Deirra FootmanTackling the CCNP/CCIE Enterprise Core Exam
This week I'm officially starting my studies for the new CCNP/CCIE ENCOR Exam. As I did when my CCNA Studies, here's my strategy. I've targeted May 2020 to take the exam.
Resources
Books - I'll be using both the new OCG and the current ones.
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide
CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core & CCNP Advanced Routing Portable Command Guide
Network Programmability and Automation: Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer
Video Courses - So far there haven't been any new video courses released, I will add additional courses in once they become available:
Labbing
INE CCNP Lab Workbooks
CloudMyLab Subscription for GNS3 or EVE-NG
I also have a physical lab at my office. (Keeping that electric bill low!)
Other Tools
Asana - Tracking my Progress, I'm trying to get away from excel spreadsheets
Quizlet - I'll be using this to hold all of the DIKTA Questions (Follow Me)
OneNote - For Typing up my Notes
The Approach
I usually read the certification guides from cover to cover and videos in succession. This time I'm going to focus on the topics as outlined in the Exam Blueprint. As I'm learning about each topic, I will be doing the configuration to ensure my understanding of the material. I will also be trying some mindmapping for topics as well. Lastly, I'll be sharing my notes here on the blog and posting labs on Youtube. Since the CCNP ENOR Exam also qualifies for the CCIE Enterprise Exam, this is the official start of my CCIE Journey.
This post contains affiliate links.