Finally... I passed the CCIE Security exam. 3rd time's a charm ;) What a journey this has been. I have been dreaming about CCIE since 2001, but began serious study in June 2007. A year later, I passed the written and finally yesterday (3/9) on my 3rd try I passed the lab. My first attempt was v2 and I just barely failed and I wasn't able to schedule another attempt before the v3 change so I put study on hold for a couple months, then began to learn the v3 things, which was really more than I was expecting. I of course at that time wanted to be done and pass, but, deep down I was ok with it because I really enjoy learning these technologies and the v3 change forced me to master them, which is a very good thing for the real world because I use these technologies daily now at work. Almost a year later I attempted again and thought for sure I passed, but ended up failing both OEQ and the lab! I was totally shocked on the lab part because I was able to complete all the tasks, however, functionality is only half the battle, technicalities is the other half and I learned that lesson the hard way. I knew this all along, but, with the stresses of the lab on full force I was more concerned with functionality. "Its working! Next task!" No good.. So, my motto for the 3rd attempt was to stay calm, and read into the task looking for these technicalities. Measure twice cut once attitude. I finished with 2 hours left, ran through the lab 2 more times, rebooting the rack, all was well so I left. Leaving the lab, I was more concerned with OEQ rather than the configuration portion, very similar to my 2nd attempt. I seem to instantly know the answer to 2 of the 4, and am forced to make educated guesses on the other 2. I don't know if this is just me, or if other people are having this experience, but it is quite a feeling to have $1400 on the line and your pass/fail coming down to "did I get at least 3 right???" Boy am I glad this is over hehe, for now.
I have an amazing family and awesome friends, all who supported me as I went through this process. My wife and kids especially felt the pain. As I spent my 20+ hours a week in my office on top of my normal work schedule I missed a lot of nights and weekends with them, all worth it, but without their support there is no way I could have done this. I look forward to being a full-time Dad and Husband again!
I will definitely be coming back to INE when I am ready to start preparation for R/S, and eventually CCDE (years off). The INE material is by far the best and I look forward to learning more! Special thanks to Keith Barker who has been my instructor and mentor throughout this journey. You are the best Keith!
Thanks!
I have an amazing family and awesome friends, all who supported me as I went through this process. My wife and kids especially felt the pain. As I spent my 20+ hours a week in my office on top of my normal work schedule I missed a lot of nights and weekends with them, all worth it, but without their support there is no way I could have done this. I look forward to being a full-time Dad and Husband again!
I will definitely be coming back to INE when I am ready to start preparation for R/S, and eventually CCDE (years off). The INE material is by far the best and I look forward to learning more! Special thanks to Keith Barker who has been my instructor and mentor throughout this journey. You are the best Keith!
Thanks!
Tim Rowley
CCIE #25960
Thank you INE team for all of your training materials which prepared
me for the R&S v4.0 lab. As many others have stated, you are THE
BEST in the business. After a break from studying, I will be back
here to begin training for the SP track. I used the following INE
products:
Advanced Technologies Class on Demand
Advanced Troubleshooting Class on Demand
Core Knowledge Simulation
Workbooks I, II, and IV
Mock Labs
I wish all of the CCIE candidates the best of luck. I hope one day
you will also be able to look with great pride at the long list of
CCIEs on this website and see your name listed. It's the best
feeling in the world!
me for the R&S v4.0 lab. As many others have stated, you are THE
BEST in the business. After a break from studying, I will be back
here to begin training for the SP track. I used the following INE
products:
Advanced Technologies Class on Demand
Advanced Troubleshooting Class on Demand
Core Knowledge Simulation
Workbooks I, II, and IV
Mock Labs
I wish all of the CCIE candidates the best of luck. I hope one day
you will also be able to look with great pride at the long list of
CCIEs on this website and see your name listed. It's the best
feeling in the world!
Peter Lee
CCIE #25935
I passed the CCIE RS on Feb/05/2010 in Beijing,It was my second attempt.I like to thank you for your workbooks! My IE number is 25911
Zhen Wang
CCIE #25911
Passed R&S on Feb 01, 2010. Thanks to IE for Troubleshooting WB, Cisco for exam, family, friends, producer and Academy members.
Sargis Minasyan
CCIE #25894
I took the exam last Friday in RTP and received the news today. This was also my first attempt!!!!
My studies were made up of Reading the SRND section by section and understanding the technology as well as going through Vol 1 workbook and understanding the questions and the task.
Once I was able to do the task and meet the requirements I then moved onto full labs and trying to put it all together.
The week before my lab I completed my last and final full mock lab that Sat. After that no more labbing, I felt I could do the lab so the rest of the week I would do specific topics just to stay sharp but not any full labs. Going back to my sport days you practice, practice, practice then rest before you match, game or event. I did the same with the lab and I feel that paid off pretty good.
I was worried about the OEQ, but like everyone has stated. If you really prepare for the exam the OEQ are easy. I would like to thank Josh Finke, and Mark Snow, for all the study material and advice as well as my study partner "Twann Atkins". So be on the lookout for their success stories coming soon.
DPS
CCIE 25893
My studies were made up of Reading the SRND section by section and understanding the technology as well as going through Vol 1 workbook and understanding the questions and the task.
Once I was able to do the task and meet the requirements I then moved onto full labs and trying to put it all together.
The week before my lab I completed my last and final full mock lab that Sat. After that no more labbing, I felt I could do the lab so the rest of the week I would do specific topics just to stay sharp but not any full labs. Going back to my sport days you practice, practice, practice then rest before you match, game or event. I did the same with the lab and I feel that paid off pretty good.
I was worried about the OEQ, but like everyone has stated. If you really prepare for the exam the OEQ are easy. I would like to thank Josh Finke, and Mark Snow, for all the study material and advice as well as my study partner "Twann Atkins". So be on the lookout for their success stories coming soon.
DPS
CCIE 25893
Daryl Smith
CCIE #25893
"More than impressed with the talent at INE and their contribution as trusted advisors to my success in achieving this certification. I had the opportunity to spend a week at the bootcamp in Reno and solidify the gaps in my knowledge before facing the actual lab. Being able to throw questions back at live bodies while in the midst of mock-lab tasks is priceless as those 'pesky' questions usually surface when studying and your phone-a-friends are out drinking.
Much thanks to Josh for his time, insight and patience and for having the tenacity to take students under his wing and provide the necessary resources to strengthen their understanding of core technologies.
Cathartic experience for sure. Now time for a little break, a little make-up family time, then on to Security!"
Much thanks to Josh for his time, insight and patience and for having the tenacity to take students under his wing and provide the necessary resources to strengthen their understanding of core technologies.
Cathartic experience for sure. Now time for a little break, a little make-up family time, then on to Security!"
Brett Saling
CCIE #25890
It is finally time for me to write my own success story. I cant believe how long it has been and how overwhelming it has been, I really hope you all find my story to be quite unique in some sense or the other.
So to give you a little background on myself. My name is Hadi Esper, I am Lebanese, and 23 years old. I have been studying for my CCIE ever since I touched my first CCNA book (2.5 years ago). I guess my journey is somehow accelerated, you’ll learn why in a few minutes.
I must start with one thing first. I have taken the time to write this post mostly because I feel like I owe it to the INE team and all other members of the INE forums, without your support, I could have never reached where I did. I must also confess, over the whole preparation period, I have been a “taker” and not a “giver”. I would say I was a taker from the forums because I never had time to log on and answer any else’s questions, I only logged on when I had trouble and needed help. So from now on, I promise to make my contribution to the forums as a thank you to everyone who helped me even when I was difficult or in-experienced sometimes. I have also been a huge “taker” from the sales team, whom I always asked for discounts and discounts.. well mostly because preparation was a little difficult for me financially. So you ask how I am going to give back? Hehehe.. well.. I still have 516 tokens in my account, and if the INE team is okay with it, I would be happy to donate them to someone who is currently preparing for the lab and is basically in my shoes (the past me). To be honest, I don’t know who or how to choose.. I was thinking of making some kind of competition, but I don’t want to make it difficult for anyone.. I just want to make someones life just a tiny bit easier.. so experts.. feel free to suggest a decision criteria ..
Alright, so now is the part where I explain how I prepared for my CCIE.. I started my preparation back when I was in university. I am a graduate of the electrical and computer engineering school (July 2008). I started my preparation around January 2008, that’s when I bought a very comprehensive book “CCNA study Guide” by todd lammle. Now one thing I want to stress to any candidate.. when you are preparing for the CCNA, your goal should not be to pass the CCNA exam.. your goal should be to gain CCIE level knowledge part of which happens to be CCNA, CCNP or whatever.. so what I am saying is, even if your studying a CCNA book, do it like your studying for the CCIE. I remember buying some useless router emulator for 150$ .. ow man do I regret that.. just get GNS3.. and start practicing everything you learn in your CCNA and CCNP books. When I took my CCNA exam .. which had some simulation questions, I was at a CCNP level in configuring routing protocols and therefore the CCNA exam simulations were a piece of cake.. and similarly with the CCNP, I had practiced routing switching, qos .. etc.. so much.. that I felt I was above the CCNP level before even taking the tests… why ? because you should be studying to get the CCIE not to pass a CCNA/CCNP test…
Alright so back to my timeline.. I prepared for my CCNA while I was still in university.. it was also a cool experience because I took a graduate level lab at that time where we would spend about 6 hours a week configuring cisco routers and a couple of linux servers.. after I graduated college in 20 days, I was recruited by Cisco as part of a graduate training program where I sat for official certified training (not INE at that time… but INe is the best.. more later..hehehe).. I took ICND-1 and 2.. I passed my CCNA exam.. I took BCMSN,BSCI,ONT,ISCW.. I passed all those tests as well… I passed the CCNA from the first try .. mostly because I was so well prepared since I read the todd lammle book page for page.. CCNP was a struggle .. especially that the courses were so crammed.. each certification was a 9 hour a day for 5 days course.. but during that whole CCNA/CCNP phase.. my life was all study.. I woke up at 8 everyday .. took my class from 9-5.. then stayed at the offices to study from 5pm to 11 or 12pm.. I did that for about 4 months straight.. and that’s how I got to be a CCNP by November 2008.
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So to give you a little background on myself. My name is Hadi Esper, I am Lebanese, and 23 years old. I have been studying for my CCIE ever since I touched my first CCNA book (2.5 years ago). I guess my journey is somehow accelerated, you’ll learn why in a few minutes.
I must start with one thing first. I have taken the time to write this post mostly because I feel like I owe it to the INE team and all other members of the INE forums, without your support, I could have never reached where I did. I must also confess, over the whole preparation period, I have been a “taker” and not a “giver”. I would say I was a taker from the forums because I never had time to log on and answer any else’s questions, I only logged on when I had trouble and needed help. So from now on, I promise to make my contribution to the forums as a thank you to everyone who helped me even when I was difficult or in-experienced sometimes. I have also been a huge “taker” from the sales team, whom I always asked for discounts and discounts.. well mostly because preparation was a little difficult for me financially. So you ask how I am going to give back? Hehehe.. well.. I still have 516 tokens in my account, and if the INE team is okay with it, I would be happy to donate them to someone who is currently preparing for the lab and is basically in my shoes (the past me). To be honest, I don’t know who or how to choose.. I was thinking of making some kind of competition, but I don’t want to make it difficult for anyone.. I just want to make someones life just a tiny bit easier.. so experts.. feel free to suggest a decision criteria ..
Alright, so now is the part where I explain how I prepared for my CCIE.. I started my preparation back when I was in university. I am a graduate of the electrical and computer engineering school (July 2008). I started my preparation around January 2008, that’s when I bought a very comprehensive book “CCNA study Guide” by todd lammle. Now one thing I want to stress to any candidate.. when you are preparing for the CCNA, your goal should not be to pass the CCNA exam.. your goal should be to gain CCIE level knowledge part of which happens to be CCNA, CCNP or whatever.. so what I am saying is, even if your studying a CCNA book, do it like your studying for the CCIE. I remember buying some useless router emulator for 150$ .. ow man do I regret that.. just get GNS3.. and start practicing everything you learn in your CCNA and CCNP books. When I took my CCNA exam .. which had some simulation questions, I was at a CCNP level in configuring routing protocols and therefore the CCNA exam simulations were a piece of cake.. and similarly with the CCNP, I had practiced routing switching, qos .. etc.. so much.. that I felt I was above the CCNP level before even taking the tests… why ? because you should be studying to get the CCIE not to pass a CCNA/CCNP test…
Alright so back to my timeline.. I prepared for my CCNA while I was still in university.. it was also a cool experience because I took a graduate level lab at that time where we would spend about 6 hours a week configuring cisco routers and a couple of linux servers.. after I graduated college in 20 days, I was recruited by Cisco as part of a graduate training program where I sat for official certified training (not INE at that time… but INe is the best.. more later..hehehe).. I took ICND-1 and 2.. I passed my CCNA exam.. I took BCMSN,BSCI,ONT,ISCW.. I passed all those tests as well… I passed the CCNA from the first try .. mostly because I was so well prepared since I read the todd lammle book page for page.. CCNP was a struggle .. especially that the courses were so crammed.. each certification was a 9 hour a day for 5 days course.. but during that whole CCNA/CCNP phase.. my life was all study.. I woke up at 8 everyday .. took my class from 9-5.. then stayed at the offices to study from 5pm to 11 or 12pm.. I did that for about 4 months straight.. and that’s how I got to be a CCNP by November 2008.
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Hadi Esper
CCIE #25869
I have good news....I passed the CCIE R&S lab on my first attempt. I took the lab on the 27th November 2009 and was initially told that I had failed. I was pretty sure I was very close to a pass so I knuckled down and started studying for my next attempt confident that I would nail it the next time. To my surprise on the 5th January Cisco e-mailed me to inform me that my lab had been re-marked as part of a 'review' and that they had changed my score to a PASS. I didn't believe it at first but once I'd received my number (#25821) I knew it was true!!
I put much of my success down to the solid technical grounding that your R&S Volume 1 workbook and Advanced Technology Class VoD gave me. They are truly excellent products. I also used your Volume 4 Troubleshooting Workbook without which I am sure I would have failed that portion of the lab.
I put much of my success down to the solid technical grounding that your R&S Volume 1 workbook and Advanced Technology Class VoD gave me. They are truly excellent products. I also used your Volume 4 Troubleshooting Workbook without which I am sure I would have failed that portion of the lab.
Steven Clarkin
CCIE #25821
I was able to pass the new Version 4.0 of the lab using INE study materials. I had built my lab on the version 3.0 specifications and then found out halfway through my studying they were going to change to the new 4.0 format. I ran through all of the version 3.0 labs, and then reviewed the version 4.0 labs. Since I didn't have the necessary equipment to run the 4.0 labs, I would read through the requirements then run through my head how I would do the lab and scour over Cisco documentation. After figuring out how I would do it, I then reviewed the solutions guide and made notes of the different methods that were in the solutions.
I attempted the CCIE lab on December 21st and was able to pass the new Version 4.0 lab on my first try.
I attempted the CCIE lab on December 21st and was able to pass the new Version 4.0 lab on my first try.
Brian Luers
CCIE #25809
Dear Friends,
Very glad and proud to say that i passed my CCIE R&S 4.0 in Sao Paulo yesterday! CCIE 25793
Would like to thank INE and all the staff for the great help and support on this journey.
Will write at the online community, and send you an email with my story and comments so you can publish on the site. People need to know v4 is not that big of a deal, and INE really helps a lot! But next week because i am flying to Mexico to celebrate!!!
Very glad and proud to say that i passed my CCIE R&S 4.0 in Sao Paulo yesterday! CCIE 25793
Would like to thank INE and all the staff for the great help and support on this journey.
Will write at the online community, and send you an email with my story and comments so you can publish on the site. People need to know v4 is not that big of a deal, and INE really helps a lot! But next week because i am flying to Mexico to celebrate!!!
Flavio Provedel
CCIE #25793
Hello!
I used your CCIE2.0 (End-to-End when I bought it) products to pass my CCIE R&S lab exam on the first attempt! I am now known as Chris Jones, CCIE# 25655 (R&S).
Special thanks to Anthony Sequeira for helping me on so many levels!
- Chris aka IPv6Freely
I used your CCIE2.0 (End-to-End when I bought it) products to pass my CCIE R&S lab exam on the first attempt! I am now known as Chris Jones, CCIE# 25655 (R&S).
Special thanks to Anthony Sequeira for helping me on so many levels!
- Chris aka IPv6Freely
Chris Jones
CCIE #25655
Hi,
I was able to pass my lab exam yesterday. Thanks to INE for the great
preperation material and the bootcamp in England.
Scott and Anthony are fantastic trainers.
I was able to pass my lab exam yesterday. Thanks to INE for the great
preperation material and the bootcamp in England.
Scott and Anthony are fantastic trainers.
Wilhelm Boeddinghaus
CCIE #25603
I would like to inform you that I passed my CCIE R&S on September 29, 2009. I used Internetwork Expert products exclusively and they were great!
George White
CCIE #25579
I passed my CCIE Routing and Switching lab in Brussels on the 25th of September 2009. Thanks to all the team at Internetwork Expert for their excellent study material.
Paul Lavelle
CCIE #25542
I passed my CCIE Routing and Switching on 23rd of Sep 2009. Thanks
for your awesome Dynamips workbooks that give me deep understanding
of the exam technologies.
for your awesome Dynamips workbooks that give me deep understanding
of the exam technologies.
Daniel Koto
CCIE #25514
First of all, I would like to thank God for this accomplishment as I know I couldn't have done this by myself.
The 11+ month journey was painful and seemingly everlasting but it was worth it....
I also want to express my most sincere gratitude to my wife who always has been patient with me studying for this exam. Now that we are expecting our princess this year, I can spend more time with them to get ready for God's lovely present. I love you Honey~
I would also like to thank the following people below as well.
Managers at my workplace (Mr. H & P) - They were always being supportive to me while I was pursuing this goal.
Anthony S. - Excellent R&S bootcamp~! It really helped me to fill in the blanks that I had. Strongly recommended~!
Brian & Brian - Awesome COD, great materials.
Stan Y. - Great after-sales support, always quick and prompt response.
Finally, thanks to rest of you folks at INE and PLEASE keep up the great work~! After I am done getting some rest, I am gonna get ready to tackle the next beast with your products.
Service Provider, here I come~! And that's when my 2nd journey begins..........
The 11+ month journey was painful and seemingly everlasting but it was worth it....
I also want to express my most sincere gratitude to my wife who always has been patient with me studying for this exam. Now that we are expecting our princess this year, I can spend more time with them to get ready for God's lovely present. I love you Honey~
I would also like to thank the following people below as well.
Managers at my workplace (Mr. H & P) - They were always being supportive to me while I was pursuing this goal.
Anthony S. - Excellent R&S bootcamp~! It really helped me to fill in the blanks that I had. Strongly recommended~!
Brian & Brian - Awesome COD, great materials.
Stan Y. - Great after-sales support, always quick and prompt response.
Finally, thanks to rest of you folks at INE and PLEASE keep up the great work~! After I am done getting some rest, I am gonna get ready to tackle the next beast with your products.
Service Provider, here I come~! And that's when my 2nd journey begins..........
Keith Kim
CCIE #25513
I just wanted to let you know that I got my CCIE R&S number yesterday in Brussels. My number is 25510.
I started in early 2007 with the INE workbooks, complete set. At that time, it was still version 4.0. In the meantime version 5 came out. I also used a lot of rack time from INE in 12 hours sessions that started at 6:00AM until 17:30 local time due to the time zone difference. Then we moved to our own rack in the company premises and allowed me to work on it anytime and from anywhere, whenever I had time for this. I stopped counting how many weekends, vacation days I spent on this rack using the INE workbooks.
The last 6 weeks for me were doing the INE R&S WB Volume1 version 5. This is a great source of information, very well written, with lots of details. I cannot recommend it strongly enough! Peter's 400 pages CoS section (but not only) is simply amazing.
I must say that all INE materials that I worked with is simply awesome!!!
I would like to thank INE for their products and great instructors. And I am glad to see that the team is growing with new expert names.
Brians were great to listen on the CoD. I had to listen CoD 3 times in order to get ALL the details they talk about.
Especially Scott, you were simply great during the boot camp last November in Reno!! Anthony was also special !!
All this helped me during my preparation.
Thank you again and all the best for you guys !
I started in early 2007 with the INE workbooks, complete set. At that time, it was still version 4.0. In the meantime version 5 came out. I also used a lot of rack time from INE in 12 hours sessions that started at 6:00AM until 17:30 local time due to the time zone difference. Then we moved to our own rack in the company premises and allowed me to work on it anytime and from anywhere, whenever I had time for this. I stopped counting how many weekends, vacation days I spent on this rack using the INE workbooks.
The last 6 weeks for me were doing the INE R&S WB Volume1 version 5. This is a great source of information, very well written, with lots of details. I cannot recommend it strongly enough! Peter's 400 pages CoS section (but not only) is simply amazing.
I must say that all INE materials that I worked with is simply awesome!!!
I would like to thank INE for their products and great instructors. And I am glad to see that the team is growing with new expert names.
Brians were great to listen on the CoD. I had to listen CoD 3 times in order to get ALL the details they talk about.
Especially Scott, you were simply great during the boot camp last November in Reno!! Anthony was also special !!
All this helped me during my preparation.
Thank you again and all the best for you guys !
Mihai Grigore
CCIE #25510
Thanks a lot for the support and great materials and all the tips u put and all the information u put for free on ur blog.
Mohamed El Henawy
CCIE #25453
I wanted to thank INE team for bringing up good CCIE prep material like v5.0 workbooks. They really helped solidify all the concepts covered in Blueprint and more.
Special thanks to Mr.Marvin Greenlee who conducted the Bootcamp in
San Jose. It helped me during me last leg of this journey.
Special thanks to Mr.Marvin Greenlee who conducted the Bootcamp in
San Jose. It helped me during me last leg of this journey.
Naveen Sreeramachandra
CCIE #25432
I passed my CCIE Routing and Switching on 10th of Sep 2009. Thanks for your awesome workbooks that give me deep understanding of the exam technologies.
Anas Marza
CCIE #25380
Passed CCIE SP from first attempt. Preparation took about 3 weeks:
week 1 SP BootCamp (Online), week 2&3 Lab Workbook II. I
would like to thank everyone in IE and (especially Brian Dennis,
Scott Morris and Petr Lapukhov) for the great learning materials!
You're doing great job! Thank you!
week 1 SP BootCamp (Online), week 2&3 Lab Workbook II. I
would like to thank everyone in IE and (especially Brian Dennis,
Scott Morris and Petr Lapukhov) for the great learning materials!
You're doing great job! Thank you!
Andrey Golovanov
CCIE #25335
With the help of Internetwork Expert I finally passed the CCIE R&S
exam. The material in the lab workbooks prepared me like nothing
else out there. Thanks Internetwork Expert!
exam. The material in the lab workbooks prepared me like nothing
else out there. Thanks Internetwork Expert!
David Penney
CCIE #25269
I passed the R&S lab in Sydney today on my third attempt. I started preparing for it about a year ago using the IE workbooks volumes 1 and 2 and would recommend them to anyone. The Volume 1 material particularly is excellent and certainly helped me to understand all the possible variations of each technology that are possible in the actual exam. On my first two attempts I realize now that I wasn't quite ready but this time I absolutely nailed it with about 2 hours spare at the end to verify everything.
My advice to anyone preparing for the R&S exam is don't give up if you fail once or even twice, keep working at it and practice, practice, practice until most configurations become second nature.
That way you'll have plenty of time in the exam to think about anything non-standard and then be able to verify everything you've done.
My advice to anyone preparing for the R&S exam is don't give up if you fail once or even twice, keep working at it and practice, practice, practice until most configurations become second nature.
That way you'll have plenty of time in the exam to think about anything non-standard and then be able to verify everything you've done.
Craig Russell
CCIE #25254
I used the products included in the RS CCIE 2.0 program, following the suggested learning tiers. I also went to the 2 week all inclusive RS bootcamp, during the bootcamp I was scoring 70-90 on the Mock Labs of week 2.
Thanks to:
Brian and Brian for the awesome ATC videos.
Scott and Anthony for leading such a great bootcamp, had a blast and learned a lot.
Petr for such detailed blog posts.
Everyone who helped make the Volume 1v5 workbook, great job.
Good luck to those who are preparing for an exam!
Thanks to:
Brian and Brian for the awesome ATC videos.
Scott and Anthony for leading such a great bootcamp, had a blast and learned a lot.
Petr for such detailed blog posts.
Everyone who helped make the Volume 1v5 workbook, great job.
Good luck to those who are preparing for an exam!
Gregory Friddell
CCIE #25226
Hi Everybody
Passed my CCIE R&S lab exam, first attempt on 19-Aug-2009 in Dubai. I would like to thank INE team for their guidance throughout the stressful journey.
The forums and discussions were excellent guide and these are for free and that's INE means they don't just sell their materials only but give candidates the extra info that they need to know for the lab exam. I used INE dynamips edition ver 4.0 and these workbooks gave me all the knowledge I needed to know for the lab exam. I would highly recommend these products for anyone taking the lab exam. I was preparing for the exam for almost a year. One thing for sure these INE lab workbooks are though but that's what made the real lab for me look so simple and straight forward.
Once again thank you INE. Thank you Brian, Brian McGahan, Petr and Scott.
Passed my CCIE R&S lab exam, first attempt on 19-Aug-2009 in Dubai. I would like to thank INE team for their guidance throughout the stressful journey.
The forums and discussions were excellent guide and these are for free and that's INE means they don't just sell their materials only but give candidates the extra info that they need to know for the lab exam. I used INE dynamips edition ver 4.0 and these workbooks gave me all the knowledge I needed to know for the lab exam. I would highly recommend these products for anyone taking the lab exam. I was preparing for the exam for almost a year. One thing for sure these INE lab workbooks are though but that's what made the real lab for me look so simple and straight forward.
Once again thank you INE. Thank you Brian, Brian McGahan, Petr and Scott.
Alfred Inish Aranha
CCIE #25207
I want to thanks the whole INE team for training me through this
difficult time...
I used all the material with the CCIE 2.0 program and managed to pass
the lab in 7 months with intense training. The new volume 5.0 material
is by far the best I have seen. Open lecture really prepared me on
verification and information for the latest blueprint!! thank you and
I will be back for SP.
difficult time...
I used all the material with the CCIE 2.0 program and managed to pass
the lab in 7 months with intense training. The new volume 5.0 material
is by far the best I have seen. Open lecture really prepared me on
verification and information for the latest blueprint!! thank you and
I will be back for SP.
John Spaulding
CCIE #25143
Internetwork Expert,
Thank you being part of my preparation. I passed on my third attempt!
Thank you being part of my preparation. I passed on my third attempt!
Ahmad Maher Che Mohd Adib
CCIE #25094
I have passed my R&S lab on Aug 4th with the help of INE.I attended
the bootcamp of March 2009 with Anthony & Scott and it was fabulous.
I purely used INE material to pass the lab.
the bootcamp of March 2009 with Anthony & Scott and it was fabulous.
I purely used INE material to pass the lab.
Karim Al Jamali
CCIE #25064
I passed my CCIE RS lab on July 31st, 2009 in RTP. The four IE Mock
Labs I took made a real difference. The most important thing about
them is that you get a lot of feedback from the graders, and you
actually get to feel the areas you need to improve further. Some of
them are more challenging than the actual lab, and - although some
may argue - better designed and written than the actual lab. :)
The guys at IE really know the technologies and their subtleties and
do a wonderful job of putting their knowledge into high-quality
training material. The free resources on the IE website and the IE
blog are simply superb. The documents about Catalyst QoS... a
lifesaver.
