Hi everyone. My ccnp/dp were coming close to retirement and I was struggling with the idea of whether i should take the composite exam or ccie written as a means to retain my level of certification. I was essentially tired of the whole certification process and the money outlay. Well I finally decided to take the ccie written instead of the composite, even thought it costs more. I managed to pass.
My main questions is that If i DONT decide to take the ccie lab exam, how long will my ccnp/dp be valid for? 1.5 years? 2 years? 3 years?
How often will I have to take the CCIE written to retain my ccnp/dp ?
I am confused with the fact that someone who HAS a CCIE is required to recertify every 2 years via the ccie written. However the ccnp/dp are traditionally valid for 3 years.
Many thanks
markus