At the CCNA level, you learn what a protocol does. At the CCNP level, you learn how to manipulate, filter, and troubleshoot that protocol under duress.
Set up EBGP with a simulated provider and IBGP within your core. Resolve "next-hop self" issues and understand the underlying IGP requirements. ccnp lab exercises
Configure LACP and PAgP. Test different load-balancing hashes (source-IP vs. destination-IP) to see how traffic distributes across physical links. At the CCNA level, you learn what a protocol does
Before diving into specific exercises, you must choose your platform. Unlike the CCNA, which can be managed largely with Packet Tracer, the CCNP requires more robust tools. Resolve "next-hop self" issues and understand the underlying
EVE-NG is the modern contender to GNS3. It offers a cleaner web-based interface and is increasingly popular for CCNP studies because it handles multi-vendor environments well (useful if you are studying SD-WAN or virtualizing firewalls).