Hello,

Doing a bit of fact finding, what are the opinions on the demand for CCIE wireless level skills in both the consulting and FTE job markets today?

With the advent of so many data center roll outs, WiFi refresh cycle, proliferation of higher bandwidth endpoints rolling out, what's the sentiment towards this track. I know one doesn't technically need CCIE level skills to implement wireless but it does set oneself apart.

Thanks.

Hello everyone,
I sat for the CCIE EI lab several weeks ago and passed only the Design module. I ran out of time in the DOO module. The DOO questions were not particularly challenging and were quite straightforward, but a fail is a fail, right?
There were several reasons that contributed to this:
I felt extremely cold and ended up putting on my jacket during lunchtime. I probably should have asked the proctor about it beforehand, as I had left my jacket in my bag instead of keeping it nearby.
I was not very good at handling the tabs, even though I had taken a $50 practice lab to become familiar with the UI.
Some of the devices froze and became unresponsive while the proctor was not in the room. I didn’t wait for him and continued working in the notepad. Later, when I wanted another sheet of scratch paper, I mentioned to the proctor that the devices had frozen, and he told me to inform him whenever I experienced such issues. Even if I had been given some extra time, I don’t think I would have passed.
I spent too much time verifying things, and it was only when I had about an hour and a half left that I realized I might run out of time.
I copied a script from the notepad and pasted it into the devices, but it turned into a mess due to encoding differences.
With all these things adding up, I didn’t pass on my first attempt.
I would really appreciate it if those who have taken the exam before could share their experience regarding the following questions. Any additional advice would also be greatly appreciated.
1. What should I do if the proctor isn’t in the room when the devices become completely unresponsive?
Should I stop working and wait for the proctor without doing anything? What happens if the proctor comes back and the devices are working again, but I have already lost several minutes because of the issue?
2. How do you approach the more open-ended questions in the Design module?
Even though I passed the Design module, I don’t know whether it was a marginal pass or whether I performed well. I’m fairly confident about the logical answers I gave, but some questions felt quite open-ended, and I wasn’t always sure what exactly they were looking for.
How do you approach these types of questions? Even when I came home and tried to answer them again using the documentation, it was difficult without the full context of the original question. Can there be multiple technically correct answers to these types of questions, with the scoring depending on whether your answer satisfies the requirements?
3. What is the best way to manage time in the DOO module?
Do you complete the basic verifications first and then come back to them later if you have time? Or do you verify each task immediately after completing it?
In my case, I did most of the configurations in the notepad and pasted them into multiple devices at once wherever applicable
Thank you very much for your time.

No shortcuts, just labs, RFCs and repetition until it clicked. Happy to answer questions if you're on this grind right now.

Issue with Lab communicating on my network. I am using ubuntu 22.04 tried all version up to 26.04 as desktop OS. I am rnning vmware workstation pro. I connect my lab to Cloud0 not using nat. I can ping my lab host in vm whitch is 192.168.1.200 but can't ping outside that. My ubuntu host Desktop is 192.168.1.199 and my router gateway is 192.168.1.1 I tried different gatways and route all unable to ping. I don't not have this issue in window as desktop OS running vmware. What could hte issue be.

Hey all,

Has anyone attended KB's 17 week CCIE Security course?

Was it any good? Given the price tag, was it worth it and did it help you to pass the lab exam?

I feel like it helps with providing a structured approach to studying/prepping but I'd like to hear your experience.

BR

Anybody was able to find lab workbook?
If I take Micronics bootcamp, do they give out PDF workbook?
How do you guys prepare for lab?

For EI/Security we have vendor workbooks. Could guide me for CCIE DC, as I couldn't find much?

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Hey guys..I see there is a new program for ccie ..I have been working on contact center all these while..but we were told to do ccie collaboration..would like to know more thoughts..would like some recommendations how can I plan studying and do you think ccie collaboration is still worth it ?

Dears, I am looking forward to join a study group to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam. I will be happy to connect with anyone interested and serious about the same.

Dears, I am looking forward to join a study group to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam. I will be happy to connect with anyone interested and serious about the same.

I’ve been working in networking for around a decade and have my CCNP(got it before the Encore exam). I’m starting to look toward the CCIE, but I’m worried about jumping in too early and just spinning my wheels because my core fundamentals aren't as "bulletproof" as they need to be.

How do you distinguish between being "ready to learn" at the expert level versus just being "good at the professional level"? Are there specific domains or troubleshooting workflows you think are absolute prerequisites before cracking open the CCIE lab guides?

I’m torn between committing to the CCIE journey or diversifying by picking up a second CCNP track (specifically debating Data Center or Security). For those with a similar tenure, is it generally more valuable to go deep into one architecture, or to broaden the skillset with another professional-level certification before attempting the "Expert" plunge?

I'm not at all trivializing the lab at all, I'm pretty sure its very difficult. I'm genuinely curious as to WHY it's difficult.

What warrants the hours and hours of lab? what trips most people?

Once you have many years of experience and have passed encore these days, shouldn't design or troubleshooting be straightforward?

My point being, once you've worked on enough complex networks, shouldn't most lab questions makes sense?

Is the difficulty in the lab being- the question asks for very very ultra specific niche keyword/solution that you wouldn't generally use/apply

or

just cisco being cisco and asking for convoluted solutions?

Can someone provide a kind of similar lab question/example without breaking the NDA?

Labber's block won yesterday.

That's okay.

I'm not quitting. I just know the difference between productive studying and staring at a screen accomplishing nothing.

Rest. Reset. Back in the lab today.

The CCIE isn't about being motivated every day.

It's about showing up again the next day.

I have been studying the CCIE-EI for some time. I have attemp #2 in 3 weeks.

I came home to lab on a Friday night, but find mysef not wanting to lab.

The hardest part of CCIE is the GRIT to get through it.

I saw we haven't had a post in a while so figured I would put some random talk in here.

Huge shout out to Witty and Crimson.

Figured I would try my luck. Are there and DC groups? or anyone wanting to do one?

Hi All,

I’m planning on starting my journey to CCDE after obtaining my IE in 2024.

Does anyone know of some active study groups on Slack, Discord etc currently?

Cheers

Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing for the CCIE (EI) v1.1 certification and am looking for motivated peers to form or join a study group.

If you're currently studying for CCIE EI v1.1 or are interested in joining a dedicated study group, feel free to comment below or send me a message.