Everything I did to pass CCNP ENCOR first try (how long did it take?)

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@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

CCNP advanced routing lab: agray.tech/hooks/enarsi-lab.html

@PhelpsLife 2 года назад

This is the most awesome, down to earth, and relatable video regarding the Encor test. Definitely inspired me. I have the official cert guide book and I’ll be doing exactly what you said. Thanks a ton.

@randy6717 3 года назад

Great share! Looking to pass the encor soon but will be thinking of going straight to CCNP RS or straight CCIE. Looking forward to your journey!

@crispinbelongo4279 2 года назад

Congrats bro I like the way you did it, pass my ccna, started as desktop support and now working as system programmer networking and studying to get my ccnp, your approach is very good. like it

@leviathangod 2 года назад

Thanks Alex, I got my ENCOR next week and this video and your lab are awesome!

@AlexGrayTech 2 года назад

Wow, this is crazy to hear. Congrats and keep pushing. Tech changed my life it can change yours too!

@jameswilkinson9204 3 года назад

Thanks Alex, I have been pushing the exam back over and over, frustrated that I am not retaining the finer details. This video was just what I needed

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Glad to inspire you :) good luck!

@sojourner5294 3 года назад

Thanks Alex ! Great effort, keep going !

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Thanks Siva! 😃

@librosnetworkingbolivia2114 3 года назад

Thank you Alex for share your experience!

@44black88 4 года назад

Thanks for your feedback on the exam. I have two chapters left. I was wondering about the automation part thanks for clearing that up. I now know how to approach the last 2 chapters. good work!

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

thanks for watching!!!

@Reason_over_Dogma 2 года назад

I took a six month break after studying my CCNA. Big mistakes. Time to get back on the horsem thanks for the inspiration and tips.

@jrnlarsen638 4 года назад

Thanks for the summary! I’m heading for my certification on july 2nd. Hopefully I’ll pass after doing your lab ;) Keep up the good work mate!

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

thanks for the feedback! let me know what other topics you would like to see content on.

@jrnlarsen638 4 года назад

Alex Gray i’m heading out for a journey in automation, so if you’re up for it, how about a runthrough on the ENAUTO or DEVCOR ? ;)

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

Jørn Larsen same! Working on material currently. I have an overview on some of it out now. The video actually uses a nexus device to make the example, but the principles apply to the enterprise stuff as well. It’s a bit longer and sort of free form, so maybe up the speed. Just shows my process for creating a python script that configures ospf on a nexus using the API. Working on more enauto/enterprise related examples currently and hope to put some out soon

@CarlosLopez-vx5wb 3 года назад

Hi Jørn, did you pass the exam? To be honest I am at the point that I dont know what to read. My exam is next week. I will review one more time security and network assurance and I will start with the boson esim. Cheers from Prague

@Clovistered Год назад

Not that long ago I was in the middle of my CNA studies and I came across this video I passed two days ago and now I’m writing down all your recommendations thanks

@TheDreamLife24 Год назад

Very relatable Video. I am busy studying for the CCNP Encor right now. All videos you watch tells you how you need CML or EveNG cause "Professional Level" labs use features that does not work on Packet tracer... I understand the concept of having to do complex labs to retain knowledge butter BUT for me (and it seems like it was the same for you), when looking at the exam topics and reading the Cisco Press book, it turns out to be a lot more theory based ("vocabulary" as you mentioned). I am telling people its just like the CCNA except that you don't get those "fundamental" questions. All questions are harder but the concept is much the same as CCNA

@AlexGrayTech 2 месяца назад

Yep, I would agree with this. I wonder how long until they put a new version out

@DJDAntoine 4 года назад

Thanks Alex! Needed this!

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

David Antoine thanks for watching :D good luck!

@user-sw8py5ep6g 2 года назад

Thanx for sharing Alex, I just passed my CCNA few hours ago and still in study mode as I've been studying for the exam for the past few months... I just got the CCNP Encor cert guide (pdf) just taking a little break and browsing thru youtube videos for inspirations and motivations for the next level...

@AlexGrayTech 2 года назад

Keep going! Take a nice break recharge apply some ccna skills to labs/work and then hit it! You can do it :))

@peaceifeoma1839 2 года назад

Hi. pls help me, which book did you read for CCNA exam preparation? I have my exam in few months time. thanks

@AlexGrayTech 2 года назад

@@peaceifeoma1839 I used the official certification guides! Check the links in video description for more

@brett3159 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for the summary!

