All, thank you for your input. I have the confidence that I can do it, yet when looking at the list of technologies I am required to know, it seems a little overwhelming. I do feel that with the hands on, and understanding of OSPF that I already have, that it has made the study material absorb much easier. Thank you!
""Henry D."" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Robert, > > In 1999 when I started looking into CCNA cert I didn't know much about > switching, routing or Cisco equipment all together. I decided to go thru > CCNP/CCDP > tracks, as my experience was very limited. By late 2001 and after few tries > at the lab > I got my number. It doesn't require all those years of experience. Having > few > years of working with the gear and some protocols already, > should really help you out. With some dedication and support you can achieve > CCIE status within a year or so if you got what it takes :-) > > And as others have mentioned, this is just a beginning.. > > ""Robert D. Cluett"" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > All (CCIE's and CCIE Written) > > > > I was wondering if you could help me understand what it is I am in for. I > > have 3 years of experience at tier 3 IP support with Verizon. OSPF > mostly. > > I have experience with various Cisco and Nortel routers and switches. My > > question is this, knowing OSPF and circuit troublshooting is excellent > > knowledge, but I know that is only a fraction of what the CCIE demands. I > > recently passed the CCNA, and have jumped into the studying for the > routing > > exam. The only thing which seems tough is the BGP (I have not touched it > > before). So, my question is, what can I expect from this road ahead. Is > it > > feasable to eventually obtain my CCIE or is the CCIE for those people who > > have the 10 years of experience working for an ISP? Any advice would > help! > > > > Rob Cluett, CCNA Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=50160&t=50139 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
