RE: OT: CCDE Overview

Bit late for that. I did speak with Jeremy offline to get some advice on my
approach - one of the sages.

Version 2.0 is up next and I really do hope they change it some.

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To: 'Prakash Kalsaria'; 'Travis Niedens'
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Subject: RE: OT: CCDE Overview

Try Jeremy's offing:
http://www.jeremyfilliben.com/2011/08/september-ccde-practice-exams.html

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Subject: Re: OT: CCDE Overview

Wish All the Best for the Result ......

regards;
Prakash kalsaria
CCIE SP 28114

On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM, Travis Niedens <niedentj_at_hotmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks Paul !Travis
> > Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:16:04 -0500
> > Subject: Re: OT: CCDE Overview
> > From: negron.paul_at_gmail.com
> > To: niedentj_at_hotmail.com; ccielab_at_groupstudy.com
> >
> > Good Luck Travis. I hope you knocked it out of the park!!!
> > --
> > 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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