Re: CCDE results July 19th?

Ah, come on, Petr, you gotta go for all the CCIE tracks. Be the first one to get seven. If they are not that challenging anymore then just do it for fun and prestige, right?

Yes, some solid CCDE training would be great!!

Looking forward hearing your number

Marc

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On 25 sep. 2010, at 19:46, Petr Lapukhov <petr_at_internetworkexpert.com> wrote:

> I can not certainly say if there could EVER be a single solution to
> CCDE training. The exam is quite special, as it has been designed by a
> "special" group of people at Cisco :) The main problem, in my opinion,
> is the fact that there could "multiple" correct answers. To make it
> even worse, some of the answers are free-form. All this together makes
> the grading process vague. Not to mention that the grading process for
> a $1400 exam has never been clearly defined. Thus, even though I
> passed the exam, I'm not really sure *how* :) I can only assume that
> some of my answers were correct.
>
> However, even though I am not sure that "classic" training products
> (bootcamps or "special" workbooks) could be useful, I do believe that
> self-study may *help* you pass the exam (though not guarantee it).
> Right now, I am compiling the reading list that I was using during my
> preparations - it is different from the "official" one. I am expecting
> to post it this weekend or early next week. Additionally, I have been
> also working on the "CCDE cheat sheet" document in my spare time,
> summarizing some "generic" tips and ideas that I think are within the
> scope of CCDE curriculum. This one would be posted later though, as I
> tend to change a lot of content there :)
>
> Anyways, if you do decide pursuing the CCDE certification, be aware
> that the exam is even more vague than the CCIE :) The CCIE lab is more
> linear and with most of the tasks you may at least imagine a way to
> validate your solution. It is not like that with the CCDE - you may
> only "assume" that your answers are optimal. The CCDE practical exam
> sure puts your stamina to test, as it involves a lot of reading and
> co-relating multiple information sources. This also makes the test a
> bit harder to non-native English speakers, btw (hey, I never got that
> "promised" 30 minutes exam extensions ;). With that being said, good
> luck in your studies!
>
> --
> Petr
>
> PS
>
> Still no CCDE# from Cisco. It sucks being a CCDE without a number :)
>
> 2010/9/24 Craig Tompkins <sidalo_at_gmail.com>:
>> I second this question.
>> ---
>> Craig Tompkins
>> CCIE #16921
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 4:22 AM, Larry H <larryh12203_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Might there be some CCDE training items on the horizon?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Larry Hadrava
>>> CCIE #12203
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Sep 24, 2010, at 4:20 AM, Petr Lapukhov <petr_at_internetworkexpert.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thank you!
>>>>
>>>> To be honest, I'm not sure if I should ever go for another CCIE :).
>>>> Just a few days ago, when I got my CCDE result I was thinking it may
>>>> be the time to finally complete the Storage track. Then again, CCIE
>>>> exams are fun, but not that challenging anymore as they used to be
>>>> when I started. They sure didnt get easier to pass, but don't seem to
>>>> be that exciting anymore. As opposed to taking the exams, I wish I can
>>>> spend more time developing new products - I accumulated a lot of
>>>> (hopefully interesting) ideas the last four years ;)
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Petr
>>>>
>>>> 2010/9/23 Antonio Soares <amsoares_at_netcabo.pt>:
>>>>> Congratulations Petr ! What's next ? Storage ? SP Ops ?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Antonio Soares, CCIE #18473 (R&S/SP)
>>>>> amsoares_at_netcabo.pt
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Petr
>>>>> Lapukhov
>>>>> Sent: quinta-feira, 23 de Setembro de 2010 13:33
>>>>> To: Stephen Amaki
>>>>> Cc: Marc La Porte; ccielab_at_groupstudy.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: CCDE results July 19th?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks, it was actually harder than any CCIE :) Mostly because the
>>>>> exam was pretty vague.
>>>>>
>>>>> Marc, I got the results from VUE last week, but no official number
>>>>> from Cisco yet. My CCIE profile still shows the exam as "TAKEN" so I
>>>>> guess it takes a while to update the database and "allocate" CCDE
>>>>> numbers (I bet it's not "automatic"). Unfortunately, I haven't heard
>>>>> of anyone else passing, but I'm sure there should be more. The testing
>>>>> center was practically full with about 30 people taking the exam.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Petr
>>>>>
>>>>> 2010/9/23 Stephen Amaki <swamaki_at_gmail.com>:
>>>>>> Peter L is now a CCDE.....Congrats Petr, never had the chance to say.
>>>>>>
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