You should add a switch or two (preferably 3550's because that's what is used in the CCIE Lab) and also start adding some more routers. I believe that the CCNP exams still test on the Catalyst 5000/6000 set-based commands, but don't buy a Catalyst 5000 (unless you have money to burn) since you'll eventually need to know the IOS-based 3550's for the CCIE lab. You can learn what you need to know about set-based commands from the books. That should be enough to pass the exams.
As for what position you should look for, it sounds like you already have it! Right now is a bad time to be moving around between jobs because the job market sucks. Stay where you're at until you've got your CCNP/CCDP under your belt and the job market improves! Shawn K. > -----Original Message----- > From: Don Kanicki [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 5:43 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Lab [7:60464] > > Hello all. > I have just passed my CCNA and am starting on the CCNP. > I have a small lab at home that consists of 2 2501 routers. > What would you suggest I add to my lab to prepare for the tests? > Also just out of curiosity what kind of position should I be looking for > to > get my foot in the proverbial door?Currently I work for a small > telecomunications company doing network cabling,Router config\installs and > trouble shooting.Im looking to make a move soon > as the company im with is mainly geared toward the cabling\telephony side > and my skills are more network oriented.I currently hold CCNA and BICSI > certifications and no college degree. > > > Any thoughts apreciated > Don K. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=60481&t=60464 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
