CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II

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The journey was tough, but the CCIE R&S End-to-End package that I purchased was of great help. I have come across so many of my colleagues who are good with the implementation, but do not understand the theory behind it.. The Internetwork Expert package gave me the leading edge.
The Class-on-Demand (CoD) and the workbooks were awesome. I studied the CoDs, practiced the 20 labs in detail. In fact I have never come across such meticulously planned study material. I have been recommending the same to everyone around me. A big THANK YOU to both the Brians, to you Kady, and the whole Internetwork Expert team for your invaluable contribution.
Dattaram Prabhudesai - CCIE #20392
- Overview
- Content
- Solutions
- Dynamips
- Printed vs Electronic
- Testimonials
- Sample Lab
Introduction
Volume II - Full Scale Practice Labs provides 20 detailed, full-scale labs similar to the actual CCIE lab exam, which follow a structured design covering all necessary topic domains on the configuration portion of the CCIE lab exam. Throughout each lab, you will configure the necessary technologies to build a complete Routing & Switching CCIE Lab topology. The full-scale labs contained are designed to simulate the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam and at the same time illustrate the principles behind the technologies which it covers. Each full-scale lab is accompanied with a solutions guide.
Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II is the most comprehensive self-paced resource available on the market today for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam. This workbook is a self-paced product that is an integral part of the Internetwork Expert End-to-End CCIE Program, also known as CCIE RS 4.0. This workbook is designed to be used as a supplement to other self-paced materials, such as Advanced Technology Labs workbook or Core Knowledge Simulator and instructor-led trainings, such as 6 and 12 Day Bootcamps in preparation for Cisco Systems' CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam.
At a Glance
- This workbook is covered by our exclusive Investment Protection Program
- Each full scale lab scenario is divided into technology sections just like the actual CCIE lab exam
- All labs written from the ground up based on Cisco's latest CCIE lab equipment and IOS version 12.4T specification
- Same physical topology used throughout the entire workbook so no need to re-cable your equipment
- Hardware specification is widely supported by commercial rack vendors and our preferred rack vendor Graded Labs
- The workbook is supported via www.IEOC.com - Free online CCIE community and forum actively monitored by the actual authors of the workbook
- Developed by the authors you know and trust to provide only the best material
Authors
The workbook has been designed and supported by a team of highly-skilled and industry recognized CCIE instructors, each having many years of in-production and training experience. In short, our instructor names speak for themselves!
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Pre-Requisites
A necessary pre-requisite prior to starting with Volume II workbook is having solid understanding of advanced technologies covered in CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam blueprint. The necessary background could be obtained in either of the following ways:
- Completing our in-depth technology-focused Routing & Switching Volume I Workbook (Advanced Technology Labs)
- Completing our two-week CCIE Routing & Switching Advanced Technologies Class-on-Demand
Hardware
Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II has been built to the hardware specifications publicly stated to be used in the actual CCIE lab exam. This includes six routers and four Catalyst 3550/3560 series switches running the enhanced multilayer software image (EMI). As per the actual CCIE lab hardware specification, these labs also include various external devices that are not within the control of the candidate. These devices include a Frame Relay switch and three backbone routers that are used to inject IP routes and facilitate in the testing of various configurations.
The physical topology remains the same throughout the entire workbook. Therefore, once your lab has been physically cabled to meet the workbook's specification, there is no need to change the cabling in order to complete each lab. More than that, ALL Internetwork Expert Routing & Switching products including workbooks, classes on demand and bootcamps utilize the same unified rack topology, saving you time and money on building your own CCIE racks.
You may find the latest topology hardware and software specification by reading the following blog post - INE's New CCIE R&S Topology and you may find detailed instructions on building your own CCIE rack by reading the following whitepaper - How to Build a CCIE Rack
Important Notice
Please note that effective October 18th 2009 Cisco changed the format of the CCIE Lab exam. The updated exam consists of three sections: Core Knowledge, Troubleshooting and Configuration. You may find more information on the changes by reading our blog post on the exam changes. Getting you covered for the new exam is our top priority, and here is how we address the changes:
- Full-Scale Volume II labs are now updated to match the new blueprint
- The full-scale scenarios now focus on advanced configurations and skip most basic configuration steps, such as creating VLANs, setting Frame-Relay etc
- Our Core Knowledge Simulator serves as a perfect assessment tool to gauge your readiness for the Core Knowledge section of the new exam
- Our brand new product - CCIE Routing & Switching Workbook Volume IV: Advanced Troubleshooting thoroughly prepares you for the Troubleshooting section of the new exam
- To gauge your readiness for the new challenging Troubleshooting section you may want to attend our Advanced Troubleshooting Bootcamp, delivered either online or onsite
Overview
When it comes to passing the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, there is no magic bullet - hard work and in-depth understanding of the technologies is an absolute must. You don't want to take the easy road when it comes to preparation, you will be better off to make sure you are as equipped and prepared as possible. With that being said, the "hardest" materials aren't necessarily the best option either; you want clarity and depth, not complexity. With years of experience teaching CCIE preparation programs, and having assisted literally hundreds of engineers in passing the CCIE Lab Exam, our instructors have composed the most complete and consolidated resource available to assist you in your path to passing the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II.
