Learning Management System

 In this article, we discuss best network simulators that are available for CCNA preparation. Top 3 network simulators considered are: 1. CCNA network simulator - Certexams.com 2. CCNA network simulator - Boson 3. Packet tracer - Cisco What to look for in a network simulator for CCNA: Robust and established network simulator Coverage of CCNA exam topics Library labs for practicing - this will help in getting used to the network simulator user interface, and understand the basic configuration commands, and troubleshooting commands such as ping, traceroute, show config, show protocols, and other similar commands. Ability to create one's own labs for practice and share the same among group members: Once a user is familiar with the IOS commands, it should be possible to create one's own labs using simple interface.  Should be all in one network sim: this is important. One need not have to use a paid subscription, or other outside (some times not legal) iOS softwares to run the net...

 Anand Software and Training recently released Learning Management System, named Learning and Assessment System (LAAS) with rich features and options. The software consists of four main modules, names, 1) the author module, 2) the exam engine, 3) the content engine, 4) the Stats and reports engine. Further third party Collaboration plug in is provided using GITSI. Author Engine: The authoring software is responsible for populating the content by authors. The could be multiple authors working on the system. The figure shows selection process for a multiple choice question. The authoring software is quite expansive and allows content to be added in several formats, including html, rich text, audio, video, and youtube formats. Exam Engine:  The Learning and Assessment exam engine provides test delivery to the candidates. It could work both off line and on line modes. Some features such as proctoring are available only in online mode, understandably. The exam engine has rich fe...