From: tan (tan@dia.janis.or.jp)
Date: Sat Mar 01 2003 - 18:53:36 GMT-3
Congratulations Jeremy! Nice description of preparation the day
before...puts you in attack mode.
Marc
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> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
> Wright, Jeremy
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 2:14 AM
> To: 'ccielab@groupstudy.com'
> Subject: CCIE#11168...longish
>
>
> I received my number today. I passed my lab on the 1st
> attempt. I know it
> has been said before, but there is no better feeling than
> reaching a goal
> this high. My lab was in San Jose yesterday. The facility was
> great and the
> proctors were very professional. I will be going back to San
> Jose for my
> security IE also simply for those 2 reasons. It is a further
> trip for me
> than it would be to RTP but this was the date I took. My
> plan of action
> went as followed...I arrived the 25th evening (my lab was on
> the 27th) to
> avoid any issues with flights or lack of sleep. I studied
> some Wednesday and
> drove from my hotel to the lab facility to verify directions.
> I tried to get
> to bed early for a good nights rest but of course my nerves
> didn't help
> that. I got up early and left for the lab and was in the
> parking lot of the
> lab by 7:00..yes this is way early but I eliminated the
> traffic factor and
> brushed up on a few commands waiting for 7:40 to roll around.
> Lunch I had
> 1/2 a turkey sandwich, a bananna (similar to what Tiger does
> on the 2nd 9 of
> Sunday), and a gatorade. Finished the lab in plenty of time
> to double check
> stuff which is key. I used all of the major players preparation
> material..they all played a huge roll in my success. all of the normal
> books, caslow, doyle 1 and 2, halabi, solie...I think 2 books
> that should be
> added to the normal list is the parkhurst bgp and ospf
> books...I would not
> have passed without these books. They are to the point and a
> good read. One
> thing I can't emphasize enough is spending time on the
> routers. Don't just
> go through the motions and memorize configs from practice
> labs. Understand
> the concepts and develop additional excersises on top that.
> Be precise on
> every config you practice. Have a plan of attack when you get
> to the lab.
> Practice does not make perfect...perfect practice makes
> perfect. Im going to
> take a break and get back to normal life. Then on to
> security. Thanks to
> everyone for their help and Paul for this list....
>
> Jeremy Wright
> CCIE#11168
>
>
>
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