From: Pal (palsehmi@googlemail.com)
Date: Tue May 30 2006 - 15:01:48 ART
Hi Kay,
I'm not sure exactly what you mean but I think you might find the answer
here:
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/ccie_support/faqs.html#q46
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/rs/lab_exam.html
Regards
Pal
On 30/05/06, Kay D <krsna83@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Pal,
> First of all many Congrats , I took up my lab on
> the 25th of March did not get through . Just wondering
> how they are summing upto 800 ,are they using the
> individual subject 's marks(for eg :IGP - 90,EGP -
> 85)to summ up or its done in a different way .
>
> How are the points for each question getting equated
> to marks ? Just curious abt it , thinking it as not a
> part of NDA violation .
>
>
>
> Thanks ,
> Kay D
> On 5/30/06, Jai Prakash <jpjsr06@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Dear Pal,
> >
> > Congrats , Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> > The way of explanation about your preparation,is really
appreciable.Youhave
> > 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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-- Regards Pal Sehmi
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