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

no problem! More content coming soon

@Nulledx 3 года назад

I am now going for CCNA, been struggling at some point now :( . Anyhow thanks for your video mate, once I get somewhat experienced I will catch it on

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Best of luck! You can do it :P

@peter9591 3 года назад

Keep going, hard work pays off.

@onemaxnoc9763 3 года назад

Your words gave me faith. Official Guide, Pearson, Boson, High Level understanding, you will pass in the fisrt try. Thank you.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

hope you passed my friend!

@alimustafa2253 3 года назад

I just love to subscribe people who passed cisco Exams and talking about Networking. I recently passed my CCNA. Currently studying for ENCOR. Good luck buddy hope to see your doing same video after passed your CCIE exam.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Hey man thanks :D I’m not sure about CCIE that’s a tough one…if I get one I think I would like to work on data center CCIE

@alimustafa2253 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech Good luck with that mate

@robertchan4102 2 года назад

Thanks for the information @AGray Tech, this was very helpful..... currently gaging to write mine within a month.... how was the SD WAN and Wireless Topics during this exam.....

@TheBeach5563 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing Alex. This is inspiring and gives me the motivation to get this done. I have CCENT and I work in a large environment with lots of switching. I have ITProTV videos and was going to use the boson test also. I have the book and really prefer videos because they are explaining everything. If I need to use the book though I will. Just shooting for the end of July. I will also check out your site. Looks like some cool labs. Looking at CML also. Keep us posted man and good luck with CCIE.

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

Robert Scarborough CML is pretty cool, I like it so far. Come back and let me know how the exam goes, good luck!!!

@TheBeach5563 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech I'm back. been going round and round with a lot of things but something just keeps coming back to the book and I have CML, Boson tests and netsim. I will sort it out.

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

@@TheBeach5563 did you pass yet brother?

@TheBeach5563 Год назад

@@AlexGrayTech Hey whats up bro, I actually got off track with some other stuff but I just started back on this with Kevin Wallace. May take a month or so but will try to give it a go.

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

@@TheBeach5563 it’s all good man I fell off track the last 3-6 months my self life happens, but the key thing is we always get back up. I’m proud of you and let me know when you pass that test!! I know you can do it if you determine it’s necessary :) good luck

@johnjohnson-oz8jv 4 года назад

Good stuff man, thanks

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

glad it helped, keep pushing!

@PointEndClick 2 года назад

This video is awesome.

@FSOL121 Год назад

Please help me because they are updating the CCNP encor exam September 2023 so does that mean a new cert guide book will be released and is it best if I Wait?

@Michael-er8dh 2 года назад

Thank you Brother!!

@jettic08 2 года назад

How are you! The link to the book on Amazon is not working. Can you tell me the name of the book?

@jdon4398 4 года назад

Thanks man, I wish more people worked on putting out some solid Packet Tracer labs. There always seems to be issues with the GNS3 or VIRL ones...

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

no problem! PT is great but it does have some limitations when you get in to the advanced topics unfortunately. I'm trying to put together some more within its limitations. A lot of people despise packet tracer but I don't get why. One of the most useful features is sim mode where you can watch things packet by packet

@dota2tournamentss 4 года назад

PT is good for CCNA but for higher LVLs like CCNP or CCIE you have to have CML 2/GNS or physical gear because a lot of things in CCNP/CCIE you will not be able to practice in PT because of it limitations

@networkguy_dave 4 года назад

Thanks for your feedback, in regards to the CCNP ENCOR exam. I'm about to schedule for my exam soon. I plan on going for the exam in the fall (early December). I have Boson, the Official Cert Guide, and CBT Nuggets. If you don't mind me asking, how were you studying a day? As far as reading the book, doing labs, and doing practice questions and answers? I've already read the entire OCG book.

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

If you read the entire book, I would take one boson practice test, then take note of your weak domains. Lab that out, take the same practice test again in study mode and review the explanations / white papers. Then after you feel more confident, take another practice test to see if you improved. I think boson gives 3 tests, so use them wisely! Don't get into a habit of memorizing what the boson answers are :D Best of luck!!! Thanks for watching :D

@networkguy_dave 4 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech I appreciate your feedback. I'm currently taking notes for all of the topics in the exam blueprints. Like you, I like hand writing my notes as well. It's like you understand the material more, once you've write them down on paper. I want to be able to review my notes over, and over again for future references. I'm going to take the advice that you have provided to me, and incorporate that into my studies. I hope you pass the CCIE in the near future. Again, thanks for providing us with this information.

