From the course: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (200-301) Exam Tips

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Packet Tracer vs. GNS3 vs. CML vs. real equipment

Packet Tracer vs. GNS3 vs. CML vs. real equipment

From the course: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (200-301) Exam Tips

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Packet Tracer vs. GNS3 vs. CML vs. real equipment

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- [Instructor] I know this may sound a bit strange, but prepping for the 200-301 exam, just like all of Cisco exams reminds me of baking a cake. It takes numerous ingredients, complementing each other and working together to realize the end results. A beautiful, delicious chocolate cake. Prepping for a Cisco exam is kind of the same. You're combining numerous activities, all complimenting each other to be prepared to sit for your exam. One of those activities is applying what you've learned to configure Cisco devices. There are many options available to practice applying the skills that are tested on the CCNA exam. If you were someone who wants a quick user-friendly program to apply your skills, Packet Tracer is for you. It's a free program offered by Cisco and Packet Tracer is a simulator, which means that acts like real equipment. In order to download Packet Tracer, you have to register for a tutorial chorus. However…

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