The road to CCIE is long and arduous, you will absolutely need hands-on, so if you opt not to purchase any home lab equipment you can rent remote access to a lab from places like ccbootcamp.com, bradshawlabs.com or any of the many others out there (sorry - no promo intended).
As far as books and topics, CCO is the best initial resource for finding a good path. Take a look at the site to get an idea of just how long the road to the 5 digits will be. HTH (word wrap) http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/625/ccie/certifications/routing.html Bill Creighton CCNP Senior System Engineer Motorola iDEN CNRC Packet Data -----Original Message----- From: suaveguru [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 10:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What's next after CCNP AND CCDP [7:52611] thanks , what should be my first step for CCIE R&S , what books should I use and how should I prepare for lab test if I do not have the actual equipment regards, Jason Yee --- Michael Greenbaum wrote: > I have same issue. My solution was to start focusing > on the CCIE Routing and > Switching (still in the process of studying). Theory > is that most of the > advanced knowledge gained by CCIE will help with the > specializations. > > My two pennies, > > Michael > > > >From: "suaveguru" > >Reply-To: "suaveguru" > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: What's next after CCNP AND CCDP [7:52611] > >Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:16:43 GMT > > > >Hi , thanks for the group for your fantastic input > on > >the exams I have passed so far CCNP , CCDP . What > do > >you guys think I should take next, CCIE or Security > >exams ? > > > >any form of inputs will be greatly appreciated > > > >regards, > >suaveguru > > > >__________________________________________________ > >Do You Yahoo!? > >Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes > >http://finance.yahoo.com > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: > http://messenger.msn.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=52671&t=52611 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]