Thank you guys. I'll be back for SP. :)
Labs I took made a real difference. The most important thing about
them is that you get a lot of feedback from the graders, and you
actually get to feel the areas you need to improve further. Some of
them are more challenging than the actual lab, and - although some
may argue - better designed and written than the actual lab. :)
The guys at IE really know the technologies and their subtleties and
do a wonderful job of putting their knowledge into high-quality
training material. The free resources on the IE website and the IE
blog are simply superb. The documents about Catalyst QoS... a
lifesaver.
Thank you guys. I'll be back for SP. :)
Stejarel Veres
CCIE #25042
After months of dedicating my life to the CCIE RS lab, I'm happy to
report that I now own number 25025. The Internetwork Expert
workbooks, videos, and mock labs played a huge part in getting me
here. I watched all of the Advanced Technology videos, worked
through Workbook I (v4.1), most of Workbook II (v5), a good chunk of
Workbook III (v4.1), and four mock labs. By the time I sat for the
test, I felt overprepared. Thanks Scott and the Brians!
report that I now own number 25025. The Internetwork Expert
workbooks, videos, and mock labs played a huge part in getting me
here. I watched all of the Advanced Technology videos, worked
through Workbook I (v4.1), most of Workbook II (v5), a good chunk of
Workbook III (v4.1), and four mock labs. By the time I sat for the
test, I felt overprepared. Thanks Scott and the Brians!
Bobby Graham
CCIE #25025
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my RS CCIE lab in Dubai yesterday 30-07-2009 at the 2nd Attempt.
Many thanks for the excellent material in the Lab workbook, which I used throughout my studies.
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my RS CCIE lab in Dubai yesterday 30-07-2009 at the 2nd Attempt.
Many thanks for the excellent material in the Lab workbook, which I used throughout my studies.
Nisha Chauhan
CCIE #25020
passed my CCIE RS at Brussels on 28th July 2009 (on my first
attempt). This wouldn�t have been possible without the Internetwork
Expert workbooks.
I used version 4.1 Volume 2 and 3, Version 5 Volume 1 plus attended
the CCIE RS bootcamp in Amsterdam lead by Anthony Sequeira in
December 2008, which was great eye opener and it was great help to
achieve my CCIE number.
I must say the material was excellent but the Blog & the Forum was
icing on the cake. So, thanks a lot for everything.
attempt). This wouldn�t have been possible without the Internetwork
Expert workbooks.
I used version 4.1 Volume 2 and 3, Version 5 Volume 1 plus attended
the CCIE RS bootcamp in Amsterdam lead by Anthony Sequeira in
December 2008, which was great eye opener and it was great help to
achieve my CCIE number.
I must say the material was excellent but the Blog & the Forum was
icing on the cake. So, thanks a lot for everything.
Ritesh Thakkar
CCIE #25005
Hi IE team,
I almost passed the first time in June, but Cisco decided to give me
a second challenge. So I went back to Brussels yesterday ... and
passed my CCIE RS #25004
For the preparation, I've read :
- Cisco CCIE Certification Guide
- Routing TCP/IP Vol I,II
- Cisco QoS Exam Certification Guides
- and Cisco Doc CD for everything
I practiced 7 IE MockLab the last 3 months and also used Core
Knowledge Simulation.
I must say that IE products really help me to point out what I have
to read and pratice deeply.
Thanks guys for all your great job. I will definitely go with IE for
my next track.
All the best to IE team and keep up the good work.
I almost passed the first time in June, but Cisco decided to give me
a second challenge. So I went back to Brussels yesterday ... and
passed my CCIE RS #25004
For the preparation, I've read :
- Cisco CCIE Certification Guide
- Routing TCP/IP Vol I,II
- Cisco QoS Exam Certification Guides
- and Cisco Doc CD for everything
I practiced 7 IE MockLab the last 3 months and also used Core
Knowledge Simulation.
I must say that IE products really help me to point out what I have
to read and pratice deeply.
Thanks guys for all your great job. I will definitely go with IE for
my next track.
All the best to IE team and keep up the good work.
Vinh Danh Le
CCIE #25004
Dear InternetworkExpert Team,
I have returned from Brussels yesterday and today got my score - PASS
at first attempt on Jul 27, 2009!
During the preparations I have used IEWB Volume I and II version 4.1
and 5.0 - they are excellent and in-depth written.
I find your Audio Book a very valuable resource - great to listen
during mythic spare time and while driving :-)
The Core Knowledge Questions are good as well.
So, I have leveraged almost everything, even the Polymorphic labs. It
was a great half-a-year marathon.
Last but not least - I have spent numerous evenings with Advanced
Technologies CoD - a very good material to structuralize the theory
and start the CCIE preparations with.
Did I forget something? :-)
Special kudos to Petr - his blog entries are enlightening. Keep up
the good job!
Keep it going, Gentlemen.
Cheers,
I have returned from Brussels yesterday and today got my score - PASS
at first attempt on Jul 27, 2009!
During the preparations I have used IEWB Volume I and II version 4.1
and 5.0 - they are excellent and in-depth written.
I find your Audio Book a very valuable resource - great to listen
during mythic spare time and while driving :-)
The Core Knowledge Questions are good as well.
So, I have leveraged almost everything, even the Polymorphic labs. It
was a great half-a-year marathon.
Last but not least - I have spent numerous evenings with Advanced
Technologies CoD - a very good material to structuralize the theory
and start the CCIE preparations with.
Did I forget something? :-)
Special kudos to Petr - his blog entries are enlightening. Keep up
the good job!
Keep it going, Gentlemen.
Cheers,
Gawel Mikolajczyk
CCIE #24987
Hello IE Team,
I would like to thank you for the effort to make my dream possible,finally and after 1 and half Year of hard work and study i done with my CCIE (RS) last week, COD 10 days and Workbook 1 and 2 make the difference on my experience and change my way on my real world hand on implementation.
My advice is "Learn TO Know" not to be a CCIE, don't rush on your study start from Basic up to advance.
Sky is the limit.
I would like to thank you for the effort to make my dream possible,finally and after 1 and half Year of hard work and study i done with my CCIE (RS) last week, COD 10 days and Workbook 1 and 2 make the difference on my experience and change my way on my real world hand on implementation.
My advice is "Learn TO Know" not to be a CCIE, don't rush on your study start from Basic up to advance.
Sky is the limit.
Mohamed Alaradi
CCIE #24973
IE,
Thank you for all of the great materials that are both challenging
and informative. After a long 3 years of preparation I have passed my
RS Lab.
The IE 12 day boot camp was an eye opener for me. I would recommend
anyone take this after you think you are ready. It will show you
where your shortfalls are. Then once you have those corrected you
will be ready.
The best advice I can give anyone is, don't give up.
Thank you for all of the great materials that are both challenging
and informative. After a long 3 years of preparation I have passed my
RS Lab.
The IE 12 day boot camp was an eye opener for me. I would recommend
anyone take this after you think you are ready. It will show you
where your shortfalls are. Then once you have those corrected you
will be ready.
The best advice I can give anyone is, don't give up.
Pete Sawyer
CCIE #24972
I also want to thank IE for their great Ver 5 product & VoL3 WB which I used for CORE topics.
Ashwani Ranpise
CCIE #24944
It was a journey of about 2 yrs and a couple of attempts but I'm glad it's all over. Your workbooks and Core knowledge simulation tests were immensely helpful especially in identifying my weak areas and trying to see the big picture at all times.
I would definitely use your products for other tracks in the near future and recommend it as well to prospective candidates. Great going guys.
I would definitely use your products for other tracks in the near future and recommend it as well to prospective candidates. Great going guys.
Gbubemi Eyetan
CCIE #24941
The reality of it is still sinking it, but it's official: I am now
CCIE RS 24917 after my first attempt!
Without question, my success is greatly due to the materials
available from Internetwork Expert. I went through all of the Class
on Demands, Workbooks 1, 2, and 3, and the Core knowledge simulator.
My schedule was short and aggressive, exactly 4 months from start
till my lab date on July 20, 2009. On average, I studied 3 hours a
night during the work week, and 6 - 8 hours on the weekends. Due to
the time committed, and the high quality of the Internetwork Expert
materials, I didn't find the lab as technically challenging as I
expected. The study materials put me at a technical level that was
above and beyond what I encountered in the lab, and it became more an
issue of time management and lab strategy.
My thanks again to the Internetwork Expert team. Over the past
four months, I bounced between praising and cursing the Internetwork
Expert name. The end result is that thestudy materials pushed me to
reach a level of technical proficiency that has made me realize this:
I was a CCIE before I walked into the lab- the lab was more a
necessary formality.
CCIE RS 24917 after my first attempt!
Without question, my success is greatly due to the materials
available from Internetwork Expert. I went through all of the Class
on Demands, Workbooks 1, 2, and 3, and the Core knowledge simulator.
My schedule was short and aggressive, exactly 4 months from start
till my lab date on July 20, 2009. On average, I studied 3 hours a
night during the work week, and 6 - 8 hours on the weekends. Due to
the time committed, and the high quality of the Internetwork Expert
materials, I didn't find the lab as technically challenging as I
expected. The study materials put me at a technical level that was
above and beyond what I encountered in the lab, and it became more an
issue of time management and lab strategy.
My thanks again to the Internetwork Expert team. Over the past
four months, I bounced between praising and cursing the Internetwork
Expert name. The end result is that thestudy materials pushed me to
reach a level of technical proficiency that has made me realize this:
I was a CCIE before I walked into the lab- the lab was more a
necessary formality.
Keith Palka
CCIE #24917
I attempted the RS lab at San Jose last week and got the coveted
number. The whole experience was almost like a dream for me as if I
was on auto-pilot during the lab. The next 12 hours were pretty
restless until the email from Cisco.
I used IE RS CoD and Vol 1, 2 and 3 workbooks to prepare for the
lab.
number. The whole experience was almost like a dream for me as if I
was on auto-pilot during the lab. The next 12 hours were pretty
restless until the email from Cisco.
I used IE RS CoD and Vol 1, 2 and 3 workbooks to prepare for the
lab.
Omkar Tambalkar
CCIE #24892
Hi Friends,
Just want to tell you that 24888 has been claimed as of July 16, 2009 (RTP). No no...she is mine :)
Great thanks goes to team INE: Anthony S., Brian M and Brian D., Scott M, Peter L., Mike B., River H. You guys have built a very solid organization (from Sales to support to technical material).
This journey has been a long one for me. ON/OFF and some brute force approach initially. Then I changed approach and and was determined to go from bottom up. Passing was no more the only requirement. Emphasis on understanding "all" the technology behind issues. Can I solve it with other methods kind of asking....Also, my latest job role demanded the expertise (it is tech support if you are curious)
OEQ: Do not underestimate them!!! Like Anthony said, take sweet time, back-n-forth, upside-down...etc with them. You have no chance to ask for clarification. Proctor Howard is awesome. A very polite profession person. He tries to ease up your tension (specially during lunch ) with funnies...etc.
Now I have to erase some voices from my brain (Scott's "it depends", Brian M "good morning every one" ). Peter L, you are one genius I (hope to get a copy of your future book). Anthony, your advise has been very inspirational and kept me going when I am tired and weak.
Took the exam one day before my first child and son B-Day on Friday July 17. Took his picture to lab (showed it to Proctor who told me show him both sides when done). Looked at the pic during the long eight hours.
One more thing: read the whole thing cover-to-cover before you start. It was nerve racking, as the clock ticks w/out you clicking on the key board. But per Anthony's advice, if it helps you un-stress, answer one or two "low hugging fruits" as Brian M calls'em.
Go luck to all. Heading for SP. Hope my friends at INE will hook me up with a deal :)
Best Regards,
Just want to tell you that 24888 has been claimed as of July 16, 2009 (RTP). No no...she is mine :)
Great thanks goes to team INE: Anthony S., Brian M and Brian D., Scott M, Peter L., Mike B., River H. You guys have built a very solid organization (from Sales to support to technical material).
This journey has been a long one for me. ON/OFF and some brute force approach initially. Then I changed approach and and was determined to go from bottom up. Passing was no more the only requirement. Emphasis on understanding "all" the technology behind issues. Can I solve it with other methods kind of asking....Also, my latest job role demanded the expertise (it is tech support if you are curious)
OEQ: Do not underestimate them!!! Like Anthony said, take sweet time, back-n-forth, upside-down...etc with them. You have no chance to ask for clarification. Proctor Howard is awesome. A very polite profession person. He tries to ease up your tension (specially during lunch ) with funnies...etc.
Now I have to erase some voices from my brain (Scott's "it depends", Brian M "good morning every one" ). Peter L, you are one genius I (hope to get a copy of your future book). Anthony, your advise has been very inspirational and kept me going when I am tired and weak.
Took the exam one day before my first child and son B-Day on Friday July 17. Took his picture to lab (showed it to Proctor who told me show him both sides when done). Looked at the pic during the long eight hours.
One more thing: read the whole thing cover-to-cover before you start. It was nerve racking, as the clock ticks w/out you clicking on the key board. But per Anthony's advice, if it helps you un-stress, answer one or two "low hugging fruits" as Brian M calls'em.
Go luck to all. Heading for SP. Hope my friends at INE will hook me up with a deal :)
Best Regards,
Tad Feleke
CCIE #24888
Hi IE,
I passed the lab earlier this week on Monday 13th of july 2009. It
was my 3rd attempt and i must say that the IE materials went a long
way in helping me pass. I was able to fully understand the
technologies and it was not just a case of brute force.
I would like to say a big thank you for the great materials that you
have and will definitely go with IE for my CCDE journey.
I passed the lab earlier this week on Monday 13th of july 2009. It
was my 3rd attempt and i must say that the IE materials went a long
way in helping me pass. I was able to fully understand the
technologies and it was not just a case of brute force.
I would like to say a big thank you for the great materials that you
have and will definitely go with IE for my CCDE journey.
Morakinyo Salami
CCIE #24860
I always use to read the success story of almost every CCIE on this form to evaluate myself that how I am going and where I am standing to get motivation from them. But today its mine day to write something here. I passed my written exam in March 2008 and thought to move forward towards the lab. But I never knew that how to start and from where to start. I google it and found internetwork expert community as a best resource. I read the note of Brian Dennis "how to become CCIE" that really put me on right track. I planned my study according to that. Started with Advance Technology (R&S) labs, and gone through that twice, then I started volume-2 on 1st lab it took me 3 days with 8 hours working on very 1st lab and I came to know that CCIE is all about dedication. So, I decided to move steadily with motivation towards my goal. I found my self that whenever I repeat the lab I always found new thing or anything that I left unintentional in previous try. I practised as per Brian Denis recommendation 1,2-4,5,7, etc. and practised them over again and again. That improved my grip on technology and CLI typing speed. Gone through CoD over and over and again that's fruitful to you and what I found was to note the important points in CoD (CoD is like golden words that is full of knowledge). That worked and helped me to get prepare for the big day. It took almost 18 months for me to clear the lab with dedicated 8-9 hours study per day.
I used IE's product for open ended question and gone through the document links to find detail about each question that not only helped me in understanding the question but also improved my theoretical knowledge. For open ended questions; I will recommend Anthony Sequeira's book (CCIE quick reference guide)
I am thankful to Brian Dennis/McGahan, Scott Morris, Petr and Anthony for being my teachers in this journey.
I am dedicating my CCIE number to my Country (Pakistan) and to my parents- the balance in my life.
I used IE's product for open ended question and gone through the document links to find detail about each question that not only helped me in understanding the question but also improved my theoretical knowledge. For open ended questions; I will recommend Anthony Sequeira's book (CCIE quick reference guide)
I am thankful to Brian Dennis/McGahan, Scott Morris, Petr and Anthony for being my teachers in this journey.
I am dedicating my CCIE number to my Country (Pakistan) and to my parents- the balance in my life.
Malik Nabeel
CCIE #24859
Thanks a bunch to the INE team for their great materials. Your workbooks and videos were the cornerstone of my preparation. I'll share my experience a little later. For now, I'm heading down to the hot tub.
Jeff Rensink
CCIE #24834
Hello,
I passed my voice lab on 8th June, my first CCIE. I used your Workbook and Rack Rental for my preparation. Your CCIE blog is the best has good explanation for understanding hard topic. Thanks.
I passed my voice lab on 8th June, my first CCIE. I used your Workbook and Rack Rental for my preparation. Your CCIE blog is the best has good explanation for understanding hard topic. Thanks.
Pablo Roman
CCIE #24832
I cleared my RS Lab on June 29 and I got to say your IEWB-RS vol 1
ver5 is top notch!
ver5 is top notch!
Hamad Alnasser
CCIE #24717
All I can say is that your Workbooks, COD and the Core simulation were quite instrumental to my passing the CCIE lab exam. Keep up the good work!
Damian Esealuka
CCIE #24647
I passed the routing and switching first time in Brussels on June
5th. So thanks to INE and the online community for the help and
material. I started my Lab studies this year at the beginning of Feb
2009 (after passing the written in December) and took 5 weeks leave
from work just before the lab (was only doing 15 hours per week
before this).
With regards to the Lab I pretty much followed the Blueprint and then
used workbook 2 V4 the dynamips version and workbook 3 with the rack
rentals. Also a few mock exams one of which I did well on, the other
2 I tanked (although the rack session did die for 2 hours on one).
I have pretty much been doing labs on weekends and then doing more
technology focussed study on evenings since then.
In the last 5 weeks I did 3 mock exams and maybe 6 or 7 workbook labs
and the last 2 weeks I was mostly reading. I read Doyle RS vol 1 and 2
the cert guide and various missing pieces from the online docs. I
can honestly say for me most of the open ended questions were very
straighforward if you know your stuff, really for me the reading
didn't really add to the OEQ's (but please read), it did however add
to my confidence and strengthen my configuration skills and speed.
Ps... I also did the cisco ccie assessor labs 2 (these are worthwile
as they do give you a good insight into what you are trying to achieve
and the cisco wording).
I have read allot of blogs about doing multiple workbooks and labs
however I would say you need a well balanced approach based around
theory and labbing. I did not hammer the labs at all and I would say
the last 2 weeks I have probably done less than 20 hours of labbing
and spent the rest of the time reading.
With regards to the Lab I must have slept about 3 hours before and I
really struggled when I got in. The battle is more against yourself
rather than the lab itself.
One thing I don't want to miss is context, i have had about 12 years
experience in networking.
Thanks again everyone..
5th. So thanks to INE and the online community for the help and
material. I started my Lab studies this year at the beginning of Feb
2009 (after passing the written in December) and took 5 weeks leave
from work just before the lab (was only doing 15 hours per week
before this).
With regards to the Lab I pretty much followed the Blueprint and then
used workbook 2 V4 the dynamips version and workbook 3 with the rack
rentals. Also a few mock exams one of which I did well on, the other
2 I tanked (although the rack session did die for 2 hours on one).
I have pretty much been doing labs on weekends and then doing more
technology focussed study on evenings since then.
In the last 5 weeks I did 3 mock exams and maybe 6 or 7 workbook labs
and the last 2 weeks I was mostly reading. I read Doyle RS vol 1 and 2
the cert guide and various missing pieces from the online docs. I
can honestly say for me most of the open ended questions were very
straighforward if you know your stuff, really for me the reading
didn't really add to the OEQ's (but please read), it did however add
to my confidence and strengthen my configuration skills and speed.
Ps... I also did the cisco ccie assessor labs 2 (these are worthwile
as they do give you a good insight into what you are trying to achieve
and the cisco wording).
I have read allot of blogs about doing multiple workbooks and labs
however I would say you need a well balanced approach based around
theory and labbing. I did not hammer the labs at all and I would say
the last 2 weeks I have probably done less than 20 hours of labbing
and spent the rest of the time reading.
With regards to the Lab I must have slept about 3 hours before and I
really struggled when I got in. The battle is more against yourself
rather than the lab itself.
One thing I don't want to miss is context, i have had about 12 years
experience in networking.
Thanks again everyone..
Matthew Clarke
CCIE #24514
Hi,
I am Khurram Noor from Pakistan and I am CCIE#24419. I used IE Vol4&5/ For video training and used IE Class on demand. I mostly relied heavily on IE labs and used all others for references and cross checks.Thanks to Internetwork Expert for all the workbooks, Dennis,McGahan and Anthony you people are the real experts. The Vol5 of IE is great and full of new challenges they were really helpful for me and I hope they will be as much helpful for others as well.
I am Khurram Noor from Pakistan and I am CCIE#24419. I used IE Vol4&5/ For video training and used IE Class on demand. I mostly relied heavily on IE labs and used all others for references and cross checks.Thanks to Internetwork Expert for all the workbooks, Dennis,McGahan and Anthony you people are the real experts. The Vol5 of IE is great and full of new challenges they were really helpful for me and I hope they will be as much helpful for others as well.
Khurram Noor
CCIE #24419
I would like to thank everyone at Internetwork Expert for their great
products that helped me to achieved my CCIE.
I used Vol 1, 2 & 3 Workbooks, Mock Labs, Audio Lectures and also the Core Knowledge Simulation.
I would especially like to say that the work that has been done on
Volume 1 Version 5 is outstanding. There is so much detail for each
task. This update to Vol 1 really helped me to fill in the gaps.
I would recommend Internetwork Expert products to anyone who wants to pursue a CCIE.
Thanks
products that helped me to achieved my CCIE.
I used Vol 1, 2 & 3 Workbooks, Mock Labs, Audio Lectures and also the Core Knowledge Simulation.
I would especially like to say that the work that has been done on
Volume 1 Version 5 is outstanding. There is so much detail for each
task. This update to Vol 1 really helped me to fill in the gaps.
I would recommend Internetwork Expert products to anyone who wants to pursue a CCIE.
Thanks
Nick Stobbart
CCIE #24303
I started my CCIE journey for about 2 years studying to written exam
after I gathered some extensive experience while being CCNP
certified. May 2008 I passed my written exam and since then
everything has changed - all candidates know how many time and private live must be sacrified for intensive studies on road to CCIE.
After about 11 months of doing labs and trying out technologies, reading DocCD and self organized training I failed in march 2009 on my first attempt in Brussels. It wasn't disappointment for me because I had really good feeling about the exam and Score Report confirmed that - I was very close to pass. Never say die ;) Although I took in the
meantime some mocklabs there were another weaknesses which I had to work on, and after that in may 2009 I passed my lab in Brussels on second attempt.
Regarding my preparations I would strongly recommend all CCIE RS
candidates to use IEWB Workbooks as they are "technology" and "why" oriented - the purpose is really to teach the student to think and
prepare for exam with understanding of covered topics. And that is
the coolest thing on that study materials. On the other site -
knowing documentation is essential.
To summarize the story - usage of good workbooks combined with hard self-motivated training and study approach (this one from IE/Brians is in my opinion the best) will lead every candidate to success not only by passing the exam but also later on the daily job.
Kind regards,
after I gathered some extensive experience while being CCNP
certified. May 2008 I passed my written exam and since then
everything has changed - all candidates know how many time and private live must be sacrified for intensive studies on road to CCIE.
After about 11 months of doing labs and trying out technologies, reading DocCD and self organized training I failed in march 2009 on my first attempt in Brussels. It wasn't disappointment for me because I had really good feeling about the exam and Score Report confirmed that - I was very close to pass. Never say die ;) Although I took in the
meantime some mocklabs there were another weaknesses which I had to work on, and after that in may 2009 I passed my lab in Brussels on second attempt.
Regarding my preparations I would strongly recommend all CCIE RS
candidates to use IEWB Workbooks as they are "technology" and "why" oriented - the purpose is really to teach the student to think and
prepare for exam with understanding of covered topics. And that is
the coolest thing on that study materials. On the other site -
knowing documentation is essential.
To summarize the story - usage of good workbooks combined with hard self-motivated training and study approach (this one from IE/Brians is in my opinion the best) will lead every candidate to success not only by passing the exam but also later on the daily job.
Kind regards,
Piotr Kaczor
CCIE #24301
Hi INE:
I passed my CCIE Lab on San Jose on my first attempt. First of all i need to express gratitude to my GOD. Thanks for great Workbooks, Videos that u guys in INE deliver for us. Thanks for all the guys in the Forum,special the most active user-instructor (Scott Morris). I want thanks special for the Scholarship earned. Great Bootcamp in London.
I passed my CCIE Lab on San Jose on my first attempt. First of all i need to express gratitude to my GOD. Thanks for great Workbooks, Videos that u guys in INE deliver for us. Thanks for all the guys in the Forum,special the most active user-instructor (Scott Morris). I want thanks special for the Scholarship earned. Great Bootcamp in London.
Jeriel Atienza
CCIE #24263
Thank you for your excellent products. I passed the CCIE Routing and
Switching Lab on 4/27/09 in San Jose, CA. Your mock lab showed me
what my weak areas were and I also learned a lot from your free
v-seminar on multicast. Thank you very much and keep up the good
work!
Switching Lab on 4/27/09 in San Jose, CA. Your mock lab showed me
what my weak areas were and I also learned a lot from your free
v-seminar on multicast. Thank you very much and keep up the good
work!
Chan Baik
CCIE #24239
Wooooooooww!!
I can't believe it yet! I must be dreaming. I swear that I'm dreaming.
For the past 4 nights (2 days before the exam and 2 days after) I
couldn't sleep more than 5h per night, I was just way too nervous.
I just received the email from Cisco... "Congratulations on passing
the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab!" and now I must be CCIE Number
24224, at least if they say so 'cause I still can believe it.
Special thanks go to Bogdan Sass (CCIE 22221) who made me believe this
is achieveable even by a mere mortal like me.
At this moment I'm only thinking that I want to get the voice track as
soon as possible, but there a small side of me that whispers, "just
wait a little bit, enjoy what you have right now, don't dive so quick
into another one"! :)
Thank you ALL,
I can't believe it yet! I must be dreaming. I swear that I'm dreaming.
For the past 4 nights (2 days before the exam and 2 days after) I
couldn't sleep more than 5h per night, I was just way too nervous.
I just received the email from Cisco... "Congratulations on passing
the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab!" and now I must be CCIE Number
24224, at least if they say so 'cause I still can believe it.
Special thanks go to Bogdan Sass (CCIE 22221) who made me believe this
is achieveable even by a mere mortal like me.
At this moment I'm only thinking that I want to get the voice track as
soon as possible, but there a small side of me that whispers, "just
wait a little bit, enjoy what you have right now, don't dive so quick
into another one"! :)
Thank you ALL,
Bogdan Georgescu
CCIE #24224
Hey mate,
Just letting you know I nailed SP yesterday and got my number, 24150. Thanks for all your help and advice! :-)
Cheers,
Just letting you know I nailed SP yesterday and got my number, 24150. Thanks for all your help and advice! :-)
Cheers,
Joe Cozzupoli
CCIE #24150
Hi,
I thought I'd write back and let you know that I sat and passed my CCIE R&S lab exam in Sydney on Friday.
The INE workbook products were great and I utilized Workbook II mostly for my preparation. I took the approach of using them as a learning tool, taking the time to read and understand the underlying topic / technology and how it needed to be applied to meet the requirements of the question.
I would definitely recommend these workbooks to others and plan on pursuing the Security track with the assistance of INE in the future.
Regards,
I thought I'd write back and let you know that I sat and passed my CCIE R&S lab exam in Sydney on Friday.
The INE workbook products were great and I utilized Workbook II mostly for my preparation. I took the approach of using them as a learning tool, taking the time to read and understand the underlying topic / technology and how it needed to be applied to meet the requirements of the question.
I would definitely recommend these workbooks to others and plan on pursuing the Security track with the assistance of INE in the future.
Regards,
Andrew Obersnel
CCIE #24143
Gentlemen,
I am excited and very pleased to inform you that I passed my R&S Lab on Tuesday in Hong Kong! I can't thank you enough for the work you guys do on a daily basis and the fine products products you create.
It is really great how accessible you are to the students and have found the time to respond to my emails even though you all are very busy. Petr your QOSv5 workbook is just unbelievable and really put me over the top on QOS. Anyway, I hope to personally meet all of you in the future at a Cisco Networkers conference. Thanks again for all you guys do!
