From: shiran guez (shiranp3@gmail.com)
Date: Thu Jan 17 2008 - 21:06:31 ARST
Jan 16 2008 I wish I had a number to display here.
I have started my study to the CCIE from mid 2006 and I am still in the run
to become
CCIE, first attempt was hard interesting disappointing all in one, I got to
San Jose Tasman Drive 150 Bldg C,
at 7am (yes 30 min before they even opened the door) and I would like to
tell you for toughs of you the was never
in San Jose Cisco Headquarter that is really one of the mind blowing places
to be there is a
full street with only Cisco buildings the road to Cisco if you want to guss
is called "Cisco Way".
So I was there as early as possible and try to get into the atmosphere of
the area when other
candidates started arriving 90% USA local candidate and only me and one
other person where from out of states.
One of the proctors arrived at 8:20 am and gathered us for initial briefing
and dividing us to our station, I will
not elaborate on the details to not brake the NDA.
overall experience was good and I know what to do to move on to my next
attempt hopefully will be the final for this
track. now I need to find some more cash to finance my second attempt, as
the only problem I have with the exam is the
amount of money I need for each attempt.
flight = ~1000$
2 - 3 night hotel = ~600$
Exam = 1400$
Other = ~400$
Total = ~3400$ for each attempt not counting the work days lost and
preparation lab rent
Just overall review the parts that failed my exam where Multicast QoS and
Security.
IGP BGP IPv6 IOS features all 100% PASS
so to all you out there don't give up, you are not alone, I know I am not!
-- Shiran Guez MCSE CCNP NCE1 http://cciep3.blogspot.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/cciep3
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