Re: My Lab Attempt R&S v4.0

Thanks for the suggestion about "research". This will certainly will help
me.

Best Regards,

Nadeem Rafi

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Bryan Stair <uptown.ccie_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> 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".
>>> >>>
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