Cheers,
I am excited and very pleased to inform you that I passed my R&S Lab on Tuesday in Hong Kong! I can't thank you enough for the work you guys do on a daily basis and the fine products products you create.
It is really great how accessible you are to the students and have found the time to respond to my emails even though you all are very busy. Petr your QOSv5 workbook is just unbelievable and really put me over the top on QOS. Anyway, I hope to personally meet all of you in the future at a Cisco Networkers conference. Thanks again for all you guys do!
Cheers,
Jimmy Crespo
CCIE #24103
I used your workbook and remote labs for my CCIE Lab preparations.
The materials are great, covering wide range of topics that appear on
the lab. Remote labs are very similar to the real LAB equipment, so I
recommend it to anyone preparing for the exam. Passing the lab in the
first attempt is quite an achievement, and I've made it thanks to You
guys!
The materials are great, covering wide range of topics that appear on
the lab. Remote labs are very similar to the real LAB equipment, so I
recommend it to anyone preparing for the exam. Passing the lab in the
first attempt is quite an achievement, and I've made it thanks to You
guys!
Sebastian Strzelak
CCIE #23960
I've started to learn cisco stuff in 1999. I't was fast at beginning,
I've made CCNP/DP/SP/IP and then... I've changed job and I didn't have time to learn to any cert.
Last year I've decided to change job again and to any job that let me fulfill my CCIE dream. And here I am. Half year later with my CCIE R/S number.
Thanks to Anthony and Scott (12 bootcamp), I've finally manage it. This structured approach really works.
I've made CCNP/DP/SP/IP and then... I've changed job and I didn't have time to learn to any cert.
Last year I've decided to change job again and to any job that let me fulfill my CCIE dream. And here I am. Half year later with my CCIE R/S number.
Thanks to Anthony and Scott (12 bootcamp), I've finally manage it. This structured approach really works.
Jacek Skowyra
CCIE #23929
Big thanks for all of your materials, finally I have already passed
my first attempt !!!
Best Regards,
my first attempt !!!
Best Regards,
Wittawat Hemwannanurak
CCIE #23881
Hello IE - I past the CCIE R&S lab exam on 13-Mar-2009 (Friday the 13th of all days). CCIE # 23838. Many thanks to IE's experts and support which were vital resources during my studies. Your material presents the technologies extremely well. The COD and volume I workbook provided the foundation and volume II added the practical application of the technologies in the lab environment. The IEOC is a valuable resource and a technology data mine for all those studying any CCIE track and those whom are accomplished.
Thanks again
Thanks again
Kevin Hatem
CCIE #23838
I have waited for the opportunity to write this email. I passed my CCIE R&S Lab yesterday in Lagos (Mobile Lab) at second attempt.
I wish to thank the team at InternetworkExpert for putting together great materials for CCIE candidates. I purchased and used the Class On Demand, Audio and Lab
Breakdown. InternetworkExpert materials is a MUST for every CCIE candidate. This helped me in Knowing the Technology.
My advice is: Know the Technology and Do as many labs as possible especially InternetworkExpert 7,8,9,10,11 and back.
I wish to thank the team at InternetworkExpert for putting together great materials for CCIE candidates. I purchased and used the Class On Demand, Audio and Lab
Breakdown. InternetworkExpert materials is a MUST for every CCIE candidate. This helped me in Knowing the Technology.
My advice is: Know the Technology and Do as many labs as possible especially InternetworkExpert 7,8,9,10,11 and back.
Henry Udoka Ugwuadu
CCIE #23824
I just passed my CCIE on 3/11/2009! Internetwork Experts was an amazing resource in my studies to pass the CCIE. I began studying at the beginning of January 2009 doing labs 3 times a week through the first week of March and passed on my first attempt! The materials covered in the practice labs were invaluable to preparing me for the exam.
I think what helped the most was taking the extra effort to research every topic I didn't understand as completely as possible and focus more on making sure I'd seen each configuration at least once and understood the answers and topic. It was not so much getting it right the first time, but getting it right the second time that counted. All three workbooks were phenomenal!
I think what helped the most was taking the extra effort to research every topic I didn't understand as completely as possible and focus more on making sure I'd seen each configuration at least once and understood the answers and topic. It was not so much getting it right the first time, but getting it right the second time that counted. All three workbooks were phenomenal!
Eric Whitten
CCIE #23811
Many thanks for producing such detailed workbooks. I passed R&S first time with 6 months preparation. I mainly used workbook 2 and the forums when having questions.
Keep on the good work.
Keep on the good work.
Alexis Guillard
CCIE #23808
I am so happy right now I can't stand it! I am happy for the validation that this pass brings for all these months of hard work. I am happy because I will finally get to spend some time with my friends and family. But... I am most happy that I can stop studying all the time!
I want to thank IE so much for everything. You guys are truly an amazing team! You have an amazing product and a real dedication and passion for this stuff. It was truly an honor!
I took my written exam right about the middle of August. I began studying for the written at the beginning of May, so I have been at this for about 10 or 11 months. I took my first attempt about a month ago and came pretty close but obviously didn't pass. I was really worried about the short answer questions because they hadn't been implemented yet on my last attempt. Fear of the unknown! I have to say that they were a bit of a let down. The questions I got did not seem difficult to me. I didn't spend more than 5 minutes answering them.
I spent the last 2 weeks studying nothing but theory. I read Anthony's CCIE R & S Quick Reference sheets, I read several of the core chapters from Odom's book and I read the Summary pages for all the core technologies from the Cisco Site. I felt overly prepared and I was. The exam felt like a breeze this time but it also felt like a breeze last time. I really felt like I didn't have any questions on the technologies this time though, where last time I did feel that way in a couple areas. I think that studying the theory over the last couple weeks really helped fill in a few areas that I didn't realize I was weak in. I really moaned and groaned about the theory questions when they were anounced but I think it may have actually been beneficial for me.
Anyway, good luck to all you guys who have a date coming up! You will probably see me back here in a few months getting ready for the Security track.
I want to thank IE so much for everything. You guys are truly an amazing team! You have an amazing product and a real dedication and passion for this stuff. It was truly an honor!
I took my written exam right about the middle of August. I began studying for the written at the beginning of May, so I have been at this for about 10 or 11 months. I took my first attempt about a month ago and came pretty close but obviously didn't pass. I was really worried about the short answer questions because they hadn't been implemented yet on my last attempt. Fear of the unknown! I have to say that they were a bit of a let down. The questions I got did not seem difficult to me. I didn't spend more than 5 minutes answering them.
I spent the last 2 weeks studying nothing but theory. I read Anthony's CCIE R & S Quick Reference sheets, I read several of the core chapters from Odom's book and I read the Summary pages for all the core technologies from the Cisco Site. I felt overly prepared and I was. The exam felt like a breeze this time but it also felt like a breeze last time. I really felt like I didn't have any questions on the technologies this time though, where last time I did feel that way in a couple areas. I think that studying the theory over the last couple weeks really helped fill in a few areas that I didn't realize I was weak in. I really moaned and groaned about the theory questions when they were anounced but I think it may have actually been beneficial for me.
Anyway, good luck to all you guys who have a date coming up! You will probably see me back here in a few months getting ready for the Security track.
Izack Vail
CCIE #23787
Dear Anthony, Scott, Brian and Petr
I would like to thank you to provide me the best material i've could have choosen:
-> your blog is perfect. really good written informations in a way
everyone can understand
-> your V-Seminars were really good. i loved the multicast one ,-)
-> your workbooks are incredible. i see a major improvement in
quality AND in-depht information from v4.1 to v5
-> and of course participating in the CCIE Forums (http://ieoc.com)
is great. i got much help there ... and i tried also to explain as much as i could. of course i published my whole success-story in your forum (http://ieoc.com/forums/t/5515.aspx) ,-))
so, thanks a lot. you did really a great work!
I would like to thank you to provide me the best material i've could have choosen:
-> your blog is perfect. really good written informations in a way
everyone can understand
-> your V-Seminars were really good. i loved the multicast one ,-)
-> your workbooks are incredible. i see a major improvement in
quality AND in-depht information from v4.1 to v5
-> and of course participating in the CCIE Forums (http://ieoc.com)
is great. i got much help there ... and i tried also to explain as much as i could. of course i published my whole success-story in your forum (http://ieoc.com/forums/t/5515.aspx) ,-))
so, thanks a lot. you did really a great work!
Steven Glogger
CCIE #23778
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my Routing & Switching CCIE lab recently and now am known as CCIE #23765.
Rob Piasecki
CCIE #23765
I was waiting for this day to write my PASS mail to groupstudy.
I gave my exam on 9th February and guess what I failed. After leaving the examination hall I was sure that I will pass this exam.
On the same day around 10, I got the mail from Cisco , in which I failed and I was shocked by looking the result .I got zero in one of the technology but rest of them are fine.
I first thought of re-read my exam, but then I went through some blog where everybody was negative about re-read.
After that day, I used to go to Cisco site to check my result twice a day and also for checking the date available for my second attempt.
Because after that week also, I was not able to decide whether to go for re-read or to go for second attempt
In the mean time I finish up my IE vol ver 5 and started reading book on QoS an BGP, just preparing for my second attempt.
Later that week when I was going through my result in Cisco, I decided to go for re-read and I clicked on re-read.
Yesterday morning when I was going through my mail, I received the congratulation mail from Cisco and here I am part of CCIE family.
I like to thank all people in this Group and my wife for her support while I was preparing for this and especially in that last week, when I failed the exam.
Here are some of tip from my side
IE ver 5 is awesome, do it at least once or twice depending on how much time you have.
Do not worry about open-ended question.
Make habit of sitting for 8 hour and doing lab and if you don't able to answer anything in your practice lab, try to search in that Cisco URL does not lookup the answers in middle of the lab.
Apart from your knowledge, I thing your result also depend upon, your speed and how well you are familiar with Cisco URL.
I was able to finish my exam in 5 hour and I spent three hour in verification and testing results.
Best of luck.
I gave my exam on 9th February and guess what I failed. After leaving the examination hall I was sure that I will pass this exam.
On the same day around 10, I got the mail from Cisco , in which I failed and I was shocked by looking the result .I got zero in one of the technology but rest of them are fine.
I first thought of re-read my exam, but then I went through some blog where everybody was negative about re-read.
After that day, I used to go to Cisco site to check my result twice a day and also for checking the date available for my second attempt.
Because after that week also, I was not able to decide whether to go for re-read or to go for second attempt
In the mean time I finish up my IE vol ver 5 and started reading book on QoS an BGP, just preparing for my second attempt.
Later that week when I was going through my result in Cisco, I decided to go for re-read and I clicked on re-read.
Yesterday morning when I was going through my mail, I received the congratulation mail from Cisco and here I am part of CCIE family.
I like to thank all people in this Group and my wife for her support while I was preparing for this and especially in that last week, when I failed the exam.
Here are some of tip from my side
IE ver 5 is awesome, do it at least once or twice depending on how much time you have.
Do not worry about open-ended question.
Make habit of sitting for 8 hour and doing lab and if you don't able to answer anything in your practice lab, try to search in that Cisco URL does not lookup the answers in middle of the lab.
Apart from your knowledge, I thing your result also depend upon, your speed and how well you are familiar with Cisco URL.
I was able to finish my exam in 5 hour and I spent three hour in verification and testing results.
Best of luck.
Praveen Sharma
CCIE #23727
Dear Anthony and Scott, I could have not pass my first attempt without your help. I appriciate what you guys had done for me at the bootcamp in Reno. See you guys in my next bootcamp for my other track and thank you so much.
Tri Huynh Duc
CCIE #23726
Hi,
Very happy to let you folks know that I cleared my CCIE security lab today in bangalore. It was my first CCIE and my second attempt. I would like to congratulate IE on the wonderful products, IE-SC Vol1 and IE-SC Vol2.
To start out with, after my initial preparation, I used Vol1. It covered numerous technology based case studies. The one on VPN was simply broad and indepth covering a lot of areas. Even all the others like IPS, Firewall were excellent. These gave me a very concrete foundation after my initial studies. After that I went for Vol2.
I liked Vol2 a lot. There is a very good mix of technologies and I found the IE labs to have greater content, building of scenarios on top of previous ones, plenty of constraints etc. So they really load you up if you do all 10 labs. Some of the labs forces one not to use the standard approach of setting things up, instead using a lateral/alternate approach. As weird and strange these questions and answers sounded to me, it opened up new possibilities and ways of looking at things. Some of the questions I got for my second attempt were not easy to interpret or just simply seemed impossible on the first reading. But using a thought process picked up by using these Vol2 labs I figured out the answers. When I got the answers I wasnt 100% sure if they were correct by cisco criteria. But this much I know; if those answers turned out to be wrong I would have lost enough points to fail. So they had to be correct.
Once again thank you very much. I wouldnt think of another product for my next track.
Very happy to let you folks know that I cleared my CCIE security lab today in bangalore. It was my first CCIE and my second attempt. I would like to congratulate IE on the wonderful products, IE-SC Vol1 and IE-SC Vol2.
To start out with, after my initial preparation, I used Vol1. It covered numerous technology based case studies. The one on VPN was simply broad and indepth covering a lot of areas. Even all the others like IPS, Firewall were excellent. These gave me a very concrete foundation after my initial studies. After that I went for Vol2.
I liked Vol2 a lot. There is a very good mix of technologies and I found the IE labs to have greater content, building of scenarios on top of previous ones, plenty of constraints etc. So they really load you up if you do all 10 labs. Some of the labs forces one not to use the standard approach of setting things up, instead using a lateral/alternate approach. As weird and strange these questions and answers sounded to me, it opened up new possibilities and ways of looking at things. Some of the questions I got for my second attempt were not easy to interpret or just simply seemed impossible on the first reading. But using a thought process picked up by using these Vol2 labs I figured out the answers. When I got the answers I wasnt 100% sure if they were correct by cisco criteria. But this much I know; if those answers turned out to be wrong I would have lost enough points to fail. So they had to be correct.
Once again thank you very much. I wouldnt think of another product for my next track.
Winny Thomas
CCIE #23720
I purchased the R&S Workbooks I, II, & III combo package last July.
By October I was able to scrounge enough equipment to making a working solution for your design. I then began non-stop lab work (with a full-time job). I am fortunate to have access to a few co-workers/friends that are already CCIEs, to discuss things with. I sat for the lab on February 9th and received a FAIL grade. I doubted some of the results I got and after a few days of deep thought, I requested a re-read. I received the results this morning with the grade changed to PASS! Just wanted to say thanks for building such a great product.
By October I was able to scrounge enough equipment to making a working solution for your design. I then began non-stop lab work (with a full-time job). I am fortunate to have access to a few co-workers/friends that are already CCIEs, to discuss things with. I sat for the lab on February 9th and received a FAIL grade. I doubted some of the results I got and after a few days of deep thought, I requested a re-read. I received the results this morning with the grade changed to PASS! Just wanted to say thanks for building such a great product.
Brian Dooley
CCIE #23688
I would like to thank the IE team for their engagement in this process and for their commitment to have the best products available on the market.
The Security BOOTCAMP was the best experience I've had so far in a training of any kind, thanks to Brian McGahan.
All the best to IE team and keep up the good work.
The Security BOOTCAMP was the best experience I've had so far in a training of any kind, thanks to Brian McGahan.
All the best to IE team and keep up the good work.
Cristian Matei
CCIE #23684
I selected IE for my prep training and materials for my 2nd attempt at the security CCIE lab. The boot-camp training was great and I also utilized the advanced technologies class-on-demand. But I believe the most significant factor that affected my outcome was taking the IE suggested CCIE lab strategy to heart.
Thanks again, and see you next fall when I start the process again for my R&S exam.
Thanks again, and see you next fall when I start the process again for my R&S exam.
Ralph Rye
CCIE #23668
I've just received lab exam result. It's PASS. On my third attempt.
Many people say this but I can repeat this all time - without IE materials I wouldn't have come so close to this certification level.
It took about two years to achieve it.
I used primarily Dynamips and IE-RS-WB II, polymorphic labs. Also, 10 days before the exam I took a mock lab, which put all my knowledge and strengths together. I would recommend IE to all canididates and people who wants just to keep all knowledge up to date.
Again thanks, keep going!
Many people say this but I can repeat this all time - without IE materials I wouldn't have come so close to this certification level.
It took about two years to achieve it.
I used primarily Dynamips and IE-RS-WB II, polymorphic labs. Also, 10 days before the exam I took a mock lab, which put all my knowledge and strengths together. I would recommend IE to all canididates and people who wants just to keep all knowledge up to date.
Again thanks, keep going!
Valentin Popravko
CCIE #23660
I just wanted to say a massive thanks for your help in getting me through the CCIE lab - I passed on 25th Feb!!
Without the CoD's, Bootcamp, Rack rentals and Mock Labs, I wouldn't have been anywhere near ready.
All of the IE material helped me to understand not only the technology but the also study approach and lab strategy needed to pass.
I had several lab attempts before using IE and I just wished I had invested in the study materials a long time ago.
Thanks again!
Without the CoD's, Bootcamp, Rack rentals and Mock Labs, I wouldn't have been anywhere near ready.
All of the IE material helped me to understand not only the technology but the also study approach and lab strategy needed to pass.
I had several lab attempts before using IE and I just wished I had invested in the study materials a long time ago.
Thanks again!
Andrew Maskell
CCIE #23645
I purchased the full Security CCIE Internetwork Expert study kit with bootcamp only 5 short months ago. By dedicating most evenings and weekends to get through all the material and attend the bootcamp, I was able to go from zero to CCIE in five months and pass on the first attempt.
I look forward to using the route/switch material if I choose to go for a second!
I look forward to using the route/switch material if I choose to go for a second!
Robert Settle
CCIE #23633
This has been one of the greatest challenges of my life to date. The level of commitment required is phenomenal and one can only realize this at the end of the journey (which incidentally is the best feeling ever.....2 weeks on and I'm still on cloud nine!)
That being said this would have been far more difficult without the help of Internetwork Expert. Their study materials beat the competition hands down and have been an integral part in helping me focus my efforts in the correct areas. I thoroughly recommend their Mock Labs in the final stages.
Best of luck to anyone reading this that is yet to take the exam.....it's well worth all the effort!
......now where did I leave my social life.....
That being said this would have been far more difficult without the help of Internetwork Expert. Their study materials beat the competition hands down and have been an integral part in helping me focus my efforts in the correct areas. I thoroughly recommend their Mock Labs in the final stages.
Best of luck to anyone reading this that is yet to take the exam.....it's well worth all the effort!
......now where did I leave my social life.....
Richard Malach
CCIE #23608
I started studding on January 2007 , finally i cleared the exam on February 2009 at Dubai.
thanks for internetworkexpert for their great materials , workbooks , COD , and the most important the poly labs , that helps me so much.
thanks for internetworkexpert for their great materials , workbooks , COD , and the most important the poly labs , that helps me so much.
Ahmed Abu-Elmaati
CCIE #23600
On February 19th, I passed the Routing & Switching lab exam on my first attempt at the RTP testing location. First off, I'd like to thank everybody at Internetwork Expert's for putting together such well developed study materials. In less than 4 months I was able to learn and troubleshoot all the topics from the CCIE blueprint. Once the lab exam came around I felt confident with all the topics.
Besides earning the certified status, I feel I've definitely learned an incredible amount about advanced networking and how to methodically solve problems, which will be extremely valuable for my future in the networking industry. Now I have to check which track is next on my list!
.... I'll be back!
Besides earning the certified status, I feel I've definitely learned an incredible amount about advanced networking and how to methodically solve problems, which will be extremely valuable for my future in the networking industry. Now I have to check which track is next on my list!
.... I'll be back!
Manuel Neuhauser
CCIE #23571
Hey Guys - I passed the Routing & Switching Lab exam on Feb 4th after working extensively with your materials, including workbook volumes 1-3 and the Advanced Technologies CoD. All of your material is top notch, but the Volume I version 5 workbook was particularly helpful, and in my opinion is some of the best training material on the market. Keep up the great work - look forward to the Service Provider workbooks.
Steve Heerensperger
CCIE #23551
I passed the R&S lab in San Jose on my 2nd attempt using IE's lab products and rack rentals. Needless to say IE has some amazing instructors, workbook and CoDs for anyone want to study CCIE lab.
Before my first attempt I was lucky to sign up with the new Poly-Lab Assessment beta program. From the assessment lab I can see grade report and how the script grades the lab. It gives me a good idea how the actual lab is graded. I agree with IE's statement: "This is the best tool to measure your training progress in the industry today". I hope there will be same product for the other tracks soon!
Before my first attempt I was lucky to sign up with the new Poly-Lab Assessment beta program. From the assessment lab I can see grade report and how the script grades the lab. It gives me a good idea how the actual lab is graded. I agree with IE's statement: "This is the best tool to measure your training progress in the industry today". I hope there will be same product for the other tracks soon!
Yang Xia
CCIE #23548
I just wanted to share with you that I passed the R&S lab yesterday in RTP. I want to extend a huge thank you to the whole IE team, your products played an instrumental role in getting my number. I will be sure to recommend your products to other CCIE candidates.
Robert Woudenberg
CCIE #23547
I've got my number on my second attempt, and I must say that IEs gave me everything I needed for succeeding.
Initially I've bought only the COD. Couple of months later I have made the final four in the "Real people scholarship program" and I've got the End-to-End R&S course as a price for reaching the final.
After the COD I started on the unbelievable Workbooks 1 and then 2.
Most of the scenarios I did in Dynamips and on real equipment that I had from my work place. I could see the difference in self confidence after only 5 WB2 labs. I did my first attempt after 12 WB labs and I was short +\- 6,7 points. For my second attempt I did the whole 20 labs and guess what - I PASSED!!!
I truly believe that IEs are the best learning tool there is on the market today. I felt from the beginning that they're teaching me the technology in depth instead of teaching the tricks and cheats of the exam.
Thanks for everything Brians(X2), Petr, Anthony and Scott (the evil dude).
Initially I've bought only the COD. Couple of months later I have made the final four in the "Real people scholarship program" and I've got the End-to-End R&S course as a price for reaching the final.
After the COD I started on the unbelievable Workbooks 1 and then 2.
Most of the scenarios I did in Dynamips and on real equipment that I had from my work place. I could see the difference in self confidence after only 5 WB2 labs. I did my first attempt after 12 WB labs and I was short +\- 6,7 points. For my second attempt I did the whole 20 labs and guess what - I PASSED!!!
I truly believe that IEs are the best learning tool there is on the market today. I felt from the beginning that they're teaching me the technology in depth instead of teaching the tricks and cheats of the exam.
Thanks for everything Brians(X2), Petr, Anthony and Scott (the evil dude).
Timor Sharifkulov
CCIE #23544
I passed my CCIE R&S Lab Exam in Tokyo on Monday 16 Feb, luckily that was my first attempt.
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.
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.
Yasuyuki Matsukawa
CCIE #23536
I passed my CCIE Lab examination on the 16th of February 2009. Couldnt believe it. The labs were straight forward but i had doubts about my answers to one of the open end questions. Had me anxious until I got home (12 hours flight).
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 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.
Envuladu Tsaku Dogara
CCIE #23529
I started my preparation using some routers I bought from ebay and other and some random support from an vendors. I failed once at the lab.
Then I discovered IE Workbook and Online Bootcamp. This drastically changed my learning curved and made me realized that I had been wasting my time before.
IE has a wonderful WB which helps you get above the crowd and reach a the right level to pass the CCIE Lab and go beyond.
Any one, CCIE candidate or not should, use these IE materials as guide in the networking industry.
Then I discovered IE Workbook and Online Bootcamp. This drastically changed my learning curved and made me realized that I had been wasting my time before.
IE has a wonderful WB which helps you get above the crowd and reach a the right level to pass the CCIE Lab and go beyond.
Any one, CCIE candidate or not should, use these IE materials as guide in the networking industry.
Patrick Nda
CCIE #23526
IE's R&S Volume II is an incredibly well-suited product! This was undoubtedly the final confirmation for me before my lab attempt that my preparation was on the right track! Thank you IE for an excellent and meticulous job in authoring this vital workbook.
Mohan Reddy
CCIE #23501
Hello,
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.
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.
Ioan Branet
CCIE #23474
After 21 months of tough studying and lots of late nights and two unsuccessful Lab attempts, I finally climbed the mountain on Feb 5th 2009 at RTP. Being a single father of two rowdy boys, studying was tough and lack of sleep was the norm. However, I found your mock labs essential in my studying. The feedback I received from the proctors was critical to my developing the necessary understanding and for calming me down. The technical knowledge is of course a requirement for success, but so is staying calm and working quickly, not in a hurry. There is a big difference between them and if you don't know that, then you're not ready. I wasn't for a long time, but I am now.
So thank you all very much for you're work producing excellent study materials. I plan on returning to pursue my next track, but not for year or so! My boys and I need a vacation!!
So thank you all very much for you're work producing excellent study materials. I plan on returning to pursue my next track, but not for year or so! My boys and I need a vacation!!
Joel Wheeler
CCIE #23453
Thank you, Internetwor kExpert, for the self-paced Routing & Switching package. The mock labs were extremely helpful in identifying trouble areas and strengths. The technologies audio classes are an excellent review for any CCIE candidate. Thank for you making my lab attempt count!
Beau Hahn
CCIE #23436
I'd like to sincerely say thanks for your excellent products and excellent instructors. I can truly say that after thoroughly going through each of the technologies, that your practice / mock labs were exactly what I needed before taking the actual CCIE lab. They greatly helped me work on testing strategy and identifying areas to work on.
They were all uniquely challenging and should highly be considered by all CCIE candidates.
They were all uniquely challenging and should highly be considered by all CCIE candidates.
Jason Madsen
CCIE #23420
Passed R&S yesterday in Brussels, the feeling of relief is amazing.
Thank you to the Brians, the whole IE team and Dynamips as I wouldn't have been able to get my number without your help.
Big thanks
Thank you to the Brians, the whole IE team and Dynamips as I wouldn't have been able to get my number without your help.
Big thanks
John McAvoy
CCIE #23416
Since 7 years that I dream to give this exam with scream because it is to huge for me... a lot of thing to know... and and and... what I have to know for the exam ??? by which tip do I have to take the problem. IE give me the solution. a step by step instruction, just to learn all thing to know and to obtain the good reflexs to work quickly and to be accurate in my answers. Without IE... today, I shouln't have my CCIE... I had it for at the second time.
Blanchard Dominique
CCIE #23415
I have passed my CCIE R&S last month (01-Feb-2009), Internetwork
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.
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.
Sadath P V
CCIE #23392
In mid 2007 I passed the CCIE R/S written exam and began studying for the lab shortly thereafter. I followed Internetwork Exper's recommended method of first extensively studying the technologies, and then working on practice labs. Shortly before my first lab attempt I took three Internetwork Expert mock labs to have an independent review of what areas I needed to focus on.
I would highly recommend the Internetwork Expert mock labs to everyone; having a simulation of the real exam and having personal feedback is invaluable!
Thank you for the great products and the great service you offer to all CCIE candidates.
I would highly recommend the Internetwork Expert mock labs to everyone; having a simulation of the real exam and having personal feedback is invaluable!
Thank you for the great products and the great service you offer to all CCIE candidates.
Eric Phillips
CCIE #23378
It was a 2 year journey. I am so thank-full the internetwork expert has really really good workbooks and online courses
I tried other vendors but they weren't much good
I plan on doing ccie wireless now.
I tried other vendors but they weren't much good
I plan on doing ccie wireless now.
Chris Bohanna
CCIE #23348
I utilized the Internetwork Expert CoD and 12-day Bootcamp to strengthen my failings on the lab.
Although I did not pass the lab on my first attempt following the bootcamp, the materials provided in WBII and WBII honed my skills. This led to my passing the CCIE R&S Lab on 27 Jan 2009. Thank you so very much Internetwork Expert.
