From: "Ben
Date: Thu Feb 20 2003 - 05:08:17 GMT-3
Gary,
I prefer a methodical approach to study and learning, so the ipexpert
workbook for example is a handy way to work through each topic one by
one using exercises that are a few hours long each, and then build on
that practice by carrying out full day exercises that consist of a
mixture of topics. I have used the online lab facility, and although
it has obvious advantages for anyone with no kit of their own, it has
several disadvantages too e.g. time constraints, and lack of real
"hands on"! This is why I have bought my own lab - there is really no
substitute for listening to those routers hum . . .
I prefer to practice using their workbook and my own home lab, the
usual reading list for theory, cisco.com and the CD, and
certificationzone.com. Any more than that is just too much
information. The fact that I have not yet passed is more to do with my
lack of time and not applying myself to the task consistantly. All the
information and tools are there. The rest is up to me.
Regards,
Ben
--- Gary Duncanson <gary.duncanson@avt.co.uk> wrote: > Hi,
>
> To what extent are commercial lab's necessary for CCIE lab success?
> My Caslow is falling to bits, as is Doyle and other resources. How do
> candidates feel about commercial lab offerings? I understand that
> grumbles about commercial lab specifics have been frowned upon on
> this mailing list, but this is a generic post. Seems to me that CCIE
> 'pioneers' had Caslow, Doyle, Halibi, Welcher et al and nothing else.
> There are a lot of commercial labs out there and wondered what folks
> make of them.
>
> Thanks
=====
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