CCNP Switch Questions

TBickle

Has anyone tried the Cisco CCNP Switch Rack Rental? The one for $75 dollars for 25 hours? Would you recommend it?


Also, has anyone doen Chris Bryant's Udemy CCNP course?


David

down77

To be honest I used the same materials for BCMSN and SWITCH... 2 x 3550-EMI switches and 2 x 3725 Routers. These devices, as well as a few extra pieces eventually became part of my CCIE Lab. With that being said, $75 for 25hrs isn't too horrible but I prefer hands on gear.

The SWITCH Foundation Learning Guide is more than enough to pass the exam, as long as you have enough hands on experience that is.

ptlinva

For studies, I watch the videos all the time while doing the same thing on my own equipment. However, I've made so many mistakes because of hands-on issues. I'd rather make those simple mistakes now as compared to being on the job while others are looking...

The price of some 3550's/2950's and a few cheapo routers shouldn't be much more than $150.

I just bought a 3550 for $15 on Ebay... and it's POE for my voice labs!

If you do the virtual labs, let us know how it goes... I believe there's a free one out that several people have been talking about in the certification forums.

Good Luck!

Your friend in Virginia,
Paul

TBickle

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

I have two 3550s, and two 2950s, but wanted to buy the Cisco rack rental so i can lab while I'm at work.

If i buy, I'll definitely let the community know my thoughts on it.

dmcneil330

there are a handful of people on CLN who have used the Cisco $25 75 hour labs and i haven't heard any horror stories about it.
Also, it seems the consensus is 3560 switches are preferred for CCNP SWITCH studies and beyond however, I have 2 3550 switches and 2 2950 switches and have been able to accomplish 90% of the SWITCH lab manual.

What some of your thoughts?