Thanks, Bill for great information. BTW, if I could ask about your thought on the VNC-only workstation. I don't really understand the logic behind making and RDP available for Windows-based UCCX server, and only supply the VNC session for another utility host. (I was in a rush to such an extent that I couldn't even have time nor effort to spend on finding the password to access the "VNC session", I know it is right there somewhere obvious. Sigh. Hope I do better next time.)
Regards, --Somphol. --Somphol On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 10:04 AM, Bill Lake <whl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Where are you taking your lab? That has to play into your plan in taking > the lab. > > I took my lab at RTP, my plan was to use the device base approach. > > 1) I reviewed the outline of the lab, looking for very specific things > throughout the lab that required early planning. An example of this would > be a System wide parameter that I would need to configure early on. > > 2) quickly notepad the items I would need throughout the lab > > > 3) rough scope of the lab, my device based approach and dial plan page > > This took about 20 minutes to complete and in my opinion you should not > spend more than 30 and your goal should be 15. > > At this point I started my device based approach and for me this was my > order > 1) HQ switch > 2) do base to get CUE started and start CUE > 3) HQ Router > 4) SB router > 5) Check on CUE, do anything I thought I needed and could then reboot it > 6) SC router > 7) finish CUE > 8) base CUCM > 9) dial-plan with testing as I go all calls in round robin so I am > using every phone to make calls (try to complete to this point) > > when 5 minutes before archive or back up all configs you can just incase > > Lunch > > 10) finish CUCM > 11) CUC > 12) CUPS > 13) UCCX > 14) Test everything you can > > Make sure you do not get stuck on one thing, spend 10 minutes and move on, > circle back and try to complete it but keep moving. I know it sounds > simple but you will be amazed how long you might spend on a 2-3 point item > you know you can do when it is costing you other points you could be > scoring. > > During your testing focus on being the proctor and thinking how he might > find fault in what you did. Almost working perfectly won't get you the > points. > > Bill > > > > On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 11:17 AM, Martin Sloan <martinsloa...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Let me say, I've never sat the lab so I'm just commenting on my own study >> experience. >> >> - Points 3 & 4 are probably consuming too much time. Documenting IP's >> is good but I don't currently go through and check configs. I figure i'll >> get to it when it's time to configure that piece and if there are issues >> I'll do my troubleshooting then. >> - 1.5hrs for Br2 seems like a long time. I think you can get quicker >> with that part and do it in 45min or less, depending on the complexity. >> >> Just with those savings you're getting closer to your 6 hour goal. I use >> notepad for anything that can be repeated like dial-peers, translation >> rules/patterns, dspfarm, QoS, etc. I think its MUCH faster than manually >> typing the configs each time. I always configure BR1 first so most of the >> time I'm just tweaking some settings and pasting into BR2. >> >> Just my input based on my own studies. I'm sure there are veterans out >> there who have a better insight into saving time. I'm interested to hear >> their take as well. >> >> Marty >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 10:58 AM, singh <singh8...@in.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> hi Everyone, >>> >>> I need your inputs here. I have been trying to complete mock and >>> practice labs in 8 hours . However their I am unable to finish or I finish >>> with lab with a lot of mistakes with no time for testing. >>> >>> I also realize that I lose thing in the first half and speed up during >>> the end . Generally I take... >>> >>> 1) 10 mins to test if all equipment is working fine ( 10 mins) >>> 2) read the workbook questions for the next 15 mins >>> 3) Make note of the ip addresses and router configuration per site in 25 >>> mins >>> 4) Make note of all cucm configuration , cups , unity connection , uccx >>> and cue for another & dial plan 20 mins >>> 5) Now from point 5 - I start with lab configurations from Branch 2 ( >>> site c - which is a mgcp gateway and srst setup) this generally takes me >>> about 1 and a half hour to just complete all configuration ( 1 hour and 30 >>> mins) >>> 6) Then I move to Branch 1 ( site B - which is a H323 gateway with srst) >>> this ge nerally takes about 45 - 50 mins >>> 7) I then move to HQ ( R1 - which is MGCP gateway with srst ) this >>> generally takes 20 mins . >>> 8) Basic setup of DP , css, aar, NTP , service parameters and enterprise >>> para , vlans , dhcp and ip phone registration takes 50 mins >>> 9) CUC integ and other config including recording takes 20 mins >>> 10 ) CUE integration and trafer setup takes 20 mins >>> 11) UCCX integration , One button , script and recording takes 40 mins >>> 12) CUPs integration and client setup takes 20 mins >>> 13 )I then come back to callmanger and do the media resource setup , >>> gateways added cucm , other configuration such as MVA , RSVP , + dial , >>> adding trunks , unassigned dn setup to CUC - this takes 50 mins >>> 14 ) Then I move to the Route pattern setup on callmanger this I do for >>> 3 sites - HQ , Site B and Site C with or without redundancy on callmanger >>> this takes 25 mins >>> 15 ) Then do this such as RTMT log collection and indicating informa >>> tion in seperate files , MGCP debugs this takes another 15 mins >>> 16 ) Switch and WAN QOS this I plan to do only if time permits as this >>> is a complex section >>> >>> >>> Questions : >>> ======================= >>> >>> 1) I barely am able to finish things in time . I have heard from on this >>> forum that there are candidates who finish it is 5 - 6 hours . Would anyone >>> be able to share with me as to how they do this ? >>> >>> 2) Even if the above I complete exercises are complete there are >>> sections where I miss out on configurations. How do I make sure all config >>> for all sections is done correctly? >>> >>> 3) I really wish I am able to finish the lab in 6 hours so that I can >>> test for another 2 hours . Could someone therefore check the above 16 >>> points and let me know about the time I can reduce. >>> >>> 4) As you can see above the router configurations consume a bit more >>> time making ( points 5 , 6 , 7 ) . I have tried with both using a notepad >>> to type the configurations and then paste & also with typing on cli but >>> both these methods take >>> around the same time. Please let me know what best method I can use for >>> points 5 , 6 , 7. >>> >>> >>> 5) Other suggestions are most welcome . >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks guys in advance for all your help! >>> >>> Regards, >>> Singh >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Get Yourself a cool, short *@in.com* Email ID >>> now!<http://www3.in.com/sso/commonregister.php?ref=IN&utm_source=invite&utm_medium=outgoing> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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? 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