I'm currently setting up my homelab to study for CCIE! anyone else setting up a homelab as I'm currently wondering where to find the best prices (apart from ebay) for gettting secondhand kit in the UK.

just out of curiosity, how many on here doing cisco?

thanks
Giles

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Giles

Currently studying for CCNA / CCDA with a view to complete my CCDP - not quite the heady heights of CCIE . Also doing the Checkpoint CCSE/CCSA just for good measure

Have you looked at using the virtual labs - we're being signed up for one at work - might be an alternative to buying loads of 2nd hand kit. I'll see if I can dig out some details on Monday.

Cheers
Chris

 

Dont bother doing the CCSE just yet....Checkpoint2000 is out soon and will need re-certification

 

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I work for Cisco, does that count?

I'll ask around the office and see if anyone knows - email me to let me know what kit you need, I'm afraid I don't know too much about CCIE certification myself.

Cheers

Andy.

 

Hi Chris, Online Virtual labs are good but you are restricted in what you want to do, unless you pay for a CCIE rack

Andy, The equipment I'm currently looking for are 6 x 2500 series routers, This would give me a mix of Sync, ISDN, Ether & TR...
For the Ether switch, ideally 2900 series. With the above, plus a MAU and ISDN simulater (cheapest is £1500 so far) I should be on track.

That only leaves out VOIP & ATM, oh well I can't have everything!!!

thanks guys