CCIE

I can't seem to find a NetSim type package for the CCIE r/s. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.

Build/rent/buy/obtain a lab?

I don't think any single simulator will be enough to prepare you for the CCIE.

I can suggest checking the following emulator (it's free):

It can run a real IOS image (thus, it is not limited in features) and you can run several instances on the same system (making a virtual network of routers). It can be very useful in CCIE preparation.

I would heavily suggest building a home lab with second hand gear. You can buy second hand gear at reasonable prices. Given that most people spend several months (or years) in preparation, having a decent lab is a must. No simulator can give you the same experience you'll get from real equipment.

Cheers,

Peter Boutzev CCIE #16153

Shann> I can't seem to find a NetSim type package for the CCIE r/s. Anyone

WOW!

Thanks for that.

Seems impossibly difficult a project by my standards but clearly there are other similar Open Source emulators around for obsolete computers and games machines so I guess that there are a few people who can do this sort of thing.

Thanks.

Hi Shannon,

You may want to ask Brad Ellis, Dual CCIE No. 5796 Security / Routing & Switching:

Brad is the founder of the CCIE Forums:

Sincerely,

Brad Reese BradReese.Com - Global Cisco Systems Pre-Sales Support

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