Although I did not pass the lab on my first attempt following the bootcamp, the materials provided in WBII and WBII honed my skills. This led to my passing the CCIE R&S Lab on 27 Jan 2009. Thank you so very much Internetwork Expert.
Jason Harvey
CCIE #23344
I feel so great after passing my CCIE (R&S) from Dubai. I feel so relieved after so much hard study and preparation for almost 10 Months. IE was the best support and the confidence that i can achieve this number. The Online Racks were really helpful, and i was able to clear out all my doubts. I spent most of my time practicing rather than studying theory. I followed the guidelines of IE and finally i got the number.
Thanks Guys, I'll be back with Next track of CCIE.
Thanks Guys, I'll be back with Next track of CCIE.
Imran Khan
CCIE #23331
Hi,
I got my CCIE-security, in 6 months, realy InternetworkEX helped me
in that cause they give me all the required resources (workbook,
R-Labs, and lab support was v-good).
Thanks alot Internetwork-EXpert.
I got my CCIE-security, in 6 months, realy InternetworkEX helped me
in that cause they give me all the required resources (workbook,
R-Labs, and lab support was v-good).
Thanks alot Internetwork-EXpert.
Hussein Aboul Fetouh El-Sayed
CCIE #23314
I came into the telecommunications industry during the summer of 2008. When I first started working, all I heard was how respected is having a CCIE certification and the dedication and focused you needed in order to achieve it. At that moment I put a mission on myself to achieve this certification in 6 months, something that others considered impossible since I had little to no experience. However, I began my journey by achieving the CCNA and CCNP certifications. At this point I started working with the internetwork expert materials and resources. I followed many of the suggestions I heard from other people that have achieved their CCIE certification thanks to internetwork expert and their approach towards all the material.
Thanks to internetwork expert and their step-by-step learning curriculum I was able to not be overwhelmed with the amount of material while still being able to prepare for my test. I was studying around 14 hours a day for 3 months straight 7 days a week, all this time was spent using internetwork expert directly or indirectly. For this reason, I think it would've been impossible to complete my mission without internetwork expert and their great resources, materials, services, and staff. Thanks for all your help and for providing people like me the chance to achieve such a great milestone that not only affects me personally but also motivates other people to achieve it.
Thanks to internetwork expert and their step-by-step learning curriculum I was able to not be overwhelmed with the amount of material while still being able to prepare for my test. I was studying around 14 hours a day for 3 months straight 7 days a week, all this time was spent using internetwork expert directly or indirectly. For this reason, I think it would've been impossible to complete my mission without internetwork expert and their great resources, materials, services, and staff. Thanks for all your help and for providing people like me the chance to achieve such a great milestone that not only affects me personally but also motivates other people to achieve it.
Rene F. Santiago
CCIE #23293
I passed my R&S lab last week.Thanks for all the help, the great study material and the unforgettable CCIE R&S 5-Day Bootcamp in Amsterdam.
Sebastian Pade
CCIE #23291
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my Security CCIE lab in Sydney some days ago at the 1st Attempt.
Thanks for the great materials and workbooks. I would not have passed without it.
Thanks for the great materials and workbooks. I would not have passed without it.
Le Minh Khoi
CCIE #23279
I'd like to thank you and all at Internetwork Expert for your invaluable help on my CCIE journey. I took your bootcamp in Sept. 08 and made extensive use of your Advanced Technology Class and Lab Workbooks to finally pass the Security Lab in San Jose on Jan 21 2009.
Besides the wealth of knowledge I gained from the camp and class it was great just to see your approach to problem areas and advice on lab strategy etc, it took a lot of stress off before I sat the real thing and definitely helped my time management (your voice kept playing in my head every time I started spending too long on one task). Also the lab workbook kept my knowledge tested and expectations in check, no matter how ready I thought I was there was always something in there that would bring me back down to earth.
Like just about everyone on the CCIE track I've built up a lot of resources in lab equipment, books, CBTs etc. but I can easily say that the Internetwork Expert components were the single most influential in helping me pass.
Kudos and thanks again. I'll be back someday for R&S....
Besides the wealth of knowledge I gained from the camp and class it was great just to see your approach to problem areas and advice on lab strategy etc, it took a lot of stress off before I sat the real thing and definitely helped my time management (your voice kept playing in my head every time I started spending too long on one task). Also the lab workbook kept my knowledge tested and expectations in check, no matter how ready I thought I was there was always something in there that would bring me back down to earth.
Like just about everyone on the CCIE track I've built up a lot of resources in lab equipment, books, CBTs etc. but I can easily say that the Internetwork Expert components were the single most influential in helping me pass.
Kudos and thanks again. I'll be back someday for R&S....
Derek Coleman
CCIE #23276
The most unique part of my story is probably that the day I passed the CCIE lab had actually closed due to inclement weather. I had never heard of the lab being closed and needless to say this was a situation I had not prepared for. Luckily I did not check my email and showed up anyway along with 3 other candidates. Bobby and Howard the proctors at RTP were nice enough to drive in through the snow and the lab was opened. Other candidates were then notified and I think all but one or two was able to sit.
Andrew Dempsey
CCIE #23274
I would like to let you know that I passed the CCIE RS exam yesterday in Brussels on my first attempt. It was an incredible good feeling to see my five digits this morning.
For preparation I used your Audio and Video Classes and the Workbooks I,II and III (all version 4.1).
I must say that your products helped me a lot in understanding the technologies and in practicing. I am sure that without it I would have a hard time in passing the lab exam, especially not on the first attempt.
So let me say a big Thank You to the whole IE team for putting so much efforts into your products.
Thanks and Best Regards
For preparation I used your Audio and Video Classes and the Workbooks I,II and III (all version 4.1).
I must say that your products helped me a lot in understanding the technologies and in practicing. I am sure that without it I would have a hard time in passing the lab exam, especially not on the first attempt.
So let me say a big Thank You to the whole IE team for putting so much efforts into your products.
Thanks and Best Regards
Marijo Bernardic
CCIE #23245
Finally After four years of intense training I did it.It would have been really difficult without your products.
Your rack rental service , Workbooks and Trainings are superb.
Cheers to Internetwork Expert made things possible which seemed difficult before i came to know THE INTERNETWORK EXPERTS you people are definitely THE ONE answer to CCIE training.
Your rack rental service , Workbooks and Trainings are superb.
Cheers to Internetwork Expert made things possible which seemed difficult before i came to know THE INTERNETWORK EXPERTS you people are definitely THE ONE answer to CCIE training.
Farhan Imtiaz
CCIE #23230
Passed R&S on my first attempt. I firmly believe that it was almost impossible without IE.
IE is special in that its material actually TEACHES you. Unlike others, there is no cramming, lists of gotchas, watch outs and as Brian Dennis says, no stupid router tricks.
I have attended a boot camp from an instructor and used lab workbooks from some other vendors. Although they are good but nothing matches IE in quality and continuous improvement. If you have only one choice, its InternetworkExpert.
The CoD modules are thorough, explain the technology in great detail and do not cut on time. All backed up by excellent articles on the blog and clear & concise answers to the questions. I don't know if any other vendor has such excellent blogs where there are ONLY TECHNICAL discussions without any vendor war involved.
Brians, Scott, Peter and Anthony are all eager to help you LEARN the technology and that's what has created a lot of respect for them.
Thanks guys for your excellent support. To all R&S candidates, I will highly recommend IE.
Do not go for your exam without attempting the Mock Labs first. They look simple and easy but really shock you when you get a 54 while expecting 80s.
IE will be my definite choice for my next track.
IE is special in that its material actually TEACHES you. Unlike others, there is no cramming, lists of gotchas, watch outs and as Brian Dennis says, no stupid router tricks.
I have attended a boot camp from an instructor and used lab workbooks from some other vendors. Although they are good but nothing matches IE in quality and continuous improvement. If you have only one choice, its InternetworkExpert.
The CoD modules are thorough, explain the technology in great detail and do not cut on time. All backed up by excellent articles on the blog and clear & concise answers to the questions. I don't know if any other vendor has such excellent blogs where there are ONLY TECHNICAL discussions without any vendor war involved.
Brians, Scott, Peter and Anthony are all eager to help you LEARN the technology and that's what has created a lot of respect for them.
Thanks guys for your excellent support. To all R&S candidates, I will highly recommend IE.
Do not go for your exam without attempting the Mock Labs first. They look simple and easy but really shock you when you get a 54 while expecting 80s.
IE will be my definite choice for my next track.
Mohammad Saqib Qureshi
CCIE #23229
I passed my CCIE routing and switching exam on Jan 15,2009, in major part due to the content and great material coverage in the IE work books. For my final preparation, I took 4 of the proctored labs to help with my time management and confirm my readiness for exam.
I'll definitely be using IE for any future CCIE tracks.
Thank you.
I'll definitely be using IE for any future CCIE tracks.
Thank you.
Peter Grewal
CCIE #23211
At last i passed CCIE R&S lab exam .
After many hours of studying and practicing hard , i finally
have my number which is the most beautiful number on my eyes.
I would like to thank every one in this site for there marvelous
materials and support that was the main key for passing the lab exam.
Especially the workbook 2 , which i consider one of the most important thing u must practise before entering the exam.
also not forget the racks on ur web site that i found it one of the best racks on the web.
finally i would like to thank u again and really i wouldn't do it without ur help.
After many hours of studying and practicing hard , i finally
have my number which is the most beautiful number on my eyes.
I would like to thank every one in this site for there marvelous
materials and support that was the main key for passing the lab exam.
Especially the workbook 2 , which i consider one of the most important thing u must practise before entering the exam.
also not forget the racks on ur web site that i found it one of the best racks on the web.
finally i would like to thank u again and really i wouldn't do it without ur help.
Mohamed Tawfik Moslem
CCIE #23196
Just wanted to let you know that I passed the Security Lab in San Jose on December 8th. I used the Internetwork Expert class on demand and lab workbooks as the core of my studies. The mock labs actually made the real thing seem easy.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Thanks and keep up the good work!
John Stewart
CCIE #23189
My story is pretty short and sweet. I have always been a user and "expert" at Cisco technologies and product line. I consider myself a very intelligent individual and thought that there was a secret to passing the CCIE lab. There is. The secret is taking the time to learn all of the material and utilize Internetwork Expert classes and graded mock labs. Point blank!!
Derwin Warren
CCIE #23188
I want to thank InternetworkExpert for their excellent training materials. I have used R&S Workbook Volume I, II & III, as well as the Advanced Technologies Class on Demand, the 5 Day Bootcamp Class on Demand, Mock Labs 5, 6, & 2. I found the Lab Strategy video especially helpful for time management during the Lab Exam. I was able to use the last 2-3 hours to verify the configurations, and to look up a few technologies that I was not completely familiar with.
Darrell Escola
CCIE #23173
I passed my CCIE-Security Lab on 15th September 2009 . Your workbook
is the best I have seen on the market. The solutions, forum responses, and customer service are excellent.
is the best I have seen on the market. The solutions, forum responses, and customer service are excellent.
Atul K Dalvi
CCIE #23155
I began the journey of becoming a CCIE a year back and fetched the most wanted number on Jan 9 2009.This was my first attempt.My CCIE number is 23149.I would like to thank Internetwork Expert team for helping me convert my dream to reality.
I signed up for their mock labs and I bet they are best ones available in the industry.
With the detailed feedback on the evaluation of my mock lab,I was able to fine tune my weak areas before appearing for the real exam.
Also the Rack-Rentals provided by IEWB really helped me get a extensive hands-on experience on all the technologies needed to clear the examination.
I signed up for their mock labs and I bet they are best ones available in the industry.
With the detailed feedback on the evaluation of my mock lab,I was able to fine tune my weak areas before appearing for the real exam.
Also the Rack-Rentals provided by IEWB really helped me get a extensive hands-on experience on all the technologies needed to clear the examination.
Suryakant Pandian
CCIE #23149
After multiple attempts at the security lab spanning a period of three years, I finally took the boot camp from Internetwork Expert (Brian). He will not tell you the answers for the lab exam, however, he will help you think the task through so you can answer any task that you encounter.
I also picked up some excellent tips for exam day strategy. I used the Class on Demand, mini labs and mock labs to learn the technologies. I have seen many vendors' books and practice labs. The IE products and support are some of the best available. I will use Internetwork Expert for my next IE. Thanks for making such a great product!
I also picked up some excellent tips for exam day strategy. I used the Class on Demand, mini labs and mock labs to learn the technologies. I have seen many vendors' books and practice labs. The IE products and support are some of the best available. I will use Internetwork Expert for my next IE. Thanks for making such a great product!
Cindy Tanner
CCIE #23143
Thanks to Internetwork Experts, I am pleased to announce that I finally passed my CCIE R&S on January 8, 2009 in San Jose, CA. I used your labs I and II along with your 80 hour on-demand CCIE R&S class.
I started out using a competitor's lab workbook. After failing on my first attempt, an associate introduced me to Internetwork Experts. After I purchased your labs, I said that these guys know what they are talking about. Also, your 80 R&S class which I took on line was not only essential for this certification, but for the real world!
I have already passed along the favor to two of my colleagues who have purchased the R&S Workbook and On-demand class.
I started out using a competitor's lab workbook. After failing on my first attempt, an associate introduced me to Internetwork Experts. After I purchased your labs, I said that these guys know what they are talking about. Also, your 80 R&S class which I took on line was not only essential for this certification, but for the real world!
I have already passed along the favor to two of my colleagues who have purchased the R&S Workbook and On-demand class.
Charles Hofer
CCIE #23136
If you are trying to decide which vendor to use for your CCIE studies I would recommend Internetwork Expert's training solution above all others. This is a quality product that will be worth the investment of your time and your money.
Your hard work, along with Internetwork's products, will give you the best chance to succeed. These are the tools that will get you your number in the most efficient way.
Your hard work, along with Internetwork's products, will give you the best chance to succeed. These are the tools that will get you your number in the most efficient way.
Harrison Mosbey
CCIE #23117
Me and my twin brother worked on our CCIE Lab exam R&S from 2 years, studying and preparing from Internetwork Expert, by using the below amazing materials:
- Video Training
- Workbooks Volume I,II, and III as well
I think we are the only twins who got the CCIE Lab exam together :-)
- Video Training
- Workbooks Volume I,II, and III as well
I think we are the only twins who got the CCIE Lab exam together :-)
Issam El Zein
CCIE #23074
I passed my R&S Lab exam on Tuesday Dec 23, 2008. It was my 2nd attempt. I had passed my written in April 2007, also in 2nd attempt!
'The Journey' started in Jan 2003. It was a long road and a rough ride, sometimes side-tracked by other priorities or commitments. But I finally reached there.
Why did I choose IT as a career track?
As I was completing my High School in the year 2000, I knew that Computers & IT is an area of immense growth potential. I was aware that Oracle, as an ERP and MIS solution, was being implemented in my fathers workplace (a large air-conditioner manufacturer) and the expert IT professionals were being paid to the tune of USD 400 an hour to get the job done. So yes, as a 17-year-old guy, I pretty much knew what I was going to do in future professionally.
How did this decision lead to Network Engineering as a career?
After High School, I got admitted to Pakistan prestigious institute, The University of Karachi, in its revered Department of Computer Science. My peers were gold-medalists, A-1 graders, high-achievers from the various big high schools, so the pressure was immense. To stay afloat among such good peers, I had to work very hard. Frankly I was led to the decision of taking up Computer Networking as a career because I couldn't otherwise stand out from the crowd of beyond-cool Computer Programmers in my Graduate class.
What resources did I use to prepare?
I took the long road, doing my CCNA in the year 2005, CCNP in 2007 and finally CCIE. I would still recommend this long road because although CCNA or CCNP may not be industry certifications any more but these certs definitely lay the right foundation. I used several resources from time to time, including: Books: Routing TCP IP
Vol.1+2 (Jeff Doyle), BCMSN (David Hucaby), CCIE Official Exam Cert Guide (Wendell Odom), Workbooks: IEWB Vol.2 (InternetworkExpert.com), Narbik Kocharians Adv Tech Workbook, OOnline Classes: Class-on-Demand
(InternetworkExert.com)
'The Journey' started in Jan 2003. It was a long road and a rough ride, sometimes side-tracked by other priorities or commitments. But I finally reached there.
Why did I choose IT as a career track?
As I was completing my High School in the year 2000, I knew that Computers & IT is an area of immense growth potential. I was aware that Oracle, as an ERP and MIS solution, was being implemented in my fathers workplace (a large air-conditioner manufacturer) and the expert IT professionals were being paid to the tune of USD 400 an hour to get the job done. So yes, as a 17-year-old guy, I pretty much knew what I was going to do in future professionally.
How did this decision lead to Network Engineering as a career?
After High School, I got admitted to Pakistan prestigious institute, The University of Karachi, in its revered Department of Computer Science. My peers were gold-medalists, A-1 graders, high-achievers from the various big high schools, so the pressure was immense. To stay afloat among such good peers, I had to work very hard. Frankly I was led to the decision of taking up Computer Networking as a career because I couldn't otherwise stand out from the crowd of beyond-cool Computer Programmers in my Graduate class.
What resources did I use to prepare?
I took the long road, doing my CCNA in the year 2005, CCNP in 2007 and finally CCIE. I would still recommend this long road because although CCNA or CCNP may not be industry certifications any more but these certs definitely lay the right foundation. I used several resources from time to time, including: Books: Routing TCP IP
Vol.1+2 (Jeff Doyle), BCMSN (David Hucaby), CCIE Official Exam Cert Guide (Wendell Odom), Workbooks: IEWB Vol.2 (InternetworkExpert.com), Narbik Kocharians Adv Tech Workbook, OOnline Classes: Class-on-Demand
(InternetworkExert.com)
Syed Ahsan Mohiuddin
CCIE #23061
I passed the CCIE Lab on December 18th 2008 in San Jose. I enjoyed working through the class on demand and workbooks and would recommend them to anyone wanting to broaden their horizon and attain the CCIE cert. Being able to go through material and classes numerous times allows the more complex scenarios to be understood and retained. I have been working on this cert for a number of years and it is great feeling to have finally reached the CCIE plateau.
Thanks
Thanks
Chris Kloosterman
CCIE #23050
I passed my R&S Lab on 18th Dec in Dubai at first attempt. After one year of solid studying it was all that possible.
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.
Let the Bandwidth be with you!
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.
Let the Bandwidth be with you!
Ivan Krimmel
CCIE #23046
Hello IE Team,
I just found out that I passed the CCIE R&S lab on my first try! I can't say enough about the support and knowledge of the entire staff. The Brians, Scott, Anthony and Petr are awesome trainers even though I haven't met them in person I felt that I has their support through the forums and email. I only used Internetwork Expert for my preperation and I wouldn't have passed with it. You have gained a customer for life. Thanks again.
I just found out that I passed the CCIE R&S lab on my first try! I can't say enough about the support and knowledge of the entire staff. The Brians, Scott, Anthony and Petr are awesome trainers even though I haven't met them in person I felt that I has their support through the forums and email. I only used Internetwork Expert for my preperation and I wouldn't have passed with it. You have gained a customer for life. Thanks again.
Brett Eschbach
CCIE #23045
Hi IE Team,
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.
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.
Patrick Donker
CCIE #23033
Hi IE,
I passed my CCIE R&S lab in Brussels on 16th December.
And without your excellent training material I feel it would not have been impossible to achieve the level of expertise needed to acquire the CCIE status.
I passed my CCIE R&S lab in Brussels on 16th December.
And without your excellent training material I feel it would not have been impossible to achieve the level of expertise needed to acquire the CCIE status.
Ronald Castaneda
CCIE #23022
am really happy to inform you that I have achieved my CCIE status on 14th Dec 2008. I did my exam in Dubai.
I would like to thank your team and need to note that your prepartion material was excellent. It was really helpful for this achievement
Thanks & Best Regards
I would like to thank your team and need to note that your prepartion material was excellent. It was really helpful for this achievement
Thanks & Best Regards
Manannalage Rasika Nayanajith
CCIE #22989
Just wanted to let you know that I passed the R&S exam. Thanks to your material. They made my concepts clear.
Anagha Kelkar
CCIE #22970
I completed the CCIE program all on my own with no help from my company. I did this cause I set it as a goal now that I have reached my goal I am moving forward with another goal. That goal will be CCIE R&S an believe me you I will be using Internetwork Experts all the way.
Sidney Spencer
CCIE #22926
Hi IE team,
I passed my CCIE R&S lab at my second attempt yesterday in Sydney.
A BIG THANK-YOU to 2xBrians, Scott and Petr and all the team. You and your products (CoD, Workbooks, Mock Labs) are simply THE BEST.
The CoD and Workbook Vol1 really give me understanding of technologies. Vol3 is a great resource to practice core technologies, and to improve my speed. I listened/practiced them multiple times! I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Scott and Petr for your help answering questions I posted on (...) mailing list as well.
I would definitely recommend IE products to all my friends who would like to pursuit CCIE certifications.
I passed my CCIE R&S lab at my second attempt yesterday in Sydney.
A BIG THANK-YOU to 2xBrians, Scott and Petr and all the team. You and your products (CoD, Workbooks, Mock Labs) are simply THE BEST.
The CoD and Workbook Vol1 really give me understanding of technologies. Vol3 is a great resource to practice core technologies, and to improve my speed. I listened/practiced them multiple times! I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Scott and Petr for your help answering questions I posted on (...) mailing list as well.
I would definitely recommend IE products to all my friends who would like to pursuit CCIE certifications.
Huan Pham
CCIE #22912
I'd like to thank everyone at IE. Brian x2, Scott, Petr, and Anthony
:) (in no particular order) for the great products that you guys put your blood, sweat, and tears into.
I used the class on demand, vol2, vol3 workbooks. I also did mock labs
2-4 and found them to be very helpful in giving me an idea of where I was going wrong.
Again, thanks for all the help.
:) (in no particular order) for the great products that you guys put your blood, sweat, and tears into.
I used the class on demand, vol2, vol3 workbooks. I also did mock labs
2-4 and found them to be very helpful in giving me an idea of where I was going wrong.
Again, thanks for all the help.
Mayur Desai
CCIE #22907
Dear Brians and Team,
Happy to let you know that I passed my CCIE R&S lab yesterday at Bangalore.
I had used your COD, R&Sv4.1's Vol I, II , III and Blog, extensively. The content is excellent and very reasonably priced. Thanks for upholding such quality, consistently.
I have no difficulty recommending your material, or using it for my future studies.
Happy to let you know that I passed my CCIE R&S lab yesterday at Bangalore.
I had used your COD, R&Sv4.1's Vol I, II , III and Blog, extensively. The content is excellent and very reasonably priced. Thanks for upholding such quality, consistently.
I have no difficulty recommending your material, or using it for my future studies.
Joshua Abraham
CCIE #22880
I would like to thank you all for your help in assisting me to pass my CCIE RS.
Your volume 1 and 2 products were a big help in my preparation.
Your volume 1 and 2 products were a big help in my preparation.
Julian Pentermann
CCIE #22873
After my first two failed attempts, I finally decided to use something to help me improve my "non-experience"... I tried a few others but definitely, Internetwork Expert workbooks are really amazing and Dynamips solution is a real good low cost alternative to real hardware study lab!
I came back to Brussels two days ago and succeeded to pass my R&S exam.
Thanks for your solutions, products, blog and especially for your philosophy!
I'm not going to stop in a so good way now, maybe I'm going to start CCIE SP or Security...
I came back to Brussels two days ago and succeeded to pass my R&S exam.
Thanks for your solutions, products, blog and especially for your philosophy!
I'm not going to stop in a so good way now, maybe I'm going to start CCIE SP or Security...
Pierre-Louis Gingembre
CCIE #22862
I had first took the CCIE R&S lab when I was 20 years old and failed.
It was so confusing at the time, I was unsure on how to prepare. A couple of years later I heard about Internetwork Expert's products.
I used the Class on Demand to gain a deeper understanding of the topics and the Lab Workbook II to practice. After going through both thoroughly I was able to pass my lab on my 2nd "REAL" attempt. I new all of the answers the first time, I just did not have my speed down.
On my passing attempt, I was done 2 hours early and was able to go back and verify again that my configurations were working as the lab required. Now at 24 I finally have my number and look forward to using Internetwork Experts products on other tracks. I could not have done it without the products!
It was so confusing at the time, I was unsure on how to prepare. A couple of years later I heard about Internetwork Expert's products.
I used the Class on Demand to gain a deeper understanding of the topics and the Lab Workbook II to practice. After going through both thoroughly I was able to pass my lab on my 2nd "REAL" attempt. I new all of the answers the first time, I just did not have my speed down.
On my passing attempt, I was done 2 hours early and was able to go back and verify again that my configurations were working as the lab required. Now at 24 I finally have my number and look forward to using Internetwork Experts products on other tracks. I could not have done it without the products!
Cory Gray
CCIE #22842
I was able to secure my CCIE number yesterday in Dubai. I thank the IE team for producing such quality and highly focused material on the CCIE Security Blueprint.
Maxwell Noel
CCIE #22822
Greating lads,
I wanted to take this moment to thank you all for you help in assisting me to pass my CCIE exam, I have finally made it, and to be honest, I would not have made it if you did not give me the opportunity to attend your 10 day bootcamp.
Thank you once again chaps,
I wanted to take this moment to thank you all for you help in assisting me to pass my CCIE exam, I have finally made it, and to be honest, I would not have made it if you did not give me the opportunity to attend your 10 day bootcamp.
Thank you once again chaps,
Ndaba Ndlovu
CCIE #22805
Finally and at long last I got my CCIE R&S.
Many thanks for putting out those great products of yours as they really helped me with my training.
Workbooks and Class on Demand to help me learn and prepare for the real thing and mock labs to test my progress.
And making Workbook II for use on Dynamips really helped keep the cost down.
Many thanks to all at Internetwork Expert for their great work.
Many thanks for putting out those great products of yours as they really helped me with my training.
Workbooks and Class on Demand to help me learn and prepare for the real thing and mock labs to test my progress.
And making Workbook II for use on Dynamips really helped keep the cost down.
Many thanks to all at Internetwork Expert for their great work.
David McKone
CCIE #22787
Thanks to IE, I have passed my CCIE R&S in RTP on Nov. 24th! The workbooks and CoD are top notch and I will be using IE for my SP studies.
Ted Kim
CCIE #22769
what a long and winding road it has been.No life no rest, just labbing.I started seriously preparing for my lab in Feb 2008.1st attempt in june 2008,had a problem with my Rack and was offered a "Free SIT" in November.The CCIE Gods smiled at me and i got my number.Thanks to the Internetwork Expert forum.
Darlington Moyo
CCIE #22767
I am delighted to let you know that I passed the CCIE Lab Exam in Routing and Switching.
Thank you for all your help and excellent materials: classes, workbooks and mock labs.
Thank you for all your help and excellent materials: classes, workbooks and mock labs.
Artemi Lvov
CCIE #22757
Today was a good day for me. I passed in San Jose. I want to thank the whole IE team for helping me with this Journey. Special thanks to Mr. Dennis, I really appreciate you working with me along with Josh providing the best customer service. Excellent material, the mock labs are the TRUTH whether u like the results or not you will get the TRUTH. Rack rental service is the best by far. I look forward to using your material in my next track.
Jonathan Greenwood II
CCIE #22744
Hy at all. I've successfully passed R&S lab exam in Bruselles on November-20-2008. A great thank to Internetwork Expert Group for their High Quality Products, furnished to me at a CLP (Pres) in Italy. I consider Lab Workbook and Technology Labs the best gymnasium to pass lab exam. I've appreciated their clarity and help topics. All of these, integrated with a good lab, is the key to successfully understand all arguments and to increase configurations and troubleshooting speed, necessary to pass the lab. Good Luck at all with IE4!!!
Stefano Stabili
CCIE #22743
On November 20th, I passed the Routing & Switching lab exam on after working extensively with your materials, thank you very much
Diego Nika
CCIE #22742
On November 18, 2008 I passed my CCIE R&S on my second attempt. This would not have been possible without the help of Internetwork Expert.
