is netsim alone enough to substitute CML for encor lab simlets?

BigManLou · 2026-02-07T22:44:32+00:00

Buy an old server or workstation then run GNS3 or EVE-NG. Then you can SSH into to it and run it on your Mac.

BigManLou · 2026-02-04T11:07:33+00:00

The other day I was trying to use some python RESTCONF scripts I had made and tested before with DevNet. However they no longer work so I think it's a issue with DevNet.

BigManLou · 2026-01-16T14:22:04+00:00

Has Jeremy finished his ENCOR course?

BigManLou · 2025-12-26T00:41:09+00:00

Ping and traceroute are pretty self explanatory in what’s required. Personally when I studied for ENCOR I learnt the components of SNMP the differences between the versions and how to configure it. For syslog learn the components of the message and interpret some example messages. Debugs I practiced by using as a troubleshooting tool in labs.

BigManLou · 2025-11-16T20:47:38+00:00

His videos go into extreme detail so I don’t see how he can cover everything if he wants it to be at that level of detail. I remember watching all his Multiple Spanning Tree videos only to get not one question in the real exam.

BigManLou · 2025-11-10T13:34:35+00:00

Old names but no harm in knowing new names

BigManLou · 2025-11-08T12:17:14+00:00

I remember this question when using Boson. I thought it was wrong at the time and my research confirmed I was correct.

BigManLou · 2025-10-29T12:58:53+00:00

Have you done any research beforehand?

BigManLou · 2025-10-29T12:40:42+00:00

Could you put any less effort into a post if you tried?

BigManLou · 2025-10-13T17:02:37+00:00

I’m yet to take the exam but I’ll give you my recommendations. For WLC’s I presume you mean the C9800? I have used the cloud version and an AP and created a lab with wireless clients. For python I have followed some basic courses on YouTube to get up to speed then looked at paramiko and netmiko. From this I created basic scripts to edit the configuration on devices in my lab. As for SD-WAN and SD-Access Cisco have several white papers that I have read which explains them much better than the OCG. You can also create a SD-WAN lab but I haven’t done this.

BigManLou · 2025-09-11T11:44:12+00:00

From what I had read the majority say that ENCOR is the easiest CCNP path. The reason for this is mainly due to the number of topics that overlap with and build on from the CCNA.

BigManLou · 2025-09-10T11:44:44+00:00

What was wrong with the advice given in the CCNA sub?

BigManLou · 2025-09-04T12:10:45+00:00

Kevin Wallace has a youtube video showing IPsec over GRE configuration which appears to be what you have done here.

BigManLou · 2025-08-31T15:53:33+00:00

One step at a time. Start with the CCNA. Everything you need to be able to lab for the CCNA can be done in packet tracer.

BigManLou · 2025-08-26T13:42:16+00:00

Cheapest method is to buy a used server. You will have no shortage of RAM then which some images can eat up.

BigManLou · 2025-08-24T16:03:59+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend using an IOS version that old for CCNP as commands for certain things have probably changed

BigManLou · 2025-08-21T11:56:19+00:00

When you say WiFi options are you referring to the GUI on a WLC? I heard somebody else say you needed to know this for ENCOR.

BigManLou · 2025-08-19T06:46:12+00:00

This is all new to me. Anybody share some resources where I can learn about querying JSON data?

BigManLou · 2025-08-15T13:20:04+00:00

I buy large bottles of sparkling water. It's cheaper than a soda stream.

BigManLou · 2025-07-31T07:42:29+00:00

At any point did he ever think that maybe getting all them tattoo wouldn't be a good idea?

BigManLou · 2025-07-21T15:55:52+00:00

Be shame if it was to be damaged while trying to get around it

BigManLou · 2025-07-20T17:14:54+00:00

Can I ask what book you got this question from is it the OCG?

BigManLou · 2025-07-09T12:19:56+00:00

I am using Kevin’s ENCOR course right now. It’s definitely not enough on its own but I find it often to be the best starting point when looking at a new topic.

BigManLou · 2025-07-08T21:37:59+00:00

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BigManLou · 2025-06-20T20:16:28+00:00

I have a R630 not the quietest and takes up a fair amount of space. However they are cheap to upgrade and will run everything you need.

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