It's been a long time since i wrote any blog, may be i was too busy or lazy but i wanted to write this blog specially after answering so many queries regarding "How to prepare for CCIE".
This time I have made up my mind and will write all of my Algorithms of preparing CCIE exam and my CCIE-SP preparation updates.
For last few weeks i have been very busy studying my CCIE SPv3, as my target is the Beta Exam which will start on 18th Feb, 2011. But i will try to finish this post as soon as possible.
I will start with "Preparing CCIE R&S" method which i followed after reading lots of blogs, guides, videos and earned my CCIE R&S, and currently preparing for my CCIE SPv3.
How to Prepare for CCIE R&S:
First of all i will recommend everyone to start your career with CCNA as it is the foundation of Cisco Data Networking, and spend more and more time on Cisco Packet Tracer- try to understand the basic concepts and try to design your own topologies and implement different technologies.
Working on Packet Tracer/Real Devices and implementing complex topologies will clear most of the basic concepts for you, and will also improve your Design understanding of Data Networking, which is very very important.
Once you achieve the CCNA Level, start your career towards CCNP. It will introduce you to more advanced topics and complex topologies which will further improve your understanding and approach.
CCNP is a major step towards CCIE, if you did not earn it with pure concepts and understanding then going for CCIE would be very tough for you, its better to take enough time and practice to master most of its contents and Lab requirements.
Try to familiarize yourself with GNS3/Packet Tracer/Real Labs, at CCNP level you must be now an expert of implementing different technologies and understanding most of the technologies featured in CISCO IOS.
Once you finish the CCNP, take a leave, enjoy and try to refresh your brain because you are going to start a tough journey of CCIE :)
To Be Continued.....
This time I have made up my mind and will write all of my Algorithms of preparing CCIE exam and my CCIE-SP preparation updates.
For last few weeks i have been very busy studying my CCIE SPv3, as my target is the Beta Exam which will start on 18th Feb, 2011. But i will try to finish this post as soon as possible.
I will start with "Preparing CCIE R&S" method which i followed after reading lots of blogs, guides, videos and earned my CCIE R&S, and currently preparing for my CCIE SPv3.
How to Prepare for CCIE R&S:
First of all i will recommend everyone to start your career with CCNA as it is the foundation of Cisco Data Networking, and spend more and more time on Cisco Packet Tracer- try to understand the basic concepts and try to design your own topologies and implement different technologies.
Working on Packet Tracer/Real Devices and implementing complex topologies will clear most of the basic concepts for you, and will also improve your Design understanding of Data Networking, which is very very important.
Once you achieve the CCNA Level, start your career towards CCNP. It will introduce you to more advanced topics and complex topologies which will further improve your understanding and approach.
CCNP is a major step towards CCIE, if you did not earn it with pure concepts and understanding then going for CCIE would be very tough for you, its better to take enough time and practice to master most of its contents and Lab requirements.
Try to familiarize yourself with GNS3/Packet Tracer/Real Labs, at CCNP level you must be now an expert of implementing different technologies and understanding most of the technologies featured in CISCO IOS.
Once you finish the CCNP, take a leave, enjoy and try to refresh your brain because you are going to start a tough journey of CCIE :)
To Be Continued.....
Agreed upon ccna and ccnp stuff, even today going through ccna and ccnp books some time amaze me :)
ReplyDeleteThis though right, is perceived as a long route, specially by people getting professional level certifications via short cuts. People are usually interested in short cuts, tips and tricks.... and I think people expect this when they ask you "how to prepare", and "how you did that". Is this right?
ReplyDeleteuncle, when will you post the next thoughts....
ReplyDeleteany deadline...? ;)
rizwan
@Usman: Yeh you are right, but when you move into more advanced level, shortcuts never work thats why i said, give full time to your basics otherwise you will fall flat at high level :)
ReplyDelete@Rizwan: I have written it but will complete it tomorrow inshAllah :)