Re: CCIE written expiry

Naaahhh... They're entirely different (your PS question). Because
there I would anticipate being cursed out in languages I didn't
understand. I haven't really seen that happen here. ;)

*Scott Morris*, CCIE/x4/ (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider) #4713,

JNCIE-M #153, JNCIS-ER, CISSP, et al.

JNCI-M, JNCI-ER

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Dale Shaw wrote:
> On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:26 AM, Robin Betterley <ro.betterley_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Can a pass in another written track recertify R&S written?
>>
>
> Pay attention, everyone. The OP did not ask if passing the Written for
> another (non R&S) track recertifies a CCIE R&S. Poor use of the word
> 'recertify', maybe.
>
> 1. As many have pointed out, despite what we all see on resumes/CVs,
> there is no such thing as "CCIE Written" as a certification, so
> therefore, *re*certification does not apply.
> 2. Passing SP Written (or any Written, for that matter) does not
> restart the 18 month clock (inside which you must attempt the lab) on
> the Written exam validity period.
>
> It's as simple as that.
>
> The only way to 'extend' the validity period of a Written is to
> attempt the lab exam. One can potentially extend the validity of the
> Written by up to another 18 months this way -- to a total period of 36
> months or 3 years.
>
> Of course, if the reason that the Written validity is getting close to
> expiry is that the candidate is not yet ready for a lab attempt, it
> would be a lot cheaper to re-sit the Written.
>
> There's nothing to see here. Move along. Back to procrastination. End of thread.
>
> cheers,
> Dale
> PS: Am I the only one who thinks that asking about Cisco
> certificate/exam policy on GroupStudy is like asking for basket
> weaving advice on a Norwegian death metal forum?
>
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