Re: mobile lab pass

Congratulations on your achievement!!!!

Larry Hadrava
CCIE #12203 CCNP CCNA
Sr. Support Engineer  IPexpert, Inc.
URL: http://www.IPexpert.com

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 3:42 AM, 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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