Re: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, You didn't fail, buddy, you simply got one BIG step closer to achieving it. It's all about learning, right? I totally admire your approach, and I applaud your determination. The next one's got your name on it... count on it! Paul ""Chuck Larrieu"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my > excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required > detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. > > For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, > all I can say is WRONG! > The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous > attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did > not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I > saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the > elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 > points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and > troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics > that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, > and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have > expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be > reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network > topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. > > The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six > router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you > are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't > the number of routers, boys! > > The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed > with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more > humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would > be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys > and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I > solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just > fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What > were they looking for? > > Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat > fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer > two stuff is done correctly. > > Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, > and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you > can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! > > In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the > lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The > other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank > through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. > > One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. > Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a > particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been > able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just > observing that some things are still in the process of change. > > The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we > are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would > really have enjoyed discussing my results. > > Whelp, another time. > > Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28143&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, I'm sorry to hear you didn't make it - you have been (and still are) on the top list of members replying with good, informative and professional answers to many questions including mine. You have also made some good points in several discussions. I am sure that you will smack a very good score on your next try at the lab. Also, thanks for the feedback - it's nice (and scary) to hear about what goes on on the inside. Good luck next time, you'll make it. Ole Ole Drews Jensen Systems Network Manager CCNP, MCSE, MCP+I RWR Enterprises, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.RouterChief.com NEED A JOB ??? http://www.oledrews.com/job -Original Message- From: Chuck Larrieu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 7:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142] I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, all I can say is WRONG! The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't the number of routers, boys! The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What were they looking for? Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer two stuff is done correctly. Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just observing that some things are still in the process of change. The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would really have enjoyed discussing my results. Whelp, another time. Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28147&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, Thanks for the great feedback. Sounds like a killer. I'm taking the lab in a couple of months (failed my 1st attempt) and it was very helpful to hear your take. My question for you is, how much were you able to eat at lunch? Tests scores are directly proportional to the amount of food you consume at lunch. Correct this and you will pass next time. Regards, Gregg Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28150&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Hi Chuck, sorry to hear that you didn't pass, but I do get the funny feeling that the next try is going bring good news to this list.. ;) Anyway, just wanted to say, your commment really makes the test sounds difficult if not impossible . Keep it on, and you'll be there in no time..;) Regards Donny >From: "Chuck Larrieu" >Reply-To: "Chuck Larrieu" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:34:44 -0500 > >I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my >excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required >detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. > >For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, >all I can say is WRONG! >The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous >attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did >not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I >saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the >elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 >points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and >troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous >topics >that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, >and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have >expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be >reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network >topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. > >The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six >router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you >are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't >the number of routers, boys! > >The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed >with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more >humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would >be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys >and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I >solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked >just >fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. >What >were they looking for? > >Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat >fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer >two stuff is done correctly. > >Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home >lab, >and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you >can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! > >In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the >lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The >other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank >through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. > >One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. >Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a >particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have >been >able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just >observing that some things are still in the process of change. > >The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we >are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would >really have enjoyed discussing my results. > >Whelp, another time. > >Chuck _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28154&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, I have no doubt you will succeed on your next attempt. I would venture a guess that if they hadn't switched to a one-day lab, you would have passed this time. Prof. Tom Lisa, CCAI Community College of Southern Nevada Cisco Regional Networking Academy Chuck Larrieu wrote: > I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my > excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required > detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. > > For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, > all I can say is WRONG! > The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous > attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did > not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I > saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the > elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 > points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and > troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics > that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, > and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have > expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be > reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network > topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. > > The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six > router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you > are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't > the number of routers, boys! > > The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed > with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more > humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would > be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys > and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I > solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just > fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What > were they looking for? > > Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat > fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer > two stuff is done correctly. > > Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, > and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you > can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! > > In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the > lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The > other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank > through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. > > One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. > Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a > particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been > able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just > observing that some things are still in the process of change. > > The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we > are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would > really have enjoyed discussing my results. > > Whelp, another time. > > Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28159&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate your knowledge and the informative posts. As someone else posted, it's all about learning. I am prepping for my Written and it's great to have a format to follow. I only hope that the lab's purpose is to prove CCIE level knowledge to be useful and applicable to real-world networking. Good luck on the next one sir. Chris -Original Message- From: Chuck Larrieu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 8:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142] I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, all I can say is WRONG! The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't the number of routers, boys! The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What were they looking for? Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer two stuff is done correctly. Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just observing that some things are still in the process of change. The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would really have enjoyed discussing my results. Whelp, another time. Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28197&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, I can read the frustration in your post...I feel your pain. I have to say I am surprised to hear that your experience with the new lab was not a good one. If there is anybody I would say that about, it is you. I hope you are planning a vacation from Cisco. Certainly you are tired. A rested mind will make the choice to take the lab again (and take no prisoners). A rested mind will identify the objectives more clearly. And of course a rested mind will focus, comprehend and retain the required information more completely. Keep up the good work dude! Rik -Original Message- From: Chuck Larrieu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 8:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142] I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, all I can say is WRONG! The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't the number of routers, boys! The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What were they looking for? Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer two stuff is done correctly. Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just observing that some things are still in the process of change. The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would really have enjoyed discussing my results. Whelp, another time. Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28244&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Let me clarify a bit here. I am quite impressed with the new format. I was not impressed by my performance, but I believe the one day lab is a more comprehensive and more difficult test than the two day. I look forward to my next encounter, set for June 16, 2002. I see from the scheduling tool that a lot of dates seem to open up at the last minute, and I want to get back in no later than the end of April. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rik Guyler Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 7:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142] Chuck, I can read the frustration in your post...I feel your pain. I have to say I am surprised to hear that your experience with the new lab was not a good one. If there is anybody I would say that about, it is you. I hope you are planning a vacation from Cisco. Certainly you are tired. A rested mind will make the choice to take the lab again (and take no prisoners). A rested mind will identify the objectives more clearly. And of course a rested mind will focus, comprehend and retain the required information more completely. Keep up the good work dude! Rik -Original Message- From: Chuck Larrieu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 8:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142] I wish I could say it took so long to get my results back because my excruciatingly sophisticated solutions to the problems presented required detailed and intimate analysis. Alas, that was not the case. For those ninnies who complain that the one day lab devalues the process, all I can say is WRONG! The lab I saw was far more difficult than I remember from my previous attempt, and my previous attempt was NOT easy. In my first attempt, I did not see anything I couldn't do. This time, although FAR better prepared, I saw LOTS of things I couldn't do. IMHO, the one day format, with the elimination of the monkey tasks, allows Cisco to demand a lot more. The 26 points previously allocated to terminal server setup, cabling, and troubleshooting all go someplace. WOW! The places they went! Previous topics that were glossed over appeared in depth. Cisco continues to up the ante, and not always in ways one might expect. Some things I wouldn't have expected were there in spades. Probably THE major factor continues to be reachability. If you don't understand the implications of the given network topology, and given interactions, you will be screwed. The topology presented was interesting. Amazing what one can do on a six router / two switch pod to wreak havoc and let you know what an idiot you are. Devious doesn't begin to describe it. Bootcamp and IPExpert - it ain't the number of routers, boys! The e-mail feedback is amusing, but not particularly informative. I failed with a score greater than 20, meaning I can go back in 30 days for more humiliation, if I so desire. the breakdown percentages ( not scores ) would be of more interest if I were sitting with the proctor discussing the whys and the expectations. Otherwise it does me no god at all. for example, I solved a particular problem doing something a particular way. It worked just fine in terms of the results. Yet on that section I scored very poorly. What were they looking for? Fat fingers are still the major enemy for me, at least. It's no fun fat fingering on a Cat 5K. Not by any means. It also helps to be certain layer two stuff is done correctly. Well, debriefing will be fun. I have the topology duplicated in my home lab, and I will "enjoy" analyzing the problems I saw in the real lab. No you can't telnet in to look. DON'T ASK! In terms of seating, it appears to me that there are now more racks in the lab, in San Jose, anyway. Half the seats are taken by those testing. The other half seem to be those used the previous day. the proctors crank through the idle racks, grading the previous day's results. One last thing. I know what CCO says, and I know what IOS I saw on my rack. Rats. The advertised IOS would have gone a long way towards eliminating a particular problem I had. Not complaining, because any CCIE should have been able to solve the particular puzzle no matter what the IOS involved. Just observing that some things are still in the process of change. The proctors are still the good folks I remember from last time. Too bad we are not given the opportunity for more interaction afterwards. I would really have enjoyed discussing my results. Whelp, another time. Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28248&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Lab Attempt #2 - no go :-< [7:28142]
Chuck, I am sorry to hear that someone as dedicated to having a thorough understanding of the technology and software necessary to become a CCIE has not made the mark this time - I'm sure that as many say the third time is a charm. However, as I mentioned in a previous post I have grave concerns about accomplishing the more difficult tasks of a previous two day event and having them compressed into the new one day format. At least for us old timers and senior citizens. As I recall you mentioned "time management" a definite issue with the previous test and did you think that this is even a greater concern for the new format. You mentioned "fat fingering" some input, and this would indicate that speed typing and the use of alias command definitions will definitely be required. I don't believe that they allow you to print out your configurations with a provided printer either -- this probably means a lot time consuming hand drafts to keep track of IP address assignments etc. I have scheduled my Lab for the end of May 2002 (first attempt) and hope to have a better estimate of what the new format represents by then - I would like to think that by diligent home lab study, formal "hands-on" training and reading the mail I can prepare for the event. As I mentioned in a previous post, I am most likely one of the oldest CCIE candidates around having just passed my 60th birthday. I would prefer to have some time during the LAB test to verify IOS command syntax by using the CD and CCO references available. But I would almost garner that little on no time will be available for research when encountering some unexpected configuration scenario. One question would be: did you feel even greater pressure to perform under the new one day time constraints? Will be reading the mail and wish you the best in your next attempt; however, as someone mentioned take a short break, rest -- even though training and certification is like a long HI climb on a ladder each rung is not meant to rest upon but to reach a higher level. You are almost there and I am still at the bottom looking up. Regards; Ray CCDP, CCNP and CCIE candidate. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28507&t=28142 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]