My guess is some CCNP has migrated downwards as well as some newer technologies which have become more mainstream have entered the syllabus. I'd like to think some redundant technologies have left but I bet they haven't..
Well worth checking out the topics (icnd2 v2 here, Cisco login required).
What looks new to me:
- Recognize High availability (FHRP)
- VRRP
- HSRP
- GLBP
- Cellular 3G / 4G
- Discuss Multi area (OSPF)
As I recently started studying again and passed the ICND1 i'm in the curious position of wondering if I am able to take the ICND2 v2 and have that qualify for a full CCNA. I don't see why it shouldn't. The next big question then is should I bother with an unfamiliar exam format with additional content when the chances of an employer asking between the differences is minimal.
The only argument I have for that is that some fundamental knowledge might be missed on the track into the CCNP.
I think i'm going to keep going on the ICND2 v1 syllabus and hopefully will have an answer to the above question before I sit the exam. If I can find some decent resources I might go and sit version 2 for sheer curiosity (as well as knowing I have an updated qualifications).
So remember:
ICND1 v1.1 640-822 becomes ICND1 v2 100-101
ICND2 v1.1 640-816 becomes ICND2 v2 200-101
You'll be able to take the v1.1 exams up until October 1st 2013.
[Update] It looks like you can mix and match the exams.
Official link:
Cisco Evolves Associate-Level Certifications, Redesigns CCNA Routing and Switching Certification to Support Next-Generation Job Roles - The Network: Cisco's Technology News Site
More reference:
http://www.globalknowledge.co.uk/content/files/documents/cisco_ccna_update_flyer.pdf
Todd Lammle:
http://www.lammle.com/blog/3344/ciscos-ccent-huge/
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