Re: OT: CCDE Overview

Travis, how did you do? Do you have your results yet?
Your description only put me off even more. I really see value in design
studies, but everything I hear about this exam make me not like it :(

On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 1:49 AM, Travis Niedens <niedentj_at_hotmail.com>wrote:

> 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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