I did not use any exam simulators to prepare for the CCIE written exam and it was exclusively book study. I read some books in totality and used others as a reference in areas which needed additional reading. Here are the books I used:. If you are the inquisitive type like me, these RFCs can provide great insight and nuts-and-bolts descriptions of networking protocols and systems which is usually not available in any books. Some questions in the CCIE written exam do not require much thinking and if you possess the concepts involved, the correct answer will make itself instantly obvious as you read the given options.
There are scenario based questions as well that take a little longer to figure out. I am including here two sample questions of each category to give you an idea of what to expect.
Question 1. Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c. Please note that b is not even a valid representation of the given IPv6 address. Although options a, c and d are all valid, the most efficient representation of the given IPv6 address is c, that is, FBAC. Question 2. Given the topology and configurations shown in the exhibit, what will be the impact at R4 if the link between R1 and R2 fails?
Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is the last option d. The key to solution is the configuration of R3. The second thing to note is the area 0 range I used to study 2 — 3 hours a day on weekdays and 5 — 8 hours on weekends or holidays along with working a full time corporate job.
I spent around 25 hours a week studying and this routine lasted for more than 6 months. In total I would have spent more than hours studying for the written exam. In hindsight I believe that I probably over prepared for the written exam. It does not have much of a value other than the fact that it is a pre-requisite to register for the CCIE lab exam. This strategy may help you reduce the total time needed to achieve your CCIE by a good few months. When you are in the final stages of your CCIE lab preparation, you can sit and pass the written exam pretty easily.
Also, do not let your success in the CCIE written exam fool you as this comparatively easier exam is probably designed to prevent the totally unprepared from taking the lab exam. It took me a little more than a year to pass my CCIE lab exam after the written exam. The time it takes you would depend on your current knowledge and skills and also on the time you are willing to spend per day for CCIE studies. At the very start of your lab preparation you are faced with two important decisions: selecting a training provider and gaining access to a practice lab.
In the following sections I would describe the resources and options available to CCIE candidates and how I selected and used those resources for my own studies. Sign Out Sign In Register. Latest Insider. Check out the latest Insider stories here.
More from the IDG Network. Phase 1: Determine what's involved and consider options. Time required: Months to years; everyone has a different path to get to this point. Phase 2: Make the commitment. This is really the culmination of phase 1. Phase 3: Prepare for, take, and pass the written exam. Time required: 6 to 18 months. Phase 4: Prepare for the first lab exam. Time required: 9 to 15 months. Phase 5: Take the lab exam. Time required: 30 days minimum for scheduling.
Phases 6 and on: Repeat step 5, usually more than once. Time required: 3 to 6 months, on average, per attempt. This method is highly adapted to my learning style, but I thought some may want to know. It really depends how they structure it. Like I said, if it is anything like the v4 workbooks then I should be able to follow INE's recommended guide for passing the V4 Lab closely.
Hope you all enjoyed this post and got something out of it! Again, post your ideas and plans below to share with the world. Oh and would you be willing to share or give insight on this:. Sure thing, I created it simple Excel sheet that randomly picks 5 labs from work book 1 for me to do each study day. It's a pretty simple sheet and nothing difficult to make. I'm sure mostly everyone here can create one even if it's with the help of Google.
Pretty much what this enables me to do is cover the labs I have already done previously that way I refresh my memory and skills that I have covered in the past and be far less susceptible to forgetting the material completely.
I noticed you are using INE. I sent you a private message regarding how to work with them on billing. I'm not certain if we're allowed to post it in open forum. INE version 5 workbook is looking like it will be 1 really big workbook. The v4 Vol1 corresponds with the v5 Advanced Technology Labs.
At least that is the best I can tell at this time. INE might split them up latter. My Plan is close to yours, with me trying to do 40 hours per week.
We will see how that goes, I am really only starting the plan today. Wish I had a rich uncle to pay for a boot camp, but I read some tips and sites about CCIE preparation, i discussed the idea with my wife and I asked my company to Support me. After that, i wrote a plan. To get the written exam. In General, I have to increase my knowhow. At the Moment i read some Books. After that i will start with the INE preparation for my writen exam.
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