From: Chacko, Raj (RChacko@DRAFTNET.com)
Date: Sat Nov 19 2005 - 08:56:02 GMT-3
Congratulations Rob!!
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From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of Rob
Nockowitz
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 5:47 AM
To: ccielab
Subject: CCIE #15410 (Passed in San Jose)
On Thursday, I passed the Routing/Switching lab in San Jose.. This was my
third attempt..
OK... Here is some general advice combined with some of my preparation tips
for everyone.. I hope this helps you to achieve success..
First, however, I want to thank everyone on this forum who responded to my
postings, and everyone else for their postings on their respective topics..
(I
also found searching the archives helpful as well) So, for those of you who
took the time to help others: Thank you..
1:
Read all off the "tips for success" type postings on this forum provided by
other candidates who have passed the exam.. A relative once advised me that
"in order to be successful, it may be wise to seek advice from others who
have
been successful".. I agree with this..
2:
I have a rack at home, 2600's, 3600's, 3550's, 2511 access switch, isdn
simulator, and yes, an atm lightstream 1010.. (i did not know cisco was
going
to remove atm at the time).. I updated the rom and/or flash so that six of
the
routers support ipv6 for rip, ospf and bgp.. This rack can do all of the IE
labs, Cisco Press book, and the labs from the ccie bootcamp I attended..
Everything was purchased on e-bay.. It took a good deal of time, money and
patience to acquire and assemble, but it definitely contributed to my
success.. Practice, Practice, Practice..
3:
Be prepared to do anything listed on the ccie blueprint.. It is posted on
cisco's website, and it is all fair game for testing.. I listed each item on
the left side of the page, and some configuration examples on the right for
each item.. While riding on the plane to San Jose, the rest of that day, and
the morning of the exam I studied it.. I covered the right side of the list
and memorized the configuration examples for each item..
4:
Time management during the exam is important, and was a key to finishing the
exam.. Do not spend an inordinate amount of time trying to "get something to
work".. For example, if it was 1:00, said to myself, "I will only work on
this
item for 15 more minutes, until 1:15, the I will move on to the next one"..
You can always return to it later and it is important to answer all of the
questions.. Remember - you do not need 100% to pass.. Don't risk losing
points
for things you can do quickly simply because you did not have time to enter
a
solution.. Side note - if you have poor tying skills, this will hurt you..
I
finished entering solutions on my third attempt with 90 minutes left for
testing and verification.. There is enough time, but you will need
reasonable
typing skills to succeed..
5:
Ask the proctor questions.. I tortured Tong (the proctor) for
clarifications..
The proctors, of course, will not give you the answers, however you must
understand the requirement completely.. Some of the items may be vague,
possibly by design, but it is your money, your attempt and your career, so
don't be concerned about "bothering" the proctor too much.. Rehearse the
questions, be clear, and be sure you understand what cisco is asking you
before you type your solution..
6:
Don't eat too much on the lunch break.. It may make you tired or run too the
bathroom.. don't waste one minute of the eight hours on anything unrelated
to
entering a solution..
As a final note - this test is hard.. it's suppose to be hard.. that's what
makes it an achievement.. It is ok if you fail the lab more than one time..
expensive, but ok.. Study harder, and take it again.. Believe me, if I can
do
it, you can do it..
Rob Nockowitz
CCIE #15410
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