From: Tim Fletcher (tim@fletchmail.net)
Date: Sun Apr 27 2003 - 21:07:28 GMT-3
I have to agree with Colin. I think time saving strategies are over rated. I know many people swear by aliases, and there have been many discussions on the list about what aliases to use, but for me they were just something else I would have to remember. As far as using notepad, it can be handy as a text buffer, but in looking back, I think I used it less and less on each attempt. When I finally passed, I don't think I used it at all (although I did use cut and paste between terminal windows a lot).
Other people have indicated that you need to be a fast typist. I type with one finger on my left hand, 2 fingers and a thumb on my right hand, and have to look at the keyboard a lot (you would think after 20 years at a keyboard I would be a little better than that). But I still completed the lab 3 hours early.
I think at the most, all of these strategies couldn't make a difference of more than a 1/2 hour, probably less. The thing to do is figure out what works for you. But I wouldn't look at it strictly from a what's fastest point of view. Think about how to keep your mind clear. If aliases help you think more clearly, use them. If not don't.
I think it does pay however to have an organized approach. Work out the order that you want to configure and test your config, and practice it. If you have a L2 problem that you didn't notice, that keeps your BGP from working right, it will take a lot more time to troubleshoot than you could ever save with aliases or fast fingers.
-Tim Fletcher #11406
At 12:51 PM 4/27/03 +0100, Colin Barber wrote:
>As part of the move from two to one day labs most basic tasks were removed
>so there is no cabling to do and most of the interfaces will be set up for
>you.
>
>You can do your tasks in any order however you will need to do some before
>others. For example, how can you get an IGP configured and working if you
>haven't got your wan connectivity working? Each scenario will be different
>but you should be able to tell what needs doing first.
>
>As for time saving measures if you know your stuff, can use the document CD
>and can read and understand the questions then time will not be a problem.
>We have had people stating on this list that they have finished 3+ hours
>before the end.
>
>Colin
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: John Tafasi [mailto:johntafasi@yahoo.com]
>Sent: 27 April 2003 09:55
>To: ccielab
>Subject: Time Saving Strategies for CCIE lab
>
>Hi Group,
>
>Since I have never taken the lab before, I would like to get advice from
>people who have taken it as to what strategies could save you time in the
>lab.
>
>Is using the notepad a good idea? If yes, how would you use it to save time?
>
>Would you configure the lan switch and basic wan connectivity first?
>
>Is it a good idea to start by configuring ip addresses on all inerfaces of
>all routers before you start configuring anything else?
>
>Thanks
>
>John Tafasi
>
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