CCIE Pursuit!!!

ahepburn

Well today I have officially decided that it is time to pursue first goal on my new years resolution list; The CCIE. I know its going to be an EXTREME challenge, but I'm just pushing forward and trying to stay confident. I'm going to use this thread for tracking my progress throughout my CCIE journey. I purchased the INE VOD written bootcamp along with the Cisco Press self-pace study guideversion 4.0. The intent is to study for 24-30 hours a week, and sit the written exam in May of this year! and start labbing inin june..... for which I intend to purchase either the ipexperts CCIE training or the INE... do anyone have any suggestion on which vendor si should go with for the LAB, and if I need any additional studying material for the written?

down77

24-30 hours a week is a great target and if you can keep up the pace it'll be well worth it. The first step is making sure to get the reading under way and work towards 200 hours of studies (reading/lab'ing)

Take a look at the INE recommended reading list as well as the Cisco CCIE R&S recommended reading lists. Looking at your profile, you may want to look at the CCNP and CCIP on the way towards the CCIE studies unless you have plenty of experience in configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced routing and switching.

Most importantly remember that this is a marathon! It will challenge your mind, body and soul on the journey towards success. If you are able to stick with your study plan you should have great results! Good luck and like many others, I'll be following your progress.