--- Hansang Bae wrote: > At 09:19 PM 11/15/2001 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >[snip] > >That being said I don't think any one lab manual will catch all the > unusual > >stuff you could be presented with on the actual test, but you will > have a > >solid chance. > >The book is decieving small in size. It takes FOREVER to actually > go > >through it. Worth every penny. > > > > But isn't that what experience is all about? Since the advent of all > these > study guides/labs, I've seen some CCIEs who are about as qualified as > a > good experienced CCNA (not a hyperbole). Don't get me wrong, I > bought one > of these practice labs based on some recommendations, but it wasn't > the > reason why I passed. It's just a study guide - not a key to > CCIE-kingdom. > > I think too many folks are counting on these "guides" (and only on > these > guides) to help them pass. > > hsb >
I agree that there can be too much emphasis on guides-to-passing-exams. They should compliment work experiece, not replace it. I have bought the IPexpert workbook (V 2.0) and I am very much looking forward to making use of all the exercises within it. I have also booked some online time to use their lab as it has more equipment within it than I have at home or at work. Reading through all the exercises it does seem very comprehensive and I would imagine that if you can configure all the labs within the suggested times in the book without recourse to the CD then you are definitely ready to take the lab with a realistic amount of confidence. My second lab attempt is on Feb 18, and some time after that (pass or fail) I will write a review of the workbook and post it on my web site - www.bensbookmarks.com. Regards, Ben ===== Ben Lovegrove, CCNP (+ Security) Redspan Solutions Ltd http://www.redspan.com http://www.bensbookmarks.com Cisco: Products, Training, Jobs, Study Guides, Resources. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=26462&t=24920 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
