From: Scott Vermillion (scott_ccie_list.com@it-ag.com)
Date: Sat Sep 15 2007 - 14:47:46 ART
Hi,
I have recently built a R&S lab exactly as you describe (and for the most
part I am also studying full time vs. working). Thus far, it's been nothing
short of amazing. I can't seem to pull myself away and often find myself
playing until the early hours of the morning. My only suggestion would be
to consider doing IEWB#1 before #2. I think there's some stigma against the
first volume, as if needing to do that somehow marks you as a totally newb
to networking. What I have found thus far is that it's a fantastic
opportunity to deal with any lingering questions or doubts in any particular
technology, protocol, or general area. With the capture function of
Dynamips (combined w/ WireShark), you can really dissect what's going on
under the hood. I wasn't sure I would do many of the labs when I started
out, thinking maybe I would just read through them, but I have thus far done
every single one of them and I plan to continue doing so until I reach the
end. Sometimes I do 30 or 40 pages in a single day, other times I spend
nearly a week on a single three-page lab. What I am doing is navigating my
way to the appropriate area of the DocCD and having a full read before
getting started (even if I feel I already know the technology). This helps
to cement my knowledge of the DocCD itself, as well as its content. So, for
example, I am now working on a Catalyst QoS lab. The DocCD has 80 pages on
that subject. Thus, I'll be on these few pages for a good couple of days,
then I'll tear through a good chunk of the workbook in a matter of hours. I
think this way I'll be better prepared to learn from Vol 2 and then Vol 3
will just help me with time management issues.
Regards,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of Raza
Kamran-PKFN67
Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 4:00 AM
To: Raza Kamran-PKFN67; ccielab@groupstudy.com
Cc: swm@emanon.com
Subject: Time To Achieve CCIE
Dear All
I am planning to go for my CCIE and studying full time for it , means
that i have to leave my current job. what is the realistic time frame i
should be looking for to complete the CCIE provided that i have very
strong technical background with some good hands on Experience on one of
world largest WiMax Deployment and IP/MPLS Core for Wateen Telecom in
Pakistan.
All the comments, suggestions and time frame are welcomed personally i
am looking to do the following
a). Setup my Home LAB using Dynamips Server with 12 Ethernet Interfaces
4x 3560 Switches.. To practice IEv4 Labs.
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. Since i completed my CCNP back in April this year , so will quickly
revise the concepts using CBTs and other trainining resources.
c). Pratice the Technology Labs (Internet Expert) . Inside Out
d). Give the papers for CCIP ( As my students have done that , so its
about the time for me to do that ).
e). Give the CCIE Written
f). Practise the IEv4 Labs 20 of them
g). Give my first attempt to see how Proctor is like , where he takes
for lucnh, is the room comfortable and stuff and hopefully if lucky
manage to get the #
h). Try Try Agaib Until i succeed
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IMORTANT QUESTION.
BOOTCAMP :
Is it worthwhile to attend a bootcamp on the way, as it will increase
the over all budget for the Project CCIE.
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