@flesz__ 3 года назад

thanks man. I know previously for ccnp track there were 3 exams and t-shoot for example included labs only. How many labs did you have in the new encor?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

I don’t want to give too much info cause of the NDA, but this info is out there if you look for it. The new one is different than the old I will say that

@xDefq0n1x 3 года назад

Hi Alex! I have question about Encore OCG. I've read that the book does not cover enough, so there are recommendations for cisco whitepapers. I'd like to hear your opinion on that.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Well, I think you definitely have to do some labbing. As you do labbing you inevitably end up reading some white papers or troubleshooting why your lab isn’t working. So in that sense the book may “not be enough” but in terms of exposure to the topics they will test you on I think the book is good. You should always supplement whatever exam with labs and white papers, but I don’t think you need to buy anything else to study ENARSI besides the boson practice tests and whatever you need to get the practice lab going

@loreak128 3 года назад

I'm looking forward to finishing this because it is so high level that it is boring, just finished the OCG.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

I know what you mean, I’m working out my next career goal after CCNP, if I want another Cisco cert or what

@fnkazem1 4 года назад

Great job man 👍🏻. If I may ask a stupid question: in the ccnp exam do you have to take two exams to be certified as ccnp? And did the exam contain a lab or it is only multiple choices and drag and drop?

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

Faisal Alanazi thanks! Yes you do have to complete two exams to be fully CCNP. The core (ENCOR) and then you have a choice of specialization. As far as question types, I don’t want to say anything due to the non-disclosure agreement. I will say that some questions you probably wouldn’t be able to answer without labbing. I suggest you lab out the concepts that give you trouble, and prepare your self for lots of multiple choice questions!

@PhelpsLife 2 года назад

I was thinking about making flash cards for all of the “do you know this already” sections in the book and using those to study after reading. Think that’s a solid game plan?

@AlexGrayTech 2 года назад

Yeah that’s a good idea. Use Ankii and make cards on anything you need a good review on to memorize. Spaced repetition can really help. Good luck!!

@peter9591 3 года назад

Refreshing video, many thanks. To what depth would you go on each topic in the Cisco exam blue print.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

For depth for exam, the OCG book does a great job of going just as deep as you need, and you can compliment that with Boson. for real life obviously goes as deep as you can and as deep as your role requires but for the exam the OCG and Boson will tell you exactly how deep to go

@phithakthiengphuk1341 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech m

@phithakthiengphuk1341 3 года назад

@Meet-vishal 3 года назад

if we buy boson practice test, is that a duration based access? will i need additional software to use it and will they provide that software? also do they keep updating it?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

They do give you the software, I’m not sure on updates. They are not paying me to say I would highly recommend!

@a.s.4916 3 года назад

Recently took the exam and certainly, you need more info than just the book. The book offered a high-level view on some topics. While I was taking the exam, I realized, I should have to go deeper on those. In my opinion, it is not exactly a Vocabulary test. It's a little more than that. The exam had long questions with topology and CLI outputs that you need to understand to apply the right solution.

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Thanks for your comment. I guess I maybe already had most of the cli and output stuff from CCNA. That’s why the rest / majority seemed like a vocab test to me. Also, maybe they changed it some since I took it as it was relatively new. I’m not sure how that process works. Additional methods never hurt for studying!

@ptlinva 2 года назад

Thank you!

@configureerror1838 2 года назад

Congratulations on passing the CCNP! My question is how did you break down your reading of the Encore book? I am having a hard time getting through the chapters not because of understanding the material, but because it is so boring, especially Part 2 (spanning tree). So what method did you use to get through the book lol?

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

Brute force lol…I feel you

@kevinc1967 4 года назад

I've been using the OCG as my primary source of study for the encore. I thought I had a good grasp on all topics then bought the boson practice exams and did poorly on my first test....719 out of 825 passing score. The boson includes alot of material/detail not covered in book. What was your experience when first taking the boson ? I've been using the Pearson tests but basically have them memorized at this point since I've taken them so many times.

