From: Anthony Sequeira (terry.francona@gmail.com)
Date: Thu Jan 20 2005 - 18:04:11 GMT-3
A definite factor in the failing of my first lab attempt - was -
without a doubt - time.
I could confirm that I was getting all points in the sections that I
was completing, but I could tell that many of them were taking too
long.
One idiotic mistake that I had made in my initial preparations was
that I never took a practice lab in an eight-hour timed fashion - so I
never realized just how slow I go when configuring the gear. I also
did not realize the sheer mental stamina you need to sit there and
rack your brain for eight hours straight!
I have since purchased the (superb) InternetworkExpert WB and I am
using it against their rental racks in a timed environment. Sure
enough - I seem to be getting faster.
But I do have some questions for the group on this subject of time....
1) I have heard that with the one-day lab format - a great benchmark
that you are doing OK is that you are done with all Layer 2 and with
all IGP business by the halfway point. Does everyone agree with this
benchmark estimate?
2) I have also heard that to pass the lab - you should actually be
done at least one hour early! This allows you time to check all your
work. Is this true???? I hope not . . .because I get a sense that I
will never be that fast.
3) I have been trained by several multi-CCIE's that I need to
re-diagram almost everything in order to configure things correctly
and efficiently. Again - does everyone agree . . . .this certainly
takes time off the clock.
4) Finally - does everyone agree that you SKIP a task that you do not
know how to do right off if you realize that it will not impact other
tasks?
Thanks for reading this long post - I hope you feel I have not wasted
your TIME!
Thanks also to everyone in this incredible list - I will NEVER
unsubscribe and will forever lurk - until I get smarter that is.
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