Best material to study for CCNP Enarsi 300-410?

[MikeAW2010]

Hi, what is the best material to use to study for CCNP Enarsi? Also what are the best study methods? I typically do alot better with videos than reading material. I have difficulties focusing when reading and lose concentration very easily. That plus I am one who understands better when I see how something works in visual context but I'm concerned I may not be able to get enough information going this route with CCNP Enarsi.

Any recommendations?

[balaji.bandi]

here is the start with :

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/enarsi-300-410.html

Cisco has training material / Also look at CBT and INE video

Make small Labs for you to practice - you can use Cisco VIRL / CML ( there is new tool PNET Lab its free, have active support while doing labs can support)

If you looking to buy physical Kits, you can look at e-bay buy used or refubished for Lab preparation.

[MikeAW2010]

Thanks for the information so far.

How do you feel about the 3 - 5 day Cisco courses? do you feel that is too short? I have been studying for months so far but do not feel comfortable taking the exam. Are those courses only supplementary or are they enough to pass the exam on their own?

I will look into CBT and INE

Where can I find Cisco VIRL and CML? What about PNET? I have been using EVE-NG with Cisco IOL nodes. Is that enough?

[balaji.bandi]

It all depends on how you are in the network field, it may take years to get more hands-on full CCNP Level Knowledge.

If someone says days, then that means we are fooling ourselves and wasting money, yes some courses are 3-5 days boot camp kind, but later you need to practice.

My suggestion: understand the technologies, so much material available online step by step process. The video walk through most of them, But you need also know what is going underhood, so capture with Wireshark understand the process if you like to be master.

Cisco VIRL and CML is Paid one yearly for 200$ (around)

PNET(same as EVE-NG) come with online labs free you can download and practice with the workbook.

cisco Training and CBT / INE  very helpfull.

Do you have CCNA?

[MikeAW2010]

Hi.

Yes, I do have CCNA. I am probably intermediate level in the network field but my roles have lately drifted further from R&S and more into virtualization, linux/ubuntu/fedora/cent os, git, automation, ect.. ..in fact it has been several years since I have had to login to a router or switch in a production environment but I still want the cert incase I find that I may need it to get into a networking role in the event the bottom falls out with my current role. I do still work with them fairly regularly on my own in EVE-NG labs but my experience is theoretical at best. I guess, this is something else I'm kind of worried about too, with cloud computing, virtualization and automation becoming large in the industry, I'm alittle work that Network Engineers / Network Admins may become less in demand and not sure how valuable the CCNP is going to be in the future.

[Martin L]

in addition to above info, look at topics at CLN site (link below), then write them out and compare your resources and noes.  You will need more info for areas that are not clear.  Besides book, videos, labbing, some sort of practice test will be very helpful. 

Cisco Live recordings and presentations were recommended

books and lab manual from CiscoPress

https://www.ciscopress.com/search/index.asp?query=CCNP+Enterprise

CNL

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/enarsi-exam-topics

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/topic/0TO3i0000008jYIGAY/enterprise-certifications-community

CML on Dev NEt SandBox is free, see https://developer.cisco.com/modeling-labs/

Regards, ML
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[davidturne22]

thanks