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| ciscogirl 2001-06-19, 11:10 am |
| I'm getting ready to start study for my CCNP and was wondering if anyone had advice about the order in which to take the tests AND I don't have routers to play with - that was ok for the CCNA but am a little worried about the CCNP. Does anyone have input on this ... I can probably start with one or maybe two new pieces of equipment .... | |
| BlueBaron 2001-06-19, 11:28 am |
| As far as which order to take the tests in, my opinion on this is outlined in this article: CCNP Test Order
Now for the other stuff. The hands on portion is fairly important for the CCNP, however, if you're only interested in passing the exam, than it is not necessary. If you truly want to learn the material, than I would suggest you find a good router simulator, or purchase some rack time from the many online equipment rental sites.
Just do a Google search on either of these subjects, and you should find what you're looking for. | |
| ciscogirl 2001-06-19, 12:14 pm |
| Just passing might have been ok for MCSE but I really want to learn the Cisco info. Any sims you can recommend? | |
| BlueBaron 2001-06-19, 12:44 pm |
| Krang makes a really nice one, unfortunately, they are in the developmental stages for their new product. For some reason this has caused them to remove the old product from their site. You can find them through Boson.com.
If you have about $2000 at your disposal, you could buy two 2500 series routers, and really do it right.  | |
| ciscogirl 2001-06-19, 12:52 pm |
| Thanks for the input. I plan on going all the way with this so I'll start with the 2500's and add on from there. | |
| strikeattack 2001-06-19, 12:58 pm |
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| strikeattack 2001-06-19, 12:59 pm |
| The 2600 routers are also an option, and the price should be comparable. Ebay.com is well-known for having auctions on Cisco equipment at half if not less than half price. This is where I would start. And, when you are done with the equipment, many people just place another auction and sell it off, hoping to get their money back. | |
| BlueBaron 2001-06-19, 1:38 pm |
| Strike is right . . . the 2600 series would be better since it's more flexible in terms of what you can do with it . . . however, it's a tad more expensive because of the daughter cards and such . . . |
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