From: Jonny English (redkidneybeans@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Feb 13 2008 - 02:50:57 ARST
congrats dude!
On Feb 13, 2008 10:39 AM, Niraj Palikhey <niraj.palikhey@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ................. I am a double IE now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> After studying for over 3-4 hours almost every day for over 1 full year, I
> was
> finally able to pass the CCIE-SP lab on my 2nd attempt yesterday in RTP.
>
> Boy! What a journey it was to get here !!!
>
> I started in 2006 after taking a year's break after my R&S CCIE.
>
> I started with all the docs on the cisco cpn web-site. They are an
> excellent
> way to get started.
>
> Next I completed the Configuring MPLS on Cisco IOS book - that book really
> helped me a lot. You need this book for this Lab.
>
> I also read the vol I and vol II MPLS and VPN Architectures book. They are
> very informative and helpful.
>
> Next I took the IE Online Bootcamp - Brian M and Brian D were excellent !!
> Brian M is simply an Amazing instructor !! Thank you Brians!!
>
> After the bootcamp, I started doing the IE Labs and they really kicked me
> hard....they are invaluable towards the CCIE-SP prep.....They are a must
> for
> this lab.
>
> In Dec. my company was kind enought to send me for the IE Mentor bootcamp
> in
> SJ, CA.
> The bootcamp was really instrumental towards my success for this lab.
> Roman,
> the instuctor was excellent and his mock labs were awesome !! Thank you
> Roman
> !! You are one hell of an instructor !!
>
> My first attempt was last month - I did not make it - not because I did
> not
> know the technologies asked but because of a bunch of stupid mistakes and
> panicking !!
>
> I kept checking daily for available dates and found one for yesterday.
>
> This time, I was calm and collected and kept reading the question many
> times
> over until I understood exactly what they were asking. I was able to
> complete
> the Lab on time. The last hour and a half, I checked and rechecked my
> entire
> lab. I reread every question again very carefully and checked every
> command
> that I entered. This really must have helped me 'scrape' through the lab
> exam.
>
> Thank you Howard and Bobby for being patient with me while I had you
> 'annoyed'
> with all my questions !!
>
> I would like to thank everyone participating in this forum for providing
> their
> support and knowledge. I have learned so much from so many members here. I
> joined GroupStudy in 1998 and it's been 10 years since I have been here -
> from
> my first Cisco Cert in early 1999 to now. Thank you Paul B for GS. Thank
> you
> everyone.
>
> I am finally done (hopefully) with any kind of Certs now. 2 CCIE's was
> what I
> dreamed of and now I have finally achieved it. I don't want any more. I
> have
> done nothing but prepare for one exam or the other every month these past
> 10
> years or more.My next focus is to complete my MBA by summer of 2009.
>
> My family has gone through a lot with me and my wife has put up with my
> "eccentricity" of studying this networking technologies and preparing for
> one
> cert and the next, year after year. I would not have been able to get
> where I
> am today without my wife's support!! She has been my rock and pillar these
> last 10 years.
>
> Hopefully, this will also be my last email to GS too !! I need to take a
> chill-pill and relax now.
>
> ;-)
>
> For those of you who have just started in this field or are preparing for
> your
> CCIE lab - remember, You Will get there one day - just Don't give up !!
> Study
> every day and practice !!
>
> Over 12 years ago, I was a nobody working in a retail and fast-food joint.
> I had never imagined that I would be where I am today. Thank you God !!
>
> If someone like me can do it - you can you !!
>
> Good Luck and God Bless.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> -Niraj Palikhey
> CCIE 15588 RS & SP
> CCNA CCNP CCDA CCDP CCIP CCFS
> CNE3 CNE4 MCSE CCA A+ N+
>
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