@mrsnelky8291 4 года назад

If you can get a 719 on the boson test you are doing really good :)

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

boson is tough, I think ENCOR and boson are about neck and neck though. If you're that close youre pretty good for the exam. Make sure you keep going deeper in the concepts even after the exam!

@tobiadeola3235 2 года назад

Nice share AGray. Is there a link to your flash card ? I have been searching for flash Cards to keep my brain refreshed in preparation for my ENCOR. Thanks.

@AlexGrayTech 2 года назад

I actually dont have any link, my flashcards were on Ankii on another computer. Sorry :( There are a lot of good ones out there. But truthfully making your own wil help you retain the info even more.

@scorpio_1312 4 года назад

Thanks Alex. How much time did you invest studying for this exam?

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

I passed CCNP composite before the change in February. Then I went straight into studying this and passed in what was it...May sometime? So a few months. Sometimes I was studying a lot sometimes a little.

@maveric73ph 3 года назад

which specialization path did you take with ENCOR? ENARSI? which one would you recommend?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

I went with ENARSI and I think it really provides a solid routing foundation for any platform.

@JIKID Год назад

Are you sure packet tracer is enough for CCNP? I watched Jeremy's IT Lab for CCNA and passed, now I'm moving onto CCNP and he says Cisco Packet Tracer is simply not enough and too limited. What do you think?

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

If I said only packet tracer was enough for ccnp i was mistaken. The virtual iOS image you can use in eve-ng or similar is enough. I don’t think packet tracer is enough on its own for ccnp.

@Skyline_NTR 4 года назад

Just a random reddit anon passing by. What hardware did you use to lab it up, and roughly how much time were you labbing vs studying the topics?

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

I use a mix of eve-ng with vios / iou images, and real gear. I work for Cisco so luckily I have access to all the toys. Packet tracer is enough for just about everything on here though. I lab like a fool just because my end goal is CCIE, but for this particular exam you just need practice deciphering output from say EIGRP or OSPF...maybe to interpret how to modify an ACL to affect traffic flow stuff like that.

@mohamedrabahi1233 4 года назад

Hello how many time it took you to prepared ? thanks by Advance

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

About 3-4 months. I got my CCNA composite before the change in february, then Got this a few months later.

@robertgeorge5020 4 года назад

hey man i just went on your blog and I find it super insipring when you talk about your past minimum wage job. I was in the same boat as you at this time last year. I am actually taking the ccna on friday and hoping to continue my studies with encore. I was actually looking for video content as well. I feel that I learn better that way. I was wondering if you knew any courses that provided that

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

robert george I didn’t use any video for ENCOR, but I hear the cbt nuggets course is really good. Back when I was studying for my CCNA/ job interviews and stuff, I used to get week trials of CBT with different credit cards because I couldn’t afford the membership lol. I would get the trial then cancel and make a new account with a new card. it’s a bit expensive but the trainers are great, much better than me lol. I’m really glad you found some inspiration from my story! One of the main things that kept me going in my studies and gave me faith was all the posts I read on reddit and stuff that were similar. It’s definitely possible man and the proof is out there! Never give up. Even though we are in weird times right now with Covid and all-if you study hard, build a good resume and let your passion shine through I think you can find something. Best of luck in your studies!

@robertgeorge5020 4 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech Thank you brother . I wish you the best with your CCIE studies. Is youtube the best way I can reach out to you if i had any questions about anything ?

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

robert george either on here is good or send me an email: contact@agray.tech I’ll help out as best I can!

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

Hey man how are you? How has your journey been? Tell me your story…

@robertgeorge5020 Год назад

@AGray Tech wow hey man I'm doing well . I'm working for a company that provides a flex schedule. So I work 3 day 14 hour shifts which is awesome. Pay could be better but I have a good team and little to no stress

@sheshagirirao8758 3 года назад

Hi thanks for video, is there any pre-requisite for CCNP ENCOR?? I don't have CCNA, can I directly attempt for CCNP ENCOR?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

CCNA is not a prerequisite for CCNP but you definitely need CCNA level knowledge. Hope that helps.

@sheshagirirao8758 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech thanks for reply, I am referring to CCNP ENCOR official certification guide, I suppose they cover fundamentals as well, in case if I need to cover any other topics apart from this book please let me know

@mcorleone77 11 месяцев назад

thanks , did you have to memorize the commands ?

