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What do you guys think? SDN...
I truly want to get my CCIE digits some day. Maybe within a few years. The R/S bug has bitten me. Be that as it may, I have dependents, so if I don't put enough meat into the shark tank, I become the meat. Is CCIE worth all of the time and effort when we are on the forefront of this new technology, or am I too late to get…
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VOICE or Security?
I have CCNA and I like to go for ccie, someone told me VOIP technology will be outdated in couple of days BUT ccie security always remain in the market and more jobs, Also VOIP can be outsource. Can you throw some advice 4 me. Should I go for voip or security? Tnks
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Starting CCIE Written. Just had "the talk" with Mrs. Zartan.
The most important thing was that she approved. I told her the amount of time and work that would be involved in getting all the way to the CCIE lab and she supports me 100%. Now with that hurdle out of the way, here's what I've been up to lately. I read Interconnections by Perlman. Great book BTW, despite its age. Her…
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Any CCIE Security warriors here?
I want to go for my digits within a few years, but I am thinking, what about first getting my CCNP-S and then going for CCIE-S. Anyone know about the demand for this cert and experience with it?
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Great News: CCIE Voice Migration path update
According to Cisco: "We are listening to the feedback from our valued CCIE community, and will be adjusting the CCIE Collaboration requirements. As a quick preview of the evolution of the CCIE Collaboration certification, a current holder of the CCIE Voice designation will now be able to migrate to a CCIE Collaboration…
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CCIE Collaboration Starts Nov 2013. Voice Folks you've got 6 Months!
We all knew the change was coming soon, so no big surprise CCIE Voice Renamed CCIE Collaboration Available Nov 2013
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Industry execs: Network admins an endangered species
First let me say, I know this topic isn't directly related to the CCIE certification, but the certification is mentioned in the article. (Link at bottom of post) Second, I was hoping to get input from those of you with more experience than I on this topic. It seems everywhere you turn someone is saying that network…
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CCIE 2013 candidates
I guess it's time for a new thread. These are all the people that I know or think are active. rakem: Feb 17, 2013 jamesp1983: March 29, 2013 tigerplug: April 29, 2013 Mrock4: 2013 down77: Februaryish. ipSpace: SteveO86 sett: end of January Anyone know what happened to Forsaken? He was scheduled for sometime in November,…
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CCIE Training in Toronto
Hi Seniors, I am planning to take a course for CCIE R&S. Can anyone suggest a good training center in Toronto area. Any input would be appreciated.
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It is time to slay the beast...CCIE R&S, here we come
Well, since my boss is providing me with the moral/financial support and my wife is all on board, I am going to attempt to slay the beast. I have a decent lab built so far which consists of the following: 1 x 3640 (frame switch?? maybe) 3 x 2610xm 1 x 2620xm 1 x 1841 1 x 2811 2 x 3560 EI 1 x 3550 EI 3 x 2950 1 x 2960 I…
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1st week of CCIE study
Just starting my 1st week of lab prep. I don't plan on rushing through this. My 1st few months will only be 8 hours a week, and slowly picking up on the months after. The lab may very well change, but no big deal for me. I still have lots of projects going on and a family to spend time with. I will slowly start updating…
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CCIE Voice v3 Study Notes/CLI sheet
I am planning on compiling a study document listing every command (with little/no explanation) that needs to be memorized for v3 splitting it into sections - all the commands needed for gateways - h323, sip, mgcp, CME, CUE, t1s, e1s, dsps, switch commands, qos, gatekeeper, and also a list of service parameters that…
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CCIE Collaboration Gear list
[h=3]CCIE Collaboration Lab Equipment and Software List[/h]Passing the lab exam requires a depth of understanding difficult to obtain without hands-on experience. Early in your preparation you should arrange access to equipment similar to that used on the exam, and listed below: Lab Equipment: * Cisco Unified Computing…
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Voice lab server
Can anyone advise on a server to purchase for setting up a voice lab. I'm a bit clueless with servers so just want to get something decent. Obviously will have to run vmware and have enough ram to power all vms etc. Would appreciate thoughts..
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CCIE Voice - Last day to pass exam FEBRUARY13 2014
Last day for current CCIE Voice exam is Feb 13 2014! I'm still planning on passing before November, but the extra couple months is great news. I'm taking the exam in July CCIE Voice to become CCIE **redacted** in November 2013!
