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What color cowboy hat will you be wearing to the exam?
—–Original Message—– From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of Marko Milivojevic Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:53 PM To: Luan Nguyen Cc: GS CCIE-Lab Subject: Re: CCDE Practical Exam
> You guys actually pay out of your own pocket for the experience?
It would be much less fun otherwise . It’s like gambling… if you’re into it, it’s much less fun if you don’t stand to lose anything :-}
> As long as they don’t trick you with bugs or ask for features on the > newest T train, I am sure you guys don’t “need to study” to > pass…don’t you hate these guys?
There is no configuration or product specific design involved. It’s strictly “birds-eye” view of networking. I’m not worried about bugs .
As for the study, it’s not that we don’t have to study. It’s the lack of clear idea on what to focus. I have the feeling this is how it was in the early CCIE days. Today is “easy”… You choose one of X vendors, buy the workbook, study or a while and pass. Almost no real challenge. CCDE on the other hand… no workbooks, no training, just Evil Men from Cisco and me. Bring it on! >:-]