@AlexGrayTech 8 месяцев назад

Not really

@ariels5501 3 года назад

How much questions about content that was Not explained on the official book did you get?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

I don’t think any

@numpty000000 3 года назад

Hi, congratulations. My CCNP is due to expire on the 31st July so will be sitting the encore soon. How many lab questions was there? Thanks

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Hey I am not sure if I can disclose but there are a few discussions out about the topic. You need to be able to answer multiple choice questions about all the topics for the most part

@numpty000000 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech thank you

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

No problem, are you planning to take the exam soon?

@numpty000000 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech yes hope to as my CCNP expires soon

@numpty000000 3 года назад

I am taking the exam on Friday as my CCNP expires on the 31st July. Did you say there was 100 questions? How was that split up in terms of normal format questions and drag and drop then? Cheers

@davet8618 3 года назад

How many months did you study for?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

About 3 solid months maybe 4

@mansympa1002 3 года назад

I get the ccna in one month studing can i take the ccnp for one studing is it simple or difficult

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

It is difficult my friend

@mansympa1002 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech do u advice me comptia security plus i am new in this area i was vmware support and i want to work i soc analyst tx alex for ur quick answer

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

Man Sympa I think you can do the encor if you devote your self to it! One month is a bit fast for encor. Maybe 2-4 months is realistic depending how much time you put in :) security + is good but only If the jobs you want require it or you’re trying to set yourself apart on resume

@mansympa1002 3 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech i am 24h/24 free no sons no wife just me and my laptop and my beers lol and my small account banq that feed me untill december lol , yes i will give a try if it seems to heavy i will do comptia or ccna cyber i am like walking dead i slept 5 years away from technologie and now i am come back eating books really tk u for all ur response and ur video i hope you will get ccie soom tx a lot alex

@mohamedrabahi1233 4 года назад

Thanks

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

No problem, thank you :D

@rosheabebell7779 3 года назад

Thanks alot..

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

No worries! Thanks for watching rosheabe!

@kingdomquotes 4 года назад

Ever tried using INE or CBT Nuggets? If so, thoughts?

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

I use both, and while CBT is more 'fun' INE is way more in depth and technical. INE is the real deal of networking training. CCIE quality!

@kingdomquotes 4 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech yes im using both as well and noticing the same thing. Would you say that CBT Nuggets covers enough to pass the CCNP? Or still need the OCG? If so, I'd rather learn from CBT to be honest.

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

Oh yeah, CBT is fine for CCNP. I always supplement my learning materials, trying not to use only one source. But you could use CBT and Boson. Or CBT and just read white papers on the exam topics from Cisco's website. I'm not sure I would only use CBT by itself but in terms of video course and content they should cover the CCNP pretty well. Obviously labbing as well for some of the concepts where it applies

@kingdomquotes 4 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech great advice. Thanks 👍!

@apollosolutions9961 3 года назад

After encor what's the next step to complete CCNP ?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

growing a neck beard

@PhelpsLife 2 года назад

@@AlexGrayTech lmao

@marcosflores9415 3 года назад

how long time you take?

@AlexGrayTech 3 года назад

probably 6 months from ENCOR throug ENARSI

@kameronhill8965 4 года назад

thanks

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@adammason1587 2 года назад

Boson netsim is garbage in my experience. Exam sim is decent. Couldnt enable ip routing on a 2960 switch to allow router to route to a connected interface.

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

Pretty much my experience as well

@peter9591 3 года назад

Discount code still works 8/21/2020

@ciscoworld322 3 года назад

Where to find it please?

@RudeBoyLynX 4 года назад

Join this discord a lot of people who passed CCNP

@youngbloodr 4 года назад

Is it me or do he favors Klay Thompson. Great video and information. Thanks.

@robertgeorge5020 4 года назад

yooo I was thinking the same thing wowww lmaoo

@AlexGrayTech 4 года назад

you guys are wild lol - i dont see the resemblance but my wife says maybe!

@apollosolutions9961 Год назад

Are you on Twitter ?

@AlexGrayTech Год назад

I’m not right now. Soon the website will come down, may rebrand the RU-vid. Crazy life lately but I am getting back into stuff so maybe I will pick up this project again. Why do you ask?