CCIE Written
So I've had my CCNP for several months now, and I think it's about time I start looking into the CCIE written because
I've done a little googling and have had mixed results in term of what to study for. Some gives 3 years worth of reading while others say the CCIE written doesn't cover anything in depth. So, I'm looking for some advice on those that passed, what reading material do you recommend? I'm planning on going over my CCNP books so that should cover the core switching/routing. I also have routing TCP/IP Vol 1...should I pick up Vol 2 for BGP? Do I need a separate book for IPv6?
- I need something to work towards
- I'm starting to forget some of the stuff in the CCNP as I don't touch them all the time (for example, OSPF)
I've done a little googling and have had mixed results in term of what to study for. Some gives 3 years worth of reading while others say the CCIE written doesn't cover anything in depth. So, I'm looking for some advice on those that passed, what reading material do you recommend? I'm planning on going over my CCNP books so that should cover the core switching/routing. I also have routing TCP/IP Vol 1...should I pick up Vol 2 for BGP? Do I need a separate book for IPv6?
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PsychoFin
Member Posts: 280
Hi,
TCP/IP Vol 1 and 2 are definite musts. Naturally the R&S Official Study Guide by Odom is a great place to start.
I recommend you have a look at How to Pass the Routing & Switching CCIE Lab Exam | INE for ideas on what to read, and CCIE R/S 4.X Expanded Study Blueprint for the expanded blueprint with links to cisco documentation per topic.
Finally, INE has an excellent post on how to pass the CCIE using their material: How to pass the CCIE R&S with INE's 4.0 Training Program
Also, depending on your experience, you might want to go over some vendor neutral material as well before you start, such as Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols by Pearlman. I found this a great book.
Regards,
Fin