Re: Route to #26385

Congrats mate !
Achieving in 1st attempt is really like a dream come true :)

Gaurav Madan
CCIE # 23863

On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Kabir Ibrahim <kebramccie_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> I am over the euphoria of passing the CCIE R&S V4 lab on my First Attempt
> in dubai. (I cannot Believe I actually cried after getting my result =:) ).
> Well Here Goes. I am Going to start at the end of the story thou. :).
> The Venue was Cisco dubai, the date was july the 6th. There where four
> of us for the lab. 3 for R&S and one for Sec. The Overall testing area
> was confortable and very condusive. To my surprise there was a resting
> area just outside the testing area where one could step out at any
> time during the lab for drinks and refreshment.
>
> TS SECTION
>
> As mentioned by many guys on this group one gets a number of tickets
> to solve within 2 hours. Most of the tickets were pretty straight
> forward and obvious as long as one has done his homework very well. I
> would say the TS section shouldnt be a problem for someone that is
> ready for the lab.
>
> CONFIG SECTION
>
> To my surprise I dddnt need to draw stuff because the diagrams
> provided by Cisco were pretty clear adding to the fact that I was
> viewing the diagram on a large Monitor.
>
> Finished 30 mins before time and rechecked my work. I was pretty
> confident after the whole experience that I would pass or would be
> thereabouts.
>
> From what I have experienced a certain amount of the exams has to do
> with psychology and how well an individual handles stuff under
> pressure.
>
> Overall I would say do not take the lab until you are 100 % prepared
> for it both technically and psychologically.
>
> THE JOURNEY
>
> I started my journey in 2007 and passed the written qualification test in
> february 2008. After passing the Written Qualification exams I Read the
> Following Books
>
> 1. Routing TCP/IP Vol 1 atleast 3 times.
> 2. Internet Routing Architecture 2 times
> 3. Developing IP Multicast Networks 2 times
> 4. MPLS and VPN Architectures (Vol 1)2 times
> 5. CCNP BCMSN Study Guide 5 times
> 6. Cisco Qos
> 7. CCNP ISCW Study Guide (For Security)
>
> After Studying the aforementioned books i used INE CODs and WBKs vol 1 and
> 2. Both Ver 4 and ver 5. I would say the INE advanced Technology class COD
> is the best study material I had used For my Lab Prep. The content of the
> workbooks covers more than one needs for the CCIE labs. I think most of the
> WB labs are at a higher difficulty level than the actual thing. Overall the
> Evil guys at INE have a great product that really helped me in my pursuit
> for the CCIE. Thanks Guys.
>
> I spent most of my time on my home rack practising and drawing up
> scenarios. I am glad all those long nights have payed off.
>
> Finally a big thanks to alot of guys on GS. Hash, Scott, Narbik,
> Marko, Larry, Anthony, the list goes on thou.
>
> Still tryn to figure out what to do wit all the free time.
>
> Happy Labbing.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kabir Ibrahim
> #26385
>
>
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