From: Tom Larus (tlarus@xxxxxxx)
Date: Fri Jul 19 2002 - 16:45:01 GMT-3
Congratulations, Brian! I was in the same room with you when you passed at
RTP. It was my first attempt, and I didn't pass, but the experience was
good.
Best wishes,
Tom Larus
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian T. Albert" <balbert@csi.com>
To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 11:04 AM
Subject: CCIE #9682
> Group,
>
> My turn, thank God. I passed on my second attempt in
> RTP last Saturday. Here are some suggestions that helped
> me through this time.
>
> In your studies concentrate on your weak points, because they
> will show up on the lab.
>
> Know where to find things on the CD. You can't memorize
> everything. Things go well if you can find the info quickly.
>
> It is key to understand what they are looking for in a requirement.
> Read it over several times and imagine several ways to meet the
> requirement. Then eliminate the ones that are not what they are
> looking for. When in doubt ask the proctor.
>
> Time. After my first attempt I knew that I could finish the lab
> in the prescribed time period. Therefore I did not rush this time.
> I took plenty of breaks and read each requirement thoroughly.
>
> I visited the lab the day before my test to speak with the proctor.
> I spent about 20 minutes asking questions about rumors on how
> the labs are graded. They dispelled a lot of B.S. I has heard.
>
> Special thanks to the CCIEs at CyscoExpert. Brian McGahan for
> his great practice labs and Berham Chaboki for his insight and
> philosophy. If you need help in getting over the hump, these are
> the guys to go to.
>
> In Berham's words, " Piece of cake. One, two lines of configuration, done
deal. "
>
> Thanks to Paul and everyone on the list for your help also.
>
> Brian T. Albert
> CCIE #9682
> balbert@compuserve.com
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