How to prepare for CCNA / CCNP or any similar exam
Steps I normally follow are.
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Book the exam first, this gives you a deadline. This is the most daunting task.
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Check the CCNA/CCNP or the relevant syllabus @ Cisco, make sure you understand the core technologies
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Read Cisco press books relevant to the specific exam, understand the core technologies.
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Practice labs, until you understand the basics.
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Try multiple choice questions, back to 2, when you get stuck with specific topics/ technologies.
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Try the exam and pass !