I was never interested in taking CCNP before because you have to take so many brutally tough exams to get certified. So after my CCNA I completed JNCIA-FWV and ITIL V3 certifications. Well I always believed that diversity in learning technologies helps. But the new CCNP which was revised last year is so irresistible. It gives so much emphasis on planning and reviewing a network design that I decided that I should take it. It also lays perfect foundation for CCIE!As I was very comfortable with the syllabus of CCNP Switch I decided to complete the tougher CCNP Route first. I bought the official guide from the book market in Koti for 350rs I think. The guy at the store was an ..... Well I will just say that he was not so kind guy and that he didn't give me any discount to avoid using inappropriate language. The book is so amazingly filled with details that it hurt my brains when I read it the first time. It took me three days to complete casually reading the EIGRP part. Then I got Jeremy Cioara's CBT Nuggets and that made my life so much simple. I converted the videos into MP4 format and uploaded them on my cell phone. I play them almost everyday on my way to office- although I can't concentrate that much. I also bought CCNP ROUTE Portable Command Guide. It's an amazing book if you already know the concepts. It is so fast to read and the configurations cover all the steps, which is a boon. But finally the most important preparation tool is my GNS3. I have no words to explain how cool it is. You have to use it to admire its AWESOMENESS! And it is free- There is still humanity in this world!
So guys I have my exam booked on 11th of May which is 16 days from today and I am already so confident that I will easily clear the exam. I will update you, guys once it is done. Please leave your comments and questions below.
