RE: 2 different CCNP certifications [7:66547]
Hi With the 2nd option you can save some money. But the foundation exam will take much more time than one single exam. I think it is more difficult to take the foundation exam. With single exams you can take step by step an then forget the non-relating themes ;-) For example it can be confusing to think about OSPF Priorities, Spanning tree Prios, different timers of switching an routing, OSPF- and SPT- states and so on in the same exam. It will be soon enough that to do, when at date for recertification ;-) Regards Martin CCNP / CCDP Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=66548t=66547 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 2 different CCNP certifications [7:66547]
It depends on how strong (and or overconfident) you are. If you REALLY know all the material, than the Foundation is a nice shortcut. It's quite a bit more expensive than the other exams, but cheaper in total (if you pass); and if you pass, you're through in one test session. The problem is, if you blow one part of the test, you blow it all. For most people (myself included) taking the separate tests allows you to compartmentalize your studying - study switching for a few weeks, and take the test; study remote access for a few weeks, and take the test; etc. Unless you've got BGP running through your nervous system all the way to your ASs, than I would go the multi-test route. Just my $.02 --- Dennis - Original Message - From: DeVoe, Charles (PKI) To: Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 5:00 AM Subject: 2 different CCNP certifications [7:66547] Since I just recently passed my CCNA I thought I would continue on up the ladder. In looking at the CCNP I see there are 2 ways to get it. 1. Take the BSCI 640-901, Switching 640-604, Remote Access 640-605 and Support 640-606 exams. OR 2. Take the Foundation exam 640-841 (combination of the BSCI, Switching and Remote Access exams) and the Support 640-606 exam. What is the difference and what is proffered? Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=66553t=66547 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: 2 different CCNP certifications [7:66547]
Charles There are 3 basic differences. The foundation exam really is like three exams in one sitting. You get questions from all three of the topic areas and get scores for each subject area. If you pass in ALL subject areas then you have passed. If you fail in any area then you have failed the whole exam. The 2nd difference is cost. If you pass first time then you will spend less on the foundations exam. If you fail once or twice then it would probably have been cheaper to take the exams individually. The final difference is that the foundations exam does not count in any way towards CCIP certification. You will still need to pass BSCI to attain CCIP certification. So if you are very confident of your knowledge of Routing, Switching and Remote Access, and arent planning on going for CCIP then the Foundation exam could be a quicker, cheaper route to CCNP (with Support exam). Peter Walker CCNP, CCIP, CCDP, etc --On 31 March 2003 13:00 + DeVoe, Charles (PKI) wrote: Since I just recently passed my CCNA I thought I would continue on up the ladder. In looking at the CCNP I see there are 2 ways to get it. 1. Take the BSCI 640-901, Switching 640-604, Remote Access 640-605 and Support 640-606 exams. OR 2. Take the Foundation exam 640-841 (combination of the BSCI, Switching and Remote Access exams) and the Support 640-606 exam. What is the difference and what is proffered? Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=66555t=66547 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