I would like to that both Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis. I used Advanced Technologies Class on Demand, Workbooks 1 and 2, plus attended the CCIE R&S boot camp lead by Brian McGahan in May 2008, of which met and exceeded my expectations and brought me that much closer to my CCIE number.
Another big plus was the support. By the support staff and both Brians! Not only is the reply/response time fast, but you are always made to feel as a professional!
I just purchased the CCIE Security package, and I am sure I will enjoy the same success as I did with the R&S track from Internetwork Expert.
Thanks again Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis!
I would like to that both Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis. I used Advanced Technologies Class on Demand, Workbooks 1 and 2, plus attended the CCIE R&S boot camp lead by Brian McGahan in May 2008, of which met and exceeded my expectations and brought me that much closer to my CCIE number.
Another big plus was the support. By the support staff and both Brians! Not only is the reply/response time fast, but you are always made to feel as a professional!
I just purchased the CCIE Security package, and I am sure I will enjoy the same success as I did with the R&S track from Internetwork Expert.
Thanks again Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis!
Damian Piccinin
CCIE #22709
I hope to have a great day, I pass my ccie lab exam R&S on 16 Nov 2008 after using internetworkexpert workbook and rack rental.
Rooein Faghieh Nasiri
CCIE #22672
My thanks to InternetworkExperts for helping me pass the RS lab exam!
I received my number this friday morning, and I wouldn't have done it without the RS Workbook for Dynamips.
Your products are awesome! Keep up the good work!
BR
I received my number this friday morning, and I wouldn't have done it without the RS Workbook for Dynamips.
Your products are awesome! Keep up the good work!
BR
Mikkel Troest
CCIE #22656
I passed the CCIE R&S lab on November 4th 2008 in Brussels the very first time I tried it and I wouldn't have made it without your invaluable materials!
I have been using Volume I & II workbooks extensively while preparing for the lab and I have been reading all the posts on your blog.
I also had the opportunity to use volume I version 5.0 beta workbook and I must say it is an impressive source of knowledge in R&S field that can even be used as a quick reference for daily work.
Thanks a lot to the IE team!
I have been using Volume I & II workbooks extensively while preparing for the lab and I have been reading all the posts on your blog.
I also had the opportunity to use volume I version 5.0 beta workbook and I must say it is an impressive source of knowledge in R&S field that can even be used as a quick reference for daily work.
Thanks a lot to the IE team!
Gianluca Martiniello
CCIE #22567
I passed the R&S in my first attempt.
I'm very happy about my investment on Internetwork Expert. I used the self-paced program. I watch the COD 2 times. also I was very lucky, 3 days before my exam the VOL1 Ver 5 for IP services and system management released. its a real GEM and is a MUST.
The other special unique specification of Internetwork Expert is its people. the people whom take care of students, especially Mr Anthony who helped me a lot.
Internetwork expert was recommended to me by a friend and I recommend to everyone who would like to get it in the first attempt.
I'm very happy about my investment on Internetwork Expert. I used the self-paced program. I watch the COD 2 times. also I was very lucky, 3 days before my exam the VOL1 Ver 5 for IP services and system management released. its a real GEM and is a MUST.
The other special unique specification of Internetwork Expert is its people. the people whom take care of students, especially Mr Anthony who helped me a lot.
Internetwork expert was recommended to me by a friend and I recommend to everyone who would like to get it in the first attempt.
Reza Toghraee
CCIE #22518
I finally passed my Routing and Switching CCIE Lab in San Jose.
This would not have been possible without InternetworkExpert's workbook. Prior to my lab date, I used only IE's workbook for 3 weeks. Thank you for the great products! On to the Voice track...
This would not have been possible without InternetworkExpert's workbook. Prior to my lab date, I used only IE's workbook for 3 weeks. Thank you for the great products! On to the Voice track...
Eric Chou
CCIE #22460
Thanks God and Internetwork Expert !!
I got CCIE passed yesterday.
It was so easy to me since I did your practice material many many times. I did Internetwork Expert Workbook Volume 1, then Internetwork Expert Workbook Volume 2 Lab 1-20 twice, Internetwork Expert Workbook 3 Core lab twice.
I used my Dynamips, but lent a rack for a week for the switching technology at last. The lab exam was so easy to me than I expect 'cause I already know what they asking.
Now I think I am more higher level than CCIE that Cisco calls.
Thank you Internetwork Expert again, and wish to have a good luck with all of you.
I got CCIE passed yesterday.
It was so easy to me since I did your practice material many many times. I did Internetwork Expert Workbook Volume 1, then Internetwork Expert Workbook Volume 2 Lab 1-20 twice, Internetwork Expert Workbook 3 Core lab twice.
I used my Dynamips, but lent a rack for a week for the switching technology at last. The lab exam was so easy to me than I expect 'cause I already know what they asking.
Now I think I am more higher level than CCIE that Cisco calls.
Thank you Internetwork Expert again, and wish to have a good luck with all of you.
Kwang Sin Choi
CCIE #22424
I passed the CCIE R&S last October 22, 2008 in Sydney. I prepared for
8 months using your workbooks (Volume I, II & III) and indeed these are great stuff to help you prepare for the real lab. All the content are excellent from the 4 hours lab focused on developing your speed and accuracy at the Core technologies to the 8 hours full lab on which I had identified my weaknesses. CCIE was a great journey and I am looking forward on getting another one (SP) using again your materials. Thanks and more power to the IE team!
8 months using your workbooks (Volume I, II & III) and indeed these are great stuff to help you prepare for the real lab. All the content are excellent from the 4 hours lab focused on developing your speed and accuracy at the Core technologies to the 8 hours full lab on which I had identified my weaknesses. CCIE was a great journey and I am looking forward on getting another one (SP) using again your materials. Thanks and more power to the IE team!
Lawrence Paul Pascual
CCIE #22422
I passed my R&S in Brussels yesterday at my first attempt, thanks in no small part to the Dynamips workbook and mock lab exams I purchased from you.
The material is designed to challenge and I felt thoroughly prepared going into the lab, and even happier when I left.
I will certainly be using IE again when I do my next lab - once I've had a break!
Thank you so much.
The material is designed to challenge and I felt thoroughly prepared going into the lab, and even happier when I left.
I will certainly be using IE again when I do my next lab - once I've had a break!
Thank you so much.
Nick Whitfield
CCIE #22401
Hello,
I have passed my CCIE R&S exam yesterday in DUBAI
Thanks very much for the excellent material (COD/workbooks)
You are the best
I have passed my CCIE R&S exam yesterday in DUBAI
Thanks very much for the excellent material (COD/workbooks)
You are the best
Ali Syed
CCIE #22348
I passed CCIE R&S Lab in Brussels on October 14th.
I bought self paced End-to-End program in March 2008 and used a lot of rack rental for hand-on practical experience.
So I want to thank Internetwork Expert for these incredibly great series of products.
The article named 'How to Pass the Routing & Switching CCIE Lab Exam' by Brian Dennis (in the resources section of the IE web site) is a must!
I bought self paced End-to-End program in March 2008 and used a lot of rack rental for hand-on practical experience.
So I want to thank Internetwork Expert for these incredibly great series of products.
The article named 'How to Pass the Routing & Switching CCIE Lab Exam' by Brian Dennis (in the resources section of the IE web site) is a must!
Clement Marty
CCIE #22341
In august 2007 I was busy with my CCSP training program when a colleague asked me to join him to do CCIE Security. I was not interested at first, thinking that CCIE was a bit too much for me.
But I thought that it would be a great practice for me. A lot of experience in the technique and having some fun. Not at all to get the number. So I started by getting my written. This took about 2 months, because I already had 3 of my 5 CCSP certificates. End September 2007 I started practicing with the Internetwork Expert study material. At the beginning once a week, but when time passed more every week.
In the end, just before my exam I had 2 weeks off and did 10 hours+ per day. My speed was building every day. The first lab I did in 3 days, but in the end I did it in 5 hours. This was the base of a successful first attempt at 13th of October 2008. Now I have my number!!!!
But I thought that it would be a great practice for me. A lot of experience in the technique and having some fun. Not at all to get the number. So I started by getting my written. This took about 2 months, because I already had 3 of my 5 CCSP certificates. End September 2007 I started practicing with the Internetwork Expert study material. At the beginning once a week, but when time passed more every week.
In the end, just before my exam I had 2 weeks off and did 10 hours+ per day. My speed was building every day. The first lab I did in 3 days, but in the end I did it in 5 hours. This was the base of a successful first attempt at 13th of October 2008. Now I have my number!!!!
Maarten Sneekes
CCIE #22324
Hi Guys,
I am delighted to let you know that I passed the RS CCIE lab in Brussels on Monday.
As a customer of yours I wanted to let you know that your products helped me so much on my journey, I have the v4.1 workbooks Vol I and II (including Dynamips) and also the CoD, and I thank you for putting in so much effort to these - they are fantastic products.
Thanks a lot!
I am delighted to let you know that I passed the RS CCIE lab in Brussels on Monday.
As a customer of yours I wanted to let you know that your products helped me so much on my journey, I have the v4.1 workbooks Vol I and II (including Dynamips) and also the CoD, and I thank you for putting in so much effort to these - they are fantastic products.
Thanks a lot!
Jo Knight
CCIE #22262
I passed the CCIE Lab Exam on the 4th of October, however I attempted the Lab on the 10th of September, strange?!! This is because I failed and then requested a reread and PASSED! I am so glad I requested the reread, otherwise I would have been practicing for the Lab right now! and guess what? I needed 9 marks based on the score report I got to pass, that was shocking...
I would like to thank Internetwork Expert for the excellent practicing material you have, it does not only has what all you need to pass the CCIE, but also it enables you gain great knowledge and experience in your career life, and I BELIEVE that your labs specially your Mock Labs are much more realistic and benefits all CCIEs much more than the real exam Lab, personally I am very happy that I bought 4 of your Mock Labs as I learned A LOT from them.
Finally I would like to thank my family for supporting me to get this far, and all of my friends that helped me in my preparation for the CCIE.
I would like to thank Internetwork Expert for the excellent practicing material you have, it does not only has what all you need to pass the CCIE, but also it enables you gain great knowledge and experience in your career life, and I BELIEVE that your labs specially your Mock Labs are much more realistic and benefits all CCIEs much more than the real exam Lab, personally I am very happy that I bought 4 of your Mock Labs as I learned A LOT from them.
Finally I would like to thank my family for supporting me to get this far, and all of my friends that helped me in my preparation for the CCIE.
Saad Hasiba
CCIE #22244
I just wanted to thank Internetwork Expert team and Brian McGahan for the great class and materials. Not only the class and the materials helped me pass the CCIE-Security LAB exam, but also provided me with additional Cisco secure knowledge that will help me throughout the career.
Hosuk Won
CCIE #22231
First, please allow me to express my sincere thanks to Brian Dennis, Brian McGahan, Petr Lapukhov, Scot Morris, Anthony Sequeira and all staff members. Not only the workbook, mock lab and support have enabled me to pass the R&S lab exam, but also they enhanced my work skillset to become a better IT professional. I really appreciate all you do for me and for all candidates. Now I can tell everyone I know of that it's worthwhile to travel down this path no matter what it takes.
Leo Leung
CCIE #22227
I used Internetwork Expert materials for most of my preparation for the lab exam. I used the Dynamips version of the workbook ( ....) Near the end of my preparation, I also took a couple of mock labs from IE. These helped me learn how to properly manage my time in an actual
Bogdan Sass
CCIE #22221
I passed my CCIE R&S lab on my first attempt in San Jose, thanks to your great products. Your workbooks were very structured with clear explanations of various technologies and concepts. Your mock labs definitely were ego-busters and really helped exposed my strengths and weaknesses. Understanding what the CCIE lab was really all about was a great first step as I started this journey. I now firmly believe that there is really no fancy trick to passing the lab except a deep understanding of the technologies, their applications and proper troubleshooting/verification techniques.
Thanks again, Internetwork Expert for helping me through this amazing journey and I definitely recommend your products to anyone who is willing to put their time and work into it.
Thanks again, Internetwork Expert for helping me through this amazing journey and I definitely recommend your products to anyone who is willing to put their time and work into it.
Maung Han
CCIE #22208
I just wanted you to know I passed the CCIE Lab Exam in Routing and Switching.
Thanks for all your help, the classes, workbooks and mock labs, in my diligent and persistent preparation.
Thanks for all your help, the classes, workbooks and mock labs, in my diligent and persistent preparation.
Hemant Kapoor
CCIE #22194
I would like to say thank you to the entire Internetwork Expert Team. I have taken ccie exam on 24th Sep 2008 in Bangalore and i got my lucky number is #22157 with out your help it's not possible to clear the exam. Especially i want to say special thanks to Brain Dennis, Mike, Alissa . Your workbooks and Class on Demand, Audio Boot camps are very helpful to clear my exam. Brain has helped me a lot's for my studies. Once again thank you so much....!!!!!!!
Hari M.
CCIE #22157
Hi Brians,
I am glad to inform you that I successfully completed my R&S CCIE on last Wednesday in Sydney Lab.
I do not have words to express my feelings and particularly my language is not rich enough to thank you for your great guidance.
Your very first COD changed my whole life - THE STRUCTURED LEARNING APPROACH
Even now I hear both of your voice - even my kids know your voice now !!! It's amazing COD's.
It's time to get a small break and start SP in which I wish to hear that great lectures again.
Thanks again Brians !!!!
I am glad to inform you that I successfully completed my R&S CCIE on last Wednesday in Sydney Lab.
I do not have words to express my feelings and particularly my language is not rich enough to thank you for your great guidance.
Your very first COD changed my whole life - THE STRUCTURED LEARNING APPROACH
Even now I hear both of your voice - even my kids know your voice now !!! It's amazing COD's.
It's time to get a small break and start SP in which I wish to hear that great lectures again.
Thanks again Brians !!!!
Wasantha Fernando
CCIE #22154
Just wanted to pass along that I passed the R&S Lab on Sept. 23rd.
The COD and workbooks were instrumental in helping me prepare for the lab. I could not have been more prepared for this journey. Thanks.
The COD and workbooks were instrumental in helping me prepare for the lab. I could not have been more prepared for this journey. Thanks.
Butch Bailey
CCIE #22150
Hi Guys, Passed my R&S Lab exam today on my first attempt. Your workbooks and COD were the major contributing factors to my success. Without them, I would have had some serious gaps in my preparation. I can highly recommend your materials to any potential CCIE candidates. Many thanks.
Markus Belkin
CCIE #22130
Hi,
I was able to pass my lab exam last year. Thanks to IE for the great preparation material and for the adaptation to Dynamips.
I was able to pass my lab exam last year. Thanks to IE for the great preparation material and for the adaptation to Dynamips.
Ruzinaldo Pinheiro
CCIE #22111
It was a difficult journey for me towards working on CCIE Lab, but your wonderful work Workbooks and information shared on blogs/web portals helped me a lot.
Thanks a lot !!
Thanks a lot !!
Syed Moazzam Daimi
CCIE #22100
It was great feeling when I saw results. It is really new era.
Thanks for Internetwork Expert team for the great Class on Demand and workbooks.
Thanks for Internetwork Expert team for the great Class on Demand and workbooks.
Basel Al Sharif
CCIE #22047
I would like to take a moment to thank the Internetwork Expert team especially the 2 Brians and Alissa. I passed my R&S lab this past Friday in San Jose, CA on my second attempt.
The materials offered by Internetwork Expert is second to none. Without the materials and advices, my preparation time could easily have doubled or even tripled. The systematic approach and detailed explanation from Advanced Technologies Class on Demand have made the technologies so much easier to learn and understand. All the workbooks are written with great care and offers a feel for the real exam. Security is coming up next and see you soon Internetwork Expert.
The materials offered by Internetwork Expert is second to none. Without the materials and advices, my preparation time could easily have doubled or even tripled. The systematic approach and detailed explanation from Advanced Technologies Class on Demand have made the technologies so much easier to learn and understand. All the workbooks are written with great care and offers a feel for the real exam. Security is coming up next and see you soon Internetwork Expert.
John Zhang
CCIE #22045
Internetwork Expert was instrumental in my preparation for the CCIE Routing and Switching lab exam. The materials were informative and very representative of what was involved in the actual lab exam.
I also had the pleasure of attending the 5-day boot camp with Brian McGahan, who in addition to being one of the fastest typers in the universe, was also very knowledgeable and gave great advice for the day of the lab.
Thank you to Internetwork Expert!
I also had the pleasure of attending the 5-day boot camp with Brian McGahan, who in addition to being one of the fastest typers in the universe, was also very knowledgeable and gave great advice for the day of the lab.
Thank you to Internetwork Expert!
Andy Vassar
CCIE #22042
Hello IE team,
I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on Sep 12th,2008 in RTP. Internetwork Expert's workbooks were one of the tools that helped me in passing this exam. Thanks for the excellent materials.
I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on Sep 12th,2008 in RTP. Internetwork Expert's workbooks were one of the tools that helped me in passing this exam. Thanks for the excellent materials.
Sanjiv Prithviraj
CCIE #22041
Hello All IE Team
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.
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.
Taner Gencer
CCIE #22022
I would like to say thank you to the entire Internetwork Team. I passed my CCIE R&S this past Thursday on my first attempt. I definitely couldn't have done it on my own without your products and classes. A very good friend of mine passed his CCIE with your end-to-end self-paced program and highly recommended it to me. I am very happy I took his advice. I really liked the Class-On-Demand and Lab Workbooks. I also took your mock lab class earlier this year and that was extremely beneficial as well.
With all the labs, including the mock labs, I probably did about 35 different labs and about a dozen of those I did twice. When I did the real lab I felt like it was nothing really new because I had already done so many before that. The way I looked at it, while it takes many people multiple times to pass, I already had about 50 realistic labs as practice for it - many of those harder than what the real lab would be.
It worked for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is pursuing their CCIE. The entire IE team including the two Brians and the support staff are great. Both the Brians bring a wealth of knowledge from both the lab and real-world perspective and they cover the different topics very well. They teach you about all the topics and you really do learn about them as opposed to learning just how to pass the lab. As for the support staff, I have talked with Alissa and Mike and they were both extremely helpful. You guys are great.
I am going to take some time off from studying and doing labs but if I do decide to pursue another track I will definitely come back to Internetwork Expert. Thanks guys for all your help!!!
With all the labs, including the mock labs, I probably did about 35 different labs and about a dozen of those I did twice. When I did the real lab I felt like it was nothing really new because I had already done so many before that. The way I looked at it, while it takes many people multiple times to pass, I already had about 50 realistic labs as practice for it - many of those harder than what the real lab would be.
It worked for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is pursuing their CCIE. The entire IE team including the two Brians and the support staff are great. Both the Brians bring a wealth of knowledge from both the lab and real-world perspective and they cover the different topics very well. They teach you about all the topics and you really do learn about them as opposed to learning just how to pass the lab. As for the support staff, I have talked with Alissa and Mike and they were both extremely helpful. You guys are great.
I am going to take some time off from studying and doing labs but if I do decide to pursue another track I will definitely come back to Internetwork Expert. Thanks guys for all your help!!!
Tim Thielenhaus
CCIE #21960
Hello!
I would like to thank you for your really good workbooks on security lab. I used it during my preparation and went it through.
They show blueprint and exam concept I think very well, so they are fantastic way to get accommodated with this hard exam. I like you solution guides - very good explaining of task idea, technology and solution with notices...
I would like to thank you for your really good workbooks on security lab. I used it during my preparation and went it through.
They show blueprint and exam concept I think very well, so they are fantastic way to get accommodated with this hard exam. I like you solution guides - very good explaining of task idea, technology and solution with notices...
Andrzej Gab
CCIE #21956
Thank for having an extremely good product that had helped me through my final days of CCIE training. Your 8 hour Volume 2 labs were my primary training for the last month or
So and gave me a great replica of the flow of the exam. It also helped me prepare myself for the process that I would follow in the real lab. Your Core Labs and Mock Labs were my gauge of readiness leading up to the real exam. Your bringing on of Scott Morris to the crew I think solidified an already solid group of Internetwork Experts and I respect his opinion very much. Please continue to put out products that challenge and push us.
So and gave me a great replica of the flow of the exam. It also helped me prepare myself for the process that I would follow in the real lab. Your Core Labs and Mock Labs were my gauge of readiness leading up to the real exam. Your bringing on of Scott Morris to the crew I think solidified an already solid group of Internetwork Experts and I respect his opinion very much. Please continue to put out products that challenge and push us.
Nate Cielieska
CCIE #21955
I really like working with Internetwork Expert products. As I now know the labs measure really good to the CCIE lab. I went to the 12 day bootcamp with the fantastic instructors Scott Morris and Brian McGahan in Reno. The bootcamp really helped me to reach the able-to-pass level and the mocklab week really trained me in a good exam strategy style so I got a good routine in making 8 hour long exams.
I started with networking in October 2006 when I bought a CCNA book just out of global interest, before that I was an MCSE and worked with servers and did some programming.
After I got my CCNA I got a full-time job in networking and went on with CCNP and when I finished that I immediately started my CCIE study and within 10 months I got my number in first attempt at the age of 21! And I definitely know that I found my passion!
I started with networking in October 2006 when I bought a CCNA book just out of global interest, before that I was an MCSE and worked with servers and did some programming.
After I got my CCNA I got a full-time job in networking and went on with CCNP and when I finished that I immediately started my CCIE study and within 10 months I got my number in first attempt at the age of 21! And I definitely know that I found my passion!
Rick Mur
CCIE #21946
I have just passed my CCIE R&S in Brussels today from my first attempt and I would like to thank you for your fantastic products. My special thanks would be to Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan. Guys you are legend! Keep up good work.
I have been using your workbook labs (volume I,II,III) during my preparation for the last 6 months and here we go - success! I will be continuing using your products for other CCIE tracks.
I have been using your workbook labs (volume I,II,III) during my preparation for the last 6 months and here we go - success! I will be continuing using your products for other CCIE tracks.
Rashad Fatullayev
CCIE #21937
Passed first attempt! Really stressing before the exam, and nervous however there was more than enough material in the WB's for all your passing needs! Back to IE for my second CCIE *holding thumbs*
Ian Perrett
CCIE #21933
I would like to thank a lot to both the Brians for making such a nice, easy to understand IEWB-COD's.It is price less and matchless in the industry.It's not only helped me passing the exam, but also helped me understand all the concepts greatly.
Special Thanks to Misty and Alissa for their smooth co-ordination during the sales and support needs.
Special Thanks to Misty and Alissa for their smooth co-ordination during the sales and support needs.
Harsha Narayanaswamy
CCIE #21930
I passed CCIE R&S past Monday.
The Graded-Mocklabs gave me the ability to improve my weaknesses.
Thanks to Internetwork Expert
The Graded-Mocklabs gave me the ability to improve my weaknesses.
Thanks to Internetwork Expert
Lukas Krattiger
CCIE #21921
I bought the IE workbooks after a friend recommended them over a year ago. I didn't pass on the first time, but that was not the fault of the workbooks. I didn't even finish all 20 labs, and thought I could still wing it. Needless to say, it wasn't what I expected. I went back and hit the books hard, bought rack time -- and went through all 20 labs multiple times.
Thanks to the easy to use rack time, and eventually the dynamips labs, I passed finally. It definitely was because of Internetwork Expert. Thanks guys!
Thanks to the easy to use rack time, and eventually the dynamips labs, I passed finally. It definitely was because of Internetwork Expert. Thanks guys!
Stephen Olson
CCIE #21910
Thanks Internetwork Expert.com for the training products, especial the Solutions Guide (the breakdown) of CCIE Workbook Volume II, and the online course. It really gives me a lot.
Shao Lei
CCIE #21904
My story is very simple.
I had big doubts on becoming CCIE. And I was not sure in myself up until the time that I first talk to Michael Bishop. He re-assured me that Internetwork Expert has an excellent training package and with hard work on my part I will succeed. Everything was true. I ordered the program and studied hard. The quality of the materials are excellent - everything is there - theory, practice labs, verifications. I also attended to boot camp where I got the chance to meet Brian Dennis, Petr Lapukhov and other members of the Internetwork Expert team. I thank all of them because they played a major role in my success, especially to the super genius Petr - for his enormous dedication and help.
I had big doubts on becoming CCIE. And I was not sure in myself up until the time that I first talk to Michael Bishop. He re-assured me that Internetwork Expert has an excellent training package and with hard work on my part I will succeed. Everything was true. I ordered the program and studied hard. The quality of the materials are excellent - everything is there - theory, practice labs, verifications. I also attended to boot camp where I got the chance to meet Brian Dennis, Petr Lapukhov and other members of the Internetwork Expert team. I thank all of them because they played a major role in my success, especially to the super genius Petr - for his enormous dedication and help.
Igor Khait
CCIE #21902
Internetwork Expert,
What a journey this year has been. I have been close to making a serious attempt at the CCIE R&S lab exam for the last couple of years but never felt like I was really ready. I used 'other' training materials from your competitors as well as training classes from Cisco authorized training partners but none of them prepared me for the lab exam like IE's products did.
There are no shortcuts when it comes to passing the lab exam - hard work, self-sacrifice, study, and practice, practice, practice are the key. You provide a mountain of material to master and as you have said before - if everyone makes the effort, they will be rewarded by passing the lab exam as a by-product of their understanding of the technologies and how they operate together - not because they can deal with scenarios they have seen before in practice lab after practice lab. The real exam was a perfect example of this - it will test the limits of your fundamental knowledge, so come prepared and be confident in what you have learned.
I passed my CCIE R&S lab in RTP on my first attempt and would be honored to be added to 'the list'!
Sincerely,
What a journey this year has been. I have been close to making a serious attempt at the CCIE R&S lab exam for the last couple of years but never felt like I was really ready. I used 'other' training materials from your competitors as well as training classes from Cisco authorized training partners but none of them prepared me for the lab exam like IE's products did.
There are no shortcuts when it comes to passing the lab exam - hard work, self-sacrifice, study, and practice, practice, practice are the key. You provide a mountain of material to master and as you have said before - if everyone makes the effort, they will be rewarded by passing the lab exam as a by-product of their understanding of the technologies and how they operate together - not because they can deal with scenarios they have seen before in practice lab after practice lab. The real exam was a perfect example of this - it will test the limits of your fundamental knowledge, so come prepared and be confident in what you have learned.
I passed my CCIE R&S lab in RTP on my first attempt and would be honored to be added to 'the list'!
Sincerely,
Aundra Browning
CCIE #21901
I've begun my preparations for the lab in January and purchased a package of workbooks Vol1 and 2 plus Class-on-Demand subscription.
Later I decided to add to this workbook Vol 3. I've done almost all of the Mock Labs. I've attempted the first lab exam in June, but failed. Without wasting time I continued working on the labs, doing again Vol 2 and 3, and then putting emphasis on the topics I felt weak in from Vol 1. I continued listening to the CoD lectures, finding reminders and explanations to different nuances I missed earlier. Working on the full-size labs improved my time management during the lab, while concentrating on
Later I decided to add to this workbook Vol 3. I've done almost all of the Mock Labs. I've attempted the first lab exam in June, but failed. Without wasting time I continued working on the labs, doing again Vol 2 and 3, and then putting emphasis on the topics I felt weak in from Vol 1. I continued listening to the CoD lectures, finding reminders and explanations to different nuances I missed earlier. Working on the full-size labs improved my time management during the lab, while concentrating on
Moshe Leyzerman
CCIE #21889
I'm glad to let you know that last Tuesday, I've passed the R&S lab in Brussels. Your dynamips workbooks and mock labs have been instrumental during my preparation. Your material is truly excellent.
CCIE No. 21875 is mine! :)
CCIE No. 21875 is mine! :)
Glenn Provoost
CCIE #21875
Hi guys
Just wanted to tell you that I passed my CCIE R&S lab on 26th August at Brussels. Your Internetwork Expert Workbook vol 1 and 2 products were the foundation of all my lab preparations and I really don't think I would have passed without them.
