CCNP Switch preparation questions

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?

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brombulec

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

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 exam

MitM

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

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