Re: mobile lab pass

Congrats Mate, and thanks for brief yet informative advices!!!

Enjoy !!

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Ruhann <groupstudy_at_ru.co.za> wrote:

> The Mobile Lab was at Cisco HO, accommodation as you guessed were very
> convenient and much much cheaper than a foreign destination.
> Access Speed were slightly laggy, but not bad enough to cause any
> irritation, so very do-able.
> The Proctor was from Bangla More, and was very friendly. The facilities &
> equipment was very good, and surprisingly so was the food (lunch),
> LOL- I can honestly say I never had Brian Dennis urge to stock up with
> Soda
> drinks before leaving to my moneys worth :)
>
> Yeah, my "lab access" has been revoked for a minimum of a month, by the
> better half. So I'll be spending that time with my wife and my boys,
> and I need some sun, I'm starting to look rather translucent
>
> And a BEEG thanks for every one's replies :)
>
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Scott Morris <
> smorris_at_internetworkexpert.com> wrote:
>
> > Congratulations on your wonderful acomplishment!!! I'm very glad to hear
> > this!
> >
> > With the mobile labs, how were the accomodations? The access speeds?
> All
> > good? I haven't heard much about those. But I'm sure it was at least
> > convenient for you!
> >
> > And that's an interesting set of quotes to pick. Typically I get a hard
> > time for the "It seems so easy/simple" quotes. :)
> >
> > Very well done! And please tell me you're going to spend some of your
> > extra time with your very understanding wife BEFORE you start working on
> the
> > SP track!
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *----- Original Message -----*
> > *From:* "Ruhann" <groupstudy_at_ru.co.za>
> > *Sent:* Mon, April 20, 2009 1:42
> > *Subject:* mobile lab pass
> >
> > 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>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> <ruhann>
>
>
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