From: Brian Dennis (brian@xxxxxx)
Date: Fri May 11 2001 - 14:46:28 GMT-3
A potential problem with swapping lab dates is that there doesn't seem to be
a way of verifying the other person you are trying to swap with actually has
the date in question. I guess you could e-mail Cisco but that is what they
are trying to get away from with the new web based system. If you don't
really know the other person you are trying to swap with you might consider
trying to verify the other persons lab date before dropping your date.
Better safe than sorry.
Correct me if I'm wrong on this if there is a way of verifying someone
actually has a certain day via the new system. I can't log into see for
myself :(
Good Luck!
Brian Dennis, CCIE #2210 (R&S)(ISP/Dial) CCSI #98640
5G Networks, Inc.
brian@5g.net
(925) 260-2724
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
> Enid Sorkowitz
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:46 AM
> To: groupstudy
> Subject: Clarification on lab swaps
>
>
> Due to the recent emails to ccie_ucsa@cisco.com, I wanted to clarify the
> date swapping issue. You can swap your lab dates using the new system.
> However, the only way to do a date swap with the new system is to have
> both candidates drop their dates, and then book each other's dropped
> date. At the time you are doing this any number of people could be on
> line at the same time and could potentially book the date out from under
> you so you'll need to coordinate this with the person you're swapping
> with. The likelihood that someone will be trying to book the exact same
> date at the exact same time you are is low but we wanted you to be aware
> that it is a possibility.
>
> The CCIE Department has always strived to accommodate lab candidates.
> Swapping dates was one way we did this but the process utilized a
> tremendous amount of administrative time. One of the benefits of this
> new system is that cancellations on the calendar are visible to all
> candidates and can be booked on a first come, first serve basis. We
> believe this feature will enable many candidates to find the dates that
> they are looking for. You'll also be able to schedule a lab date at
> your convenience (24) hours a day, (7) days a week without having to
> wait for a coordinator to call you/email you back.
>
> We know there may be a few "bugs" to work out with the new system but
> the end result we are striving for is to provide lab candidates with a
> more efficient way to schedule their lab dates. We appreciate your
> patience during this transition.
>
> Regards,
>
> Enid Sorkowitz
> Manager, Customer Service
> CCIE Program
> http://www.cisco.com/go/ccie/
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