CCNP Switch preparation questions
Richard_Parker
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Hi,
I am planning to do the CCNP, starting with switch. I have read the FAQs but I noted most are dated from 2006 - 2008. Has the exam really not changed much in the last 10 years, does this make the exam less valuable today?
Anyway, I am trying to find out what material is best to use for the exam today.
Is the CCNP series by Jeremy cioara enough material to prepare for the exam?
I have very little hardware to use. Whats the best simulation software to use and is it enough to prepare for the exam?
What is a good book to use?
I am planning to do the CCNP, starting with switch. I have read the FAQs but I noted most are dated from 2006 - 2008. Has the exam really not changed much in the last 10 years, does this make the exam less valuable today?
Anyway, I am trying to find out what material is best to use for the exam today.
Is the CCNP series by Jeremy cioara enough material to prepare for the exam?
I have very little hardware to use. Whats the best simulation software to use and is it enough to prepare for the exam?
What is a good book to use?
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brombulec
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Richard_Parker wrote: »Hi,
I am planning to do the CCNP, starting with switch. I have read the FAQs but I noted most are dated from 2006 - 2008. Has the exam really not changed much in the last 10 years, does this make the exam less valuable today?
Anyway, I am trying to find out what material is best to use for the exam today.
Is the CCNP series by Jeremy cioara enough material to prepare for the exam?
I have very little hardware to use. Whats the best simulation software to use and is it enough to prepare for the exam?
What is a good book to use?
I can recommend OCG from Cisco Press and INE Switch course.
And about simulation - nothing can fully simulate real gear - just buy some time in rack rental - the best solution IMHO. -
shortstop20
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For the Switch exam you really need real gear. Virtualization is not that good at re-creating all of the features you will be tested on for the examCCNA Security - 6/11/2018
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MitM
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Jeremy's course is good, but not enough for the exam. I also recommend INE's course.
Physical hardware is great, but Cisco VIRL would also be helpful for you, if you have a machine capable of running it on.
VIRL - Virtual Internet Routing Lab
You can also buy labs from CLN
https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/ccnp-routing-and-switching/cisco-learning-labs-for-switch-v2-0-50-hour-180-day-labs-cll-ccnps-v2-0-50h180d-020162 -
joshuamurphy75
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Yogiraj an, Please don't spread test ****. It's offensive to those of us who follow the rules.