Chuck's Long Road wrote: > I heard a rumor today that > voice is worth a lot more points than it was last time through. Good. > Counting on my fingers, I'm estimating that 60% of the next Lab I see will > be this good clean difficult but relevant stuff.
Speaking of voice and its relationship to CCIE preparations: My lab partner and I started studying for the CCIE written exam this summer. We got the Bruno book and read it cover to cover -- well, maybe we skipped a few sections on SRB and other legacy issues. When we got to chapters 11 and 12 the world changed right before our eyes. The reality of AVVID struck. We put the CCIE on hold for a few months (years?) and are focusing on CIPTSS and, later, some sort of video certification. (That reminds me, I don't remember running across any video certs yet. For voice and general QoS knowledge, there's CIPTSS, CIPTOS, and CIPTDS. If someone would refer me to similar certs for video, I'd be most grateful.) My guess is that the more one learns about voice and video and the QoS mechanisms that support them in the network infrastructure, the better prepared for the CCIE exams he'll be. The Internet supports convergence; IP-based IETF networks are the workhorses that are fulfilling the vision of (B)ISDN without the lethargic baggage and behind-closed-door attitude of the ITU. For Cisco users and customers, this all boils down to AVVID. I wouldn't be surprised if they renamed the CCIE "CCAE" (Certified Cisco AVVID Expert). Just kidding about that, but AVVID will be one of the most important focal points for CCIE students. -- TT Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=52658&t=52651 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
