EIGRP

Read chapter 8.
Completed EIGRP CBT.
Completed EIGRP: Foundation.

The Load Balancing section was painful (at first) thanks to a frame relay misconfiguration.

I am finding EIGRP Network Design Solutions to be a nice little supplementary jewel.

Time for a little SG1, my favorite sci-fi-comedy show.

Next: Section IV: OSPF from the CCIE Written 3.0 blueprint.

Sections II, III, & VI from the CCIE Written 3.0 blueprint completed.

Solie I & II

I came across an interesting "blurb" about Karl Solie, CCIE #4599. As you may know, he's written a couple of lab books that cover an older blueprint, yet his books are still in demand. What I plan on doing is supplementing (as needed) Foundations and S2N with portions of his lab books. I'll match the relevant chapters from his books with the blueprint. These books are excellent and if you can find them at the right price, get them. Vendor lab books are expensive and this is a great way to learn and save.

RIPv2

Read chapters 6 & 7.
Completed RIPv2 CBT.
Completed RIPv2: Foundation.

Yeah, it was a slight deviation from the Written blueprint, but like Odom says, "Although RIPv2 is no longer on the CCIE Routing and Switching qualification exam blueprint, it is clearly helpful to understand its operations to strengthen your grasp on IGPs in general," (Odom, p.186).

Now, time to play a little 1942... another dated piece of history that still brings enjoyment.

Next: Section IV: EIGRP from the CCIE Written 3.0 blueprint.

Sections II, III, & VI from the CCIE Written 3.0 blueprint completed.