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Posted by RadRage on June 23, 2008, 10:39 pm
RadRage wrote:
> Axel Gärtner wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I did CCIP and did not regret it. O.k. - I work for a telco, there
>> CCIP definitely fits better than the CCNP.... and in todays world
>> where MPLS and BGP get also more important for enterprise networks,
>> it´s not a bad choice.
>>
>> There´s only one backdraft:
>> CCNP is well-known amongst HR-managers and people like that, CCIP not.
>> So if you´re looking for a new job, you should consider that.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Axel
>>
>>
>>
>> RadRage schrieb:
>>>
>>> I just knocked out the BSCI 642-901 and am now wondering if I'm
>>> heading towards a CCNP 'by habbit'. Looking at the CCIP exams...
>>> MPLS, BGP, QoS... those sound more.... "fun" (for lack of a better
>>> word).
>>>
>>> I know most people go NP before heading down the IP path.. but is
>>> there any real reason for this?
>>>
>>> I've got a couple days before I buy the next book so any advice is
>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> MPLS or BCMSN?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Jeff
>
> Thanks Axel and all. I ended up deciding on CCNP first for two reasons.
>
> A) As someone mentioned, CCNP is more common and HR types know it.
> B) I already had the Switching books (Study Guide and Exam Guide)
> C) CCNP's third exam covers security and my resume lacks any security
> experience.
>
> I've always worked in ISPs (Erols, UUNet, WorldCom, MCI, Comindico and
> Verizon) and I know the CCIP is where I want to end up. It was a tough
> call but for the reasons listed above I thought it best to continue down
> the path most traveled.
>
> Thanks again to all that offered advice.
>
.... and I see my mistake... A, B & C are more than two reasons...
no need to flame me. :-)
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