Category: Learning & Certifications

6 CCIE strategy mistakes

Jerome Tissieres
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I passed the CCIE R&S written exams version 4.0 and 5.0, studied for the lab exams for both versions with workbooks and mock labs from many vendors such as INE, IPexpert (closed today), Narbik Kocharians / Micronics Training and Cisco expert-level training. I attempted the CCIE R&S lab exam once on version 4.0 and three times on version 5.0. Now I would like to share with you my experience about the CCIE strategy and especially the mistakes to avoid to have the best chance to get your numbers.

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How to setup Cisco VIRL, VM Maestro to use SecureCRT as default terminal

Jerome Tissieres

The GUI application to use Cisco VIRL, VM Maestro, comes with a basic internal Telnet and SSH client called “Cisco Terminal”. If, like me, you want to use the rock-solid SecureCRT as terminal emulator client, you need to change the the VM Maestro preferences.   VM Maestro configuration Open VM Maestro Go to File and open Preferences Under Terminal, open Cisco Terminal Choose: Use external terminal applications Enter the settings : Telnet command: the location of your SecureCRT.exe Depending on your SecureCRT installation, it could be under: C:\Program Files\VanDyke Software\… or…

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Taking the CCIE lab exam in Brussels

Jerome Tissieres

As I took four times the CCIE lab exam in Brussels, I am happy to share my experience of the exam location, the test room, how to get there and the nearby hotel. No, I will not share any information about the exam content, so please don’t ask about it. Before leaving Book your exam, your flight or train, and your hotel well in advance! Like at any Cisco exam your identity will be verified at the entrance, so be sure you have two IDs with you. Take also a…

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