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CCIE Collaboration
Not officially on Cisco.com, but INE has announced name change for CCIE Voice as well as an update from version 7x to 9x. The new CCIE-Collab would include video. CCIE Voice to become CCIE Collaboration in November 2013! Hopefully its not true as I recently transitioned to a new job and have fallen off the study wagon. I'm…
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Best resources for Multicast and QoS?
Sorry another question for you all on the best resources for Multicast and QoS studies?
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Cisco LAN Switching
I see a lot of people saying this book is excellent and a must read for the CCIE. I glanced through it and it has a lot of good info. My only concern is how old it is. Many of the configuration examples are not correct in current IOS software and I didn't see anything about Rapid or Multiple Spanning Tree. Is there another…
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GNS3 with breakout switch connected to four 3750s.
I know that we will probably see an update to the CCIE curriculum soon, but with the current curriculum what can't be done with GNS3 and a breakout switch connected to four 3750s? I ask because at the moment I have access to these switches, but I only have one 2800 router. All my other test equipment at work is service…
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Studying for my CCIE is making me dumb at work
I thought it was suppose to make you better? Case in point. I'm starting to over think problems I encounter at work instead of sticking with the basics 1st. In my military days the officers who had EE degrees where the main culprits of this. They would overlook Ohms law and think the problems something involving…
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Passed CCIE Voice Written
I forgot to update my TE friends that I passed the CCIE Voice written. I'm studying every minute I can in my lab preparing for the lab exam which I plan to take in July 2013.
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worth doing CCNP SP as precursor to CCIE?
Hi all My question is simple: worth doing CCNP SP as a stepping stone/intro to CCIE? If it didn't have all the IOS XR stuff it'd be a no brainer. MPLS, MPBGP/complex BGP, QoS, multicast, ipv6..... I am also concerned clock is ticking on CCIE v4 but conversely it might be a smarter idea to concentrate on CCNP SP, wait for…
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CCIE Reading List: what is overkill?
Been gathering my wits for my CCIE push and would like esp. certified guys to comment on reading lists. I can't imagine everyone reads everything so what do people think is sufficient? So far I have following sitting on my shelf: Official Cert Guide (the one from Odom) Routing TCP/IP vol. 1 and 2 MPLS Fundamentals MPLS and…
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Would you do this if you passed the exam ?
that is some crazy stuff :)
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Can you stream INE videos to a tablet?
Thinking about picking up a Nexus 10 tablet whenever they re-stock em. Since I'm looking for something lighter than my laptop to use around my house, I was just wondering if anyone has an android and whether or not I can stream the videos from my all access pass to the tablet? I'm mainly use the tablet for casual web…
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Who is CCIE#1???????
I googled this but it just came up with a bunch of links to some forums.....I dunno! Can anyone tell me who the first ever CCIE is? I'd be interested in reading some biorgaphy on them! Malc
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CCIE R&S revamp?
I am trying to finish up my CCNP this summer, and I'm hoping to start my CCIE early next year. I have been thinking about slowly putting together a lab for this, but lately I have been reading that there could be a revamp of the CCIE R&S curriculum very soon so I have considered holding off building my lab for now. Has…
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Passed R&S and Security!
Passed my R&S and Security writtens this morning, back to back. Happy to finally be getting this double CCIE stuff out of the way. Obviously this CCIE stuff hasn't distracted me too much from my MCM studies. I'm sitting for MCM Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory tomorrow. Well, that's all I have time for today. I've…
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Cisco 2911 and routing voice and data vlans
Hello, I need some help with configuring a Cisco 2911. I would like to connect each of the gig ports on the 2911 to a separate Cisco 3560 switches for resiliency and to route voice and data vlans. I have a flat network 192.168.15.0/24 and was wondering what are the best options for connecting and routing layer 2 vlans…
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Hobbies, Friends, Family, Exercise, etc
I'm only finishing up my CCNP studies now, and hope to begin the CCIE studies next year. I have noticed though that maintaining relationships with family and friends, keeping up with hobbies, and exercising regularly gets tough when you spend so much time studying. I know I'm going to have to take it up another notch if I…
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CCIE Voice v3 COMPLETE lab for $2k?
