Which book is better Cisco Press CCNP or Sybex CCNP?

chinaman

Just want to know which one is better to read I found that more details on Cisco Press CCNP.

Humper

I dont have the Sybex CCNP Complete book (altho my professor did recommend it), but I can tell you the CCNP Self Study: Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks book by Catherine Paquet and Diane Teare is excellent!

chinaman

Thanks, anyway what simulator do you use for the BSCI and if you are using the boson netsim can you send me your design network.

Humper

Dont use sim's anymore, I use real equipment.

chinaman

Oh , that's good, actually I 've search on the internet to buy some used routers the problem is that they're not delivering here in Doha Qatar near Dubai.

Can you give me some idea where Can I buy and deliver it here.
Can you give me your home lab specs.

chinaman

I found a site but it's very expensive.
Package I: cost $3995

2 Cisco 2610 Routers 32D/16F
2 Cisco 2611 Routers 32D/16F

4 WIC-2T Modules

2 WIC-1B-U

4 NM-4A/S Modules

1 VConsole ISDN Simulator 2 S/T or U Ports

1 Cisco WS-C2912-XL-EN Switch

1 Cisco WS-2950-24 Switch

6 Console Kits

4 Back to Back Smart Serial Cross-Over Cables


Package II:$1995
2 Cisco 2611 Routers 24D/8F
2 WIC-1T Modules

2 WIC-1B-U

2 NM-4A/S Modules

1 VConsole ISDN Simulator 2 S/T or U Ports

1 Cisco WS-C1924-EN Switch

3 Console Kits

1 Back to Back HD60 Cables

Package III:$1095

2 Cisco 2610 Routers 24D/8F
Study Kit 2 WIC-1T Modules

2 WIC-1DSU-56K4

2 NM-4A/S Modules

1 Cisco WS-C1912-A Switch

3 Console Kits

1 Back to Back HD60 Cables

Which of the FF. Do I need for my CCNP?

EdTheLad

When you search on ebay for equipment to buy, check if the seller will ship worldwide, if not check for a different seller.I'm in Bangkok and have no problem getting equipment shipped here,i've gotten equipment shipped to many countries,if i lived in Doha Qatar i'm sure i wouldnt have a problem either.Once you can pay the shipment costs and the seller specifies they will ship worldwide thats it, deal done.
You should spend the time seaching on ebay rather than continually asking where to buy equipment.

chinaman

Actually I found 1 website and they can ship this equipment worlwide but the problem is what routers and switches do i need.
I posted the above package so I hope you could help me with this.

EdTheLad

The prices you posted above are outragous, as i stated previously investigate on ebay, ask sellers questions,get a phone number, chat on the phone arrange a sale with the seller inside or outside of ebay, there are so many options you just need to start communicating.I'm not gonna write a list of what equipment you need as there are lots of threads with this information already.Search the forum before posting there is plenty of information here,
dont be lazy.