Yes, and No. I would be very interested in optical switching, but the cert I am not sure of. I would be interested in taking some free beta exams for this maybe. I have also asked Cisco press for a book on optical networking, and content switching. I am more concerned about learning the material then the exams. All these specialist exams, with a 2 year expiration, it's going to be hard to keep up eventually. CCNP is every 3 years, CSS1 is every 2 years, Content Switching 2 years, Optical 2 years, Internet Specialist 2 years. I would be spending all my time at the testing center in the future. I will find a way to prove I know what I am talking about rather then doing the carrot and stick routine with the certifications. And recently Cisco raised the price of the exams to $125. They should have lowered the price on the ones you need to recertify in 2 years. I think CCNP should be 5 years, not 3 years, not that I can't pass the exams again easily, its just the point. I don't think the foundation exam is free either, at least Microsoft gave me a free voucher to upgrade my MCSE to 2K.
I want to learn optical switching, and keep on top of it. I looked at other optical switching books, but I am not sure which ones relate to Cisco. Can anyone recommend a good thick optical switching book that would be available now? -----Original Message----- From: dre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 1:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New Cisco Optical Specialist Cert [7:51377] Anyone taking any interest in this? Does anyone even use any of the Cisco optical products? PAD PAD PAD http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/whats_new/ http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/cqs/optical/ http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/testing/current_ exam s/9E0-611.html -dre Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=51386&t=51377 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
