From: Muhammad Saleem (msaleems@gmail.com)
Date: Sat Nov 19 2005 - 09:09:20 GMT-3
Congrat. Rob!
.....you made it.
saleem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Nockowitz" <robnockowitz@msn.com>
To: "ccielab" <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 2:47 PM
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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