Robert, In 1999 when I started looking into CCNA cert I didn't know much about switching, routing or Cisco equipment all together. I decided to go thru CCNP/CCDP tracks, as my experience was very limited. By late 2001 and after few tries at the lab I got my number. It doesn't require all those years of experience. Having few years of working with the gear and some protocols already, should really help you out. With some dedication and support you can achieve CCIE status within a year or so if you got what it takes :-)
And as others have mentioned, this is just a beginning.. ""Robert D. Cluett"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > All (CCIE's and CCIE Written) > > I was wondering if you could help me understand what it is I am in for. I > have 3 years of experience at tier 3 IP support with Verizon. OSPF mostly. > I have experience with various Cisco and Nortel routers and switches. My > question is this, knowing OSPF and circuit troublshooting is excellent > knowledge, but I know that is only a fraction of what the CCIE demands. I > recently passed the CCNA, and have jumped into the studying for the routing > exam. The only thing which seems tough is the BGP (I have not touched it > before). So, my question is, what can I expect from this road ahead. Is it > feasable to eventually obtain my CCIE or is the CCIE for those people who > have the 10 years of experience working for an ISP? Any advice would help! > > Rob Cluett, CCNA Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=50159&t=50139 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
