Re: CCIE- Paths - (A Non technical question)

From: Muhammad Nasim (muhammad.nasim@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Jul 10 2007 - 05:49:50 ART


I mean I going towards CCIE Sec w/o having CCIE R/S

On 7/10/07, Muhammad Nasim <muhammad.nasim@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This really hurts me :) as I am going towards my CCIE w/o having CCIE R/S
>
> but believe me I can do VLAN Configuration on the switches :)
>
> Its really amazing that a CCIE Sec don't know how to do VLAN configuration
> on the switches
>
>
> On 7/10/07, Salau, Yemi <yemi.salau@siemens.com> wrote:
> >
> > In all honesty, I don't see any reason why Security CCIEs should be
> > dealing with FrameRelay, however to hear that, they there are few ones
> > who can't deal with VLAN configuration on switches is simply
> > overwhelming.
> >
> > Many Thanks
> >
> > Yemi Salau
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> > Tony Schaffran
> > Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 4:33 PM
> > To: 'Anekwe, Abdul'; ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: RE: CCIE- Paths - (A Non technical question)
> >
> > In my opinion, it is not really about which path has more value, it is
> > more
> > about applying that path you have chosen.
> >
> > What path is your career taking you? Are you more of a security
> > engineer or
> > a voice engineer? Are you looking at being an instructor where you
> > might
> > consider getting each one?
> >
> > Have you heard of the term, jack of all trades, master of none?
> > Multiple
> > CCIE does not necessarily mean more valuable. Value is determined by
> > the
> > needs of the employer.
> >
> > It is not the CCIE path that will determine the value, but rather how
> > you
> > apply yourself in that path.
> >
> > Regardless of what path you decide to take, consider starting with the
> > R&S
> > as it is the foundation to most networking.
> >
> > I have seen a number of Security CCIE's that had no clue how to
> > configure a
> > Frame Relay interface or even a simple VLAN configuration on a switch.
> > For
> > me, I would not have much confidence in their CCIE abilities at that
> > point.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> >
> > Tony Schaffran
> > Network Analyst
> > CCIE #11071
> > CCNP, CCNA, CCDA,
> > NNCDS, NNCSS, CNE, MCSE
> >
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
> > Anekwe, Abdul
> > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 5:56 PM
> > To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
> > Subject: CCIE- Paths - (A Non technical question)
> >
> > All, ..I'm real curious. Been in the network engineering field for like
> > 12 years, and after passing the CCIE-RS written and failing at the lab,
> > I took time off, but I'm back at it again (passed the written and now
> > prepping for my lab). But I have a question for you all.
> >
> >
> >
> > ... in today's market place, which one is more valuable.
> >
> >
> >
> > CCIE-Voice, CCIE R&S, CCIE Security or another other CCIE path?
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm just curious .....is there anyone more asked about than the other?
> > Any more valuable in today's market place than the other? What are
> > clients, employee's asking about when it comes to skill set or demands.
> >
> >
> >
> > Curious to hear your input.
> >
> >
> >
> > Oh by the way....been a silent listener to Groupstudy for years. Very
> > very good bulletin board.. Been like that for sometime.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> --
> Muhammad Nasim
> Network Engineer
> SISCOM
> Saudi Arabia

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Muhammad Nasim
Network Engineer
SISCOM
Saudi Arabia


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