Preparing for my 3rd attempt

 Hey guys,

 I know there have been some people passing lately which is great! I
 have been to the lab twice, on my first attempt I did not pass either
 section. I got a bit too nervous as many candidates on first try and
 didn't even approach the proctor for anything. I felt it was difficult
 but not in any way impossible.

 For my 2nd attempt I breezed through the TS and started on the config
 about 20 minutes early. I ran into some advanced topics that I had some
 issues with. After a while I decided to continue and I had all tasks
 done with about 1h to go. I started veryfing some stuff and went back to
 the advanced topics. I felt I was close but the result was not as close
 as I had anticipated.

 I felt I knew almost all the technology at the lab but I made some
 stupid minor mistakes and sometimes I think I read too much into tasks.

 I probably need to build some more speed. If I have 2h for verification
 I should be in a much better position. So I want to be faster and also I
 need to verify even more. Maybe I should do some more mock labs? I have
 only done two previously.

 I'm looking for any advice on how to prepare better for my next and
 hopefully last attempt. For the recent passers how much time did you use
 to go through the config?

 Thanks.

 /Daniel

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