Hi All , I finally cleared CCIE written on my second attempt , i had failed by scoriong only 65% in my first attempt . This time I got 80% . The lowest on all the sections was on LAN with 60% . This is the second time I have ever failed a test , out of my lat 25 tests given for Microsoft and Cisco , but it is a straight test overall which tests you thoroughly on all networking technologies . I had not prepared myself for DecNET , Appletalk and I was not quite well prepared on ATM as well .there were a few questions on these topics and lots of questions based on diagrams , the list of books which I had used for preparation were as follows : 1) Network Design and Case Studies 2) Routing TCP/IP part 1 and 2 3) OSPF Netowork Design and Case studies 4) Cisco Lan Switching 5) BSCN 6)Cisco Internetwork Design Some of the best materials are available on Cisco's web site as well . The test is very well prepared and tests you thoroughly overall in all topics , with some tricky questions as well . Be sure to read each and every word in this test , as there are 100 questions in it with limited time . I shall now be preparing for my home lab as I am planning to give my my first lab attempt by May next year after I complete my certification on security , I had compelted my MCNS test last month. How good are the practice labs offered by Cisco ? Any feedback on it is welcome . I am looking out for study partner in India for the lab test , if anyone is interested do contact me offline . Thanks everyone out here for your valuable contributions for this test . -- Navin Parwal Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=19231&t=19231 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]