Announcing a CCIE Section of this Blog
Everything is similar.
The quest for high level play in the game of Go (see the other part of my blog) is incredibly similar to the quest for a technical certification like the CCIE. I think the effort I’ve put into the game of Go, in addition to my current drive to reach an expert level of Cisco configuration and troubleshooting (and general networking technical ability), will carry me along the path toward CCIE certification.
For the non-initiate, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert is the crux of the technical certifications. It’s been said that the tests are harder than the California Bar exam. The amount of knowledge required is extreme and the cost of obtaining the certification is high! The CCIE certification consists of a 2 hour written exam (currently $300 at any prometric testing center) and a 8 hour Lab exam (currently $1250 at two Cisco locations in the USA). It’s said that, on average, you pass on the third attempt of the Lab exam (3.25 or so).
This Blog (category) will trace my mission from CCNP certification (received 1-2 weeks ago) to CCIE certification. The process will be long and somewhat arduous, but hopefully worthwhile. My goal is to pass the CCIE written examination within 2 years and the Lab within 5. (The Fast-track goal is 1 year and 2 years respectively).