So studying for a CCIE lab that is soon to be retired does have its advantages. Older lab means older, cheaper, used equipment. Here's what I'm planning on purchasing, mostly on ebay, to put together my entire CCIE Voice lab. I've specd out every part and included the prices which are estimated based on ebay buy it now…
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CCIE Pursuit
I have now started pursuing CCIE which is a culmination of a journey i started in 2009 by attaining a CCENT. I subsequently got the CCNA in Dec 2009 and have attained, MCP, CCNP and CCIP. Although the real world practical experience has been limited , I am not taking that as a factor that will stop me from attempting. With…
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Help: 2821 with no output, not even rommon
The SYS ACT and CF lights come on solid, it appears to turn on and do its fan cycles, but I also noticed that the switchport connected to the GE0/0 of the 2821 does not light. I tried replacing the pwr supply, but same symptoms I watched the normal light boot process on one of my working 2821s and it looks like: SYS PWR…
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INE June bootcamp in Orlando- any takers?
Just registered, looks like the bootcamp is almost full..anyone else going?
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CCIE written...
Gentlemen, So it's come that time for me to recert my IE again. Has the R&S written changed at all in the last 2 or 3 years. In searching around cisco's site it appears the written has not changed in quite awhile. Am I mistaken? I'm thinking of maybe just doing the SP written -anyone have experience with this one? If so,…
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Please your honest opinions, IE VOICE, Security or R&S
Hello Friends and study mates. I need your honest opinions regarding the following. First of, I have 6.5 yrs experience working for a large ISP, troubleshooting and repairing DS0 - OC192 from layers 1-3. Therefore, I do lots of MPLS, BGP and other troubleshooting, as well as layer 2 ethernet troubleshooting such as vlans…
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How Soon After Passing CCNP Voice Can You Take CCIE Voice Written?
Hello: Assuming you are studying 6hrs/ day, 5 days a week, using the INE program or any other reputable Voice IE training program? I always see plans for IE voice Lab, but not plans for IE written. How Soon After Passing CCNP Voice Can You (be prepared to) Take CCIE Voice Written? I'm trying to build my study plan. Need…
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QoS materials
I started last night on INE Vol1 QoS section and boy oh boy did I get a kick in the arse! For my written I pretty much solely used the QoS exam cert guide but now I feel like I'm way behind the 8 ball with QoS after some of the sections in Vol1 What materials did you guys studying (or have finished studying) for the CCIE…
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Meh! Nothing to CCIE here...
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to get serious. This year has been filled with some great success in the realm of cisco studies and I'm looking forward towards continuing the momentum into the next year and beyond as I move on in my pursuit of the coveted 5 digit number. Since I recently finished my CCIP studies with the…
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is enough 2x3550 + 2x3560 +gns3/iou for CCIE R&S?
Hey, i will start to study for the CCIE R&S. I have two 3550 and two 3560. I need to know if with that gear, and using gns3/iou will i be able to study all the blueprint? i can'f find an updated post where see what does not work in gns3/iou, so, you think i will have to get more real gear??
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So who is going to Cisco Live Orlando?
Wondering if it's worth doing a TE meetup?
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Ccde
Is anybody here going for their CCDE?
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Taking written friday
I've put this off for about 3 months, so a total of 6 months of prep time. Lots of study and I feel there is no structure on what the focus should be of my time. The material I used is below in my sigs. I had to do a decent amount of labbing on some things I wasn't sure off.
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EIGRP to IS-IS... Really?
I am a consultant and I have a client that is changing out 4 6500's for 2 Nexus 7k's. The problem is their IGP is EIGRP and only recently did Cisco up the number of EIGRP adjacencies on the NX-OS platform to more than 50. This customer has 400 remote-site locations that will attach to these core devices. The remote-sites…
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CCIE Written - MPLS
Hi, I have gone through the two Odom books and now about to read through MPLS fundamentals. However I had another look at the blueprint for both written and lab and the MPLS part seems to be quite small. I wanted to reconfirm if it is really necessary to go through the entire book when MPLS seems to be such a small part?…
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UCCXv7 LIC and MAC address Question?
