Re: Cisco 360 program

Hi Stephen,

I agree with Lindsay here.

Compared to other vendors out there the mock labs cost more but as far as I
can tell, particularly for the troubleshooting component at this point in
time they represent the closest approximation to the real lab environment
that you can get. I recently wrote about my experiences using one of the
mock labs which is here -
http://noshut.blogspot.com/2011/11/cisco-360-assessment-lab-review.html if
that helps you decide if the cost is worth paying to do any of these labs.
As Lindsay and Steve say; there are different Cisco 360 partners out there
that may be able to help with bundles to reduce the actual cost, and they
may take CLCs which you may have as a Cisco partner.

If you're used to dealing with a particular vendor for technology and
study, I think an alternate view (and physical topology) by doing a mock
lab with a different vendor (and it doesn't have to be 360 based, there are
other training vendors out there with good products) can be beneficial so
you don't get to the habit of thinking that Rx S0/0 is always connected to
Ry s0/0, which ports the 3560s are cross-linked with and what DLCIs between
routers the FR Switch uses and to have questions/instructions given to you
in a slightly different manner which should help you be ready to interpret
what the questions/tasks require of you. All I will say is any mock lab
from any vendor appears to be considerably less than $US1500 + taxes (if
applicable), and potentially flights, hotels and meals (if you don't live
in a city with a testing centre). How many mock labs (if any). a student
uses is up to them to know best where their weaknesses may be, scheduling
ability and available financial resources.

Cheers,
Adam

On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 5:39 AM, Lindsay Hill <lindsay.k.hill_at_gmail.com>wrote:

> Yeah, they are expensive, but I've recently found it beneficial to do a
> couple, just for a different way of looking at things compared to the
> training materials I normally use.
>
> I purchased mine the most expensive way - individually - but you can get
> some better deals if you're buying bundles.
>
> On 26/11/2011, at 6:55 AM, Steve Di Bias <sdibias_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Scott may have more info for you as well
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 9:55 AM, Steve Di Bias <sdibias_at_gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know I picked mine up using CLC's, if you have any I would
> advise
> >> you to do the same. The graded mocks are expensive but they really help
> you
> >> pinpoint your weak areas. Another thing the graded mock labs provide is
> the
> >> troubleshooting section (Cisco IOU) which uses a similar UI to the
> actual
> >> lab and includes 30+ routers, etc. It's expensive but if you have any
> CLC's
> >> or can get a deal due to your partner status it's well worth it.
> >>
> >> Scott may
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Stephen Lynch <slynch_at_absnt.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Wow, $400 for a single mock lab? so just for clarification there is no
> >>> discount/enrollment special for Cisco partners?
> >>>
> >>> -SL
> >>>
> >>> On Nov 25, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Steve Di Bias <sdibias_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Yes check out the following link for individual product offerings
> >>> including videos and graded mock labs:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> https://learningnetworkstore.cisco.com/market/prod/listSubCatCisco360.se.work?TRGT=85&/nxt/rcrs/=2523
> >>>
> >>> Cheers!
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM, Stephen Lynch <slynch_at_absnt.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Does anyone know if its possible to enroll in the Cisco 360 R/S
> program
> >>>> without attending a bootcamp - I'm currently an employee for a channel
> >>>> partner.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>>
> >>>> -SL
> >>>>
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