OK I promise this is the last time I will plug Mentor Tech Vlabs. But as I re-read the Slattery/Burton book Advanced IP Routing in Cisco networks, one of the things I continue to appreciate is the structure of the lessons and associated examples and lab practice. As one progresses through a chapter, there might be several examples based on a three router pod. Points are made using the same basic configurations, with the addition of, say, authentication, or redistribution. So one does not have to start from scratch in each case. This is an excellent way to build one's skills and confidence. I am fortunate to have three routers at home, so I can do all of these on my own dime. For those examples that center around a four or more router pod, again, this same incremental design of the lessons allows one to study. Prepare, and then rent some rack time from Mentor, whose 6 router open pod is, coincidentally, set up the same as the Slattery/Burton examples. So again, one can progress through the OSPF chapter, for example, and very effectively use the resource. For those of you who may be at the beginning of your lab preparations, I recommend you at least look into the Slattery book, and see if you can get your bosses to pick up the tab on a few Mentor labs. As for me, I will be concluding the Slattery book in a week or two, at which time I will be turning my attention to the CCBootcamp labs, and looking into some serious rack time there. Best wishes Chuck ---------------------- I am Locutus, a CCIE Lab Proctor. Xx_Brain_dumps_xX are futile. Your life as it has been is over ( if you hope to pass ) From this time forward, you will study US! ( apologies to the folks at Star Trek TNG ) _________________________________ FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
