shednik wrote: Congrats on the pass, must feel great to have accomplished that!!
nel wrote: Congrats man. Thats one hell of achievement. Would you like to share the materials you've used and anything else you would recommend for those going for the IE?
a543047 wrote: Guys, I've only posted a few times on this forum but have been a member for a while. Anyway, I have passed my CCIE Lab on Nov. 24th at RTP! Good luck to the rest of you working towards the same goal. History: Completed CCNP in Jan 08 Began studying for Written Jan 08 Passed Written June 08 Failed first attempt at Lab on Oct 8th 08 Passed Lab Nov. 24th 08 Just be patient and keep working towards your goal. Ted Kim CCIE R&S #22769
Paul Boz wrote: Awesome man. Was the Developing IP Multicast Networks by Beau Williamson very helpful? I've been searching for quality multicast publications.
mikesz wrote: CONGRATULATIONS, what an achievement, would mind sharing with Us, how long did it take to accomplish CCNA and CCNP??? that is where I want to end up. once again respect
I got my CCNA in 2006 while doing desktop work. I started my CCNP in mid 2007 while working as a systems administrator. Currently, I am in my first 'real' networking job (enterprise environment) and have been here 13 months. I used certifications to get my foot in the door and never looked back. About 2 years from CCNA to CCIE. Ted
nel wrote: I got my CCNA in 2006 while doing desktop work. I started my CCNP in mid 2007 while working as a systems administrator. Currently, I am in my first 'real' networking job (enterprise environment) and have been here 13 months. I used certifications to get my foot in the door and never looked back. About 2 years from CCNA to CCIE. Ted Fantastic achievement in that amount of time. So whats up next for you?
skeet2331 wrote: How much time did you spend studying for the lab roughly?
gorebrush wrote: OK, you've just made me want to do CCIE after CCNP. Show's it can be done as I always knew it could... CCIE in mid 2010 anyone ?
JohnDouglas wrote: yep, i have to agree too. i like the slowly but surely approach shown on this forum. think i'll just coast at work for the next couple of years and study till i get my number. after all things are going to be slow for a couple of years and working at my usual break neck speed brought me nothing.
Turgon wrote: JohnDouglas wrote: yep, i have to agree too. i like the slowly but surely approach shown on this forum. think i'll just coast at work for the next couple of years and study till i get my number. after all things are going to be slow for a couple of years and working at my usual break neck speed brought me nothing. Some free time at work really helps with lab prep. But even if things are slow at work getting through the CCIE in one year still takes a lot of effort. In my case it's more like two years as I have been really busy at work and at home. But it still means a lot of work I can assure you of that. Both methods have pros and cons. Either way you have to turn your desire into determination along the journey! Good luck if you decide to go for it.
