Re: Which diagrams do you draw for yourself?

From: Sadiq Yakasai (sadiqtanko@gmail.com)
Date: Sun May 27 2007 - 06:52:22 ART


I hope this question wouldnt require anyone breaking the NDA, but what
diagrams would be provided actually?

On 5/27/07, Jason Plank <Jason_Plank@condenast.com> wrote:
>
> That's fine. I am just surprised. There is nothing quick about checking
> CDP
> on every router and documenting it. Since most people don't seem to have
> enough time to get through the lab - it's hard to believe duplicating work
> can actually be beneficial. I think a game plan is important, don't get me
> wrong.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> On 5/26/07 10:55 PM, "Dave Schulz" <dschulz@skyline-ats.com> wrote:
>
> > If it helps you, and you can do it quickly....then maybe yes. The key
> here,
> > I believe is to use whatever helps you arrive at the goal....passing the
> > CCIE. I have heard some pass without making any diagram, while others
> do.
> > The question is....what works for YOU.
> >
> > Dave Schulz
> > dschulz@skyline-ats.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> > Jason Plank
> > Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 10:36 PM
> > To: John Jones; Gregory Gombas
> > Cc: Group study
> > Subject: Re: Which diagrams do you draw for yourself?
> >
> > Do you really think this is necessary?
> >
> >
> > On 5/26/07 8:16 PM, "John Jones" <acer0001@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> My plan is to use show cdp nei and draw out my L2 diagram first. I can
> >> finish it with info from the switching section (trunks, port channels,
> >> etc.). I find that I refer to this diagram quite a bit when
> > troubleshooting
> >> vlans and ip connectivity.
> >>
> >> Next, I plan to draw out a routing protocol diagram with different
> color
> >> circles for each protocol. I add vlan/subnet/dlci info to the links. I
> may
> >> add multicast RP, MA, source and destination info if needed (I use
> >> double-asterisk to mark source and dest, a single asterisk to mark IP
> >> multicast interfaces and RP and MA acronyms to avoid clutter). I use
> the
> >> given diagram for more details.
> >>
> >> I also plan to make a task chart to see where I am in the test, listing
> >> point values for each. This way, I can manage my time better and guage
> >> myself.
> >>
> >> HTH
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >>
> >> On 5/26/07, Gregory Gombas <ggombas@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When doing the lab which diagrams do you recommend should be draw out
> >>> or copied from the lab diagrams? For instance should you draw out a
> >>> separate diagram for each of the following - Layer 2, IGP, BGP, IPv6
> >>> and multicast or do you normally consolidate?
> >>>
> >>> I find it very time consuming to draw out separate diagrams for each
> >>> topology but when I try to consolidate the diagram it gets too
> >>> cluttered and confusing.
> >>>
> >>> Also to what level of detail do you draw them in i.e. is it necessary
> >>> to copy all the IP addresses from the labs diagram or just refer to
> >>> the lab diagram when you need to?
> >>>
> >>> I'm trying to find a balance between speed and utility.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Greg
> >>>
> >>>
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