From: Ken Diliberto (ken@kdmd.net)
Date: Fri Jul 16 2004 - 00:44:50 GMT-3
Kevork,
Somewhere in the definition of "CCIE" is the word EXPERT. I suspect
Cisco wants their experts to know the latest stuff so no time mastering
new (and old) technologies will be wasted.
I know several CCIEs (numbers ranging from the mid-1000's to the
12000's). All both know their stuff and know where to find what they
need (yes, both statements can be true at the same time). They also
understand the way things work. I know several people who don't have
their numbers that are just as good.
If your only growing your knowledge to pass the exam, well, that's your
business. The problem is you risk the respect of your peers and customers.
If you learn the core topics and can work through the others, you should
be fine.
Good luck.
Ken
Kevork Belian wrote:
>I read all the postings and most of the motivational talk (now I feel better).
>No comments, as I look at the issue from a different point of view (something may be you have missed).
>During the past 10 months, this is the third time that Cisco has changed the contents of the security track.
>Last September they added IDS and VPN concentrator, then they announced that IOS 12.2T will be included, and now this.
>
>If anyone does the arithmetic on the number of hours needed to master each of these addtions, then we'll end up with a lot of wasted time.
>And for someone working 14-16 hours a day, this is a huge waste of time.
>
>I was planning to sit for the lab exam in early October, but I'm having second thoughts. On the other hand, I'm afraid by the time I'll be ready they will add new stuff.
>
>Another issue is the time it will take for lab workbook providers to update their products. Most of them haven't done it yet for the IDS and the VPN-C.
>
>I believe that Cisco will do us a great favor, if they fix a certain date in the year for program update.
>
>rgrds
>Kevork
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