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Aug 25 2009   12:18PM GMT

CCNP - BCMSN Next!



Posted by: Raj Perumal
BCMSN, Cisco, ccnp, ccie, training material, study, certification

Hi folks, so I’m almost done preparing for the BCMSN exam which is part of the CCNP certification. The exam is called Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks. I’ve already written the routing one and this is the next one on my list.

These Cisco exams are pretty tough and sure take a lot out of you but with enough practice and preparation you should be able to do them. I find that using simulators and real equipment (real world experience) helps a ton to pass these exams. A combination of both is just great.

After the BCMSN is done I will only have two more exams left to get my CCNP and then it will be on to my CCIE training. Right now I’m just focusing on passing the CCNP but if anyone has any good suggestions for CCIE training feel free to post and let me know. I know everything is changing this year with the CCIE in October I believe,  so there probably won’t be as much study material out there for it as there is for the current CCIE.

-RP

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Aug 3 2009   8:38PM GMT

My first CCNP exam is coming up soon - BSCI 642-901



Posted by: Raj Perumal
BSCI, ccnp, Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks, 642-901, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, multicast, IPV6, Cisco, exam, certification, training, study

Hi folks, so my first exam is coming up soon, exam # 642-901 otherwise known as BSCI - Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks. Rumour has it that this exam is at least 10 times harder than the other 3 exams in the CCNP series so it’s going to be interesting.

Some of the things I’ve been really focusing on in the exam are BGP, IPV6 and multicast as those are my weak points. The exam guide on the Cisco web site states that they can quiz you on anything from EIGRP and OSPF, to IS-IS. I feel fairly comfortable with EIGRP, OSPF and IS-IS which is why i’m focusing on BGP, multicast and IPV6. Those are 3 areas I haven’t had as much experience in as the other stuff.

I built a lab at home out of some of my equipment to help me test stuff out. I also rented rack time through the Bryant Advantage. The question is will this be enough for me to pass? I sure hope so! We’ll see if my focus yields the results I want. Stay tuned!

-RP

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Jul 21 2009   1:10PM GMT

CCNP Boot Camp



Posted by: Raj Perumal
Bryan Baize, CCIE 16139, Boson Boot Camp, ccnp, study, train, prepare, study guide, instructor, class, classroom, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco, exams, BSCI, ISCW, ONT, BCMSN, 642-812, 642-825, 642-845, 642-901

Hi folks, so for the last week I’ve been in Florida at a CCNP boot camp studying and training day in and day out. I have one more week to go and I have to say it has been quite intense. The CCNP ain’t anything to take lightly. This certification will chew you up and spit you out!

Luckily the great folks at Boson have a boot camp available and i’ve been lucky enough to get a great instructor, Bryan Baize. Bryan Baize (CCIE 16139) is a CCIE (the PHD of network certifications in my opinion) and a fabulous instructor. His ability to recall the most obscure facts and answer all of your questions and his ability to convey concepts to the students is just great.

As a former IT instructor myself, I can wholeheartedly recommend using the Boson boot camps as part of your training regiment for the CCNP. I will keep you guys up to date on my progress in my quest for this certification. One more week to go!

-RP

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