From: Cavanaugh, Mike J (CAP, ITS, US) (Mike.Cavanaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Date: Thu Apr 01 1999 - 19:25:31 GMT-3
Scott,
First let me say the more you 'know like the back of your hand' the better
off you will be. Having said that I agree that it is next to impossible to
know everything.
My tips would be:
Understand the layout of, and how to find information quickly on, Cisco's
documentation CD. It will save you allot of time if you already have an idea
of where to find the information you need.
You will have time to consult the CD if you are conformable with the
majority of the lab, however, the lab is a bad time to encounter a protocol
for the first time. ;-)
Know all IP routing protocols, and the common desktop protocols as
intimately as possible.
Have a good overall understanding of the uncommon protocols. Use your
familiarity of the Cisco documentation CD to answer _specific_ questions.
Finally, do not stress yourself out! Looking back at my first time through I
can see many mistakes I made due to the added pressure I unnecessarily
placed on myself.
Good Luck,
Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Morris [mailto:SMorris@tele-tech.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 3:24 PM
To: 'ccielab@groupstudy.com'
Subject: Breadth of depth???
Ok... Random question here.... I've been through boatloads of
configurations, and (like to think that I) have a pretty good understanding
of how everything works.... I go for my lab exam this coming Monday (minor
panic attack)... This is the first time I'm taking the lab, so I'm looking
for some insight from those who have been before.
There are many concepts that I can do like the back of my hand, in that I
won't need to crack a book at all... however, there are many others that I
would need to look in the book for reference. I've heard some people say
that if you need to look in the book for anything, you're hosed. I'd really
prefer not to be hosed. :) Can anyone shed some light on this as I believe
it's not humanly possible to NOT have to look in the book ever (or use built
in IOS help)... What in your varied opinion is the breadth of knowledge
that should be known like the back of the hand???
Thanks!
Scott Morris, MCSE, CNE (3.x), CCDA
smorris@tele-tech.com
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