Re: Route to #26385

Congrate,

You said you passed you written in February does it mean Cisco have changed
their policy. I know you only have 18 months take the exam from the date you
pass your written.

On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 3:32 AM, <bahati_at_6telecoms.co.tz> wrote:

> If you passed the written in feb 2008. It had not expired or you re sat it.
> I thought the 1st attempt has to be within 18month
>
> Wycliffe
> Sent from my BlackBerry. smartphone from Zain Kenya
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GAURAV MADAN <gauravmadan1177_at_gmail.com>
> Sender: nobody_at_groupstudy.com
> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 12:45:37
> To: Kabir Ibrahim<kebramccie_at_gmail.com>
> Reply-To: GAURAV MADAN <gauravmadan1177_at_gmail.com>
> Cc: Groupstudy<ccielab_at_groupstudy.com>
> Subject: 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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