It depends upon your background I would say. Do you have any background or interest in the security side of things.
If you do then the CSS1 is just for more courses and/or tests and probably could be completed in about 6 months or less. Understand that all the CSS1 tests are about to change in the next 6 to 8 weeks. You seem to have the knowledge and drive to pass the CCNP and CCDP which is great so continuing on to the CCIE Routing and Switching could also be the next logical step. I would start with studying for the CCIE Routing and Switching Written test. That should take you about 4 to 6 weeks of gooding reading of such books like the Cisco Press Internetworking Technlogies Handbook which most chapters can be found on Cisco website also. Try the written test first and then see what you think. You can always go back to the security stuff later. Understand the CCIE Routing and Switch Lab test is another big challenge and will demand a lot of time and commitment on your part. Most folks spend at least a year or close to two years getting ready for the lab exam and take it 3 or 4 times just to pass. You need lots of studying, reading and lots and lots and lots of practice on real Cisco gear. Either way get signed up for the other groupstudy lists once you have decided. Best of luck in your new challenges. Christopher M. Heffner Strategic Network Solutions, Inc. CCSI, CCIE, MCT, MCSE, MCNI, MCNE, CLI, PCLP, FCSE, CTT, ASE, A+ Certified Cisco Systems Instructor and Expert Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=52636&t=52611 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
