Got my A+ 6 years ago and have been a Lan/pc guy with plenty of daily experience ever since. What recommendations are there for Cisco cert track if I want to do self study, as in home lab and/or a particular vendor study package (Boson,etc.). My goal is to at least attain the CCNA and CCNP. I would realize blood sweat and tears are required but was hoping to get some input as to home study purchases in equipment and/or software.