Without hesitation I'd suggest doing the CCDA/DP tests unless you're really in a hurry to get the CCIE written out of the way. They really help fill in some knowledge gaps. The CCNA/NP track gives you a grasp of the technologies but it doesn't really provide the best design skills. The design track helps you to understand how everything fits together and helps you to spot the implications of your configuration choices.
My $.02, John >>> "Clark Jason" 10/26/01 2:40:05 PM >>> First of All, Congrats and well-wishes to all those who have passed the CCIE-written..... I have a question for you....I will be taking the CIT on Tuesday, and with God's grace, and my continued study, I have faith I will pass. CCNP tests will be a thing of the past at that point, but then WHAT????? Lots of people that I have run into say that the CCDA/DP route is the next best thing to taking the IE-written. I have a corporations training budget behind me, so it wouldn't be a problem for me to get some hands-on exp with routers training-wise(I do have some already), as well as getting all of the study materials that I need to get the IE-written out of the way, as well as the lab. For those of you who know, I work right next to the CCIE networking lab in Raleigh, NC(www.cnl.ncsu.edu), so live equipment training would be attainable for me. Is it reasonable to simply go for the IE-written, or in lieu of everything stated above, I still should go the Da/DP way first. All you "pending" CCIE's....Please ADVISE!!!! Wish me luck on Tuesday, Jason Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=24291&t=24289 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
