Well, what I am finding is if you did a "proper" CCNP then that really lays down the foundation for the CCIE. They say it's like stepping stones to the CCIE, but I think it's more like a huge chasm of death to bridge the gap. However, I gathered this list, and from I am using so far is below.. Some of it is more geared towards the lab, but in order to understand concepts you got to get your hands dirty on the rack.
Routing TCP/IP vol I (2nd ed) & II by Jeff Doyle) MPLS Fundamentals CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide, Third Ed. (4th edition is coming out in a couple weeks, so you will want to wait for that) BSCI, BCMSN, ISCW and ONT exam certification guides (this does a good job of laying down the beginning of the end so to speak) CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Quick Reference Sheets Cisco Press 2008 CCIE Routing and Switching Practice Labs CBT Nuggets CCIE Package CBT Nuggets CCNP BSCI BCMSN < I thought these were awesome and the way this guy teaches is great. Walks you through the hows and why and the wierd nuances in everything. Train Signal CCNP - This is taught by Chris Bryant CCIE 12933, it's good material. He's a slow speaker but if you just put play speed on "fast" it sounds normal :) And....(yes theres more!) RFC's. Don't dismiss these, they are dry reading yes but they tell the story from a neutral standpoint that can tie things together if you get stuck. And and and..... And of course, our friends. Ipexpert VOD now the reason I put them last, is if you are looking for a "from the ground up" you need to really start at the beginning with CCNA material, nail the basics, then go through the CCNP material and nail the basics of the more complex stuff. I was silly when I did the CCNP BSCI - I was like "BGP? I'll not be needing that" Big mistake, the CCIE lab is all up in your face with BGP so better make good on this one. It made it easier to get a reward by learning the CCNA, earning the CCNA then going through the CCNP (all 4 exams) passing the exams and earning the CCNP and then just keep on truckin' to the CCIE RS written and of course the lab. phew! that's my 6 cents on it. 2 cents was not enough :) Good luck man, I am just fresh one month into studying and damn there is A LOT. I am sure I am missing something on my list and I'll get corrected for it - but hey that's what we are here for right? -Nick --- On Tue, 10/6/09, Darnell Macapinlac <[email protected]> wrote: From: Darnell Macapinlac <[email protected]> Subject: [OSL | CCIE_RS] CCIE R&S Written Prep Materials To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 10:41 AM All, Any suggestions on CCIE R&S Written prep materials? Thanks. -- VR, Darnell Macapinlac 813-418-6953 IRN: 3102700782 -----Inline Attachment Follows----
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