From: Jai Prakash (jpjsr06@gmail.com)
Date: Tue May 30 2006 - 12:20:17 ART
Dear Pal,
Congrats , Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The way of explanation about your preparation,is really appreciable.You have
given some tips toward CCIE preparation. i.e really good for all aspering
condidate.
Now, you have good personal and socail life as well as sweet dream.
Take care and Best Regards,
Jai
On 5/30/06, Pal <palsehmi@googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> Just got the results from my lab in Brussels yesterday and I am happy to
> say
> that I passed.
> I'm not sure that I am qualified to do so but I would like to share some
> of
> my thoughts in the hope that it will help someone.
>
> 1) The CCIE lab is very much achievable. Rather than concentrating on
> questions it is better to learn and understand technologies. It is
> possible
> to do this through practice labs but quality of study is paramount - not
> quantity!
>
> 2) The resources available are excellent. I used Internetwork Expert and
> was
> very pleased with the way in which the workbooks highlighted areas to
> focus
> on. No workbooks are perfect but its important not to miss the point -
> they
> are there to help you learn. Equally some of my study partners have
> commented on other vendors and how good they are. Bottom line is - its up
> to
> you, no one will spoon feed the technology into your head - you have to
> put
> the hours of quality study in.
>
> 3) Groupstudy was informative and inspiring but some postings could be
> easily avoided by simply reading a book or checking on CCO. We all have to
> start somewhere but its a big responsibility to guide someone and I feel
> one
> should be very careful. Amongst others I would like to thank Brian, Scott
> M,
> Petr, Dave S, Victor and Godswill - your postings have been very useful.
>
> 4) I was greatly inspired by the stories of failure and success on GS. I
> admire the tenacity of some individuals. Some of the people who failed
> have
> been my greatest inspiration. It takes real guts to keep going, which is
> admirable. Saying that - if you fail it also takes real bravery to analyse
> within and re-create a gameplan. Its easier to blame someone or something
> else instead of your lack of study or lab technique.
>
> 5) I tried the lab 5 years ago after studying one textbook and a handful
> of
> poorly written self created labs. I came close on my first attempt and
> thinking that I wasn't far I tried a few weeks later. I failed miserably
> and
> hung up my gloves for a while. The recent upturn in the industry and the
> inspiration that I received from my friends gave me belief and allowed me
> to
> create a new gameplan and have another go.
>
> 6) I found it best to ignore all the "shortcut/cheat sheet" type
> materials.
> Its better to know your stuff and this needs detailed analysis. Use good
> materials and text books, create your own set of notes and keep these
> updated. Study in a group.
>
> 7) As far as lab technique is concerned I rehearsed the same approach
> several times before the real thing.
> a) Create 2 diagrams (BGP and IGP) and a vlan table.
> b) Read all the questions, jot the answers down and also make notes on the
> diagrams - take time to do this - maybe 30-45 minutes at the start.
> ASK YOURSELF "HAVE I FULFILLED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS QUESTION?"
> c) Start work, verify everything all the way through. If you get stuck for
> more than 10 minutes move on and return later.
> d) Save often, I used a technique that I would not minimize my terminal
> window unless I had saved.
> e) Try to get into or complete BGP by lunch and then run TCL scripts.
> f) Re-verify everything at the end.
> Most of this might appear as common sense. General approach is to ask the
> proctor whenever you are unsure. Never assume anything and use the CD if
> you
> need to at will.
> Its a test and if you remove the pressure its much easier - so stay calm,
> but focused.
>
> 8) When studying learn and drill the basics, tricks and corner cases are
> good to know but these should follow the fundamentals. Know the basics
> inside out.
> Use the CD to cover all options and know where to find stuff on the CD. I
> made a list something like this:
> Configuration Fundamentals - Autoinstall, Menus & Banners, Config & IOS
> management
> Dial - Backup, Media Independent PPP compression, dhcp, pap&chap
> Addressing Services - DHCP, DNS, NAT
> Application Services - ICMP, DRP WCCP, Accounting, ACLs (time, options,
> flags), TCP features, SLB, FHRP & Object Tracking
> Network Management - Logging & SNMP, CDP, Small Services, NTP/Time, RMON,
> Security - AAA, Radius, PAM, Reflexive, Lock & Key, Intercept, Secure
> Infrastructure (Privilege)
> WAN Configuration - Frame, PPPoFR, FREEK
>
> 9) More preparation - from beginning to end I took 3 months to study and
> pass. I had a plan for what to do in case of failure as well as success.
> I used a wallchart with the areas of study and the milestones. Its
> important
> to study the areas you are least comfortable with and make these strong.
> The final 3 weeks I had the flu so I hadn't done any full labs for a
> while,
> this bothered me a little but was soon forgotten when I got into the
> questions.
> It's harder with a young family - I involved them in the process and that
> helped a lot.
>
> Lastly I want to thank the powers that be, my family, my essential study
> circle pals (Neil Dearman, Chamandeep Singh Gill and Mike Harries - THANKS
> GUYS!!) and all my other friends who've supported me. I also want to
> extend
> a special thanks to Brian Dennis of IE and Paul Borghese for GS.
>
> I realise I have more to learn now than when I started studying. If I can
> pass you certainly can too.
> I wish everyone on this group the very best in their study, career and
> personal lives.
>
> Pritpal Singh Sehmi (Pal)
> CCIE #16300
>
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