Re: building my own R&S lab

Thanks to all .

Regards,
Anbu

On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Jack Router <pan.router_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> I do all my practice with Dynamips on Linux plus 4 x 3550 plus one access
> server. 3550s are running at about 200-250USD on Ebay, a huge difference
> compared to 3560s. I may rent a rack with 3560 a month before the lab to
> practice specific 3560s features. I had full hardware lab but switched to
> Dynamips. I find it just better than real routers, for practice off course.
> I specifically like the possibility to save initial configs and
> work-in-progress so I can re-start any lab in seconds...
>
> I am not sure I am getting your question about troubleshooting
> experience...
> do you mean real life experience compared to rack experience? Well, my
> humble personal estimate is that most ccie candidates do not have enough
> troubleshooting experience anyway unless you support many clients who call
> you only when something goes wrong. I suggest you practice with
> troubleshooting labs. Narbik has one free on his site and you can purchase
> more... I personally did not try it yet so cannot comment.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Anbu
> Sent: 30-Dec-09 23:44
> To: Tyson Scott; majonestx_at_gmail.com; nickelby.thane_at_gmail.com; Cisco
> certification
> Subject: Re: building my own R&S lab
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Yes I have used Dynamip for most of my practice and Rented From IE Rack
> rentals and attempted last February unfortunately couldn't pass because of
> Open Ended Questions and QoS , Multicast section.
> Now planing to start again the preparation again for Version4. i have
> decided to buy anyhow four 3560 Switches and thinking do i want to buy
> routers or can i manage again with dynampis for routing part ? Only my
> consideration is if i have the real lab only , can get enough
> troubleshooting experience to go through version 4.
>
> Regards,
> Anbu
>
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