From: Colin McNamara (colin@2cups.com)
Date: Thu Jul 05 2007 - 14:49:16 ART
Running mock labs is critical for your preparation. You need to spend
time getting your mock lab times below four hours. That speed will give
you a buffer to deal with the unexpected during the real lab.
--Colin
On Thu, 2007-07-05 at 10:45 +0300, Mohamed Radwan wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Thank you all for your support , and suggestions. I really need it :)
>
> as Greg said " I think the problem that a lot of us have is that we are just
> not used to failing exams."
> Also being a Husband and a new Papa while preparing for the Lab is a tough
> thing to manage the time to study, work, and be with your family and first
> baby
>
> to answer Andy's questions. my preparation was:
> - 7 years experience in networking field
> - I am already CCNP, CCIP (which really help, as technology already there in
> you mind)
> - Books I read : TCP/IP routing vol 1 , 2 (one of the best books i ever
> read), Inside CISCO IOS, QoS , BGP books (from CCIP track), CIsco Lan
> Switching, and CCIE routing & Switching Pratice Labs
>
> - Practice : I used IE workbook ver 4, Also IE core labs
> - I didn't take any mock labs , or boot camps
> - I go through Doc CD (didn't master it, this one of my weak points)
>
> HTH
>
> and Thanks you again for your words :)
>
> Mohamed
>
>
>
> On 7/5/07, John Jones <acer0001@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, Colin it's true... it's just a test, but monsterous one! ;-)
> >
> > I remember reading somewhere that it takes Cisco employees, who usually
> > are limitless with resources, about 2.7 times to pass. You've got 1.7times to go!
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> > On 7/4/07, Colin McNamara <colin@2cups.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Don't be down. I believe the average is 2.1 attempts per passing CCIE.
> > > With only 1 attempt down you are still ahead of the average.
> > >
> > > A couple of things to remember -
> > > 1. The CCIE is an extremely challenging exam with a huge failure rate.
> > > There is no shame in a failed attempt.
> > >
> > > 2. Half of the CCIE is brain power the other Half is will power. Being
> > > smart is not enough to get your Number. Being smart and being prepared
> > > however is.
> > >
> > > 3. The prep time required to pass your CCIE is a constant. There are no
> > > shortcuts to your number. You can either choose to put your time
> > > preparing before you next attempt, or you can chunk up your prep time
> > > between attempts. Either way, you have have to put the time in.
> > >
> > > 4. Don't forget your support systems. If you have a wife and kids, make
> > > sure that they are on board and well taken care of. If you are single,
> > > then make sure to schedule in some personal time to stay sane.
> > >
> > > 5. And remember, at the end of the day.... it is just a test.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Colin McNamara
> > > (858)208-8105
> > > CCIE #18233
> > > "The difficult we do immediately, the impossible just takes a little
> > > longer"
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, 2007-07-04 at 15:45 +0300, Mohamed Radwan wrote:
> > > > Dear Group,
> > > >
> > > > I failed on my first try 12 June 2007 , I prepared well for the exam
> > > > but the Exam stress and some stupid mistakes I made cause me much
> > > time.
> > > >
> > > > anyway I need to start again and get ready for the 2nd try
> > > > I don't need what to do ??
> > > >
> > > > I already read most of recommended books , practice a lot
> > > > my weak points are multicast, service, and security
> > > >
> > > > I know that have to learn more about these and practice them more, but
> > > i
> > > > don't feel like studying again
> > > >
> > > > any suggestion....
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Mohamed
> > > >
> > > >
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