CCNP Switch DONE!

Just finished sitting the Switch Exam, scored a lil over 900.

My company bought the entire FLG so I've been using that for reading material while taking notes. The Switch book was poorly written in comparison to the Route book, guess that's why people indicate to use the OCG. Also supplemented with CBT videos and lab manual.

Last left is T-Shoot. Looking to knock that one out in about 2-3 weeks.

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lordy

Congratulations!

I passed SWITCH a few days ago, just preparing to knock out ROUTE right now.

d6bmg

Congrats on your pass!!

Congrats!

Congrats!

Congrats!

What are your study recommendations for Switch? CBT for sure but book wise?

*Edit*

Actually, I think I will do Route first the more I think about it.

dmcneil330

Congrats i Sit for my exam on the 29th

d6bmg

RouteMyPacket wrote: »

What are your study recommendations for Switch? CBT for sure but book wise?

*Edit*

Actually, I think I will do Route first the more I think about it.

I second this. Please do share.

JasonX

Route I'd go with the FLG, the Switch FLG had numerous errors and typos.

I didn't have the OCG but from what I hear, it is preferred over the FLG for people who read both.

Equipment wise, I have well over 2000 switches I have access to as I work at a NOC doing all levels of troubleshooting. Thankfully I'm not just a ticket monkey and actually configure/deploy daily.

CBT vids are a good watch as well. But definetly at least read 1 of those books cover-to-cover taking notes.

Bender Rodriguez

You're right on track with me. I just have the TSHOOT left to go. From what I hear, it's not as hard as the route or switch exams. I have heard ppl say that the r&s exams are the real meat & potatos of the ccnp. It always comes down to personal preference I guess, though. I was looking at the lab topology and it doesn't look too bad.
Why did you go for the CCNP? Expecting to get a raise, change jobs, or pursue the CCIE? Was it just for self betterment?

JasonX

Bender Rodriguez wrote: »

You're right on track with me. I just have the TSHOOT left to go. From what I hear, it's not as hard as the route or switch exams. I have heard ppl say that the r&s exams are the real meat & potatos of the ccnp. It always comes down to personal preference I guess, though. I was looking at the lab topology and it doesn't look too bad.
Why did you go for the CCNP? Expecting to get a raise, change jobs, or pursue the CCIE? Was it just for self betterment?

Same I've heard. Hell, some people take it the same day as the Switch or Route, whatever they took second.

I went for the CCNP as when I was configuring and troubleshooting at my job, I wanted to fill in the gaps. I'm not expecting a pay raise which is unfortunate as I took a big paycut going to this job. I say this due to few of my coworkers having Firstly, A Bachelor's degree Secondly, a Bachelor's in an IT related field thirdly, I'm 1 outta 3 of around 20 employees in my group who have a CCNA.

I'd love to stick around as the work-life balance is great and I actually work with the equipment daily vs possibly being a ticket monkey at a NOC with Verizon or AT&T and I like the people I work with. However, I think I'm underpaid as is now with my existing credentials. After obtaining the CCNP and it looking like I won't receive a review (raise) for 18 months from my start date, I'd be doing myself a disservice unless they'd give me a promotion.

aaron0011

Being underpaid in NYC is especially bad. I really want to relocate there (wife is from NY) and I wouldn't even entertain jobs less than 100K.

MrBrian

Congrats!

FloOz

Congrats! I myself also bought the Route FLG and the Switch OCG. Even the OCG Switch book also didnt have the best amazon reviews

N2IT

Very nice certification

RouteMyPacket

JasonX wrote: »

Route I'd go with the FLG, the Switch FLG had numerous errors and typos.

I didn't have the OCG but from what I hear, it is preferred over the FLG for people who read both.

Equipment wise, I have well over 2000 switches I have access to as I work at a NOC doing all levels of troubleshooting. Thankfully I'm not just a ticket monkey and actually configure/deploy daily.

CBT vids are a good watch as well. But definetly at least read 1 of those books cover-to-cover taking notes.

I've changed my mind yet again, I am going to start with Switch. My environment is more switching than Routing anyway and I am stronger in Switching anyway. Ordered the Switch OCG and have started the Nuggets

My lab gear is fine, no need to make adjustments there. Running 3550 and 2950 switches with 1841 routers.

dmcneil330

I think you need both the FLG and OCG for this exam. I haven't taken it yet, but the two seem to compliment each other nicely so far. I take my exam on the 29th i'll get back with you then. the FLG is wrought with errors and typos though, it's kind of fun to pick them out.