Career Academy's Hands-On Real LIVE Practice-Labs allow you to experience practical application of course concepts in authentic environments without purchasing expensive software or equipment. Try out your new skills as you learn!

The 640-816 Real Practice-Lab gives you access to a real Cisco network including Cisco 1800 series Routers, 3650 and 2950 series Switches and Microsoft Windows devices that enable you to gain hands on skills in Cisco Routing and Switching technologies.

The 640-816 Practice-Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills on Cisco Routers and Switches. By completing the lab tasks you will improve your practical skills in installing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting basic router and switch configurations; configuring basic switch and router security; configuring VLANs and associated routing and protocols; and configuring simple WAN links. Becoming proficient in these tasks will also help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the Cisco ICND2 certification exam or as part of the Cisco CCNA exam.

Using the devices in your Real Practice-Lab you will be able to carry out the detailed tasks defined within the lab portal or simply use it as a sandbox environment to implement your own scenarios. One of the key benefits to the Real Practice-Lab service is the ability to test and configure different options in a safe working environment. You are actively encouraged to push the boundaries, if something does go wrong you can simply reset your devices and start again. Learning from your mistakes is a highly valuable exercise in developing your skills.

Using the Real Practice-Lab to its full potential will help you develop your skills in becoming a skilled network engineer or help you develop your current skill level in Cisco routing and switching technologies. Once you have used the lab for either 25 / 50 or 100 hours we will acknowledge this achievement by issuing you a certificate. This can be validated by potential employers or managers alike, proving your abilities in Cisco routing and switching.