Designed from the ground up based on Cisco's newest publicly stated specification for the CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, this workbook is unmatched in its design to familiarize you with the conditions that you will face in the actual CCIE Lab Exam. This includes the hardware devices used, Cisco IOS versions, scope and length of technical content, and point scale.
Scenarios Outline
Like the actual CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Exam, each of the full scale lab scenarios contained were designed to be configured within a limited timeframe matching the actual lab format. Every lab is divided into sections reflecting the structure of the official CCIE Routing & Switching lab exam blueprint. To reflect the changes coming into the CCIE lab exam effective October 18th 2009, our updated Volume II labs have the following structure:
- Layer 2 Technologies
- IPv4
- IPv6
- MPLS VPN
- Multicast
- Security
- Network Services
- QoS
Actual Workbook Question
Solutions Guide
In addition to the actual workbook, a detailed solutions guide is included free of charge in electronic and printed format with all workbook purchases. We do not charge for our detailed solutions, but you may have seen that some of our competitors charge for theirs. Our solutions guide includes final configurations, explanations and recommended verifications.
The final configurations in the solutions guide are broken down on a task-by-task basis. This allows you to know exactly which command or commands correspond to which task. There is no need to sort through a long configuration file to guess which commands correspond to which question.
An Actual Excerpt from the Solutions Guide
The following is an actual excerpt from our solutions guide:
Dynamips WB Overview
Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Dynamips Lab Workbook consists of all 20 labs from our CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume II which have been adapted to run on the open-source Dynamips IOS emulation platform. This product is available exclusively in electronic format and targets the CCIE R&S candidates that prefer to use Dynamips for lab practice as opposed to real live hardware. Though all attempts have been made to retain the original workbook's content, some scenarios have been removed due to the limitation of the Dynamips emulated platforms. Candidates using real hardware in their own practice labs or via rack rentals should use the standard version as opposed to this product.
For a detailed overview of what Dynamips is and how to use it refer to Using Dynamips for CCIE Lab Preparation. Refer to the following link for the Dynamips virtual hardware specification Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Dynamips Hardware Specification
Dynamips Edition At a Glance
- Volume II Dynamips is covered by our exclusive Investment Protection Program
- Same* content as the standard Volume II but adapted for Dynamips
- All labs written from the ground up based on Cisco's new CCIE lab equipment and IOS version 12.4T specification, and reconfigured for Dynamips
- Same physical topology used throughout the entire workbook
- Free online support forum actively monitored by the actual authors of the workbook
* Notice that limitation of Dynamips emulation platform may prevent you from configuring some features found in the standard edition.
What is the difference between the printed and electronic versions?
With the printed version you will receive the professionally-printed workbook and solutions guide. Additionally with the printed version you will get access to the electronic version FREE OF CHARGE! If your order is placed before 3PM PDT (-7 GMT) you will receive access the same day!
The electronic version is exactly the same as the printed version with the exception of the fact the workbook, solutions and diagrams are Adobe PDF format. With the electronic version you can save the file locally to your computer, use it offline and even print it out. There are not any restrictions on the PDF with regards to how many times you can print it. If you can download and view our sample lab below then you can view the full electronic version of the workbook!
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Ioan Branet - CCIE #23474
I want to inform you that I've passed the R&S lab exam on friday 6 feb on my first attempt.
I used IE Volume 1, Volume 2, Mock labs, Poly labs, Rack rentals and dynamips.
I started to prepare for the lab on January 2007 and 3 weeks before my lab I prepared 12-13 hours/day( doing labs, reading doccd and watching video materials at home without any pressure or disturbance).
I considered the lab at a rate of 7.5- 8 comparing with the difficulty of the IE Labs.
2 of the Open Ended questions was not so easy and made me think verry carefully about what they want from me and the other 2 questions were verry easy if you know the staff.
The diagrams from IE are very nice comparing with the diagrams from lab and I make my own diagram with colours/pencils.
