Hi Don, You mention that you've memorized template configurations... I hate to ask for fear of sounding insulting as it's not my intent, but do you fully understand what each piece of those are doing and what possible effects each change could have? For example, on the OSPF section, beyond configuring to requirements, are you comfortable in knowing what might result if one side of a hub/spoke is misconfigured just slightly?
David. On Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Don Pezet <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________________ 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