Question All: 1. Can anyone advise me on how I can get the MAC address for the UCCX 7 server? Notes: My UC Servers are running on Dell 1950 server. The UCCX 7 server is on a Windows 2003 Server (32bits) with SP2. I have also installed sshd so that i can ssh into the server and get the "show staus" info. Unfortunately I…
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IPexpert
I am thinking about signing up with IPexpert to finish up my CCIE Security. I was prepared last year to take the V3 and couldnt get a spot before it change so I put it off. I have ISE and ACS 5 at home in my lab running but would like to cover the new material in a class. Has anyone used them? Good/Bad/Ugly? Thanks
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Does anybodies company offer to sponsor multiple CCIE lab attempts?
Now that I'm nearing my CCNP (2/3), I'm looking past it towards the CCIE. I've heard whispers of companies paying for multiple attempts at the CCIE lab, up to 6 failures I've heard one company was willing to shell out the lab fee for. I brought this up to my boss after a conversation of how my company does not pay for…
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TAC cases how long do you wait to open them up?
I currently work with quite a few CCIE's and they dont' hesitate to open a TAC case. They all have multiple projects they are working on and if they cant solve a problem. They open a TAC case move onto another part of the project or another project all together while they wait and keep getting work done. Others have looked…
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New WB III Labs from INE -Beta Test
Saw this come across my RSS Reader earlier today, wanted to shout it over here as well, looks like INE is updating Workbook III and appear to be having an open beta just leave a comment on the blog post New Routing and Switching CCIE Vol III Lab 1 Beta
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CCIE Security V4 lab
just curious if anyone has attempted to build their own lab since the changes. I have ISE, ACS and the ASAs and about to get my hands on a 5515x for my home lab as well. Should I worry about getting a X900 router or can I get it down with a x800 series router with the 15 code? I also need to get Prime going as well. Just…
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CCIE in 12 months?
HI all, First of all, please forgive me if this has already been asked, ive looked a little and couldnt see anything similar... I want to know if it is possible to get a ccie in 12 months written and lab? I turned my back on tech qualifications a few years back but seeing as im going down the security line i thought hmm…
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Ccie#38186
OH YEAH!!!!!!!!! Just checked again for the 10000th time and I see: Current Status Certified (CCIE#38186) Finally! So much hard work has paid off. Can't describe how good this is.
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My lengthy journey to CCIE...
I just passed TSHOOT a couple days ago and became a CCNP, and already want to start CCIE prepping. I promised my fiancee two months of down time and snuggling so it will be June before I begin this glorious journey. I'd like to be CCIE by 30, but keep a family life as well, so I have two years to get this done. I purchased…
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Rob's CCIE Journey
About two weeks ago I started my journey to become a CCIE. I finished my CCNP a little over a year ago and feel its time to start seriously working toward my ultimate goal becoming a CCIE. I am using the Cisco press certification guide and CBT nuggets for the written exam which I plan to take around April/May time frame,…
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STP tcn-bpdu's
A bridge will originate a tcn bpdu in two conditions 1) It transitions a port into the forwarding state and it has at least one designated port. 2) It transitions a port from learning or forwarding to blocking state. So after the root receives the propagated tcn bpdu it sends config bpdu's with the TC bit enabled which…
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He's under starters orders......and he's off
My time has come, the big one. Been thinking about it for years, and now finally, I have found myself in the position to start. CCIE R&S. My plan is quite simple, a chapter a day, nibble my way through as many books as I can until I'm ready for the written. Hoping April, May time, but as I am well aware, life WILL get in…
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It begins.
So I have been putting it off for a while now, but my last bunch of text books arrived in the mail last night so i have no excuse to put it off any longer.... Officially began studing for my CCIE last night. My only goal at the moment is to have the written exam passed by the time my CCNP expires in mid 2012. A long way…
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Straight to CCIE??
I'm currently looking for a new career. I'm a recent medically retired police officer. I do have some background in computers. I graduated college with a degree in computer science, so I do have a limited technical background. A friend of mine who has several Cisco Certifications (CCNP and CCSP, however no CCIE)…
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Attacking the CCIE in 2013. Need some strategy advice...
