From: Imal kalutotage (imal.kalutotage@gmail.com)
Date: Sat Nov 19 2005 - 09:47:43 GMT-3
well done rob.. congrats..
On 11/19/05, Muhammad Saleem <msaleems@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Congrat. Rob!
> .....you made it.
>
> saleem
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Nockowitz" <robnockowitz@msn.com>
> To: "ccielab" <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 2:47 PM
> Subject: CCIE #15410 (Passed in San Jose)
>
>
> > On Thursday, I passed the Routing/Switching lab in San Jose.. This was
> my
> > third attempt..
> >
> > OK... Here is some general advice combined with some of my preparation
> > tips
> > for everyone.. I hope this helps you to achieve success..
> >
> > First, however, I want to thank everyone on this forum who responded to
> my
> > postings, and everyone else for their postings on their respective
> > topics.. (I
> > also found searching the archives helpful as well) So, for those of you
> > who
> > took the time to help others: Thank you..
> >
> > 1:
> > Read all off the "tips for success" type postings on this forum provided
> > by
> > other candidates who have passed the exam.. A relative once advised me
> > that
> > "in order to be successful, it may be wise to seek advice from others
> who
> > have
> > been successful".. I agree with this..
> >
> > 2:
> > I have a rack at home, 2600's, 3600's, 3550's, 2511 access switch, isdn
> > simulator, and yes, an atm lightstream 1010.. (i did not know cisco was
> > going
> > to remove atm at the time).. I updated the rom and/or flash so that six
> of
> > the
> > routers support ipv6 for rip, ospf and bgp.. This rack can do all of the
> > IE
> > labs, Cisco Press book, and the labs from the ccie bootcamp I attended..
> > Everything was purchased on e-bay.. It took a good deal of time, money
> and
> > patience to acquire and assemble, but it definitely contributed to my
> > success.. Practice, Practice, Practice..
> >
> > 3:
> > Be prepared to do anything listed on the ccie blueprint.. It is posted
> on
> > cisco's website, and it is all fair game for testing.. I listed each
> item
> > on
> > the left side of the page, and some configuration examples on the right
> > for
> > each item.. While riding on the plane to San Jose, the rest of that day,
> > and
> > the morning of the exam I studied it.. I covered the right side of the
> > list
> > and memorized the configuration examples for each item..
> >
> > 4:
> > Time management during the exam is important, and was a key to finishing
> > the
> > exam.. Do not spend an inordinate amount of time trying to "get
> something
> > to
> > work".. For example, if it was 1:00, said to myself, "I will only work
> on
> > this
> > item for 15 more minutes, until 1:15, the I will move on to the next
> > one"..
> > You can always return to it later and it is important to answer all of
> the
> > questions.. Remember - you do not need 100% to pass.. Don't risk losing
> > points
> > for things you can do quickly simply because you did not have time to
> > enter a
> > solution.. Side note - if you have poor tying skills, this will hurt
> > you.. I
> > finished entering solutions on my third attempt with 90 minutes left for
> > testing and verification.. There is enough time, but you will need
> > reasonable
> > typing skills to succeed..
> >
> > 5:
> > Ask the proctor questions.. I tortured Tong (the proctor) for
> > clarifications..
> > The proctors, of course, will not give you the answers, however you must
> > understand the requirement completely.. Some of the items may be vague,
> > possibly by design, but it is your money, your attempt and your career,
> so
> > don't be concerned about "bothering" the proctor too much.. Rehearse the
> > questions, be clear, and be sure you understand what cisco is asking you
> > before you type your solution..
> >
> > 6:
> > Don't eat too much on the lunch break.. It may make you tired or run too
> > the
> > bathroom.. don't waste one minute of the eight hours on anything
> unrelated
> > to
> > entering a solution..
> >
> >
> > As a final note - this test is hard.. it's suppose to be hard.. that's
> > what
> > makes it an achievement.. It is ok if you fail the lab more than one
> > time..
> > expensive, but ok.. Study harder, and take it again.. Believe me, if I
> > can do
> > it, you can do it..
> >
> > Rob Nockowitz
> > CCIE #15410
> >
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