I finished the lab in 5 hours and 30 minutes and I had enogh time to recheck all tasks twice and I found two faults and I corrected them.
I want to say that IE COD materials were great and helped me a lot(I watched 4-5 times all materials) .
I've done VOL2 1-20 labs 3 times (2 times using dynamips and one time using IE Rack Rentals) ,Mock Labs 1-7 -2 times (the average score was between 80-90 %) and Vol1.v5 1 time using dynamips and read it 2 more times.
I used also Open Lecture series (Video Materials) -watched them one time.
I could't made it for the first time without IE materials.
For preparation I used your IEWB-RS-DYN Vol2, Mock labs 2-4, Dynamips, some Cisco Press books, and CCO. It took me about 10 months to prepare.
Strongly recommend everyone use IEWB, it's tougher than the real Lab so you would've been well prepared if you went through all the WB Labs.
Internetwork Expert is the way to pass CCIE lab by strong understanding of technology and ability to configure, verify and troubleshoot them.
Thanks again.
I did my written exam in July 2007 but i had to take a break to study for a linux certification so i didn't start studying for my CCIE labs until 2008 January.
My first four months of studies were with IE COD and IE volume 1, Then i attended boot camp in Dubai which was a real eye opener for me.Started work with the workbooks and for my full labs i used IE vol 2.
I will like to use this opportunity to thank all those who have been helpful to me in my journey my class mates in Narbik bootcamp (Sadki, Pitt, Vignesh, Femi, Dawood, george, Badal, yap, dapasina) , I want to thank narbik for the wonderfull bootcamp and support. Thank all u guys that have been answering my questions in GS Scott moris, the other Scott,Jared, e.t.c u guys are the best. To my study partners in Nigeria,i wish u all the best especially with the mobile center comming up soon in Lagos Nigeria.U guys will come good.
This are the list of materials i Used:
1.Narbiks Soup and Nuts.
2.Narbiks Advanced Routing and Switching Workbook.(5 volumes)
3.IE COD.
4.IE vol 1
5.IE vol 2.
6.Scotts Moris audio lectures.Hope there is one for SP.
As for the open ended question, I don't think u need to prepare any differently. It's just a way of checking your level of prep .Easy questions really but watch the wordings though may also want to know that you are only allowed to fail a maximum of one.
I will have to hibernate now for a month. Can't wait to start reading something else.SP.
I am very pleased to let you know that I finally passed my CCIE R&S exam in Sydney on December 18, 2008.
I have been using your R&S Lab Workbook Volume II & III extensively in my preparations and purchased four of your Mock Labs. All of your products I have been using are of excellent quality and have proven to be instrumental in obtaining my CCIE certification!
So, once again a BIG
Thank You to the IE team!
Many thanks.
It has been a wonderful trip rewarded by my R&S CCIE pass first shot on March 11th in Dubai, I have to say it hasn't been possible without your COD, Vol I, Vol II in particular and the rest of your product lines in general which I bought them all. The COD is a master piece that I have watched over and over and made tons of notes that helped me master the technologies and not merely configuration. I'd recommend your COD or All.
Regards,
Thanks again
I have passed my CCIE R&S exam in Brussels on my first attempt.I can say that your products were my best friends during my study.I am very happy and excited.You are growing true Internetwork Experts. I used your Advanced Technologies Class on Demandm ,Workbook Vol1,Vol2,Vol3,Rack Rentals,Bootcamp Class on Demand,a nd every Mock Labs.
Every CCIE candidate should buy these products.My CCIE level about %20 before I used your products.At the end of the Mock Labs My level was %90,and I knew that I was going to pass.I learned lots of things from Advanced Technologies Class.Not only for the exam but also for the real world .It was a wonderful journey took about 2 years for me.Of course I am going to choose IE again in my SP
track.
Many many thanks to every team ,but especially to Brian Dennis and
Brian McGahan for great teaching.
Thank you to the Brian's for developing great products that make you learn the technology and not just memorize commands. The workbook volume 2 labs and mock labs were crucial to my success. I used these exclusively for preparation for both attempts. I also used the IE blog site which is a great resource. These products are amazing and a must have!
expert products (Vol1 and Vol2) helped me a lot in getting it on my
first attempt. Volume 5 is an excellent product eventhough only a
part of it was available during January-2009.
My CCIE number consists of five digits and for each of them I want to thanks each of your instructors, who taught me a lot of networking through the workbooks and online resources.
My special thanks goes to Petr, for his pursuit on answering my inexhaustible QoS questions.
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