Greetings everyone. :) I just stumbled onto this forum a few weeks ago when I was tossing around the idea of starting on my CCIE, and so far the information has been super helpful. I'm very committed now to completing my CCIE this year, so I'm trying to start figuring out my strategy but need a bit of help making sure I'm…
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Voice: Help - HWIC-4ESW + ILPM + PWR unit but phone not lighting up
BR1#show inv NAME: "2821 chassis", DESCR: "2821 chassis" PID: CISCO2821 , VID: V06 , SN: FTX1408AJ2Z NAME: "WAN Interface Card - Serial (1T) on Slot 0 SubSlot 0", DESCR: "WAN Interface Card - Serial (1T)" PID: WIC-1T= , VID: 1.0, SN: 2296xxxx NAME: "One port T1 voice interface daughtercard on Slot 0 SubSlot 1", DESCR: "One…
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Frame Map Statementes - Broadcast or not?
I am practicing for the CCIE RS Lab, and I found myself wondering if people add the broadcast statement to Frame Maps when nothing is specified regarding this. I know that in production Frame Relays, broadcasts usually add a lot of unnecessary traffic, but what about in practice labs? I mean, it does affect routing…
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Help ! Setting a/s low speed serial port as dce on 2522.
Gentlemens good day , this is my first post in yours lovely section , very happy to be here. Am (ex BT in BB and AT&T Cust side) , N+ and CCENT certified , giving my CCNA in 2 weeks , going well but ....... have a lab 1x 3550 48 smi 3x 2950 24 1x 2522 1x 1760 1x 2610xm 1x 2611xm working out a frame relay setup , all fine…
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Need ur advice
Hello All, I am CCNA certified and having work exp of 14 mnths.I m planning to do CCIE.Just wanted to know the current scenario of market,hws the demand for CCIE? Which CCIE is in boom routing,switching/security? whts the average salary package they get? I am planning to resign from job and do CCIE. hw much time will it…
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CCIE Lab - Telnet scripting .bat to hit all your lab devices
So I setup a 2509 as a terminal server with octal cable consoled into all my devices - 3750 sw, HQ router, PSTNWAN router, 3524 sw, BR1, BR2. I have windows telnet service enabled (not enabled by default but available on windows 7), and I've created .bat files for each side to hit each device (to access each telnet line,…
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Narbik in March/Glendale - roommate
If you're attending the March/Glendale 5-day bootcamp and would like to split a hotel room... pm me. I know it's not that much money... but I need to save for my post-CCIE steak dinner.
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CCIE Voice 2013: Whos in?
So I've spent alot of time prowling CCIE Voice blogs, websites, forums, even met a guy on craigslist who has helped me with my questions about CCIE Voice. Particularly, how to study: where to start etc The purpose of this post is to discuss CCIE Voice studies. From what I've gathered, INE has the best video training and…
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CCIE material useful at day job?
Hey guys, So I got into a discussion here at work with the two senior engineers. They are both senior engineers and ooooooold. They are of the opinion that it is not worth their time to do the CCIE because they do not want to study weird things that wouldn't really be possible/allowed in a production environment. So, just…
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UPDATE: CCIE Voice lab actual cost
This is a follow up to my post "CCIE Voice lab for 2k?" http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccie/85573-ccie-voice-v3-complete-lab-2k.html I've now purchased all of my equipment off ebay and the total cost was $1940.72 - for anyone considering putting together a CCIE Voice lab, it may not be as expensive as you thought (for now…
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FYI - CCIE Storage Networking Certification Retirement
It's been a while since I've posted here! Anyway, not sure if anyone is even studying for CCIE Storage but I thought I would share just in case. Either move fast or change tracks to Data Center instead :) Effective February 5, 2013, Cisco has announced the imminent retirement of the Cisco CCIE® Storage Networking…
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CCIE study group meet-up in OC (CA) ALL TRACKS
CCIE Study group in Orange County CA USA: Mark Snow put this together, he's the INE instructor that made the CCIE Voice training series that i've been watching so I'm pretty stoked to meet up with him and others. He's already CCIE Voice and Security and hes now going for DC track. There's gonna be people studying for all…
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Alea iacta est
The die has been cast ! I've got my first R&S lab attempt scheduled for the end of January '13. Already booked flight, but have yet to reserve my hotel. I will use the little time left for hard preparation on all topics I feel a little weak. Does anybody else plan to go for the lab exam within the next few months ?
