Studying for CCNP switching Need a LAB??? [7:73174]

2003-07-29 Thread i d
Hi I am beginning my studies for my CCNP.  I work with routers and switches
at work, and Before that I also took the courses.  But I want to have a full
CCNP lab now while I read on my own to fiddle around with, and incorporate
into my Solaris/Win2000/2003/Linux network.  I was wondering what equipment
is necessary?

Ok if someone would be so kind as to break it down by certification ex..
what i need for swithing, routing etc
Then what would I need overall?

Also has anyone put their CCNP lab equipment into a full network?  If so
what does your network look like?  Did you simulate separate LAN's/Countries
etc...

P.S.  Do you think it's better to buy it all at once or as needed for each
individual test?  I know I could probably get it done by just reading and
through my job and previous schooling.  But i really want a lab so i could
turn that lab upside down.  I want to be able to handle any situation, i
cant very well bring down my work routers or switches, but it can be
simulated in a lab without fear of knocking out an entire county.
 
Thanks for the help.

I usually see on EBAY that they sell complete CCNP labs, what do you think
of going this route?  Are they good?

thanks sorry for the long winded post.


 


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Re: Studying for CCNP switching Need a LAB??? [7:73174]

2003-07-29 Thread Paul H
If you want to save money, do the research and do it in pieces. If you want
it all there for you, buy the bundle. It just depends on how far you want to
go with your investment dollars. It also depends on if you are planning on
going further then just your ccnp. I learned a ton in setting up our lab and
pieceing it together router by router. Good luck with your lab building =)


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 Hi I am beginning my studies for my CCNP.  I work with routers and
switches
 at work, and Before that I also took the courses.  But I want to have a
full
 CCNP lab now while I read on my own to fiddle around with, and incorporate
 into my Solaris/Win2000/2003/Linux network.  I was wondering what
equipment
 is necessary?

 Ok if someone would be so kind as to break it down by certification ex..
 what i need for swithing, routing etc
 Then what would I need overall?

 Also has anyone put their CCNP lab equipment into a full network?  If so
 what does your network look like?  Did you simulate separate
LAN's/Countries
 etc...

 P.S.  Do you think it's better to buy it all at once or as needed for each
 individual test?  I know I could probably get it done by just reading and
 through my job and previous schooling.  But i really want a lab so i could
 turn that lab upside down.  I want to be able to handle any situation, i
 cant very well bring down my work routers or switches, but it can be
 simulated in a lab without fear of knocking out an entire county.

 Thanks for the help.

 I usually see on EBAY that they sell complete CCNP labs, what do you think
 of going this route?  Are they good?

 thanks sorry for the long winded post.




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