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Posted by on July 19, 2006, 10:12 am
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Boutzev wrote:
> I don't think any single simulator will be enough to prepare you for
> the CCIE.
>
> I can suggest checking the following emulator (it's free):
> http://www.ipflow.utc.fr/index.php/Cisco_7200_Simulator
>
> It can run a real IOS image (thus, it is not limited in features) and
> you can run several instances on the same system (making a virtual
> network of routers). It can be very useful in CCIE preparation.
>
> I would heavily suggest building a home lab with second hand gear. You
> can buy second hand gear at reasonable prices. Given that most people
> spend several months (or years) in preparation, having a decent lab is
> a must. No simulator can give you the same experience you'll get from
> real equipment.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Peter Boutzev
> CCIE #16153
WOW!
Thanks for that.
Seems impossibly difficult a project by my standards but clearly
there are other similar Open Source emulators around for
obsolete computers and games machines so I guess that
there are a few people who can do this sort of thing.
Thanks.
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