Thanks, Tyson.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tyson Scott Sent: 12 July 2010 04:05 PM To: 'Tolulope Ogunsina'; 'Vybhav Ramachandran' Cc: 'OSL Security' Subject: Re: [OSL | CCIE_Security] CCIE lab stratergy All, I personally haven't re-drawn the diagram in any of my attempts either. It was not something I ever did in practice and if you don't do it in practice don't do it in the lab. Having said this I will add that it is helpful to 80-90% of the people I speak with so Tolulope and I are definitely in the minority. I think that both the comments by Jimmy and Tolulope are in line with the recommendations I give. The difference in the pre-lab time between the two recommendations is the drawing of the diagram. Re-drawing the diagram typically takes 15-20 minutes so if you compare that to both of the recommendations they are both saying the same thing. Make sure to use the checklist. So many mistakes can be avoided if you do that. I don't have much more to say then has already been said. create your task list. Only mark things done when you are positive you are finished with the question Reload the routers right before you go to lunch. Cherry pick and get a lot out of the way early on. (helps relieve stress when it starts to become crunch time) Review the startup configurations at the beginning of the day and do the troubleshooting tasks first. That way you only have to troubleshoot the lab problems and not your own self induced troubleshooting Use alias commands for speed. Reduce time taken to type common commands you use. Regardless of what anyone says it is a timed test. Speed always helps save configuration often If you have inline IPS do it early on Regards, Tyson Scott - CCIE #13513 R&S, Security, and SP Managing Partner / Sr. Instructor - IPexpert, Inc. Mailto: [email protected] Telephone: +1.810.326.1444, ext. 208 Live Assistance, Please visit: www.ipexpert.com/chat eFax: +1.810.454.0130 IPexpert is a premier provider of Self-Study Workbooks, Video on Demand, Audio Tools, Online Hardware Rental and Classroom Training for the Cisco CCIE (R&S, Voice, Security & Service Provider) certification(s) with training locations throughout the United States, Europe, South Asia and Australia. Be sure to visit our online communities at www.ipexpert.com/communities and our public website at www.ipexpert.com <http://www.ipexpert.com/> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tolulope Ogunsina Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 7:49 AM To: Vybhav Ramachandran Cc: OSL Security Subject: Re: [OSL | CCIE_Security] CCIE lab stratergy Hi, I never had to draw any diagram for both my R&S and security exams. I didnt practice that way. The lab diagrams are just fine. If you can cope with IPX's diagrams, then the lab's diagrams shouldnt be too hard to figure out. I skim thru the entire lab book in about 25mins (just to figure out interdependent tasks) VPN+ASA or ZBF/CBAC and NAT etc. I also make notes of tasks and points to know how I am doing. I also make sure I dont spend too much time on any question. Leave difficult tasks to the end. Fix the easy ones while your head is still clear :) I also make sure I reread the entire lab book after I am done and verify each task using show commands. Your show commands MUST match theirs. When in doubt, ask the proctor! Try to finish in 6hrs or less....I personally believe that the reason why people fail without knowing why is because they didnt verify enough. I make silly mistakes like applying policies to the wrong interface, configuring a sec feature on the wrong router (I use a terminal server) etc. All the best Jimmy! HTH, On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Vybhav Ramachandran <[email protected]> wrote: Firstly, Good luck Jimmy! Kick some ass! :) I don't know how you guys finish so fast..i take full 8 hours.. i must be doing ssomething wrong. I take about 45 mins to 1 hour to draw the diagram, skim through all the topics and get ready to start configuring. How long do you take? Cheers, TacACK _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com -- Best Regards, Tolulope.
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