You need to know token-ring for the lab. The questions are moving more
towards DLSW. However, they recently added a 3920 token-ring switch to the
mix.
Marc Russell
CCIE Boot Camp
www.ccbootcamp.com
""Jack Walker"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Don,
>
> Do not think you need to have token-ring, I do not have them and do not
have
> Cat too, I just rent some rack time when I needed to get familiar with
basic
> configuration, I heard DLSW stuffs are there. But you do not need
token-ring
> to practice DLSW. As far as you can configure the it, it should be fine.
> Even if you have a token-ring interface, what can you do with it execpet
the
> basic 'ring-speed, soure-route 1 1 10, soure-route spanning", that is
pretty
> much it is.
> I know many people just read book, get 3 or 4 router setup frame-relay and
> rent rack time if needed, and get CCIE.
> I personelly, really do not believe buying 6-7 routers and Cat for home
lab,
> not necessary at all, again, my opnion.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jack Walker
>
>
> --
>
> ""Don Dettmore"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Good afternoon
> >
> > I am now beginning serious CCIE preparation - written in 1 month and
> > lab in 6 months.
> >
> > I am wondering how much the CCIE lab currently focuses on Token Ring
> > and its related technologies (SRB, RSRB, DLSW). My lab at work has a
> > good deal of equipment - but alas, no token ring. Do I need to go out
> > and buy some practice gear? Or can I get away with my (strong)
> > theoretical knowledge. (I have some hands-on experience with token
> > ring - but years ago with non-cisco gear).
> >
> > I've heard that with the progression in technology that the CCIE lab
> > has turned its focus to more emerging technologies, such as VOIP.
> > Does that mean there is less focus on disappearing technologies, such
> > as token ring or FDDI? Will it have changed in 6 months?
> >
> > Has anyone taken the exam recently that can shed some light? Without
> > breaking your NDA, of course :).
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Don Dettmore
> > CCNP (and a bunch of other irrelevant crap)
> >
> >
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