Well I didn't get it

CCIE # 20000 that is, but I'll take the one I got #19991!

Finally.

I thought this one was the most difficult of the exams yet. There were many issues that needed to be resolved throughout the lab. I was basically done by 1:30 and had the remaining 2.5 hours for verification. In that time I found 2 mistakes I made for a total of 5 points, not sure if that pushed me over the top or not but I was glad to find them. Lunch was pizza (papa john's). The proctor ran the grading scripts before we left the lab which was cool, made the traffic jam on I-85 more bareable comming home.

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ITdude

dtlokee wrote:

Add to that list a very understanding and patient wife

Probably your most valuable asset!

Congratulations man. If anyone ever deserved it more, I can't think who it might be! (probably a few who deserve it as much, especially on this forum)

Pretty cool number too.

Mrock4

Mishra wrote:

Read the thread peoples!

Blah blah blah..I had to get to work and wanted to offer my congratulations.

dt- oddly enough, having some experience then taking isn't too bad, it seems...it is costly, though. I had a buddy who was new to certs, and gave a run at the CCNA with no experience, and about 2 weeks of studying. It murdered him, but it was also a wake up call, that it was a real test, and he really needed to prepare. He retook it the next time and topped 99% of other people's scores.

Slowhand

It sounds like you had quite a ride, and I'm sure you'll have plenty of war-stories for us as others approach the big day. As Webmaster once said in another thread, "CCIEs don't go to interviews, they interview companies", so I'd imagine that the whole (IT) world's beating a path to your doorstep. I suppose it's a little like being Chilli Palmer from the movie Get Shorty:

"Who the f@#% are you?"
"I'm the guy telling you the way it's gonna be."

Big congrats on passing the big lab, and good luck on the Service Provider and Security paths.

snadam

I hope you plan to celebrate!!!

big congrats from me

Sie

Congratulations!!

No that should be a:

CONGRATULATIONS

Best of luck in the next step!

Cucumber

Wow the precious CCIE, congrats man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

netteaser

Wow Congrats on the pass!!

APA

dtlokee wrote:

Networkhead wrote:

Shoot. This guy has a variety of skills. MCAD, MCSD, CCIE, MCDBA, MCSE? Are you kidding me? Hats off to you.

Add to that list a very understanding and patient wife

Oh absolutely no doubt about that one!!!!

Now where can I find me one of those????

APA

Darthn3ss wrote:

congrats! i'd like to be CCIE before 50,000.. (giving my self some time...)

I like your style........ add me to this list...

c0d3_w0lf

Congratulations, man!!!

I can't wait until the day when I too can raise my fist and say "Where did I put my sandwich?"

Cuz...I won't have much room for any real thought during the initial period of elation

Netstudent

BIG CONGRATS!!!!

We're Happy for you DT.

snadam

Mishra wrote:

You think CCIE's have time to respond to the same questions asked everytime.

WELL HE DOES NOW!!! HE PASSED!

phreak

Big congrats and a job well done!

MrD

This is an awesome victory my friend!

I'm psyched for you...I'm sure you'll knock the SP & Security out of the ballpark as well.

KGhaleon

Congrats, it sounds like you have quite a bit of experience with Cisco already. Surprised the lab got you the first time. Alls well if it ends well, right?

phantasm

Grats man!! I'm still working on CCNA. lol.

Crunchyhippo

Congratulations on obtaining a prize worthy of hard pursuit! I imagine you'll be taking a break from book-beating and staring at computer monitors all day long.

So what does your employer think of you getting your CCIE? I hope it's something better than a clap on the back and a "Job well done!" comment.

Be sure and send us a photo of your CCIE plaque when it arrives.

I think we'd all like to see it. Precious few of us will ever own one, methinks.

royal

Congrats. But stop slacking, you need more certs.

cisco_trooper

Crunchyhippo wrote:

Be sure and send us a photo of your CCIE plaque when it arrives.

Do they really send a plaque? Hell, if I get a plaque I'm really gonna start hammering away...

dtlokee

Crunchyhippo wrote:

Congratulations on obtaining a prize worthy of hard pursuit! I imagine you'll be taking a break from book-beating and staring at computer monitors all day long.

Nope! I've already started putting together a CCIE SP rack, got two used 7206 VXR's comming in tomorrow and I dusted off a LS1010 and set it up today for ATM.

Crunchyhippo wrote:

So what does your employer think of you getting your CCIE? I hope it's something better than a clap on the back and a "Job well done!" comment.

I'm self employed

Crunchyhippo wrote:

Be sure and send us a photo of your CCIE plaque when it arrives. I think we'd all like to see it. Precious few of us will ever own one, methinks.

I'll let you know when it's in.

Thanks again all, it's been a great ride but I'm not ready to get off yet!

Silver Bullet

Congratulations Mr. 19991.

Aquabat [banned]

dtlokee wrote:

Networkhead wrote:

Shoot. This guy has a variety of skills. MCAD, MCSD, CCIE, MCDBA, MCSE? Are you kidding me? Hats off to you.

Add to that list a very understanding and patient wife

yes! i've heard that an impatient wife is the ccie's number one enemy haha

Great Job!

cisco_trooper

Aquabat wrote:

dtlokee wrote:

Networkhead wrote:

Shoot. This guy has a variety of skills. MCAD, MCSD, CCIE, MCDBA, MCSE? Are you kidding me? Hats off to you.

Add to that list a very understanding and patient wife

yes! i've heard that an impatient wife is the ccie's number one enemy haha

Great Job!

Man, don't even get me started down that road...
I can hear the whining already...

J0e

Congratulations!

jediknight

Congratulations!!! You are truly an inspiration to us all on the rewards of dedication and hard work. You truly deserve what you have achieved!

darkuser

did you use IE or netmaster ?

home lab or rack access ?

dtlokee

I have a rack set up at work that I used. In the week before the lab I did 3 of the IE labs, I think they were 7,8,10 - They were the ones rated an 8 for difficulty. It used them to get into the groove of sitting for 8 hours and working on a lab. The only complaint I would have about the IE workbooks is they give you good drawings that you can work from. The IE lab you need to make your own drawings because the ones they give you are not as good.

gojericho0

Congrats!!! Very well deserved!

Humper

Congratulations!!

larkspur

man that is awesome and you rock!!! Thanks for sticking around here and providing guidance!