Just wanted to tell you that I passed my CCIE R&S lab on 26th August at Brussels. Your Internetwork Expert Workbook vol 1 and 2 products were the foundation of all my lab preparations and I really don't think I would have passed without them.
Phil Price
CCIE #21874
I passed the R/S lab yesterday 24 August 2008 in Dubai.
Internetwork Expert workbooks has helped me in learning the technologies and in lab preparation.
I also enjoy visiting the blogs and forum. There are lots of useful information.
More power!
Internetwork Expert workbooks has helped me in learning the technologies and in lab preparation.
I also enjoy visiting the blogs and forum. There are lots of useful information.
More power!
George de Pacina
CCIE #21839
Thank you Internetwork Expert for workbook that really demonstrate how things works in Cisco Routers/Switches. And I really really learned a lot from my last graded mock labs from Internetwork Expert, it teaches me about time management, about precision and about my weakness, Thank you again.
Adi Rinaldi
CCIE #21827
Hi Brian(s),
Just wanted to inform you guys I passed my CCIE R&S exam yesterday 20-August 2008 in DUBAI on my first attempt. You material no doubt is excellent and was very helpful. They way you teach in CoD is excellent as well as your IE Labs. You really deserve to be the #1. Thank you once again and hope to meet you guys again in CCIE Security very soon.
Just wanted to inform you guys I passed my CCIE R&S exam yesterday 20-August 2008 in DUBAI on my first attempt. You material no doubt is excellent and was very helpful. They way you teach in CoD is excellent as well as your IE Labs. You really deserve to be the #1. Thank you once again and hope to meet you guys again in CCIE Security very soon.
Mirza Waqas Ahmed
CCIE #21807
I used your lab workbooks to study. I spent about 7 months studying the labs. I passed on my first attempt.
Ameron Sheikh
CCIE #21805
I would like to thank so much about your invaluable materials specially Mock Labs , volume I and Volume II workbooks its really help me not only to pass my CCIE exam but it also give me Rich knowledge in routing and switching field
Amjad AbedRabbo
CCIE #21799
I am CCIE 21784. After passing my written exam I needed to find a product that would fit my needs of not having a hard-wired rack. I came across Internetwork Expert's Dynamips product. This product was amazing. I could work on my labs anytime anywhere. I did read all the recommended reading list but these books were just for theory. Dynamips bridged the gap between theory and practical and played an integral role in my success.
Kevin Jutras
CCIE #21784
I must say Internetwork Expert's CoDs & Workbooks are wonderful. These Workbooks will really make you think. I would highly recommend anyone pursuing CCIE to go in & out through all the Virtual Seminars, CoDs & WBs. Thanks Internetwork Expert team for giving us the invaluable products
Akhtar Samo
CCIE #21781
First of all i thanks my God who give me this success, i cleared my R&S lab in third attempt, it was very long and hard journey, I really advise all to go IE work books, online boot camp and COD which help you dig deep and help you understand the techonolgies very deeply and clearly. At the end i will say that passing CCIE not only R&S but all track with out more or less help from INTERNETWORKEXPERT is IMPOSIBLE.
Dawood Ahmed Ghani
CCIE #21766
Your materials not just helped me to pass the exam it's actually a unique internetworking reference for a lot of concepts and technologies. Thank you very much for your great workbooks.
Mohannad Khuffash
CCIE #21740
I passed CCIE R&S on 4th attempt at Tokyo. Internetwork Expert was Excellent resource to help to become CCIE. 2 months of full time preparing, I solved Internetwork Expert Workbook three time. I got a lot of technical ,pitfall and known all method for solve the question. I think Internetwork Expert Workbook help me to succeed. I give my special thank to Brian Dennis, Brian McGahan, Petr Lapukhov, everyone in Internetwork Expert forum.
Toyos Yooyen
CCIE #21723
Thank you Iinternetwork Expert for the invaluable help in getting my CCIE.
Catalin Sarafoleanu
CCIE #21712
Just wanted to let you know that I passed my CCIE R&S Lab yesterday (CCIE 21709 is my number). A path to my success is shown below as I believe you may like to know about success stories and study plans.
I have been working with Cisco Networking equipment since year 2000 and started at the bottom working with relatively simple low-end ISDN routers (Does anyone remember the Cisco 700 series routers :o)). Over the next 7-years I followed the standard certification path of attaining CCNA,CCNP and CCIP, but like so many others I couldn't really commit the time to studying for CCIE due to that fact I was to busy at work.
In January this year I decided that for once in my life I would put myself first and I took the CCIE written exam. At the end of February I had received my Internetworkexpert workbooks and put a training plan in place...
...All of the hard work above paid off and I attained my CCIE R&S number this morning. I thought the exam was tough, but fair (not as tough as IE Labs).
I cant say enough about the Internetworkexpert material and approach to studying. My studying was based on the Internetworkexpert CCIE end-to-end program and I believe the structured approach was key in me passing the exam.
A very special thanks to Brian Dennis and Petr Lapukhov who were my instructors on the bootcamp in April and the Mock Lab week in June. Their experience and knowledge was very valuable to me. I didn't have the opportunity to meet Brian and Scott but know they are both equally valuable assets to the IE team. Thanks also to Michael Bishop who was my IE Sales advisor who was very helpful in setting up my IE CCIE end-to-end program.
Thanks a lot and good luck to you all.
I have been working with Cisco Networking equipment since year 2000 and started at the bottom working with relatively simple low-end ISDN routers (Does anyone remember the Cisco 700 series routers :o)). Over the next 7-years I followed the standard certification path of attaining CCNA,CCNP and CCIP, but like so many others I couldn't really commit the time to studying for CCIE due to that fact I was to busy at work.
In January this year I decided that for once in my life I would put myself first and I took the CCIE written exam. At the end of February I had received my Internetworkexpert workbooks and put a training plan in place...
...All of the hard work above paid off and I attained my CCIE R&S number this morning. I thought the exam was tough, but fair (not as tough as IE Labs).
I cant say enough about the Internetworkexpert material and approach to studying. My studying was based on the Internetworkexpert CCIE end-to-end program and I believe the structured approach was key in me passing the exam.
A very special thanks to Brian Dennis and Petr Lapukhov who were my instructors on the bootcamp in April and the Mock Lab week in June. Their experience and knowledge was very valuable to me. I didn't have the opportunity to meet Brian and Scott but know they are both equally valuable assets to the IE team. Thanks also to Michael Bishop who was my IE Sales advisor who was very helpful in setting up my IE CCIE end-to-end program.
Thanks a lot and good luck to you all.
Darren Crosby
CCIE #21709
My story is very simple;).I started 10 month ago to prepare for the CCIE lab. By that time I was already CCNP and I had a good background in Switching as I'm mostly working with this part of the technology.
At the beginning I was a bit confused with what should I start but a friend of me proposed me to try the Internetwork Expert because they have a Workbook with the labs which can be tested completely with Dynamips.
I've bought the book and start working....and working,..and study...and.....
Basically there is no other secret out there than practice + understanding the technology.
On 8th August I've sustained the Lab exam in Brussels and after a
At the beginning I was a bit confused with what should I start but a friend of me proposed me to try the Internetwork Expert because they have a Workbook with the labs which can be tested completely with Dynamips.
I've bought the book and start working....and working,..and study...and.....
Basically there is no other secret out there than practice + understanding the technology.
On 8th August I've sustained the Lab exam in Brussels and after a
Lucian Ungureanu
CCIE #21701
I started to prepare for the CCIE in November, 2007. I used Lab Workbook 2. My first attempt was on 17th December 2007. I hadn't done more than 10 labs at the time and of course, I failed:) After completing the whole book and the Lab Workbook III (only core part) i did a second attempt (failed) and a third (one month later) which i passed. Thank you for the nice preparation guides, they are really helpful. If i chose to go for a second track, I will definitely use your products!
Lora Ganeva
CCIE #21687
It's my turn to proudly say I have passed, I am 21665. I passed on my second attempt of R&S on Monday in RTP.
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!
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!
Raymond Tse
CCIE #21665
I successfully passed the R&S exam earlier this week. Your advanced CoD and mock labs are excellent and proved very helpful in supplementing my studies. Many thanks to the Internetwork Expert!
Christopher Huang
CCIE #21664
I passed the CCIE Routing and Switching lab on August 1st in RTP! It was my first attempt. I used the ATC and 5-day Bootcamp on-demand videos, in addition to the Vol I and Vol II workbooks in the month leading up to my exam. I felt incredibly prepared and confident going in to the exam thanks to the expert training by Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis. I knew as soon as I walked out of the lab that I had passed. Please keep up the great work, and I look forward to choosing Internetwork Expert again when I start the CCIE Security track!
Jason Alert
CCIE #21656
I have successfully passed the CCIE RS lab at 31st July, Brussels. It was my first attempt. For my final preparation I have used your lab workbooks and rack rentals. Your prep materials are really great! Thank you and keep on the good work.
Andras Titton
CCIE #21637
My story basically consist of 6 month of practice and 6 month working with Workbook 2. I took ALL MOCK labs and felt pretty confident before my first (failed) attempt. However , Internetwork Expert stuff , especially Mike and Petr Lapukhov help me to concentrate and finally pass my second attempt after 30 days.
Petr looked at my particular situation and give me advice , which finally made vital point in my success. I am still under impression of his level of expertise and I really value his advice.
Petr looked at my particular situation and give me advice , which finally made vital point in my success. I am still under impression of his level of expertise and I really value his advice.
Andriy Yerofyeyev
CCIE #21607
Just wanted to let you know that I took my exam last 25th July and passed! I just wanted to say thank you to your entire team. The Mock labs helped me a lot.
Ed Morales
CCIE #21595
Hello IE Team,
I wanted to share that I passed the R&S lab last July 21. It was an achievement which I could only dream of obtaining if not for without your products. Throughout my preparation for the R&S lab, I had to rely heavily on Internetwork Expert's Workbooks and Class-on-Demand -- the quality of these products are EXCELLENT! And I can't wait to start using your products again when I go for my second CCIE.
Keep up the great work!
I wanted to share that I passed the R&S lab last July 21. It was an achievement which I could only dream of obtaining if not for without your products. Throughout my preparation for the R&S lab, I had to rely heavily on Internetwork Expert's Workbooks and Class-on-Demand -- the quality of these products are EXCELLENT! And I can't wait to start using your products again when I go for my second CCIE.
Keep up the great work!
Rami Bakri
CCIE #21544
I graduated from university last year. I had a new goal after I graduated, that was the CCIE R&S. I started my CCIE R&S journey with watching the CoD videos. It took me about 10 days to finish all videos with note taking. Then I started Workbook I. It took me about 1 month to finish all the minilabs in it. After that I started working on Workbook volume II. It took me another month to finish most of it. The third month i went back to study WorkBook I because I felt its importance in emphasizing the basics. The fourth month was the time to take the exam. I signed up to take it in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia mobile CCIE lab. It was required from me to pass an assessor exam which was a mini CCIE exam. I took that exam and I scored the required grade. My exam was confirmed on 20th of July 2008. I had 20 days to go, I spent the next days revising WorkBook I and WorkBook II. Also I spent some time going through Cisco Documentation CD. The night before the exam I slept at 10 p.m and next day started my exam at 7:30. I had a good start but faced some problems before the break. After the break I fixed everything and completed all the sections 1 hour before the time is up. I had 1 hour to revise everything. The next day I received the good news that I've become CCIE #21536 :)
Amr Sabbagh
CCIE #21536
I passed my CCIE written in January 2007, and then due to work commitments, started to think about studying for the lab around October 2007. I bought the CCIE R&S end to end program from Internetwork Expert and found the material outstanding. Both the lab workbooks and the COD were particularly thought provoking and often led me to hours of extra reading on the DOC CD and internet just to clarify in my mind the concepts and particulars of the different features. This was great and by the time I actually sat the lab exam, I was confident that the Internetwork Expert materials have given me sufficient breath and depth of understanding to tackle anything that the lab throws at me. I am glad that my confidence was well placed, and passed the lab attempt on my first try. Studying for the CCIE is very time consuming and lots of sacrifices had to be made, but it has been very worthwhile and made me a much better engineer in the process.
Kah (Edward) Wong
CCIE #21524
Dear Internetwork Expert Team,
Finally I got the number #21518 passing the Routing&Switching CCIE lab at 17th July, Brussels.
Your workbook (with dynamips) was a great tool of practicing, and also helped me to get the theoretical knowledge. I like the IE CCIE blog and the free seminars also! Thank you, keep up the good work!
Finally I got the number #21518 passing the Routing&Switching CCIE lab at 17th July, Brussels.
Your workbook (with dynamips) was a great tool of practicing, and also helped me to get the theoretical knowledge. I like the IE CCIE blog and the free seminars also! Thank you, keep up the good work!
Gergely Kiss
CCIE #21518
Really happy to tell u, that I got my number in first attempt. Your mock lab is help me to discover the weak area in a couple week before my exam. It really reduces the small/stupid mistakes and makes me more confident for taking the lab. Really thanks.
Yohanes Budiman Wijaya
CCIE #21491
When I joined Cisco in August 2007 one of the most challenging task they gave me was to pass CCIE lab within first year. At the end it turned out to be less than 3 months to pass it. I couldn't imagine how to approach it at that time, but then I attended 2 day strategy bootcamp lead by Brian Dennis. His advices and strategy tips really help me to stop loosing time and start my highly effective preparation. I started with CCIE R&S Advanced Technologies Class-on-Demand which is truly the best source of lab theory which make my life much easier so many times. After theory classes I begun to work on labs from Workbook Volume 2. Even though first few labs took me 2 days to complete one of them, I didn't give up and it paid off. 6 weeks before lab I attended CCIE R&S 5 Day Bootcamp lead by Brian McGahan in Amsterdam. Excellent Brian's experience and knowledge helped me a lot to fill understanding gaps and move time needed to about 8 hours. After bootcamp I focused only on labs from Workbook Vol.2 from where I completed almost all 20 of them. In the meantime I took 3 mock labs which turned out to be another great experience on my way to CCIE. Especially proctor's notes were extremely useful to realize how important are small details on real lab. And after less than 3 months of preparation with Internetwork Expert I passed my lab in Brussels on first attempt. Big, big thank you for your brilliant products and special thanks to both Brians for helping people with this industry the most difficult exam.
Internetwork Expert is the way to pass CCIE lab by strong understanding of technology and ability to configure, verify and troubleshoot them.
Thanks again.
Internetwork Expert is the way to pass CCIE lab by strong understanding of technology and ability to configure, verify and troubleshoot them.
Thanks again.
Libor Jakubec
CCIE #21483
After passing the written, i was very happy to have chosen internetwork expert as supplier of material to prepare for the lab exam.
It is very good material with in depth technical explanations.
I've first done the Internetwork Expert COD with as the next step dynamips labs in combination with labs on real routers/switches.
Thanks a lot !
It is very good material with in depth technical explanations.
I've first done the Internetwork Expert COD with as the next step dynamips labs in combination with labs on real routers/switches.
Thanks a lot !
Jan Vogelaar
CCIE #21472
Thanks so much for your prep materials. I passed the CCIE R&S lab in Brussels on 11th July 2008. I can honestly say I could not have done it without you. I have experienced materials from a few vendors, including a worldwide classroom based learning provider and your test materials are far superior to anything else I have seen. I think the way your materials are laid out and presented means when you open the page in the real CCIE lab you breathe a sigh of relief. First class! I will be using you again and would recommend you to anyone!
Phil Leinster
CCIE #21467
I used your lab books to prepare for and pass the CCIE R&S lab. Will contact you in February after football season to start for the Security track.
James Rearden
CCIE #21452
Internetwork Expert COD (Class-On-Demand) and volume I work book labs are foundation of my preparation. They are excellent. In Volume 2, I practiced first 10 labs at least twice and practiced few labs from remaining Volume 2 and Volume 3 work books. Special thanks to both Brain's for your excellent materials and Stan Yee for the sales support.
Rajakumar Ramasamy
CCIE #21437
I passed my CCIE R&S Lab in Dubai on July 8, 2008. The lab preparation material from Internetwork Expert is absolutely the best. I would like to thank both Brians and the whole IE team for the most amazing line of products that get a CCIE candidate geared up in the best possible way. You Guys Rock !!!
Faisal Hasan
CCIE #21420
The old me didn't need training and was going to get CCIE # under 10,000...My first start in datacomms was 1995...During two university degrees I completed the the Network Academy in 1999, and CCNA. Then there was the invaluable on the job apprenticeship and CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, MCP, GC in Project Management. Late 2004 after spending 18 months on a 3Com/Huawei router project for 1300 sites my CCIE written ran out & I attempted the lab which still had a bit of ISDN, ATM and voice in it. Despite the new router's IOS heritage, my poor preparation ensured a failure.The bleeding edge experience will not be forgotten though. Life then continued with a Masters in IT, marriage, a job change & 2 kids. Spare time was a thing of the past (how wasteful I'd been) and personal space was redefined to nocturnal hours. The free alarm clocks (children) guaranteed no sunrise was missed... 2008 saw me attend Internetwork Expert's 10 day bootcamp in Reno and my eventual success at the Routing & Switching lab in Sydney in July. I owe the opportunity to my wife & family, I am forever greatful. The dream has finally been realized & the dragon/monkey slayed. Now on to new goals & keeping high standards - in all realms of life. The lesson has been learnt.
David Heaton
CCIE #21416
I started working on my CCIE R&S exclusively with Internetwork Expert's material. I used all of the material I had access to : the audio classes, the classes on demand, the forums and mostly the lab workbooks. I found it all extremely well organized and easy to follow. After going through most of the labs, either in detail or just looking at the tasks in some cases, I felt ready for an attempt at the test. And I passed! There was nothing in the real test that was out of the blue, thanks to you guys. I have no doubt at all that if I was ever to attempt another CCIE track, I would come back to Internetwork Expert for study material. Thanks Again
Luis Cruz
CCIE #21413
Hi, Just wanted to tell you that I pased CCIE R&S on July 6th Dubai....I used your racks and Mock lab Exam...Your rack scheduling system is great and I had no problems using them..The mock lab is a great way to find ones weaknesses. My next target is voice and I will surely be using IE products for it. Thanks.
Tanvir Afsar
CCIE #21395
The best training materials to date! Thank you for producing such a great product!
Sean Gavitt
CCIE #21366
Wow ... Got my number # 21354
It was long journey, but this year i had a chance to attend Internetwork and Narbik's bootcamps and found them very useful. Both of them have excellent work books and help you a lot.
I took my exam in SanJose yesterday, both of the proctors were nice, lab was cold but my hands were swetting all the day. They allow you to take coffee/drinks upto to your workplace which is nice, you also get a $10 coupon for lunch :)
Much relaxed now and need sleep for a week atleast before any new endeavors
:)
-Azher
It was long journey, but this year i had a chance to attend Internetwork and Narbik's bootcamps and found them very useful. Both of them have excellent work books and help you a lot.
I took my exam in SanJose yesterday, both of the proctors were nice, lab was cold but my hands were swetting all the day. They allow you to take coffee/drinks upto to your workplace which is nice, you also get a $10 coupon for lunch :)
Much relaxed now and need sleep for a week atleast before any new endeavors
:)
-Azher
Azher Amin
CCIE #21354
I thank you to all Internetwwork Expert product series like class on demand, all workbooks volumes, mock labs and rack rentals.
Class on demand gives me more flexible in time, reviewing anytime I want on any topics and understanding and asking questions almost feel like we are taking boot camp in person.
Also thanks Internetwork Expert to keep up their latest technologies also updating day to day on their all products.
Class on demand gives me more flexible in time, reviewing anytime I want on any topics and understanding and asking questions almost feel like we are taking boot camp in person.
Also thanks Internetwork Expert to keep up their latest technologies also updating day to day on their all products.
Jay Jwalanaiah
CCIE #21353
First off, my wife and GOD. If I don't mention her first, she might kill me and probably the same about GOD... O_o Next, Internetwork Experts ver 4 WBs and their Technology COD. I have the Brians' voices ingrained into my head. Brian Dennis, Josh Finke and crew from Internetwork Expert were nice enough to hook me up in the last hours. their materials were a huge success in passing the CCIE lab. Without their tools, it would have been a much harder journey. I already have the materials from Internetwork Expert for the SP track and will hit that at work starting this morning since this is what I do at work everyday and my boss will let me study while I lab it up on our 7604s. :) My plan is to have SP in 3-4 months as well. MMMmmm Knowledge, Watch your back Petr, I'm coming for your CCIEs and I'll probably pass up Brian Mcgahan in 6 months because he's a slacker. j/k man. ;) I highly recommend IE and all their training materials.
Dale Kling
CCIE #21330
I just passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on my first attempt on June 20th 2008. I would not have been able to do this without the study material from both Brians. The lab workbook II was incredibly the best piece of study material to prepare me for the exam. It really helped with the upfront knowledge and speed that I needed to pass.
You guys rock!
You guys rock!
Jim Grohol
CCIE #21254
I'd like to thank the Brians for putting together a step-by-step program for the candidate who knows he/she would like to pursue the R&S CCIE, but isn't sure where to start. I used all three volumes and the CoD, and they all helped me master technologies to the point where when I finally tested, I had no fear of the technology whatsoever - I knew that as long as I read carefully they could not trick me anymore. Before I started using IE, I was puttering about, just trying to learn things on my own, and getting nowhere. Less than a year after buying the material I passed the lab on my first attempt.
Keith Tokash
CCIE #21236
The Internetwork Expert material not only helped me pass my exam the first time but it really taught me new technologies. The only disadvantage is that I have to slow down for my colleagues now because they do not have this knowledge.
Eelco Nieuwstad
CCIE #21235
I just passed my Routing & Switching CCIE exam. It was my second try. I could not have done it without the assistance of IE.
I purchased Volumes I, II, and III Lab Workbooks and the CCIE Routing and Switching Advanced Technologies Class on Demand. I took 6 of the 7 mock labs and rented many a rack.
I passed my written exam on 6/18/2007 and passed my practical exam on 6/18/2008!
I purchased Volumes I, II, and III Lab Workbooks and the CCIE Routing and Switching Advanced Technologies Class on Demand. I took 6 of the 7 mock labs and rented many a rack.
I passed my written exam on 6/18/2007 and passed my practical exam on 6/18/2008!
Mark Torzewski
CCIE #21224
Hello,
I have passed my SP lab exam 10 days ago from my first attempt. I wanted to thank the whole IE team for their great contribution and help.
I have used your two volume workbooks + CoD videos and around 75 online RACK sessions. I would like to give special thanks to the two Brians and Petr , those guys are really marvelous. They have authored a few lab scenarios in volume two lab workbook which are brilliant. They are more challenging than the actual lab exam.
I will certainly consider IE products in any new CCIE plans.
Thank you very much.
I have passed my SP lab exam 10 days ago from my first attempt. I wanted to thank the whole IE team for their great contribution and help.
I have used your two volume workbooks + CoD videos and around 75 online RACK sessions. I would like to give special thanks to the two Brians and Petr , those guys are really marvelous. They have authored a few lab scenarios in volume two lab workbook which are brilliant. They are more challenging than the actual lab exam.
I will certainly consider IE products in any new CCIE plans.
Thank you very much.
Hisham El-Ezaby
CCIE #21190
I am happy to report that I passed yesterday at RTP on my second try. I
used your all your preparation materials, of course, and will continue to be
your customer for next lab - Security or Voice.
used your all your preparation materials, of course, and will continue to be
your customer for next lab - Security or Voice.
Emmanuel Oppong
CCIE #21189
I just wanted to let you know I passed CCIE Voice on Jan 26. My CCIE # remains same from R&S - 21176.
I have used your Version 3 Class On Demand, Volume 1 & 2 and the Core Knowledge Simulation.
I have used your Version 3 Class On Demand, Volume 1 & 2 and the Core Knowledge Simulation.
Haresh Khemani
CCIE #21176
I just got my number yesterday night in Tokyo. Thanks a lot for your wonderful products.
Ansley Verzosa
CCIE #21145
I got my CCIE Routing&Switching certification on 11 June, 2008. I am from Argentina and flew up to San Jose to take the lab exam. I used Internetwork Expert material to prepare this exam and was really helpful. I also did a mock exam that was helpful too because I was nervous as I were in the real lab exam. I took the exam on February for my first time and I was close to got it. But the second time was the one.
John Graue
CCIE #21135
On 5th June I have passed R&S lab exam in Brussels. It was my first attempt. I have used Advanced Technologies CoD and four Mock Labs.
CoD series especially are excellent product - these lectures literally opened my eyes to many details.
Thank your very much for your products.
CoD series especially are excellent product - these lectures literally opened my eyes to many details.
Thank your very much for your products.
Rafal Padkowski
CCIE #21080
I passed CCIE LAB Routing & Switching on Wednesday on my third attempt. After failing second time I realized that I must be making some mistakes. I decided to use IE Mock Lab before my third attempt. I took Mock Lab one week before and that made the difference in the result. I also used IE Blog extensively for my preparation - especially R&S LAB Attack Plan by Brian Dennis. I followed the same technique as mentioned there. I would like to thank IE for their great
products and I would like to Congratulate Brian Dennis for passing CCIE Voice. Thanks.
products and I would like to Congratulate Brian Dennis for passing CCIE Voice. Thanks.
Mohammed Abbas
CCIE #21069
(...) Thanks for your help and support. You were very good on your advance technology classes. This would not have been possible without IE.
Muhammad Zahid
CCIE #21066
I went to San Jose on May 30th to take my second Security attempt and I was able to pass my lab exam, thank you so much for the End-to-End Security Program, It was really useful and a complete program for me to achieve my certification.
Tobias Santoyo Cardoso
CCIE #21018
Hey guys
Another first timer...
Couldn't have done it without your workbooks. The lab seemed easy after all those mocklabs. The main thing I learned on the bootcamp from you BD, was to keep it simple. It's a shame you can't see your score if you get a PASS.
Put me up on the top of your giant list for my 15 minutes of fame.
Will see you in October for a beer or three.
Cheers dudes.
Another first timer...
Couldn't have done it without your workbooks. The lab seemed easy after all those mocklabs. The main thing I learned on the bootcamp from you BD, was to keep it simple. It's a shame you can't see your score if you get a PASS.
Put me up on the top of your giant list for my 15 minutes of fame.
Will see you in October for a beer or three.
Cheers dudes.
Dan Holme
CCIE #21010
(...) Lab Workbook Volume I is a great tool to learn the technologies, it helps focus on only one point at a time, and if you
Navid Daghighi Ardekani
CCIE #20867
(...)
For all lab candicates, I'd like to add a note, IE mock labs (...) are priceless. Go for them before going to real lab. Also, there is no substitute to real knowledge in the lab. You need to know your stuff well or else it's just $1400 lunch. And it isn't that great anyways ;)
(...)
For all lab candicates, I'd like to add a note, IE mock labs (...) are priceless. Go for them before going to real lab. Also, there is no substitute to real knowledge in the lab. You need to know your stuff well or else it's just $1400 lunch. And it isn't that great anyways ;)
(...)
Rahul Nagare
CCIE #20863
Dear Brian, Brian, Mike and everyone at Internetwork Expert....
It is with great joy and jubilation that I make the announcement that I have successfully passed the CCIE R&S lab on Friday May 16, 2008 and I am proud to wear the badge of Cisco CCIE number 20854, after a number of attempts(too many for my liking)!!!
It has been a huge learning curve for me throughout this whole process and I can say 'thank you' for providing me with the complete tools for acquiring the knowledge and understanding of this broad topic. Without the great teaching and explanations in depth of all the technologies required for the lab but also furthermore for the opportunity to face real world application, situation and scenarios and to be equipped with a foundation of information and technical understanding that I could find nowhere else.
