There were a few threads recently about a CCIE study group. Nothing really came together, but I was wondering how you're all doing on your respective paths?

I just booked my lab for September 11th, in Hong Kong.

I hit a life speed bump so studies stopped. Should be starting the studies again pretty soon. Hoping to do the written before end of year.

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Keep us posted on how the written comes along.

Received a copy of the CCIE Written OCG from my employer. Reading it, taking notes, testing stuff, reading white papers it references. I currently have the mindset "I'll see how far I get".

My boss protested six months ago when I mentioned CCIE. He was like "You have too little experience, and that is a high-level certification which takes more effort than you can imagine". I asked again two weeks ago, he looked at me for a few seconds, said "Okay" and let me order the book. So I am feeling good about it, I must have proven something along the way.

Meanwhile, girlfriend thinks I'm crazy because "I am having way too much fun at something other people call work".

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Looking to sit the lab in March or May if i stay on track.

Actually waiting on the INE books to arrive :/

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Just started on the written studies last week. I am aiming to take it by the end of the year. No game plan on the lab yet too far off.

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That's good stuff fellas. Hopefully we can all get our digits before the V5 curriculum is released :S.

Reggie, before started my studies I got a similar speech from my employer. At the end of the day, I think it's because they're afraid of losing you or they don't feel like increasing your salary lol.

sirsamon, are you the guy that has a gigantic ciscopress library? I have this vague recollection of your avatar next to a few pictures of stacks of material lol.

edit:

Answered my own question: http://sirsamon.com/CCIE/?cat=7

looks juicy

Guilty

P.S

It has just been updated with everything voice, as i have now become addicted to that as well.

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Update with pics please lol

Sirsamon, that is insane! Nice looking setup. Wish I had the money to invest in that kind of gear.

Good luck to all of y'all by the way.

i am planning on starting my written studies in august/sept time

Anyone wanting to setup a study session group of some sort? I have completed the written but working on the lab.

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Provide some updates guys, where are you currently in your studies?

Hope all is going well.

dnetworks, I personally don't have enough time to organize a group unfortunately, if enough members are interested I'd definitely join up though, we could exchange notes and pick each others brains, would be cool.

Completely stopped. I just didn't have the desire to look at the materials. I have decided to take a break from certifications for awhile because I have completed quite a few in the last two years and just need some relaxation for a little or long while.

I'll be sure to pick back up before anything expires though!

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Im scheduled for sept 21st. I am picking out some topics right now that I need to revamp on. Going over the doccd and 12.4t configuration guide. I hate to be a downer but I think I will sit this lab a few more times after this.

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I can't second that statement enough. At my last job, I used to literally sigh every day I walked in the door. Now, I do split eagles and high-five my coworkers....


They've asked me to stop.

EDIT - As for the CCIE... me personally I have some things I want to do after I finish Security+ and CCNP... like Wireshark, BCNE, Juniper, design stuff.... so much to do and so little time to do it!

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"The only time something is impossible is when you think it is." - Kevin Corbin, CCIE #11577

I have a newborn child. Point made

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Hahaha, 2 year old and a 4 month old here; I know what you mean

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Written booked for this coming Thursday, unless the feeling of "need a bit more" overruns and forces me to postpone it.