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Stopping LIFE to pursue CCIE Lab
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Dieg0M
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Depending on how big the initial topology will be for the configuration section, you won't be able to do a sanity check and see what is already configured. Removing FR means they will have to implement something to simulate NBMA networks like PVLAN's or DMVPN's. This means that we will have to learn to work with and around these if needed. Also, the Diagnostic section and the movable timeframe that we get in V5 will defintely have an impact on the approach. I see some of these points in our favor and some against but, in my opinion, the overall strategy to the v5 will be different than what is required to pass v4.Follow my CCDE journey at www.routingnull0.com -
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Essendon
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How are you going with this Kim? Havent seen you post on your blog or here, stay around! -
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NOC-Ninja
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Hey guys. I want to let you know that I passed CCIE Wireless the 2nd attempt. Last time I failed RS, I ran out of dates at SJ, RTP and canada. The closest was Australia so I quit RS and jumped into Wireless right away since wireless was the only technology I am exposed to at work. I only slept 3hrs a day to study and lab. I used everything i learned from RS and its journey to Wireless. After pushing myself so hard, it paid off. To everyone that is pushing it, dont give up. Get that number. You will feel defeat so many times but NEVER give up.
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jamesp1983
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Congratulations! You deserve it man. Good to see you back on here."Check both the destination and return path when a route fails." "Switches create a network. Routers connect networks." -
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jamesp1983 wrote: »Congratulations! You deserve it man. Good to see you back on here.
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networker050184
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Congrats!An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
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networker050184 wrote: »Congrats!
thank you! are you going for it soon? -
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Congats! A hard working man for sure
thanks daniel! I hope everything is bright in your side! I can finally sleep -
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Sa'ad
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Congrats Ninja!
I considered switching to CCIE security many times but I keep on telling myself I'm close but it never ends. How long have you been studying for the wireless?INE v4 volume 1 -
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8 months. At the same time. I deal with Wireless at work everyday. Dont EVER give up.Congrats Ninja!
I considered switching to CCIE security many times but I keep on telling myself I'm close but it never ends. How long have you been studying for the wireless?
If your gut is telling you to go to sec then do it. The goal is to get the number so you have return of investment. -
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Congrats NOC!! CCIE-W that is awesome, that is definitely not as common as CCIE-RS!
Glad to see you knock it out!!
Thank you Steve! I hope everything is well in your side. When are u going for the lab? -
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xnx
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3 hours of sleep a day!??
If I did that then I could the whole CCNP done in a 2-3 weeks maximum...
Do you work 'NOC' or actual network maintenance / engineering?Getting There ...
Lab Equipment: Using Cisco CSRs and 4 Switches currently -
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SteveO86
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Thank you Steve! I hope everything is well in your side. When are u going for the lab?
Not too sure, I changed jobs over a year ago and I've been very Data Center focused for most of that time. So I've pretty much started fresh with the DC track back in Nov/Dec last year.
It's tough to stay up on R/S since I've left MSP realm and I'm not doing routing all day/everyday.My Networking blog
Latest blog post: Let's review EIGRP Named Mode
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Thanks for the words of encouragement NOC. By the way there is no tcp/udp port 44438, its unassigned, you should probably get that number assigned to you tcp/upd 44438 = NOC-NINJA. LOL.INE v4 volume 1
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NOC3 hours of sleep a day!??
If I did that then I could the whole CCNP done in a 2-3 weeks maximum...
Do you work 'NOC' or actual network maintenance / engineering?
We do EVERYTHING.
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You DA MAN for sticking it out mate. And I believe the CCIE: Wireless is a rarer cert, all the better! Awesome work Kim!
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Congratulations mate! Are you planning on a 2nd CCIE in the near future?
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ande0255
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Can you comment on how you studied for CCIE : W? I was looking at Narbik's bootcamp review somewhere, and it linked to your page, which was inactive at the time - maybe a week or two ago. -
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broli720
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Congrats sir. Definitely an impressive achievement. Wear those digits proudly! -
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gorebrush
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Congratulations, well deserved.
What is the goal of the wireless lab? It's probably an obvious answer though lol
Guessing you configure WLCs and some wired stuff to support it? -
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Check the blueprint. Buy workbooks IPexpert or fastlane. I have a friend that bought it already so it wasnt bad for me. Build the lab. In my case, I bought all the hardware and installed the software in VM's. I shutdown the website since I dont have time to update it. EDIT: Here is my home lab.Can you comment on how you studied for CCIE : W? I was looking at Narbik's bootcamp review somewhere, and it linked to your page, which was inactive at the time - maybe a week or two ago. -
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Congratulations, well deserved.
What is the goal of the wireless lab? It's probably an obvious answer though lol
Guessing you configure WLCs and some wired stuff to support it?
Configure WLC, AP's, router and switches, ACS, WCS, and MSE. -
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Congratulations mate! Are you planning on a 2nd CCIE in the near future?
Not sure yet. Im waiting for a little bit of ROI at work. -
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Thanks bro. I know you've been cheering for me this whole time. I hope the best for you.You DA MAN for sticking it out mate. And I believe the CCIE: Wireless is a rarer cert, all the better! Awesome work Kim! -
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It probably goes without saying but congrats NOC, I read through this entire thread some time ago after you stopped updating for about 6 months, glad to see you finally achieved a CCIE number!
Out of curiosity, did the Wireless CCIE incorporate a good amount of your R/S studies, or was it closer to starting entirely over in studies from a reading / labbing perspective?
