Conclusion

You should be able to complete the sample CCIE Routing and Switching lab in this appendix within 8 hours. The difficulty level presented here is similar to what you can expect in any CCIE lab examination; in fact, the difficulty level here might be higher. Focus your attention on time management and the ability to configure a set number of Cisco IOS features very quickly. If you complete this lab successfully, try it again by modifying the questions and changing the IP routing algorithm. For example, configure multipoint Frame Relay connections or subinterfaces across the Frame Relay network in Figure C-2; try PPP over an ISDN connection.

Be familiar with Cisco IOS 12.2T. Also, be up to date with the latest features tested in the examination. Most candidates are intimidated by the recent CCIE content changes. You must have an overall conceptual view of all Cisco IOS features, because Cisco cannot possibly test all the more advanced features of all the content. Nor are there complex hardware models present in the lab. New content typically tests only the overall concepts. You must be able to competently search the Cisco Documentation CD, find any feature you need to configure, and quickly appreciate the use of any Cisco IOS command. Typically, a portion of any CCIE exam will be unknown to you, so you must be able to search the CD documentation provided in every lab quickly.

The ability to complete any design scenario efficiently, correctly, and per the given parameters ensures that you are a master of CCIE.

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