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 im****tant 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.
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