Sunday, September 20, 2009

Netriders Competition preparations tips I

This is for the Netriders Contestants only:
As the competition is a team event, the whole team works on the same set of questions. I suggest you appoint among yourself a leader and let me know who is the leader of each team. Then the leader assigns someone to focus on router (CCNA2), another on switch (CCNA3) and the last on WAN (CCNA4).
The competition is a divided into theory and practical which consist of MCQs and Packet Tracer respectively. For the theory portion (MCQ), you can only go forward, there is no going back to change your previous answers. This is very similar to the actual CCNA certification exam.
You will enter your answers into a e-Learning called Moodle. We will create accounts for you at a later date.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Cisco NetRiders Challenge Singapore 2009

The Cisco Singapore Academy Council (NP is a member of this Council) is pleased to host the 1st Cisco Networking Skills Competition, Cisco NetRiders Challenge Singapore, on 9 October 2009. This competition is to provide exposure to the Networking Academy students and to increase interactions among their peers. It is also an opportunity for students to showcase their technical skills and knowledge in the networking field and serves as a platform for trainers and instructors to gauge their students competencies level
The NetRiders Challenge Singapore 2009 is an invaluable and unique learning experience for Academies and students. The experience and results of the competition provide valuable feedback both to the individuals, the systems and enterprises in which they are being trained. For some, it is a recognition for outstanding achievement and while for others it provides the motivation and knowledge to aspire to higher standards.

Objectives of the competition:
· To promote and nurture the development of a knowledge-based workforce that would eventually serve as one of a catalyst for Singapore in moving up the economic value chain.
· To provide exposure to the Networking Academy students, enhance interaction among their peers, and help boost the students' general confidence as they progress towards joining the ICT workforce.

Friday
9 October’09 Description
08:30 - 10:00 Registration & Breakfast
10:00 - 10:30 Opening Ceremony – Irving Tan, Country Manager, Cisco Singapore
10:30 - 11:00 Briefing to all Competing Teams – John Lim, Senior Manager, Cisco NetAcad APAC
11.00am - 12.00pm : Theory Competition (students)
11.30am -12.00pm : Theory Competition (Instructors)
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30 pm : Practical Competition(students)
2.00pm - 2.30pm : Practical Competition (Instructors)
14:30 - 16:30 Cisco Techical Information Session – Cisco Systems Engineers
16:30 - 17:30 Prize Presentation & Closing Ceremony – Irving Tan, Country Manager, Cisco Singapore.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Netriders Entry Requirements & Scope

Entry requirements:
· NetAcad students
· Full time Degree/Diploma/ITE students
· Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident
· Age below 25 years old as of 9 October 2009
· 3 members per team

Scope covered based on CCNA 1 to 4 (CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration):
· Recognize the devices and services that are used to support communication across an Internetwork
· Describe TCP/IP protocols and services
· Employ basic cabling and IP addressing scheme including VLSM
· Describe the structure of network and how network communication occur between host
· Install, configure and troubleshoot Cisco IOS devices (routers & switches) for network connection
· Troubleshoot problems using an organized, layered procedure
· Describe the OSI model and the process of encapsulation
· Configure a switch with VLANs and inter-switch communication including VTP and inter-VLAN routing
· Implement access lists to permit or deny specified traffic
· Implement WAN links using PPP with authentication
· Configure static/default/dynamic routing protocols on Cisco devices
· Verify and troubleshoot network connectivity