Study Plan

I am going to use the following in preparation for the RS Written exam:


Like a lot of engineers, I have purchased or received a great deal of books
some on (and some not on) Cisco's recommended 'Book List.'

For the Written, however, I have decided to go with a more a more scaled approach
using IPexpert's list. This list has a nice summary explanation of which books you
should read and why.


I plan to begin reading the CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition after this weekend (yeah, I have to defer to a major class project).

I will supplement this with labs covering each technology as I move through the book.

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Upgrading lab...

This place is really dusty...

I've been pretty busy at work (who hasn't?), but have finally developed
a plan for the Written. I also decided to upgrade my lab. I am currently cabling
the following:

R1 = Cisco 2620XM
R3 = Cisco 2621XM
R2 = Cisco 2610XM
R4 = Cisco 2611XM
R5 = Cisco 2611XM
R6 = Cisco 2621XM
BB1 = Cisco 2610
BB2 = Cisco 2501
BB3 = Cisco 2610
FR = Cisco 3620
sw1 = Cisco 3550
sw2 = Cisco 3550
sw3 = Cisco 3550
sw4 = Cisco 3550
TS = Cisco 2511

I use Wic-2Ts with Smart Serial x-over cables for serial connections,
which is how I am able to use the Cisco 3620 as a Frame switch. This
works great for my needs. All other connections are standard e-net
x-over or straight thru, as well as Octo cables.

After I pass the written I'll rent lab time to cover additional technologies
as I progress.