From: Ryan (ryan95842@gmail.com)
Date: Thu Jun 21 2007 - 21:09:10 ART
Well stated.
-Ryan
On 6/21/07, Mike Kraus (mikraus) <mikraus@cisco.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, customer/management perception is that a CCIE knows "everything".
> But, certainly we all know that doesn't hold water. You can have an IE
> in every track, and still not know anything about Cisco's ANS (ACE,
> WAAS, AVS) products or wireless for that matter.
>
> At one point I was interviewing for a chemical engineering internship,
> and while there the hiring manager told me that the key is to listen to
> the operators of the equipment. No, they didn't have a degree in
> chemical engineering nor did they know the theory. But, at the same
> time, they knew how things worked from years of experience.
>
> The CCIE is a theory based exam, and certainly is not meant to replace
> real-world experience. From a resume perspective, the certifications
> listed at the top prove you know the theory but your job history below
> proves that you know how to use the product.
>
> I know many CCIEs that no longer "turn the knobs". They simply add more
> value from a big picture perspective designing architectures, teaching,
> or in engineering roles. I guarantee you, I can find certain R&S IOS
> commands that I know and understand better than Scott Morris (I want to
> pick on him, just cause I know him!), but does that mean I understand
> the theory better? No, absolutely not, he has me beat hands-down!!
>
> At the same time, I know quite a few people who don't have any Cisco
> certs who make more than those who have CCIEs in similar roles! Why?
> Experience.
>
> (To state my position more clearly, since it is a theory based exam, I
> don't see a great value in putting in a 6500.)
>
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