Sup all,
Haven't posted in a long a time.
Wrote switch today and passed with 897, just in time to renew my CCNA R&S which was due to expire tomorrow.
I enjoyed the sims, wish other vendors like Juniper and HP would add sims to their exams.
I used the following material
- OCG and FLG guides. FLG was the best of the 2.
- INE videos. (work have all access pass

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- On the job experience with config/tshoot. I have learned majority while working and used study material to learn and review the more in depth information
Most of my certs are due for renewal this year. Unfortunately Juniper doesn't follow the same renewal process as Cisco, JNCIS or JNCIP Securty don't renew JNCIS enterprise R&S and they are freaking expensive exams

Next up Aruba ClearPass (work requirement) and ccnp route
My recommendation make sure you understand the protocol, if you understand the protocol you can work on any vendor.
Staunchy