My boss has said he will "sponsor" me in getting my CCNP. I would like opinions on test materials and which test to start with, etc... Thanks,
Matt Wray
Matt Wray
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I would take the BSCI first (as it's the hardest), then take remote access, switching, and then support. I would obtain the 4 book CCNP library (BSCN/BCRAN/BCMSN/Support)
and if you can afford it, glom onto 3-4 routers and a couple of switches (2924/1924/2948/2950) so you can practice the examples in the books. I would also team the books with the boson exams for the material in question.
The IS-IS update can be downloaded from cisco's website
(as the 640-901) now tests this material.
Good Luck
and if you can afford it, glom onto 3-4 routers and a couple of switches (2924/1924/2948/2950) so you can practice the examples in the books. I would also team the books with the boson exams for the material in question.
The IS-IS update can be downloaded from cisco's website
(as the 640-901) now tests this material.
Good Luck
It took me eight months to get the CCNP but I was taking it easy. I took about two months to study for each exam. I read the CCNP library and the CCNP exam certification series both from Cisco Press and the exams were straight forward. I also had several routers and two switches to play with. Why is everyone recommending 2501 series routers? I preferred the 2514, but they both will work.
The test order doesn't really matter except for taking the support exam last. I took the routing exam first and found the remote access exam to be the toughest, but they were all fair exams.
take it easy
The test order doesn't really matter except for taking the support exam last. I took the routing exam first and found the remote access exam to be the toughest, but they were all fair exams.
take it easy
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Thanks Guys!
Right now I have a Cisco 2511RJ, that has I think 12 Async ports. And 2 Catalyst 2924 switches. What other routers would be a good addition to these? Thanks,
Matt Wray
Right now I have a Cisco 2511RJ, that has I think 12 Async ports. And 2 Catalyst 2924 switches. What other routers would be a good addition to these? Thanks,
Matt Wray
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I am working towand the BSCI and I have a few questions,
What books did you use? I have the cicso press BSCI self study by Katherine paquet& Diane Teare (c)2003 and the Sybex from Todd Lamell and the other two authors... their latest.(c)6/1/2002
What did you use for simulator software or did you use actual hardware? I am planning on using routersim, is that good or bad it your opinion?
I plan on the Boson tests as you had stated. Maybe self test. Any opinion?
If You can,what did you find most challenging for you?
Thanks Littleluker
I am working towand the BSCI and I have a few questions,
What books did you use? I have the cicso press BSCI self study by Katherine paquet& Diane Teare (c)2003 and the Sybex from Todd Lamell and the other two authors... their latest.(c)6/1/2002
What did you use for simulator software or did you use actual hardware? I am planning on using routersim, is that good or bad it your opinion?
I plan on the Boson tests as you had stated. Maybe self test. Any opinion?
If You can,what did you find most challenging for you?
Thanks Littleluker
Hi
I have just passed BSCI last week. I used the Cisco Press exam prep book. I also had a copy of the Todd Lammle Sybex book which I found lacked enough depth which was a shame as Lammles CCNA book was excellent.
Boson Tests were useful.
Cheers
Ste1
I have just passed BSCI last week. I used the Cisco Press exam prep book. I also had a copy of the Todd Lammle Sybex book which I found lacked enough depth which was a shame as Lammles CCNA book was excellent.
Boson Tests were useful.
Cheers
Ste1
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