Cornerstones of CCIE Success

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1 Cornerstones of CCIE Success 1

2 Anthony Sequeira CCIE, CCSI, VCP, Data Center Specialist Lead Cisco Instructor for StormWind.com Contract CCIE Instructor for IPexpert.com Cisco Press Author 2

3 Cornerstones of CCIE Success Technology Knowledge Strategy Psychology Physical Wellness 3

4 Know Thy Technology; Know Thy Exam

5 The Exam Content The R&S Lab Exam Checklist 5

6 The CCIE R&S Troubleshooting Section 2 hours total time Approximately 30 emulated devices Approximately 10 independent Trouble Tickets 80% required to pass section; section must be passed to pass exam 6

7 The CCIE R&S Configuration Section 6 hours total time Approximately 14 physical devices Divided into major blueprint sections 80% required to pass section; section must be passed to pass exam 7

8 Study Strategy; Exam Strategy

a lot of books Hire a mentor Practice with the equipment Just

9 How Should I Study for My CCIE Lab Exam? Just sit and watch videos Attend a bootcamp style class Read a lot of books Hire a mentor Practice with the equipment Just keep doing practice labs over and over Study in a manner that works best for me 9

10 A Hybrid Approach Most students enjoy and report success with a hybrid approach For example: Evening 1 Cisco Press reading Evening 2 Videos Evening 3 Hands on practice Evening 4 Practice lab scenarios Evening 5 NO STUDY! 10

11 What Does Cisco Say? Tip 1 Assessing Strengths Tip 2 Study Materials Tip 3 Hands-On Practice Tip 4 Cisco Documentation CD Tip 5 Home Labs 11

12 Quick-Fire TS Section Strategy Step 1 Confirm correct initial configuration load against diagram using loopback address (or other address if loopbacks not present in diagram) Step 2 Begin reading tickets from Ticket 1 forward Step 3 Annotate Trouble Ticket Tracker with entry for the ticket attempted; log ticket number, point value, and the perceived technological area Step 4 Begin problem isolation with ticket; if problem isolation cannot be achieved in 3 minutes, record observations on tracker and proceed to next Ticket and begin at Step 3 12

13 Quick-Fire TS Section Strategy Step 5 - begin fault remediation; if the fault cannot be remediated in 3 additional minutes, update the Trouble Ticket Tracker with observations and move to the next ticket; begin at Step 3 Step 6 - Once all tickets have been attempted, select remaining tickets from the Ticket Tracker based on your technological strengths and point value of tickets; work methodically, and be mindful of the time spend on each ticket 13

14 Configuration Section Strategy Core task versus non-core task Core task has points that depend upon it! Attack exam in order with Skipped Task Tracker Skip non-core tasks that might require extra time and testing and/or DOC-CD usage Skipped Task Tracker includes task ID, tech area, points, and perceived level of difficulty rating 14

15 Develop the Right Psychological Mindset

16 "Nothing gets in the way of your vision of yourself in the future!" 16

17 Keep in Mind You were not born being afraid to take an exam An exam has all the hallmarks of a performance What you experience as nervousness is natural and a good thing 17

18 Keep in Mind If thinking about the exam weeks before causes stress, then stop thinking about it Your confidence is built upon knowing you have prepared, studied, and reviewed You cannot KNOW for a fact what will happen... so go give it your best! 18

19 Ensure Physical Wellness

20 Keep in Mind You perform on exam day on what you ate the day before Eat another good meal that is easy to digest an hour or two before the start of your exam You might need to bring your own food to the testing center! 20

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CCNP Voice: Implementing CUCM 8.0 Josh Finke, CCIE#25707

CCNP Voice: Implementing CUCM 8.0 Josh Finke, CCIE#25707 josh.finke@ironbow.com Agenda Session Objectives and Scope CIPT1 Exam Information and Blueprint Overview Study Methodology Exam Topic Headings Sample