From: Narbik Kocharians (narbikk@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Sep 26 2006 - 14:43:39 ART
The problem is when you go to the CCIE blue print for the lab equip and IOS,
you don't see anything about them replacing or removing 3550s. I agree with
Scott it should not matter, whats the difference between 2, 4 or even 8
switches, if you are prepared you will pass.
On 9/26/06, Scott Morris <swm@emanon.com> wrote:
>
> Semantics. Wait and see. Just remember that it IS a routing AND
> switching
> exam. So be prepared for anything, and you won't be disappointed! ;)
>
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> Darby Weaver
> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:24 PM
> To: swm@emanon.com; 'Narbik Kocharians'
> Cc: 'Fletcher, Duane'; 'Darby Weaver'; 'Gavin Lawson';
> ccielab@groupstudy.com
> Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
>
> Here's what Cisco says...
>
> The RS Lab will begin REPLACING the CAT 3550 by introducing the CAT 3560.
>
> Does it say anything other than that?
>
> Also the proctor's said pretty much the same thing when I went for my lab
> in
> July 12th. That is REPLACEMENT not addition, much in the same manner as
> 3640's are being washed out for 3700/3800's etc.
>
> Now, my personal take is - it does not bother me one iota... My
> experience
> has been to know the core items 100% and leave the worrying to others
> (like
> me my first time through the trial of fire).
>
> Too much exaggeration on what could be on the exam and we should all
> concentrate on what IS going to be on the exam.
>
> Equipment is the least of our worries. Even IOS version is second to
> knowing the core (basics) cold.
>
>
>
>
> 13 July 2006
> Change to CCIE R&S Lab Equipment and IOS Effective November 13, 2006,
> CCIE Routing and Switching labs will begin replacing the Catalyst 3550 by
> introducing the Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series enterprise-class switches.
>
> All CCIE R&S candidates taking exams on or after that date should be
> familiar with the new switches and associated IOS, although installation
> of
> the new equipment will take place over several months and some candidates
> may not see the new equipment in their exams right away. No changes are
> being made to the lab exam blueprint at this time and candidates should
> continue to refer to the existing CCIE R&S Lab Exam Blueprint for exam
> topics.
>
> For additional details, see R&S Lab Equipment and IOS Versions on the CCIE
> website.
>
>
> --- Scott Morris <swm@emanon.com> wrote:
>
> > AFAIK, none of the routers are going away. So same number of routers,
> > twice as many L3 switches.
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: Narbik Kocharians [mailto:narbikk@gmail.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:41 AM
> > To: Scott Morris
> > Cc: Fletcher, Duane; Darby Weaver; Gavin Lawson;
> > ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: Re: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
> >
> >
> >
> > The 3550s are definitely staying and they are adding the 3560s, but
> > the big question is, are they going to have 6 routers in addition to
> > the 4 switches?
> > This is the part that is not clear.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/26/06, Scott Morris <swm@emanon.com> wrote:
> >
> > I thought the R&S announcement was for January, but I may be getting
> > them all confused between SP and Security and everything else. :)
> >
> >
> > Scott Morris, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service
> > Provider) #4713, JNCIE
> > #153, CISSP, et al.
> > CCSI/JNCI-M/JNCI-J
> > IPExpert VP - Curriculum Development
> > IPExpert Sr. Technical Instructor
> > smorris@ipexpert.com
> > http://www.ipexpert.com
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Fletcher, Duane
> > [mailto:Duane.Fletcher@morganstanley.com
> > <mailto:Duane.Fletcher@morganstanley.com> ]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:56 AM
> > To: Scott Morris; Darby Weaver; Gavin Lawson; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
> >
> > Is this excepted to start in November?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobody@groupstudy.com
> > [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com
> > <mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com> ] On Behalf Of Scott Morris
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:20 AM
> > To: 'Darby Weaver'; 'Gavin Lawson';
> > ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: RE: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
> >
> > Personally I thought the NM-16ESw would be the next thing added, but
> > the proctors chose the 3560's instead. :)
> >
> > But yup, 4 switches now. Means more excitement with spanning tree!
> >
> >
> > Scott Morris, CCIE4 (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service
> > Provider) #4713, JNCIE
> > #153, CISSP, et al.
> > CCSI/JNCI-M/JNCI-J
> > IPExpert VP - Curriculum Development
> > IPExpert Sr. Technical Instructor
> > smorris@ipexpert.com
> > http://www.ipexpert.com
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobody@groupstudy.com
> > [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of Darby Weaver
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:57 AM
> > To: Gavin Lawson; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: Re: Cisco 3550's are not being removed from the LAB
> >
> > Now that is very interesting.
> >
> > I also wonder about the NN-16ESW Modules and what their role will be
> > if any.
> >
> > Imagine up to 6 switches in the lab along with 6 routers.
> >
> > Also think of the possiblities of replacing or adding MPLS in addition
> > to Frame Relay.
> >
> > Now throw in a dash of Wireless and we have some interesting new
> > twist.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Gavin Lawson <GavinL@titan.net.au> wrote:
> >
> > > I have talked to one of the Proctors yesterday @
> > Cisco Networkers
> > > Australia.
> > >
> > > He informed me that 2 x 3560's are being added, as
> > has been mentioned
> > > on this list before and announced by cisco.
> > > BUT one assumtion that I made was that the 3550's
> > were being replaced
> > > by the 3560's.
> > > He tells me that the 2 x 3550's are also staying
> > :-)
> > >
> > > This will increase the number of switches on the
> > Lab to 4.
> > >
> > > GL
> > >
> > >
> >
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