Author Archives: Les Waller

The start of the road to CCIE…

It actually began prior to my attending Heinz Ulm’s CCNP boot camp. As a matter of fact it was my deciding to go for the CCIE that made me go for the CCNP boot camp. I knew that his boot … Continue reading

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Looks like I’ll have to change the title of this page…

Yes, I passed the CCNP TSHOOT exam! Now I am a CCNP. Therefore, I cannot call this the “Cisco Certification Study (CCNP)” page, but will have to rename the “Cisco Certification Study (CCIE)” page after I’m finished posting this. Main … Continue reading

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CCNP Switch frustrations and joy!

I scheduled my CCNP SWITCH exam for about 3 weeks after returning from the CCNP boot camp in Competa, Spain at Heinz Ulm’s boot camp. The problem with not having your own lab and trying to use packet tracer or … Continue reading

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Two months into my new job…

After working two months in my new job, several things were apparent to me. 1) My contract is good until January 2013. 2) The company will pay me a nice amount of money for educational expenses each year. 3) Even … Continue reading

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CCNP Route exam took two tries to pass!

I have some catching up to do here since my last update. As you know I needed to either retake the CCNA exam or push for the CCNP ROUTE exam. I needed the cisco certification to qualify for a new … Continue reading

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CCNP Resources

An excellent way to run Cisco IOSs on your PC by using GNS3; Graphical Network Simulator (Emulator) that can be downloaded for free. To go along with it you should also download a terminal emulator (PuTTY) and some wire capture … Continue reading

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Cisco CCNP studies using GNS3

I am setting up this site because I see a need for things relating to CCNP studies. My CCNA expires on 7 July 2011 and I must retest CCNA or take a higher level test. I am currently studying for … Continue reading

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