Re: OT: CCDE Overview

Good Luck Travis. I hope you knocked it out of the park!!!

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Paul Negron
CCIE# 14856 CCSI# 22752
Senior Technical Instructor
> From: Travis Niedens <niedentj_at_hotmail.com>
> Reply-To: Travis Niedens <niedentj_at_hotmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:49:42 -0700
> To: <ccielab_at_groupstudy.com>
> Subject: OT: CCDE Overview
> 
> All, I just finished the CCDE practical.  I will not be stating anything that
> breaks NDA however I can say that you might have a headache when done. I
> really wanted to write this as I had a few people who were willing to break
> the silence and give sagely advice. Something tells me that some want to keep
> this group of certified persons rather low and I did not see any real
> solutions / products  from any training partner to help with this test. That
> being said... Key items: 1. Be prepared to not be allowed tasty and caffeine
> beverages at your station. You are not allowed anything other than your ID and
> provided items. 2. Use the restroom as necessary. It is a very secure test
> environment and it takes time to leave and return. 3. You will be reading A
> LOT ! Be patient. Take notes as well - it will keep you on track. 4. When
> studying the 17 books on the list from CCO always keep in your mind "WHY?".
> Review case studies in the books, review some of Cisco's designs for different
> environments and then consider how they came to those choices. 5. Use the
> comment section. I gave some input and I certainly think that they need it on
> this exam. 6. Treat subjects during study equally. I know in the CCIE there
> are those that are "sacrificial lambs" - we know they are rarely present on
> the lab and if they are they are worth vert little points. Don't do this on
> the CCDE. Keep in mind that you do not have to configure features. 7. Think
> like a designer and keep in mind how things build on each other. Networks are
> like expensive onions... Hopefully I passed. 2.0 is out after this attempt.
> Good Luck to all ! Travis
> 
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