From: Mike Hess (mahess@xxxxxxxx)
Date: Wed Jan 10 2001 - 22:24:07 GMT-3
I have to disagree. In the times I took the lab I used both the CD and the
printed documentation. Having a whole printed page in front of me is easier
to scan for information instead of scrolling up and down through screens of
information on the CD. My rule of thumb was if I was looking for a very
specific item or topic I would use the CD. If I was hunting for a concept or
rather obscure item, I would use the manual because I can scan printed pages
a whole lot faster. It all comes down to what is right for you. If you know
how to use the printed manuals, you don't have to wait for the PC when it is
loading pages. I know that I solved some of my hardest problems by quickly
scanning through the printed docs.
I do agree that you should never use the search function on the CD.
Mike Hess
CCIE 6669
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
Kevin Baumgartner
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 1:38 PM
To: jeffkesemeyer; peter brown; ccielab@groupstudy.com
Subject: RE: Cd search strategy
At 01:29 PM 1/10/01 -0500, jeffkesemeyer wrote:
>Do you only get the cd or is there a copy of 12.x or 11.x command reference
>or configuration guides?
The cd has the command reference from 12.1 all the way back to I think 9.1.
There are some configuration guides on the cd.
>I have a complete set of the IOS manuals so I rarely use the CD.
>Do you need to CD only for the IOS manuals?
>or is there other items (such as the tech tips) on the CD?
I would get familar with the CD and not use the IOS manuals. There are
manuals
in the lab but most people rarely use them. But don't depend too much on
the CD.
It should be looked at as a resource if you need it. If you configure what
you need to
with out referring to the CD it will save a lot of time. And time does get
to be a problem.
And the best way to get to this point is to go through the CD and practice
alot.
Kevin
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