You will also find that about 50% (probably more) do CCIE written simply to recertify their CCxPs (with no intention of sitting the Lab exam) rather than qualify for CCIE Lab simply due to the fact its easier.
Cheers, Matt CCIE #22386 CCSI #31207 On 5 November 2010 11:00, Alessandro Braga <[email protected]> wrote: > Very thanks to all for reply. > > So do you agree that TCP/IP volume I and II books are ideal initiate > to the studies for the written exam? > > I've +5 years of experience on Cisco routers and switches, but I > consider the reviews very important for lab test, and I see many > people getting CCIE Written, but without the skills needed to take the > lab exam. > > for this reason I would get this references.. > > Rgs, > AB > > 2010/11/4 <[email protected]>: >> The ccnp track was way more difficult. Everything was very specific. >> >> Have to toss more into though such as mpls fundementals, hitting the rfc's >> for various protocols and be overall generally prepared to answer broad >> questions. >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Matt Hill <[email protected]> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 08:57:44 >> To: Alessandro Braga<[email protected]> >> Cc: [email protected]<[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [OSL | CCIE_RS] CCIE Written >> >> I think the CCNP exam material (be careful of course, the objectives >> changed recently) is good for CCIE written. Thats what I used. >> >> I feel the CCNP exams are harder than the CCIE Written. Reason being >> is the CCNP exams cover depth in each topic, where as CCIE Written >> covers breadth over a variety of topics. >> >> So if you are a "recent" CCNP, and your exams were reasonably close >> together (ie you didnt do Routing a year ago and the switching exam >> last week) you would be in good stead for the written exam. >> >> But like the rest said, Written and Lab are completely different >> kettles of fish. I also feel its best to tackle each one separately. >> >> Cheers, >> Matt >> >> CCIE #22386 >> CCSI #31207 >> >> On 5 November 2010 04:47, Alessandro Braga <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi Experts, >>> >>> I scheduled my CCIE RS Written exam, and I would like to know the >>> opinion from you, to start my studies for this certification. >>> >>> Because I am working on my ccie r&s 'lab' with workbooks (before take >>> the written exam) and I have one doubt: >>> >>> Should I continue the studies with workbooks (hands-on), covering the >>> topics found in written exam or read the certification guide and then >>> restart with workbooks ? >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rgs, >>> AB >>> _______________________________________________ >>> For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please >>> visit www.ipexpert.com >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please >> visit www.ipexpert.com >> > _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com
