Re: My Lab Attempt R&S v4.0

Nadeem,

Here what I can say about your question. I have used both NetMaster and INE
lab books. If you "MASTER" the labs inside you should have no problem. Again
understand each and everything they throw at you and you are ready. I've
noticed that the things I overlooked or just didn't feel was too significant
or even did not understand for some strange reason showed up on the test.
Everytime I get stuck on a lab I make sure I research and find the answers
to the problem because that may be on the exam and could potentially stop me
from getting the number. If I would have adopted that before I would be
claiming success. I have a variety of lab books and they all in someway get
you ready for the challenge. I hope that helps

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Nadeem Rafi <nrafia_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Bryan Stair,
> I hope you can do it next time, you have right attitude for it.
>
> Do u have used any vendor for your studies, and what you think about that
> vendor's material as compared to actual lab?
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Nadeem Rafi
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Anthony Sequeira <asequeira_at_ine.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi Raman.
>>
>> For our Version 4 Mock Labs - we are now all electronic, on-screen.
>>
>> On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:42 AM, Ramanpreet Singh wrote:
>>
>> > Anthony,
>> >
>> > Does INE or any other vendor has mock labs built similar to actual Lab
>> > screen environment?
>> >
>> > Just curious as it will be a good way to practice.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Raman
>> >
>> > On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Anthony Sequeira <asequeira_at_ine.com>
>> wrote:
>> >> Go get it on that next attempt! Obviously, you will!
>> >>
>> >> Thanks so much for taking the time to share this valuable feedback.
>> >>
>> >> On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:11 AM, Bryan Stair wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> To All,
>> >>>
>> >>> I just attempted the latest version of the R&S lab in RTP. I had been
>> >>> reading the threads on people's assumptions about the exam, so I'd
>> like to
>> >>> chime in. First off the OEQ on both my attempts V3.0 & 4.0 were gimme
>> >>> points. If you passed any other certification or studied like I have
>> the
>> >>> questions were a breeze. I suspect I answered them all corectly just
>> like
>> >>> last time. The troubleshooting I did well on. One caveat is the first
>> >>> question Cisco is trying to scare you into believing you know nothing
>> about
>> >>> networking. I spent my career troubleshooting all the complex problems
>> on
>> >>> everybody's network so this was actually something I felt at home
>> with. The
>> >>> diagram is intimidating but again if you put your time into the lab
>> you
>> >>> should have no problems. Plus while studying for this attempt after
>> working
>> >>> all day and night (yes some of us have families to feed) I've made
>> careless
>> >>> mistakes on my home lab and spent lots of time figuring out the
>> problems
>> >>> (just look at one my last threads and you'll see what I mean). I
>> believe
>> >>> that good engineers are made up of a couple of things and
>> troubleshooting
>> >>> must be one of them. If you can document and design as well as explain
>> >>> things in layman's terms then in my eyes you can walk on water.
>> >>>
>> >>> Now for the not so good part. I've attempted the lab several times in
>> >>> different countries and this one was a little different. I think the
>> >>> questions were actually simpler than any labs I have taken, however
>> the you
>> >>> better have a system down on how to keep a track of the way they set
>> things
>> >>> up. For instance no more lab book, all on one screen. Difficult!!! if
>> you
>> >>> think your going to redraw the lab and have time for each section Good
>> Luck
>> >>> (remember your less two hours for the same number of tasks). Cisco has
>> a way
>> >>> of throwing some tricks into the mix that if your not ready will stop
>> you.
>> >>> They got me again, if I didn't blackhole twice I would have completed
>> >>> everything. DON'T BLACK HOLE JUST MOVE ON!!! If you master the screen
>> >>> layouts and how to navigate all the topology diagrams plus the
>> questions
>> >>> your home free, since they are not throwing too many complex problems
>> at
>> >>> you. The trick here is to practice redrawing, and keeping a track of
>> the
>> >>> screens, plus any check lists. They had several questions on things
>> that I
>> >>> practiced at home, but most people would not think is on the lab. I
>> don't
>> >>> want to break the NDA so I can't say, but most people over look that
>> one.
>> >>>
>> >>> I am optimistic I already getting ready for the next attempt, since I
>> always
>> >>> believed I can pass. This format is DO-ABLE. YES YOU CAN PASS, just
>> like the
>> >>> gentlemen the other day. My road ahead is just organizing my strategy,
>> and
>> >>> brushing up on a few things. I'll keep trying until I succeed. I can't
>> >>> accept not trying "Michael Jordan".
>> >>>
>> >>> Welcome to the CCIE the joy is in the Journey
>> >>>
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