Author: ChinaITLab Reprinted from: China IT Certification Lab Written Time: 2003
In the 2002 new test reform, Cisco increases many simulated experimental questions and greatly improves the difficulty of examination. From the perspective of the development trend of the Cisco test in 2003, the proportion of simulation experiments in the exam is getting more and more serious. In order to match the Type of Cisco Exam, Many professional certification exams invested abroad launched a wide variety of Cisco experimental simulators, and more famous Cisco Network College Flash Edition Simulator, RoutersIM and Boson Experiment Simulator. Here is the popular Cisco Experiment Simulator on the Internet, let everyone fully understand their characteristics, better choice to adapt to their learning software.
First, the type of simulator:
In fact, there are many types of simulators, most of which can meet CCNA learning and exam requirements. Simulated experimental environments suitable for CCNP.
The main popular features: Routersim CCNA3.0Routersim ccnp router_simulator_v4.15 Boson Router Simular 3.55 Sybex CCNA Lab Cisco Network Academy's Flash Exercise Cisco Network Academy CCNP full Labs Cisco Cisco Intective Mentor (Cisco Interactive Learning CIM)
Second, the status quo of the simulator:
Now there are advantages and disadvantages of the simulator, all are not perfect.
The characteristics of Routersim are completely designed according to CCNA, if you learn NA's experimental content, Routersim is very suitable. The experimental tutorial is very meticulous, and the explanation is also very clear. For NA's learners, it is good, its biggest shortcomings are due to the complete bureau is limited to experiments. Its network topology cannot be changed. Routersim simulator interface
For Boson simulators, its maximum advantage is to customize the network topology, and there is no restriction in the general range, and you can simulate the experimental environment you want, not affected by the experimental tutorial.
Boson's experimental tutorial is very small, and it is not full, and some exams are not included. For example, in the experiment of CCNP, there is only two experiments of BSCN, but there is a custom topology help, you can solve this problem very well. Boson simulator interface
Flash and Labs of the Cisco School are OK, at least from the wrong point of view (I believe that no one is willing to learn misleaded knowledge, if it is me, I would rather I haven't learned. I don't know what it is, I will leave anything. good impression!!!). Although there is no mistake (at least I haven't found it yet), but a little dead, because you have to do it according to the steps you ask, enter his request command. So, when you experiment, you must use the content of the book as a premise, otherwise it is not used. Especially the CCNP Labs is especially classic. If you have an email, they just match. Cisco Simulator Interface
CIM, Cisco Interactive Mentor, Cisco. It is something that I have a dream, it should be not only good, it is just a boutique, which provides CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and Cisco other technical experiments in total 8. He is flexible than the college, almost fully simulates real operation, supports more, is the most authoritative. However, his order is equally incomplete, but what is the command to do, there is no one, just a lot (okay). Another is that the capacity is too large, it is not easy to spread, the price is also the highest. CIM simulator interface
Third, the irreplaceability of the simulator: If you are a hand, I believe that no company is willing to let you go free to play freely (those who are too expensive), especially the network environment consisting of multiple routers. If you study in the training center, you are also restricted, the first is limited by the center, if the center is not enough, no or only a small amount of equipment, the opportunity to do experiments cannot be guaranteed. In other words, it is difficult for you to have the opportunity to have the test environment provided in the simulator in reality, not, but you may not be able to enjoy unless you are willing to pay (not a small money).
Fourth, in order to let the friends go less less, my suggestion:
First, you have to look at the relevant books, and make the foundation in theory.
Second, you can use the Routersim's experimental simulator to learn about the router, which commands are in the switch, and the use of some simple commands. Note that for your own definition topology, you don't care too much about his results (you should be a lot of results, wrong.)
Then, you'd better simulate the test with the Flash and Labs of the Cisco, because its test content contains the knowledge points that are more comprehensive than Routersim, and is right.
Again, if you have a CIM, then congratulations, you can use it with confidence, enjoy it, in addition to classic trials, more related teaching content, just as its name - Cisco interactive learning guidance - Test and learning guidance.
Finally, you can find a suitable experimental provision center, then I believe that you will not blindly or be blind, you have a scales in your heart. Then, you can make a detailed test plan, spend the least amount of money, complete the classic trial that is really worth the banknote to truly be a qualified useful IT talent.
All the above simulators can be found for free, only limited by time and possibilities.
