who have been able to pursue and complete curriculum of the Cisco Networking Academy program .
Cisco certifications
Cisco has a number of certifications are available tailored to the needs and level of understanding of the students . Each certification has an expiry date of 3 years and must take the test again to extend the certification . It aims to maintain the quality of CNA graduates so as to keep improving knowledge in the field of networking technology that is dynamic .
Associate Level Certification
For beginner scale , can take the certification titled Certified Entry Networking Technician Cisco or Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA ) . But in Indonesia for CCNA is the most popular certification compared with CCENT , and is the basis sertikasi before heading to the next certification .
After learning the basic network concepts , operations and basic troubleshooting and network security configuration , students can take more advanced certifications that are more specific .
In addition to learning how to manage and operate Cisco devices, there is also a curriculum for how to design the arrangement of the Cisco solution under various conditions by taking certification Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA).
Professional certification
To be able to take the professional certification, CCNA required initial certification is still valid. Some kinds of professional certifications include:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)
- Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
- Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP)
- Certification Expert (Expert / Expert)
There are two kinds of certification. Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification is given to students who are able to do everything that is on the level of certification under her and is able to optimize, develop solutions and be able to provide technical and strategic support to continue. The second is the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). This certification is the highest in the CNA certification. CCIE exam is the most difficult level and is expected to be able to better understand the knowledge Cisco hardware, software, solutions and consultancy.