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.
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.
2016 Certification Goals:
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I passed SWITCH a few days ago, just preparing to knock out ROUTE right now.
Goal for 2014: RHCA
Goal for 2015: CCDP
2013 Goals: CISSP [:cheers:] ITIL Foundations [ ] Project+ [ ] Linux+ [ ] CCNA (Maybe) [ ]
*Edit*
Actually, I think I will do Route first the more I think about it.
Think of the 2:00 a.m. test—if you were awakened in the
middle of the night because of a network problem and had to figure out the
traffic flows in your network while you were half asleep, could you do it?
I second this. Please do share.
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.
CCIE R/S Written: ???
CCIE R/S Lab: ???
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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.
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CCIE R/S Lab: ???
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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.
Think of the 2:00 a.m. test—if you were awakened in the
middle of the night because of a network problem and had to figure out the
traffic flows in your network while you were half asleep, could you do it?