From: Tyler Pomerhn (tpomerhn@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Thu Feb 15 2001 - 16:39:27 GMT-3
> I know CCNPs
> who can't configure a 2 interface router. They read books
> and managed to
> pass the exams.
Okay. WORLD of difference between a book test and a lab practical. Don't
contrast apples to oranges.
> I took the lab exam several times over the course of 2 years.
> I can assure
> you the test hasn't gotten easier. The lab I passed was
> nearly identical to
Okay. I can "assure" you that it HAS gotten easier. Again, don't try to
dispute this with me. ;)
If you'd care for one of many examples of proof, you passed on an exam
that, by your own admission, was similar to a previous one you took.
That implies it was easier for you to pass.
> For another example look at the ISP dial and Wan Switching
> labs. There are
Stop it with these apples to oranges comparisons. Let's see:
ISP Dial - Cable, DSL, TACACS, wierd other stuff like PIX
WAN Switching - Stratacom ATM switches
These are completely different certs, difficult by virtue of their
equipment lists. Any Joe Shmoe can buy a 2600 to study for R/S - let's
see the same guy buy a BPX, IGX, or AS5300.
There's plenty of information on the configuration of this gear, but the
availability ain't there.
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