Re: mobile lab pass

Congratulations Ruhann and thanks for such an honest piece of advice...

Ravi

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM, Roy Waterman <roy.waterman_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> Congrats Ruhann!
>
> 2009/4/20 GAURAV MADAN <gauravmadan1177_at_gmail.com>
>
>> Congrats man !
>> take some time off before jumping on anything else :)))) Feel how good
>> world
>> looks like now :)))
>>
>> Gaurav Madan
>> CCIE
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Ruhann <groupstudy_at_ru.co.za> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi guys
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > It is with great pleasure and pride I am typing this email, despite the
>> > painful agony of waiting a whole weekend for the result.
>> >
>> > (NEVER do your lab on a Friday)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I passed the R&S 1st attempt on Friday with the mobile lab in Bryanston
>> SA.
>> >
>> > It was a very different experience, but still nerve racking at the
>> > possibility of becoming a statistic.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I honestly expected the LAB to a lot harder, now that I have taken the
>> LAB
>> > I
>> > can really comment of the structure.
>> >
>> > Firstly the open ended questions which are a big concern for many, (was
>> for
>> > me too), is not that bad, although I personally think the question
>> amount
>> > should be increase to give a candidate a better a fair shot, at actually
>> > answer "the not so short" questions.
>> >
>> > The questions are nothing like the open-ended simulation questions I have
>> > seen from INE (Internetwork Expert) and IPX (IP Expert). They ask you to
>> > explain concepts, and what you understand about a certain part of a
>> > technology NOT 1 word answers. But all and all, if you know your theory,
>> > you
>> > should find it easy.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Secondly the actual lab itself, was not difficult, most of the questions
>> I
>> > had required basic config, or that's how I felt. The one problem I had
>> with
>> > the exam is the cryptic questions. That is the real hard trying to guess
>> or
>> > assume what they attempting to insinuate. IMO that is not what the lab
>> > should be about, rather make the lab harder, but be straight up appose to
>> > asking questions with symbols in circles without actually asking
>> anything.
>> > I
>> > am an engineer, and feel the primary aim should be technical ability and
>> > not
>> > interpretation, but hey, that just my 2 cents (used to be 5 cents, but
>> with
>> > current economic situations, go figure :)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > As for material, I used both INE Vol I, and Vol II. I can truly recommend
>> > Vol1 5.1 series. The amount of detail and depth is just amazing; you can
>> > really see the true understanding and brilliance of Petr Lapukov and Co.
>> >
>> > I also used IPX, Vol 2 and Vol 3, and the Cisco ASET Labs. I did find a
>> lot
>> > value using Labs from different vendors to not get accustomed to one way
>> of
>> > thinking.
>> >
>> > Lastly I think the greatest resource of all IMO was Mr. Scott's audio
>> > Bootcamp. Scott your knowledge is just LEGEND. I used the audios the
>> last
>> > 3
>> > weeks before the LAB, while making lunch and not studying. Really great
>> > stuff.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I would like to use this opportunity to say thanks to the following
>> people:
>> >
>> > 1. Obviously GS as a whole, HUGE Thanks. Without GS many more people
>> would
>> > be scratching heads about what we don't understand.
>> >
>> > 2. Brian Mcgahan, I took his studying strategy from INE-COD, whereby to
>> > focus on theory, theory, theory. And not learn by labbing. Great advice!!
>> >
>> > 3. Petr Lapukov, IMO humble opinion is one person I would love to meet.
>> Any
>> > body, who has read any of his materials, would know he goes beyond
>> > explaining a technology, he breaks it down more in depth that what any
>> > Cisco
>> > material does.
>> >
>> > 4. Anthony Sequira is the person to speak to for lab strategy and how to
>> go
>> > about it. Really no-one else has that down.
>> >
>> > 5. Scott Morris for his brilliant audio's, and being my hero, (cheesy I
>> > know) You are both humorous, motivating and it is just incredible how
>> much
>> > you know and understand!
>> >
>> > 6. My awesome wife, who I love so dearly, you are one of a kind!!!!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Some quotes from Scott's audio that I just love:
>> >
>> > "jeeee"
>> >
>> > "stop that!!!"
>> > "Just do it and be gone with it"
>> >
>> > "Cisco in their infinite wisdom . . . eee I don't try to understand it.
>> >
>> > "Yeah that is just gonna piss someone off, so just don't do it"
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > My number is 24163, and after 7 Months and 950 hours of studying, I am
>> > fortunate to have an extremely supportive wife, who now is witness to the
>> > copious amount of time required to become a CCIE, Thank you :)
>> >
>> > I am even more excited now to start the part where my focus, interest and
>> > working experience lays, the SP track.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Ps best of luck to all those currently studying, the lab is not that
>> hard,
>> > just know the theory, then applying that is very easy!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Regards
>> > --
>> > <ruhann>
>> >
>> >
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