You Brian's are the number one instructors out there and the service, advice and consultations provided by Mike and his crew has been top class from the beginning. I am planning to make use of the COD course's for my future endeavors as a reference tool as I continue to expand my current level to a professional scale and I know that I will make use of the other products that are available, some of which I already have been a subscriber to, namely, Voice COD and Service Provider COD. Once again, thank you for conveying your knowledge and experience to us but moreover for maintaining the highest standards of teaching and having the best possible information and quality delivered to us regularly!
It is with great joy and jubilation that I make the announcement that I have successfully passed the CCIE R&S lab on Friday May 16, 2008 and I am proud to wear the badge of Cisco CCIE number 20854, after a number of attempts(too many for my liking)!!!
It has been a huge learning curve for me throughout this whole process and I can say 'thank you' for providing me with the complete tools for acquiring the knowledge and understanding of this broad topic. Without the great teaching and explanations in depth of all the technologies required for the lab but also furthermore for the opportunity to face real world application, situation and scenarios and to be equipped with a foundation of information and technical understanding that I could find nowhere else.
You Brian's are the number one instructors out there and the service, advice and consultations provided by Mike and his crew has been top class from the beginning. I am planning to make use of the COD course's for my future endeavors as a reference tool as I continue to expand my current level to a professional scale and I know that I will make use of the other products that are available, some of which I already have been a subscriber to, namely, Voice COD and Service Provider COD. Once again, thank you for conveying your knowledge and experience to us but moreover for maintaining the highest standards of teaching and having the best possible information and quality delivered to us regularly!
Joe Bigelli
CCIE #20854
Thanks for the excellent Class-on-Demand, R+S Lab Workbook and the mock labs showing where I was dropping points.
Security next...
Security next...
Steve Gregory
CCIE #20851
Brian and Brian,
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you both for making this possible.
I passed the lab last week Thursday and couldn't have done it without you.
See you in November for the SP track...
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you both for making this possible.
I passed the lab last week Thursday and couldn't have done it without you.
See you in November for the SP track...
Frank Onwona
CCIE #20833
Hi,
I want to thank you for great material and support, which helped me during my voyage to the CCIE number and knowledge - of course.
I want to thank you for great material and support, which helped me during my voyage to the CCIE number and knowledge - of course.
Robert Kern
CCIE #20794
I recently passed my CCIE R&S Lab.
(...) I used your class-on-demand and bought time on your racks. Your COD's allowed me to start on my preparations for the lab after passing the written. I thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their straight forward approach to teaching with the show outputs being very key. Your workbooks allowed me to know all the possibilities and ways to achieve a result the Cisco way. Your outline on Dynamips allowed me to simulate different scenarios that I didn't understand so I could master them. Your blogs are excellent. Keep up the good work. Thanks Guys
(...) I used your class-on-demand and bought time on your racks. Your COD's allowed me to start on my preparations for the lab after passing the written. I thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their straight forward approach to teaching with the show outputs being very key. Your workbooks allowed me to know all the possibilities and ways to achieve a result the Cisco way. Your outline on Dynamips allowed me to simulate different scenarios that I didn't understand so I could master them. Your blogs are excellent. Keep up the good work. Thanks Guys
Adeyemi Soyibo
CCIE #20739
I would like to thank the authors of the CCIE Security lab workbooks. I originally used another vendor's workbooks, and I found the material was far from comprehensive enough to pass the lab exam. A coworker recommended that I try Internetwork Expert. This was the best training decision I had ever made. Not only did it help me to pass the security lab exam on May 7, the knowledge I gained made me a much better engineer.
Brad Stroeh
CCIE #20730
I would like to thank all IE team especially Brian.
I use the following stuff which are below:
IE Technologies Labs (Lab Workbook Vol1)
IE Class-on-Demand
IE Lab Breakdowns CODs
IE Lab Workbook Vol2 and Mock Labs.
(...) without IE its would be really impossible to get my magic number.
I use the following stuff which are below:
IE Technologies Labs (Lab Workbook Vol1)
IE Class-on-Demand
IE Lab Breakdowns CODs
IE Lab Workbook Vol2 and Mock Labs.
(...) without IE its would be really impossible to get my magic number.
Abdullah Manzoor
CCIE #20724
I would like to inform you that i had passed CCIE SP lab exam on 5th March. Now i am double CCIE. The class on demand series is awsome and above that internetworkexpert practice labs had helped a lot to fill the gaps in the areas i needed most. Thanks internetworkexpert team.
Abdul Haseeb Khan
CCIE #20723
Hi Brians,
Thanks for the awesome products! I used the COD, Workbooks Version 4 of Volume 1,2 and 3. Toward the last month I used 4 of the Mock Labs. These were very helpful for finding weaknesses and building confidence. I went to San Jose yesterday, May 5th and was able to pass the Lab on the first try thanks to the preparation I received from IE. I will not think twice on where to go when I go for the SP or Security.
Thanks for the awesome products! I used the COD, Workbooks Version 4 of Volume 1,2 and 3. Toward the last month I used 4 of the Mock Labs. These were very helpful for finding weaknesses and building confidence. I went to San Jose yesterday, May 5th and was able to pass the Lab on the first try thanks to the preparation I received from IE. I will not think twice on where to go when I go for the SP or Security.
Chris McGuire
CCIE #20701
I just wanted to send a note of thanks to Brian Dennis, Brian McGahan, Kady Heaton and to all the staff at Internetwork Expert. I wouldn't have passed the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab without the knowledge and tools that Internetwork Expert has put together. A special thanks to Kady Heaton who is my corporate sales rep. Lastly, I would like to thank Brian Dennis who spent many long hours with us during the 5 day Bootcamp last fall. Without
the class I would still be trying to get ready to attempt the lab. Brian
tailored the class to our specific needs and also imparted much needed wisdom on preparation for the CCIE Lab. Without the class I wouldn't be number 20699.
the class I would still be trying to get ready to attempt the lab. Brian
tailored the class to our specific needs and also imparted much needed wisdom on preparation for the CCIE Lab. Without the class I wouldn't be number 20699.
Chuck Welte
CCIE #20699
I'd like to thank Internetwork Expert for developing such great products and supporting me during my CCIE journey. After nearly 10 months of hardworking, I passed my CCIE RS last week in Sydney. I used CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook Volume I & II. I recommend these products to all CCIE candidates.
Once again, thank you all.
Once again, thank you all.
Pham Cong
CCIE #20689
It gives me immense pleasure to tell you guys that I have got my CCIE number this Monday. I would like to thank IE for their excellent study material. I took the End-to-End Self-Paced program and I am sure the approach used by IE is the best one.
Your CODs are like precious gems.
Technology labs are well planned and workbooks do exactly what they are supposed to deliver.
(...)
Thanks once again guys for the excellent study material.
Your CODs are like precious gems.
Technology labs are well planned and workbooks do exactly what they are supposed to deliver.
(...)
Thanks once again guys for the excellent study material.
Jehanzeb Rashid
CCIE #20688
I passed my first lab attempt in Sydney on Friday, May 2nd 2008. I used your CoD, IEWB Vol I & II and plenty of mock labs. The workbooks are absolutely brilliant, as are the mock labs (...) I'll be in contact with your sales team soon to purchase your SP products :-)
Brad Holding
CCIE #20684
InternetworkExpert.com was definitely a part of my success. (...) I used material from all 3 volumes of the IEWB series, did 3 IE mock labs, and did a bit of COD.
Ethan Banks
CCIE #20655
Thank you very much for the excellent study material without which I would have had no chance of passing my CCIE R&S Lab.
I passed my R&S Lab in Brussels on Friday 25th April on my 2nd attempt.
Your Lab Workbook is excellent and really covers all technologies. I also found the Advanced Technologies Class and R&S Class-on-Demand excellent resources when starting out on the long lab journey.
I passed my R&S Lab in Brussels on Friday 25th April on my 2nd attempt.
Your Lab Workbook is excellent and really covers all technologies. I also found the Advanced Technologies Class and R&S Class-on-Demand excellent resources when starting out on the long lab journey.
Craig Campbell
CCIE #20641
(...) i was much better at theory , so i decided to start practicing the full scale labs . I used Dynamips intensively for the labs (...) After practicing for 2 months (...) I started finalizing my preparation . I practiced 12 hours on racks daily plus reading Cisco documentation and Internetwork Expert blog. Then I decided to take the Mock Labs from Internetwork Expert. I took three of them . These mock labs are excellent. There are a lot of benefits of Mock Labs: one of them is you can discuss the problems with the proctor and he will explain everything very well, which is excellent! I performed well in mock labs which gave me the confidence plus I rectified my mistakes! In my opinion, Mock labs are more difficult than the actual exam, as they claim ! (...) Finally I attempted the lab on 23rd April. I followed exactly what Brian recommends in the Blog. I made my own diagram, a task table and I read the whole lab before doing any configuration. It took me 30 minutes and I didn't worry cause I knew that I can finish the lab within 8 hours ( i got this confidence due to the mock labs ). After 30 minutes i started the lab and i finished it in 5 hours. (...) It was my plan to pass at the first attempt and I worked really hard for it ! Thanks to my brother who was always there for motivation and I can't forget Internetwork Expert. They are excellent people and doing excellent job ! i strongly recommends every candidate to select IE for their preparation ! Thanks once again to all IE team !
Atif Abdul Hafeez
CCIE #20607
I am extremely pleased to share with you that I have cleared my CCIE R&S Lab and got certified as CCIE # 20581. This was in the first attempt after I started using Internetwork Expert training materials.
I am very thankful to both Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for creating brilliant scenarios and workbook that had helped me tremendously to pass the lab.
I look forward to start preparing for my SP Lab immediately and over the course of next 3-4 days I would get in touch with your sales team separately on that.
Thanks once again for all support and help that I received from the Internetwork Expert team.
I am very thankful to both Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for creating brilliant scenarios and workbook that had helped me tremendously to pass the lab.
I look forward to start preparing for my SP Lab immediately and over the course of next 3-4 days I would get in touch with your sales team separately on that.
Thanks once again for all support and help that I received from the Internetwork Expert team.
Santanu Dasgupta
CCIE #20581
On Apr 18th I have passed my R&S with much credit to your Lab Workbooks Volume I and II. They helped me develop my learning process and the way to approach the lab in both time and structure.
The Lab Workbooks helped me understand and learn new subjects and overall I could not have done it without them. Thank you.
The Lab Workbooks helped me understand and learn new subjects and overall I could not have done it without them. Thank you.
Shiran Guez
CCIE #20572
I just passed on my second attempt at RTP. Your products definitely helped focus my studies and cleared up some long-standing 'grey areas.' They probably shaved several months from my study schedule. Thanks, and I'll be back!
Mark Walters
CCIE #20571
A quick thank-you to all at Internetwork Expert for your excellent products which helped me finally pass the CCIE R&S yesterday in Brussels.
Your workbook labs were great and really push me that extra step I needed to pass the lab. The mock labs were realistic and made me aware of the attention to detail one needs in the lab.
It's been a long while coming but definitely worth the wait. Rest assured I'll continue to recommend Internetwork Expert products!
Your workbook labs were great and really push me that extra step I needed to pass the lab. The mock labs were realistic and made me aware of the attention to detail one needs in the lab.
It's been a long while coming but definitely worth the wait. Rest assured I'll continue to recommend Internetwork Expert products!
Dave Mumford
CCIE #20557
Thought I'd let you know that I passed the lab in Brussels yesterday!!! I can't quite believe it, to be honest, I'm over the moon. Thank you for an excellent bootcamp, I certainly picked up a couple of things that helped me out. Ultimately it's down to the End-to-End Self-Paced program that got me the pass (that and a little bit of hard work!!). Once I've calmed down and decided which way my career is going to go and decide to pursue another CCIE, I will most certainly be coming back to you!
Colin West
CCIE #20532
I finally got those long sought after numbers - 20509.
I'd like to thank both Brians as their R&S Lab Workbook was a tremendous help in achieving this goal.
I'd like to thank both Brians as their R&S Lab Workbook was a tremendous help in achieving this goal.
Brian Walls
CCIE #20509
Hi,
I passed the CCIE Lab on Sunday April 06, 2008 in Dubai and felt you should know.
I want to thank you very much for your part in the making of this. I used your workbooks (Vol 1 -3), Dynamips workbooks, COD, etc.
Even though I failed the first time with your products, I reckoned it was because I hadnt given much time into studying and preparing. I had skipped several labs in your workbooks and fast-forwarded or skipped several slides in the COD. Tough work schedules you know?
For my second attempt, all I did was spend much more time with the IE COD and Cisco DOC CD topics very well, especially on my weak areas and labbed some tasks on dynamips.
At last, I have a number. You wont believe I'm weeping at this good news!
Greetings from the people of Ghana, West Africa.
Regards,
I passed the CCIE Lab on Sunday April 06, 2008 in Dubai and felt you should know.
I want to thank you very much for your part in the making of this. I used your workbooks (Vol 1 -3), Dynamips workbooks, COD, etc.
Even though I failed the first time with your products, I reckoned it was because I hadnt given much time into studying and preparing. I had skipped several labs in your workbooks and fast-forwarded or skipped several slides in the COD. Tough work schedules you know?
For my second attempt, all I did was spend much more time with the IE COD and Cisco DOC CD topics very well, especially on my weak areas and labbed some tasks on dynamips.
At last, I have a number. You wont believe I'm weeping at this good news!
Greetings from the people of Ghana, West Africa.
Regards,
Felix Nkansah
CCIE #20450
I passed the LAB on 6th of April in Brussels. During my preparation I used R&S Lab Workbook Volume I to improve knowledge in my weak areas, R&S Dynamips Lab Workbook to get accuracy and speed
and R&S Mock Labs to check if I am ready on not.
and R&S Mock Labs to check if I am ready on not.
Evgeny Sudyin
CCIE #20449
Brian and Brian,
I was in the March 2008 12 Day Bootcamp with you guys. I truly believe that you guys helped me finalize my lab preparation. Before the class I knew I was prepared for the lab, but by the end of the class I knew I was ready to pass my fourth attempt. On April 6th, I did just that. I stuck to my plan that I adopted from you guys and it paid off with a PASS.
I would like to thank both of Brians and all the employees at IE for putting out amazing products that I used in my preparations and for being incredible teachers as the 12 Day Bootcamp was the final thing to push me over the wall to success.
I was in the March 2008 12 Day Bootcamp with you guys. I truly believe that you guys helped me finalize my lab preparation. Before the class I knew I was prepared for the lab, but by the end of the class I knew I was ready to pass my fourth attempt. On April 6th, I did just that. I stuck to my plan that I adopted from you guys and it paid off with a PASS.
I would like to thank both of Brians and all the employees at IE for putting out amazing products that I used in my preparations and for being incredible teachers as the 12 Day Bootcamp was the final thing to push me over the wall to success.
John Durrance
CCIE #20446
I just wanted to share my joy with you guys one more time ! yes I did it, almost 5 months after I passed my R&S, I just passed my CCIE Security as well, and again, your products were the main reason why !
for the security I used only your rack rentals and the Volume 2 workbook, but oh boy that document is well done and the labs are way more difficult that the real one. I relied mostly on the Cisco website as a replacement for the Volume 1 workbook. But again, hands down to the Brians, and also I learned that the incredible Scott Morris is now part of the team, this is unfair to the competition (just kidding) . You are great and please remain great, my next step is either Voice or Service Provider, but for now, I will take a rest ( a year or two, unless I decide to take my career another direction sooner than that , which I seem to do a lot lately ). In any case whenever I decide to come back to the cisco certification scene, you guys definitely will be my reference !!!
for the security I used only your rack rentals and the Volume 2 workbook, but oh boy that document is well done and the labs are way more difficult that the real one. I relied mostly on the Cisco website as a replacement for the Volume 1 workbook. But again, hands down to the Brians, and also I learned that the incredible Scott Morris is now part of the team, this is unfair to the competition (just kidding) . You are great and please remain great, my next step is either Voice or Service Provider, but for now, I will take a rest ( a year or two, unless I decide to take my career another direction sooner than that , which I seem to do a lot lately ). In any case whenever I decide to come back to the cisco certification scene, you guys definitely will be my reference !!!
Yannick Epassa
CCIE #20413
I started on this path by accident. I enrolled in a Written Boot camp in early 2005, with another company and was able to pass the written fairly easily. Then some of my co-workers recommended the Internetwork Expert End-to-End Program, and I went ahead and purchased the package. I spent many hours going through the classes. I found the classes both informative AND eye-opening.
Although I have been working in the industry, designing
and implementing networks for 12+ years, there was a LOT I was unfamiliar with. In the spring of 07, I set a stake in the ground to try to pass the lab in May. I went through several labs, and a mock lab from IE. The Mock Labs gave me a pretty fair indicator of what I still needed to work on.
(...) I had practiced the techniques that the Brians promoted, I had
been boning up on my services, and I passed with flying colors (Or at least an 80). (...) I liked all of the labs that I worked on, some more
challenging than others. One that I think helped open my eyes to other possibilities (in Layer 3) was Lab 12. I liked how it had two separate routing AS's and they didn't get redistributed, but used BGP - I recommend that one to get a grip on routing protocol interaction. Thanks again for all of the assistance. I know I will always recommend Internetwork Expert to anyone looking to pass this test.
Although I have been working in the industry, designing
and implementing networks for 12+ years, there was a LOT I was unfamiliar with. In the spring of 07, I set a stake in the ground to try to pass the lab in May. I went through several labs, and a mock lab from IE. The Mock Labs gave me a pretty fair indicator of what I still needed to work on.
(...) I had practiced the techniques that the Brians promoted, I had
been boning up on my services, and I passed with flying colors (Or at least an 80). (...) I liked all of the labs that I worked on, some more
challenging than others. One that I think helped open my eyes to other possibilities (in Layer 3) was Lab 12. I liked how it had two separate routing AS's and they didn't get redistributed, but used BGP - I recommend that one to get a grip on routing protocol interaction. Thanks again for all of the assistance. I know I will always recommend Internetwork Expert to anyone looking to pass this test.
Marshall A. Long
CCIE #20412
Just wrote in to say THANK YOU!!! I cleared my CCIE in Brussels on 30th of March 2008. My number is 20392.
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.
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
Hi!
I got the magic number on 12 march in Tokyo.
Thanks for your Workbooks(IEWB Vol1,Vol2,Vol3) and Mock labs. I will challenge the security track next.
I got the magic number on 12 march in Tokyo.
Thanks for your Workbooks(IEWB Vol1,Vol2,Vol3) and Mock labs. I will challenge the security track next.
Zen Sekibe
CCIE #20259
Hi,
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,
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,
Joseph Saad
CCIE #20243
Brian and Brian,
I want to thank both of you for all of your help and your products. I passed my R&S lab on Mar 10th in RTP. This was my 4th attempt total but only my second after using your products. To be honest I should have passed the previous time but had a complete brain dump and could not answer a simple question that I had done before multiple times. The two previous times I used a different vendors material and a different approach. That being said until I started with your end-to-end program I had many holes in my knowledge on certain topics which your COD and boot camps pointed out to me then filled those knowledge gaps. I was blown away with your professionalism and the way that you conduct business. No matter how dumb I thought the question was you always seemed to put it in a way that made it seem like it was great that I asked the question. I have had other experiences where I was made to feel like an idiot for even asking the question. My situation has been a little different because my job has me in the Middle East quite often supporting our troops but your products were the perfect thing for me to use while traveling.I would highly recommend you to anyone and have the other 7 engineers here using your products. I will be going for my service provider after a little break so I will be talking to you again in the future. Thanks again for all of your help.
I want to thank both of you for all of your help and your products. I passed my R&S lab on Mar 10th in RTP. This was my 4th attempt total but only my second after using your products. To be honest I should have passed the previous time but had a complete brain dump and could not answer a simple question that I had done before multiple times. The two previous times I used a different vendors material and a different approach. That being said until I started with your end-to-end program I had many holes in my knowledge on certain topics which your COD and boot camps pointed out to me then filled those knowledge gaps. I was blown away with your professionalism and the way that you conduct business. No matter how dumb I thought the question was you always seemed to put it in a way that made it seem like it was great that I asked the question. I have had other experiences where I was made to feel like an idiot for even asking the question. My situation has been a little different because my job has me in the Middle East quite often supporting our troops but your products were the perfect thing for me to use while traveling.I would highly recommend you to anyone and have the other 7 engineers here using your products. I will be going for my service provider after a little break so I will be talking to you again in the future. Thanks again for all of your help.
Peyton Schouest
CCIE #20234
Thanks for the great material. I worked on IE R&S Lab Workbook Vol2 V4.1 and passed on my first attempt. Those labs are just up to the point and prepared very well. Your material is worth every penny.
Utku ER
CCIE #20222
HI,
Your class on demand was extremely helpful in my exam prep because I could go back and review areas I was having difficulty with whenever I needed. I also found your Dynamics workbook very helpful because it allowed me to study on my schedule, on not be dependent on rack rentals.
Thanks,
Your class on demand was extremely helpful in my exam prep because I could go back and review areas I was having difficulty with whenever I needed. I also found your Dynamics workbook very helpful because it allowed me to study on my schedule, on not be dependent on rack rentals.
Thanks,
Dave Simmons
CCIE #20212
I passed CCIE R&S on March 3, 2008
I extensively used the Best Workbook, Internetwork Expert.
Many THANKS to the Internetwork Expert authors!.
I extensively used the Best Workbook, Internetwork Expert.
Many THANKS to the Internetwork Expert authors!.
Surakit Angsupanit
CCIE #20188
I have completed my CCIE R&S successfully last week. I would like to thank Internetwork Expert for providing great study materials; I used your workbooks and the Class-On-Demand which really helped to make my foundation very strong and am giving advise to my friends to follow the same path to achieve their goal s/ Dreams.
Kindest regards,
Kindest regards,
Sakthi Vadivel
CCIE #20186
Hi,
I finally passed the CCIE Lab. Thanks for the great material. Your workbooks are the best out there.
I finally passed the CCIE Lab. Thanks for the great material. Your workbooks are the best out there.
Flemming E. Dall
CCIE #20090
I am very happy to tell you that I passed my CCIE R&S Lab exam in San Jose on February 22th. After training very hard during the whole year using IEWB4 (R&S Lab Workbooks) VOLs I,II and III I made my first attempt and successfully passed.
Ariel Maldonado
CCIE #20083
Mock Labs I took helped me to understand how important are details in overall scoring.
Ariel Maldonado
CCIE #20083
Hi Brian!!
I went on the 21st February to SJ for the R&S exam. It was my first time so imagine my face when I checked the result and found my CCIE number! Thank you very much for your help. The material is excellent. It trains you very well for the real exam.
I went on the 21st February to SJ for the R&S exam. It was my first time so imagine my face when I checked the result and found my CCIE number! Thank you very much for your help. The material is excellent. It trains you very well for the real exam.
Hugo Saez
CCIE #20081
I passed my Routing and switching lab exam on my first attempt in San Jose (2/19/2008). I would like to thank Internetwork Expert for providing great study materials. I have used both the Workbooks and Class-on-Demand. COD was especially very good and helped me to understand technologies better.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
Kenan Keser
CCIE #20062
Hi,
It is with great news that I passed my CCIE Security lab in Brussels on Monday 18th Feb.
I would to thank Internetwork Expert for your excellent training material and Brian McGahan for an excellent bootcamp, it all helped towards passing my lab.
It is with great news that I passed my CCIE Security lab in Brussels on Monday 18th Feb.
I would to thank Internetwork Expert for your excellent training material and Brian McGahan for an excellent bootcamp, it all helped towards passing my lab.
Ian Gyte
CCIE #20061
I passed the R&S exam on Monday. It was a long and tiring journey but in the end everything has paid off.
I used your R&S workbooks (all of them) for practice and I feel that the coverage of technologies - breadth and depth - it's outstanding.
I used the free IE seminars also, and I will surely use - and suggest to use for anyone - Advanced Technologies Class on-demand for any further studies.
Cheers! for the Brian's and all the IE team members for the excellent work!!!!.
I used your R&S workbooks (all of them) for practice and I feel that the coverage of technologies - breadth and depth - it's outstanding.
I used the free IE seminars also, and I will surely use - and suggest to use for anyone - Advanced Technologies Class on-demand for any further studies.
Cheers! for the Brian's and all the IE team members for the excellent work!!!!.
Csaba Kiss
CCIE #20052
I wanted to let you know that I passed the R&S lab last month in RTP. A big thanks to the Brian's and the rest of your technical staff for developing such great products. I used the COD and workbook volumes I and II and they were a huge factor in preparing me for the lab.
Regards,
CCIE #20051
Regards,
CCIE #20051
Amir Behgooy
CCIE #20051
I'd like to thank you very much for the materials and the remote labs that I bought from you, they were very useful to pass my CCIE lab exam, I wish you could add my name to your list...
Thanks a lot to Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan.
Thanks a lot to Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan.
Mohammad Tarawneh
CCIE #19998
Dear everyone at Internetwork Expert,
I write to you tonight in joy, after having passed my CCIE Routing & Switching today, on the 4th of February in Brussels. I'm a great fan of your products and support, and I owe a huge part of my success to you, Brian D., Brian McG. and all the helpful and knowledgeable staff at Internetwork Expert.
I have used the entire line of products that you offer for R&S, and I've been amazed at the quality of all of them!! Without exception, I would recommend everything, and especially the Class-on-Demand really is a jewel, at all stages of the preparation.
By using your awesome products, and by investing also a great deal of my time, commitment and talent, I today became CCIE #19943, Routing & Switching.
Thank you very much, and best regards,
I write to you tonight in joy, after having passed my CCIE Routing & Switching today, on the 4th of February in Brussels. I'm a great fan of your products and support, and I owe a huge part of my success to you, Brian D., Brian McG. and all the helpful and knowledgeable staff at Internetwork Expert.
I have used the entire line of products that you offer for R&S, and I've been amazed at the quality of all of them!! Without exception, I would recommend everything, and especially the Class-on-Demand really is a jewel, at all stages of the preparation.
By using your awesome products, and by investing also a great deal of my time, commitment and talent, I today became CCIE #19943, Routing & Switching.
Thank you very much, and best regards,
Torbjøn Müller
CCIE #19943
Just wanted to tell you thank you for your great product as it is the sole reason I passed the CCIE lab. I've used your self-paced end-to-end program and watched every video and did every scenario 2-3 times. Your scenarios were much more completed than the real lab and I'm glad I studied them.
Looking forward to starting the Service Provider track.
Looking forward to starting the Service Provider track.
Paul Thomas
CCIE #19936
Hey guys,
I wanted to drop you a note thanking you tremendously for the study materials you have put together. I think it woud have been impossible to start studying and pass the R&S lab within 6 months without your ATC-COD, and Version 4 Workbooks Vol. 1-3. The only thing required from the candidate is time and effort.
I will probably start my SP studies in February, and will definietly be purchasing the same package from you. I am really excited about becoming a double-CCIE. :)
I wanted to drop you a note thanking you tremendously for the study materials you have put together. I think it woud have been impossible to start studying and pass the R&S lab within 6 months without your ATC-COD, and Version 4 Workbooks Vol. 1-3. The only thing required from the candidate is time and effort.
I will probably start my SP studies in February, and will definietly be purchasing the same package from you. I am really excited about becoming a double-CCIE. :)
Michael Stewart
CCIE #19881
I sat and passed R&S (#19880) at RTP yesterday. Made those elusive numbers under 20,000. Thanks immensely for the great material on which all my preparation was based. The 2 week boot camp was an excellent focused retreat in which I consolidated my knowledge and eliminated my weak areas for the real thing. The timing of it and your advice — to arrive ready to take the exam the week after — was appropriate.
Christopher Wham
CCIE #19880
Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan: Your tips, workbooks, class on demand, and, most importantly, the BLOG are simply great. The products really helped me excel in the exam.
Farhan Anwar
CCIE #19871
I have my CCIE number (#19844) as of today.