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CCIE Written Bootcamp
Hello Guys, I have been studying for my written for a about 2 months I have watched all the INE videos and finished 3/4 of the The official certification guide. I now have the opportunity to attend a CCIE Written boot-camp on my employers dime, and I wanted to know if you guys think there would be much value in attended…
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Passed Service Provider written
Passed the Service Provider written exam today. Going to try scheduling my lab exam for January. Just waiting for Cisco to receive my results so I can see if any seats are available in RTP.
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A quadruple CCIE
This is the first time I've ever heard of (or seen for that matter) a person holding 4 CCIE's and a score of other high-level technical certifications. It makes me wonder! Does this guy just literally have too much knowledge (I mean... the stuff can clog it self up at some point, right?)? 4 CCIE's, oh my God!:…
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A few questions about the lab
As my lab date approaches I have a few questions I'd like to know the answer too. 1) I know we get access to the Cisco documentation area... I'm assuming it is some type of 'offline' version. Is it this? Select Your Product or Technology - Product/Technology Support - Cisco Systems 2) In the INE WB2 labs it states that no…
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Verified CCIE certifications
Hi, We are hiring two CCIE engineer in our company, but please is there any way to verified these certification, mean who we can know these CCIE certifications are valid and not fake.
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CCIE Rack Rental VS Home Rack Creation
Hi everyone. I need advice on which is of the two is the ideal option, Rack rental or a home rack? Both have pros and cons and I can't decide which to follow. Home racks are great in terms of scheduling my lab study however, setting it up can be a hassle and ebay might not have all the machines I need. Price is also…
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Multicast (bonus: real world scenario)
I'm posting this here since it seems to be the most applicable place. The techs at my new job do a LOT of imaging PCs. There's a ghost server, but they normally just mount the c$ and install from the mount point (net use K: \\server\c$). For a lot of images they'll copy the directory to one of their PCs and share that for…
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CCIE written here i come!
Hello guys, My CCIE journey beggins. I will start with CCIE written of course. THe following materials will be used: 1. CCIE R&S book by Odom 2. Routing TCP/IP Vol1 and Vol2 3. Some INE videos 4. Maybe some boson Q&A. Do you recommend something else? My work study will be as follows: Monday-Friday from 19:00 till 23:00…
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Second round
Since I'm new to the forum I might aswell introduce myself. With an already passed CCIE in the baggage you might think I'm satified.. you couldn't be more wrong! After passing the last last year in April I spent the summer picking what my next track would be. After getting a new job working entierly with Cisco Wireless the…
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CCIE R&S workbooks, bootcamps...
Hey guys, I need some advice on which workbooks and bootcamps is the best? INE, ipexpert or Global Knowledge? INE workbooks contain 4 volumes ipexpert worksbooks contain 3 volumes, plus there are additional "walk-through" videos (in which i dont think you have to have it) What about bootcamps? Thanks...
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General query regarding 7600 router
This is regarding 7604 router. I see that the Module 3 (7600-SIP-200) has not come up after the router reload. The card type is 4-subslot SPA Interface Processor-200. sh idprom module 3 IDPROM for module #3 (FRU is '4-subslot SPA Interface Processor-200') OEM String = 'Cisco Systems' Product Number = '7600-SIP-200' I do…
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CCIE Lab Rats?
I was listening to Show 67, of the "Packet Pushers" podcast describing the CCIE Security Track update with Natalie Timms, CCIE Security Program/Product Manager for Cisco. It's a little over a year old, but contained some interesting insights on the CCIE program in general and where it's going. One of the challenges that…
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Best CCIE VOICE training material/partner?
Hi All, I am just starting to think about CCIE Voice study for next year so I want to start gathering as much material as I can right now. I am planning to purchase the INE Voice bundle and follow the videos and workbooks there. Does anyone else have any other material they find useful and in particular have a lab…
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Survey
Hi, Maybe below question is old, but I would like to do a survey Which one you prefer when study (CCNP or CCIE) and why? 1 - Real rack 2 - GNS3
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Realistic Expectation?
