Re: OT:CCIE number assignments

I think Cisco allocated the block of CCIE # to each lab location.
So as soon as the proctor graded the test score, they can assign CCIE#
from their pool.
Therefore CCIE candidate don't have to wait for another day or so to get
their number.

Rob Phillips wrote:
> Does anyone know how Cisco assign's CCIE numbers? Reason I ask is I
> noticed something that appears strange. I always thought they went
> right now the list. You pass and you get the next number that is free.
> Now the strange part...I noticed the two guys that passed and posted
> today (btw congrads to both). They both just past within 24 hours of
> each other but their #'s are 177 apart. I can see almost 200 people
> passing the CCIE labs in a single day. Seems like we have been in the
> 25xxx's for a while. I do not know if anyone has talked about this
> before but it made me start to wonder. My date with the lab is
> approaching quickly and if all my brain cells line up right that day I
> hopefully will pass it, so I was wondering what possible number they may
> be at when I take the test. If they are assigning by regions, testing
> location or something else then who knows what range you may actually
> get.
>
> Rob
>
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