I need some advice. I have unsuccessfully attempted the lab exam twice now. I am doing fine on the configuration section and on my second attempt I passed with almost an hour left to check my configurations so I don't have any worries there. However, I failed the troubleshooting section both times. The first time I solved 7/10 tickets before running out of time so I came really close. I then spent three months focused on troubleshooting and attempted the exam a second time, confident I would pass. On my second attempt I tried to do better time management and focus on tickets that I knew I could solve. I marked down that I solved 8, however when I got my score report I only solved 5/10 tickets so I actually did worse than my first attempt. The test definitely seemed more difficult, but I think it is obvious that my study methods are not paying off. Apparently when I setup the network myself (the config section) I have no problems, but when someone else sets up the network (the troubleshooting section) I am stuck. So, I am looking for advice on what I can do to strengthen my troubleshooting skills.
Here is what I have been doing so far: - I have watched all of the BLS content multiple times. - I have performed the CCIE R&S Workbook Volume I and Volume III labs multiple times on Proctor Labs equipment as well as in simulators. - I have performed the troubleshooting labs from Volume III enough times that I have the solutions memorized so it is not really troubleshooting any more. - I have memorized countless template configurations so I know what commands are needed / not-needed when setting up things like MPLS, Frame-Relay, AutoRP, etc. At this point I am scratching my head as to what to do next. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do to get better at troubleshooting? Does IPExpert have any additional products outside of the BLS bundle that covers this better? Or a live class? I am thinking about repeating the CCNP TSHOOT class to see if that helps, but the tickets on the lab exam are more advanced and cover topics not included in TSHOOT. Thanks for your time, Don _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out www.PlatinumPlacement.com http://onlinestudylist.com/mailman/listinfo/ccie_rs