I was looking at INE's CCIE R/S program and came across the following: blog.ine.com/2010/10/09/how-to-pass-the-ccie-rs-with-ines-4-0-training-program/ Was wondering if 12 hours a week, for 48 weeks is really enough time to pass the lab? I've seen posts claiming closer to 1500 hours which is nearly 3 times what INE is…
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A little Christmas Trivia
On My INE rack I have 2 x apc pdus each with 8 sockets For the config I've used 15 of them and so had one spare. Last weekend I put my outside Chirstmas lights up and used the last socket to power them. My kids think its great that i can access the web console on my Ipad and switch the lights on. I finally settled for…
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I have offically began my CCIE study.
I passed my CCNP in June after self study and going to GlobalNet training bootcamp. I started reading Routing TCP/IP Volume I and i'm reading it front to back. I have just finished ordering all my equipment from the INE topology. I'm using 2811's, 1841's, and 2620 as opposed to what in the lab books. I don't have the lab…
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CCIE Voice - Any suggestion?
OK so finally after many years to brainstorming i finally decided to go for the most wonderful certification - CCIE VOICE :) I would appreciate any guidance/suggestion or study material anyone has for this. I am also wondering if anyone has the information regarding new version Cisco is planning for Voice? Thanks in…
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CCIE pursuit, lab setup.
I little about myself: I got my CCNA in 2010 (with a few years of previous networking experience), got a job as a network engineer and since got my CCNP in R&S. Since everything has been making a lot of sense to me, I thought it a good idea to see how far I can take it and go for the CCIE. I have a goal of passing the…
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Sirsamon's CCIE, Like the Doctor says It's Bigger on the Inside
Well i thought might start the blog of, i have been hovering around for a while. The approach i am taking is a long one. I bought every book i could on the Cisco recommenced reading list and then some adding whenever i see anything i think will benefit or i like. ;) So the plan, Books, i wanted to start from the beginning…
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Network 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 routing process
Hello guys (and gals), while preparing for CCIE I went across a weird command and I have no clue whatsoever as to what it does. Router Ospf (or Eigrp) 1 network 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 area 1 I know network 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 will advertise any interface on the router But 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 I got no clue as to what it will…
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Freshness of CCIE tracks?
While R&S continues to set the bar by including relevant technology, is there a problem with the other CCIE tracks. Here's my source of chagrin...* VOICE Track: CUCM Version 7 - CUCM Latest Version is 9 * SP Track: The lab environment includes IOU, but there are no educational use IOU instances available to the public *…
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IPExpert CCIE Data Center Workbook
Has anyone purchased their CCIE DC workbook as yet? Any reviews / thoughts so far? My concern are the following: I have to prepay full price for a workbook which isn't going to be completed for another few months - June 2013 according to their posted delivery dates. If they were to provide a more palatable offer such as…
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Been a while
Hey guys, It's been a while since I've visited this site. It's really bloody tough studying for the CCIE. I was fully committed about a year ago but as often as it happens life gets in the way. I sat my CCIE written and managed to pass but then work forced me to go in a different direction, wireless and voice. During this…
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Remote access Power (IP) for home Lab
Hiya, Can any of the UK based guys suggest a remote access power distrbution to allow me to switch on the lab from work. (more lab time). It has to be 240v. have been looking on ebay, but haven't sen anything, and maywell be searching under the wrong heading Thanks andy
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Captains Log - Destination: CCIE 2012
In the year 2012... on a planet far far away... where the trees were made of UTP cables and had lush seas of binary... there existed a treasure that glistened as bright as looking straight into SFP. This treasure shrouded in mystery, only gave a clue by it's 4 letters... CCIE. Anyway.. I'm making this as a lab diary type…
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Narbik's soup to nuts workbook
Just had a question about this workbook. I see there's a free download here: Free Downoads : Micronics Networking & Training, delivering the best training and consulting to empower clients to attain their goal. However, when I download it, the front page says "Answers" and throughout the PDF it shows how to complete each…
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Bit of advice slightly off topic
I'm currently studying for RS CCIE, I have my own lab, bought the INE workbook 1 and now I'm in the market for a new laptop, I'll buy it through my company and ideally would like to bu a Mac Pro.. Now the the question is, do any of you use a mac as your main study computer? Are there any restrictions in doing so. Would I…