Many thanks, the Workbooks, CoD, Mock Labs ......all great, I'll be using them all for many years to come to hone my skills (as you say CCIE is just the start)!
Many thanks, the Workbooks, CoD, Mock Labs ......all great, I'll be using them all for many years to come to hone my skills (as you say CCIE is just the start)!
John Senkiw
CCIE #19844
I would like to say thanks to the Brians and your curriculum development team. Because of your excellent material, I was able to pass the exam.
Bilal Khan
CCIE #19820
On January 14th, 2008 I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam making me CCIE #19817 and Canada's 635th CCIE. I need to thank Internetwork Expert as I used workbook version 4.1 volumes I, II & III plus version 4.5 of the Advanced Technologies Class on Demand to help me pass the lab.
The workbooks were great as they helped me learn all of the technologies I didn't know and gave me a refresher of the technologies I did know. More importantly, the workbooks helped me refine my test taking process. I went into the lab with a lot of confidence after working through these workbooks.
I found the Class on Demand to be invaluable. There were a few topics that I struggled with no matter how much I read the documentation and tried labbing them up. The CoD really cleared the air for me on these topics and I went into the lab exam knowing I could answer any question on any of those topics.
Thanks to Internetwork Expert, I too am an expert.
The workbooks were great as they helped me learn all of the technologies I didn't know and gave me a refresher of the technologies I did know. More importantly, the workbooks helped me refine my test taking process. I went into the lab with a lot of confidence after working through these workbooks.
I found the Class on Demand to be invaluable. There were a few topics that I struggled with no matter how much I read the documentation and tried labbing them up. The CoD really cleared the air for me on these topics and I went into the lab exam knowing I could answer any question on any of those topics.
Thanks to Internetwork Expert, I too am an expert.
Bruno Wollmann
CCIE #19817
Yesterday I passed R&S lab at Brussels on my first attempt.
I want to thank you for your execellent workbooks and resources you made
available on your site.
It would've been much harder without IE :-)
I want to thank you for your execellent workbooks and resources you made
available on your site.
It would've been much harder without IE :-)
Marek Kurek
CCIE #19813
I went for the CCIE R&S lab exam on the 8th of Jan., and I obtained the CCIE R&S on my third attempt after 4-5 years of hard work and hardship.
...For the lab exam, I used mostly IE workbooks and COD and I believe that best I got from IE's COD. I prepared notes for the full COD from IE, configured and tested all 20 labs in Vol 1, each and every step, on my home rack.....
Thank you very much every one who helped and answered my questions on this list.
...For the lab exam, I used mostly IE workbooks and COD and I believe that best I got from IE's COD. I prepared notes for the full COD from IE, configured and tested all 20 labs in Vol 1, each and every step, on my home rack.....
Thank you very much every one who helped and answered my questions on this list.
Mohammad Zahid Saeed
CCIE #19769
It was a great moment of relief and pride when I cleared the CCIE R&S in Brussels ... I'd like to say special thanks on this occasion to both Mr. Brian Dennis and Mr. Brian McGahan for their excellent Internetwork Expert workbook...... It was well-organized and concepts are well-explained ... Thanks Brians once again....
Bhaskar Sivanesan
CCIE #19765
Thanks to Internetwork Expert mock labs, I was really prepared this time. Your mock labs are worth every penny.
Sukento Sukirya
CCIE #19746
IE R&S Workbook v 4 : This product needs no introduction. A very well-written workbook and the end labs are much tougher than what you should expect in CCIE.
COD by BRIANS: Waooo. What should I say about this? Brians, you really know the stuff. A MUST [IN ORDER] TO BE A CCIE.
COD by BRIANS: Waooo. What should I say about this? Brians, you really know the stuff. A MUST [IN ORDER] TO BE A CCIE.
Nouman Ahmed Khan
CCIE #19730
Hello,
Just to let you know that I got my CCIE number 19712 on 2nd January, 2008 at San Jose. I want to say that the COD materials are truly invaluable and I have recommended it to everyone that cares to listen. Your training program is truly exceptional and valuable for the money. In fact, I have decided to continue using the sessions until my subscription expires, just to keep refreshing that foundation.
Just to let you know that I got my CCIE number 19712 on 2nd January, 2008 at San Jose. I want to say that the COD materials are truly invaluable and I have recommended it to everyone that cares to listen. Your training program is truly exceptional and valuable for the money. In fact, I have decided to continue using the sessions until my subscription expires, just to keep refreshing that foundation.
Enyi Abajue
CCIE #19712
Hey guys.
cleared it today chandan sharma # 19701. what i really appreciated obove all is the the fact you are teaching the right attitude to bean expert.
keep it up
cleared it today chandan sharma # 19701. what i really appreciated obove all is the the fact you are teaching the right attitude to bean expert.
keep it up
Chandan Sharma
CCIE #19701
Hi all,
I wanted to thank you ALL for your really great material. No need to tell you how those products have played a key role in passing the CCIE lab. It's clear that the lab workbook lab has been carefully think (designed) to lead you into problems, this is excellent because there are a lots of things that you can't get just by reading documentation. I am still thinking about the preparing for the SP but not sure since I feel I need a rest, anyway if I decide to go for it I will definitely come back to you and also will not hesitate to recommend you to other people. ... Keep on the hard work, you are on the right road to be the best of the best, well done all.
I wanted to thank you ALL for your really great material. No need to tell you how those products have played a key role in passing the CCIE lab. It's clear that the lab workbook lab has been carefully think (designed) to lead you into problems, this is excellent because there are a lots of things that you can't get just by reading documentation. I am still thinking about the preparing for the SP but not sure since I feel I need a rest, anyway if I decide to go for it I will definitely come back to you and also will not hesitate to recommend you to other people. ... Keep on the hard work, you are on the right road to be the best of the best, well done all.
Fabrice Paz
CCIE #19693
Hi,
it was a long way to successfull pass the IE Lab !! Yesterday was done !
Thanks a lot for your great and very helpful Workbooks and study materials.
it was a long way to successfull pass the IE Lab !! Yesterday was done !
Thanks a lot for your great and very helpful Workbooks and study materials.
Olaf Belling
CCIE #19681
Hi Brians,
I do not know how to say thank you. What a good Xmas present I have given to myself thanks to your products. I passed on my 3rd attempt, on my first two I used another popular vendor and although I thought I knew my stuff, I failed on the first two attempts. Then I found you guys and ohh God I used the technology Labs and the Workbooks together with Dynamips. It cemented all my knowledge potholes. Then I took the mock exam, although I failed that, the review showed me where and how I was losing points.
Long story short I passed on Friday and the number is 19643 and hey I just realised I may be the first Ghanaian CCIE!!!!!! (From Cisco's Stats there is no recorded person for Ghana)
Hooray
I do not know how to say thank you. What a good Xmas present I have given to myself thanks to your products. I passed on my 3rd attempt, on my first two I used another popular vendor and although I thought I knew my stuff, I failed on the first two attempts. Then I found you guys and ohh God I used the technology Labs and the Workbooks together with Dynamips. It cemented all my knowledge potholes. Then I took the mock exam, although I failed that, the review showed me where and how I was losing points.
Long story short I passed on Friday and the number is 19643 and hey I just realised I may be the first Ghanaian CCIE!!!!!! (From Cisco's Stats there is no recorded person for Ghana)
Hooray
Franklin Owusu
CCIE #19643
I have passed my Security and SP labs in such a short time after gaining my RS CCIE certification. I have had that confidence by means of Internetwork Expert documentation and racks as I prepared for RS. I have found whatever I look for. I would like to thank Internetwork Expert for all the knowledge and tools they provide me. I am going to prepare for the Voice lab soon and I am sure Internetwork Expert will give me all I need.
Memet Ercument Kolay
CCIE #19641
Hi,
Last week on 13th December 2007 in Brussels, I have cleared my CCIE Security Lab in just first attempt. I am very thankful for your COD and Workbook. You guys are really fantastic and more professional. I would like to appreciate to entire team of internetworkexpert.
Last week on 13th December 2007 in Brussels, I have cleared my CCIE Security Lab in just first attempt. I am very thankful for your COD and Workbook. You guys are really fantastic and more professional. I would like to appreciate to entire team of internetworkexpert.
Yasir Hussain Khan
CCIE #19635
Thanks a lot.
With your material and help I was able to achieve this huge certification R&S is....
With your material and help I was able to achieve this huge certification R&S is....
Tiago Teodoro
CCIE #19618
I do want to thank you an Internetworkexpert I did get my IE in Routing and Switching last Tuesday CCIE # 19607. Thanks for your labs having reliable uptime/access and the workbook information was great. Now it is on to the Security track early next year.
Robert Bryant
CCIE #19607
Hi
I would like to heartly thank to all the team members who designed the ccie security Lab Book. I really appreciate the support of all the team of the INTERNETWORK EXPERT. I bought your book when you released your first version. I really appreciate everyone for their material,because it worths to buy it.Thanks once again.
I would like to heartly thank to all the team members who designed the ccie security Lab Book. I really appreciate the support of all the team of the INTERNETWORK EXPERT. I bought your book when you released your first version. I really appreciate everyone for their material,because it worths to buy it.Thanks once again.
Mohnishkumar Upadhyay
CCIE #19606
I would like to inform you that me and another one of my friends has been passed the CCIE R&S Lab exam at first time, and really your COD / Workbook was one of the keys that open the door for us :) Really thanks for your support.
Please i would like to know you CCIE ISP stuff.
Please i would like to know you CCIE ISP stuff.
Mounir Mohamed
CCIE #19573
Thank you and Brian Dennis for helping me out, your material is by far the greatest I memorized yours and Brian Dennis voice from the videos, I will be using it for the security track!!
Saul Arjona
CCIE #19566
Hi
I just wanted to inform you that I have cleared my CCIE R/S and the material you provided me was really helpul.
Warm Regards
I just wanted to inform you that I have cleared my CCIE R/S and the material you provided me was really helpul.
Warm Regards
Deepak Ahuja
CCIE #19545
Hi,
I would like to thank you for the excellent study material that helped me to successfully pass the security lab in Brussels on my first attempt. Nothing that the lab asked for scared me or caught me off guard - in my opinion this is because of excellent preparation with the help of your materials.
I would like to thank you for the excellent study material that helped me to successfully pass the security lab in Brussels on my first attempt. Nothing that the lab asked for scared me or caught me off guard - in my opinion this is because of excellent preparation with the help of your materials.
Christian Zeng
CCIE #19533
Gents,
Thought I'd let you know that I sat the CCIE lab in Brussels yesterday and passed (no. 19501)! - To say I'm over the moon would be a slight understatement. I was extremely honoured to meet you guys in Reno and at that stage I never thought I could get close to the same level of knowledge that you all had.
In the intervening period, I've been hard at work on the IE labs. - Basically completed all 20 and went back to the core ones mentioned by Brian. I took all the labs at my own pace, studied technologies I was weak on and took copious notes! The week before going to Brussels, I read through all the lab sections on IP services and ensured I could implement all of these without referring to the DocCD. To be honest, it was only really at this stage that I felt it had all come together. I went to Brussels for the weekend and used the time just to read over the notes I'd made.
Thank you guys for your various notes of encouragement on route and good luck for those still to get through. (If I can get through anyone can!).
A special thanks to the 2 Brians from IE. - I've followed your program more or less all the way through from the online ATC and definitely could not have done this without you. To my mind, you've got a great product delivered by a genuine company that offers excellent value for money. I've got the number now, but I honestly feel that I'm a better engineer having gone through this. - I'd recommend you to anyone.
Thought I'd let you know that I sat the CCIE lab in Brussels yesterday and passed (no. 19501)! - To say I'm over the moon would be a slight understatement. I was extremely honoured to meet you guys in Reno and at that stage I never thought I could get close to the same level of knowledge that you all had.
In the intervening period, I've been hard at work on the IE labs. - Basically completed all 20 and went back to the core ones mentioned by Brian. I took all the labs at my own pace, studied technologies I was weak on and took copious notes! The week before going to Brussels, I read through all the lab sections on IP services and ensured I could implement all of these without referring to the DocCD. To be honest, it was only really at this stage that I felt it had all come together. I went to Brussels for the weekend and used the time just to read over the notes I'd made.
Thank you guys for your various notes of encouragement on route and good luck for those still to get through. (If I can get through anyone can!).
A special thanks to the 2 Brians from IE. - I've followed your program more or less all the way through from the online ATC and definitely could not have done this without you. To my mind, you've got a great product delivered by a genuine company that offers excellent value for money. I've got the number now, but I honestly feel that I'm a better engineer having gone through this. - I'd recommend you to anyone.
Ray Philip
CCIE #19501
I've passed my CCIE R&S lab exam from a couple of weeks, your CoD is a very valuable product, and it is sincerely one of the reasons of success, i am wondering if you have a similar product for SP, as i am going to prepare for it in the next couple of months.
At the moment i am not sure of Brian Dennis and Brian Mcgahan emails, i've guessed them :) , please make sure to forward this thank you email to them if my guessing was wrong.
Thank you very much for making a difference. I really can't imagine my CCIE road without you guys.
At the moment i am not sure of Brian Dennis and Brian Mcgahan emails, i've guessed them :) , please make sure to forward this thank you email to them if my guessing was wrong.
Thank you very much for making a difference. I really can't imagine my CCIE road without you guys.
Mohammed Mahmoud Moustafa
CCIE #19473
I passed last Tuesday in San Jose, it was a long journey with a lot of up and downs in the middle, I took the written in sept 2007, this was my second attempt after I have failed in RTP last may, the mail with the result arrived at 1:30 am on Wednesday I could not believe that it was there so fast, seen the words pass was the most amazing thing I just could not believe it, actually I still cant
The materiall that I used was IE workbook , the Brians are awesome, doing the tech labs and full labs really help me out to understanding the technologies.
The book that became my best friend for the last months was the CCIE R&S second edition I believe the third edition is out there already.
I don't know how many hours spent working on labs I guess I lost the count after the first month
I used rack rental times, they are awesome I never had a problem and the support in case something went wrong is great, they answer my questions in no time.
The materiall that I used was IE workbook , the Brians are awesome, doing the tech labs and full labs really help me out to understanding the technologies.
The book that became my best friend for the last months was the CCIE R&S second edition I believe the third edition is out there already.
I don't know how many hours spent working on labs I guess I lost the count after the first month
I used rack rental times, they are awesome I never had a problem and the support in case something went wrong is great, they answer my questions in no time.
Juan Carlos
CCIE #19460
I passed CCIE Routing & Switching Lab exam last November.
Your remote lab was very helpful for me because I did not have
devices to self-study.
Thanks a lot !!!
Your remote lab was very helpful for me because I did not have
devices to self-study.
Thanks a lot !!!
Ryo Shibata
CCIE #19454
Brian M & Brian D,
I just wanted to let you guys knows that I finally passed my R&S lab in San Jose yesterday. Your CoD videos (v3.0, v4.0, and v4.1), core workbook (volume III), technology labs (volume I), lab workbook (volume II), and mock lab (#1) really helped solidify all of my concepts.
Thank you very much for the great material.
I just wanted to let you guys knows that I finally passed my R&S lab in San Jose yesterday. Your CoD videos (v3.0, v4.0, and v4.1), core workbook (volume III), technology labs (volume I), lab workbook (volume II), and mock lab (#1) really helped solidify all of my concepts.
Thank you very much for the great material.
Barry Reyes
CCIE #19444
Hi,
Just wanted to thank IE for the good training material you provide. I passed my CCIE SP yesterday in bruxelles in my first attempt.I used the CoD, worbook and rack rentals.Your material really help me a lot and point me to the correct direction for my studies.
Once again, thx
Just wanted to thank IE for the good training material you provide. I passed my CCIE SP yesterday in bruxelles in my first attempt.I used the CoD, worbook and rack rentals.Your material really help me a lot and point me to the correct direction for my studies.
Once again, thx
Jean-Louis Auzepy
CCIE #19442
Well, after 8 months and 4 attempts I finally passed on 11/21. I found out Thanksgiving morning and it was the best Thanksgiving I ever had. I passed the written in January and spent the next couple months putting together a home lab. I really started studying in April and took my first attempt in mid May. I came really close to passing with about 75 points. I thought sweet I will nail it on my second attempt, well not so much. I took it again in June and failed miserable not even 50%. So I really buckled down and got after it and took it again in August. Well I got about the same score as my second attempt. So I really started doubting it and took a few weeks off to regroup. So after the summer was over I got back after it and had an October date scheduled, but my wife broke her leg and I had to take care of her and the kids for a few weeks until she got back on her feet. So I rescheduled for Nov. I was thinking if I don't get it this time I am going to have to take a break. All the studying was really starting to affect my family life as Daddy was locked in the office every evening and all weekend.
What got me the entire time was question interpretation. I felt like I knew the material the entire time and had a good base of knowledge. My problem I think was question interpretation. On my 4th attempt it was like I could see through the vague wording and finally understood what they wanted. I only asked the proctor 2 questions as I found it pretty clear.
To all those that are struggling with this I hear ya. But just know if you stick with it you can pass.
What I used to pass:
- 10 years experience designing and implementing Cisco networks for various Fortune 100 companies.
- Internetwork Expert V4.0 workbook and the Advanced Technologies VOD and the 5 day bootcamp VOD. These are really great products and I learned immensely from them. I would highly recommend their material for learning the technologies...
- The Cisco Press CCIE R&S book. Good for the written and has some good tables for reference.
- I built my own home lab made to the IEWB V4.0 format. I decided I wanted my own lab that I could use anytime I had time to study and didn't want to deal with rack rentals or dealing with all the Dynamips issues.
- Finally but definitely not least was my wife. She supported me through the tough times and entertained two kids every evening and every weekend for about 8 months straight. I could not have done it without her.
What got me the entire time was question interpretation. I felt like I knew the material the entire time and had a good base of knowledge. My problem I think was question interpretation. On my 4th attempt it was like I could see through the vague wording and finally understood what they wanted. I only asked the proctor 2 questions as I found it pretty clear.
To all those that are struggling with this I hear ya. But just know if you stick with it you can pass.
What I used to pass:
- 10 years experience designing and implementing Cisco networks for various Fortune 100 companies.
- Internetwork Expert V4.0 workbook and the Advanced Technologies VOD and the 5 day bootcamp VOD. These are really great products and I learned immensely from them. I would highly recommend their material for learning the technologies...
- The Cisco Press CCIE R&S book. Good for the written and has some good tables for reference.
- I built my own home lab made to the IEWB V4.0 format. I decided I wanted my own lab that I could use anytime I had time to study and didn't want to deal with rack rentals or dealing with all the Dynamips issues.
- Finally but definitely not least was my wife. She supported me through the tough times and entertained two kids every evening and every weekend for about 8 months straight. I could not have done it without her.
Stephen Lee
CCIE #19413
I have just passed my CCIE Routing and Switching lab exam in San Jose and would like to thank Internetwork Expert and the Brians. The CoDs really helped to fill in the gaps and the workbook was amazing. I couldn't couldn't have done it with out it!
Brandon Bennett
CCIE #19406
I cannot still believe, but Lab Score says that I got my number: CCIE # 19404 !!!
I cannot join words together, my brain stopped and my fingers shivered. Sorry from everyone.
I took lab exam today in RTP and this is my first attempt.
Firstly...I want to thank God.
I want to thank my wife, my family and my two daughters. I could not pass without their support. When I started my lab preparation, one of my daughters was just born. Even my other daughter (who is 3 years old) supported me to work on my lesson. My family went to other location on every weekend to give me working chance. It was very difficult to separate from them.
I would like to thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their product: IE Workbook 3.0 and 4.0. Really, it was a great one.
I would like to thank proctors in RTP, especially to Howard.
And I would like to thank my boss and friends in my company. Their support was important.
I started my journey in 1999, I became CCNP in 2001 and lost in 2005. Then I became CCNP again and CCIP in 2006 October. I started my CCIE journey in 2006 November. Firstly I passed CCIE Written Exam then I established a home rack. At beginning I read, just reading. I read all books in CCIE lab lists, I think their number reached to 25. I bought IE Lab WB and tried to apply all information in my home rack. (2x3350, 2x2620, 2x2611 and other 2500 series) My rack was not enough to cover the whole subjects, but believe me if you know the technology and how to apply, you can cover them. I finished all 30 lab in IEWB Lab 3.0, I examined everthing and I ask myself: What did I learn, did I know really and can I apply them? I returned all equipments in home rack and continued working with dynamips. I finished 15 of IEWB Lab 4.0, I examined DocCD two times (Configuration guide and command references, but I used only two times in lab), I finished Cisco ASET labs and decide to take lab exam. There are many many subjects, I am 37 years old and I feel I will no be able to cover all of them even I am 50 years old. I went to RTP before two days. I tried to create my lab strategy last night. (At this point, I want to thank all of you, I learned many things in this group) In the real exam, I was so nervous in the morning. I tried to talk other candidates. My rules:
1- I read all questions, taking small notes.
2- I asked all questions that I cannot be sure.
I left two security questions, I had no enough time and they possibly cause I lose some other points.
Now, I want to sleep and go to my family as soon as possible. I will bring them to a short holiday.
I wish good luck to everyone. Take care of you!
I cannot join words together, my brain stopped and my fingers shivered. Sorry from everyone.
I took lab exam today in RTP and this is my first attempt.
Firstly...I want to thank God.
I want to thank my wife, my family and my two daughters. I could not pass without their support. When I started my lab preparation, one of my daughters was just born. Even my other daughter (who is 3 years old) supported me to work on my lesson. My family went to other location on every weekend to give me working chance. It was very difficult to separate from them.
I would like to thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their product: IE Workbook 3.0 and 4.0. Really, it was a great one.
I would like to thank proctors in RTP, especially to Howard.
And I would like to thank my boss and friends in my company. Their support was important.
I started my journey in 1999, I became CCNP in 2001 and lost in 2005. Then I became CCNP again and CCIP in 2006 October. I started my CCIE journey in 2006 November. Firstly I passed CCIE Written Exam then I established a home rack. At beginning I read, just reading. I read all books in CCIE lab lists, I think their number reached to 25. I bought IE Lab WB and tried to apply all information in my home rack. (2x3350, 2x2620, 2x2611 and other 2500 series) My rack was not enough to cover the whole subjects, but believe me if you know the technology and how to apply, you can cover them. I finished all 30 lab in IEWB Lab 3.0, I examined everthing and I ask myself: What did I learn, did I know really and can I apply them? I returned all equipments in home rack and continued working with dynamips. I finished 15 of IEWB Lab 4.0, I examined DocCD two times (Configuration guide and command references, but I used only two times in lab), I finished Cisco ASET labs and decide to take lab exam. There are many many subjects, I am 37 years old and I feel I will no be able to cover all of them even I am 50 years old. I went to RTP before two days. I tried to create my lab strategy last night. (At this point, I want to thank all of you, I learned many things in this group) In the real exam, I was so nervous in the morning. I tried to talk other candidates. My rules:
1- I read all questions, taking small notes.
2- I asked all questions that I cannot be sure.
I left two security questions, I had no enough time and they possibly cause I lose some other points.
Now, I want to sleep and go to my family as soon as possible. I will bring them to a short holiday.
I wish good luck to everyone. Take care of you!
Arslan Coskun
CCIE #19404
Hi,
I passed the R&S November 19, 2007. I used the COD, as well as VOL I and II workbooks. I Can't say enough about your products and instructors, absolute key contributors in my passing (along with the endless hours spent studying).
Thanks
I passed the R&S November 19, 2007. I used the COD, as well as VOL I and II workbooks. I Can't say enough about your products and instructors, absolute key contributors in my passing (along with the endless hours spent studying).
Thanks
Brandon Jones
CCIE #19395
Hello,
I would like to thank you for your great Workbook, I passed Monday my CCIE LAB in Brussels.
Many thanks to Internetwork Expert for their amazing material and very good Support !
I would like to thank you for your great Workbook, I passed Monday my CCIE LAB in Brussels.
Many thanks to Internetwork Expert for their amazing material and very good Support !
Hicham Tahri
CCIE #19393
I wanted to thank you for the great products. I used the labs and CoD while studying over the last 8 months for the CCIE R/S lab.
John C. Moore
CCIE #19392
I wanted to see if you can have my name added to the wall of fame on your website. I finally passed my R&S lab in RTP on 11/16. Your End-to-End self study program was the key to my passing. Please feel free to use me as a referral for any future customers.
Thank you
Thank you
Todd Pula
CCIE #19383
Hello,
I want to take this opportunity to thank IE. I cleared my R&S lab in San Jose. The products, especially COD helped me understand the technology and brought me to the next level. I am really happy I chose IE for my preparations. Hats off to the Brian's.
I want to take this opportunity to thank IE. I cleared my R&S lab in San Jose. The products, especially COD helped me understand the technology and brought me to the next level. I am really happy I chose IE for my preparations. Hats off to the Brian's.
Ajay Prakash
CCIE #19381
Hello Experts,
I passed the lab last week on my first attempt. I would like to thank you all for sharing your expertise. I couldn't make this far without helps from y'all. I used the end-to-end program. It is really awesome. I didn't know where to start without this step by step guide. It helps me not only to configure the equipment but to understand the technology. The mock lab I attended a month before the exam also helps me pinpoint me weak points.
Thanks a lot.
I passed the lab last week on my first attempt. I would like to thank you all for sharing your expertise. I couldn't make this far without helps from y'all. I used the end-to-end program. It is really awesome. I didn't know where to start without this step by step guide. It helps me not only to configure the equipment but to understand the technology. The mock lab I attended a month before the exam also helps me pinpoint me weak points.
Thanks a lot.
Kim Teu
CCIE #19369
With the help of Internetwork Expert's bootcamp and workbook
products, I passed the CCIE Security Exam! A special thanks to
Marvin, Brian, and Scott for providing great products and a test
taking structure that led to success!
products, I passed the CCIE Security Exam! A special thanks to
Marvin, Brian, and Scott for providing great products and a test
taking structure that led to success!
Bobby Acker
CCIE #19310
Hi All
I finally passed CCIE R&S on my 4th attempt yesterday November 07th.
I'd like to thank you for the good material and resources!! Mainly the Lab Workbook I and dynamips scripts!
Its been a long journey , 02 years of total dedication, blood, sweat, tears! But it worths!
Thank you very much.
I finally passed CCIE R&S on my 4th attempt yesterday November 07th.
I'd like to thank you for the good material and resources!! Mainly the Lab Workbook I and dynamips scripts!
Its been a long journey , 02 years of total dedication, blood, sweat, tears! But it worths!
Thank you very much.
Rodrigo Cesine Soave
CCIE #19278
Hi All
...I finally passed CCIE R&S on my 2nd attempt ...........................Phew
Like to thank God Almighty .
Its been a long journey , taxing , nerve wracking at times , question a humans inner state of sanity ............
...I finally passed CCIE R&S on my 2nd attempt ...........................Phew
Like to thank God Almighty .
Its been a long journey , taxing , nerve wracking at times , question a humans inner state of sanity ............
Ronnie Roshan Cherian
CCIE #19166
I really want to thank all for your help especially ( Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan ) they are amazing ....finally I got my # it will be my blusher to add me for your glory list...;)
Mohammed Khasawneh
CCIE #19160
Dear Brian's
I'm writing to you from Dubai airport to tell you ... I DID IT.
As of yesterday, Oct. 21st, I'm officially CCIE certified, proudly holding number 19158.
It was a great pleasure attending the class with you .. it was too much informative to me.. I really gained a lot.. I highly recommend your products specially, WorkBook and Mock Labs, I treated some Mock labs as a practice labs and I did them many times. I highly recommend your products not to pass the lab only, but to be real CCIE, planning for my Service Provider, I sure will continue working with you.
Thanks
I'm writing to you from Dubai airport to tell you ... I DID IT.
As of yesterday, Oct. 21st, I'm officially CCIE certified, proudly holding number 19158.
It was a great pleasure attending the class with you .. it was too much informative to me.. I really gained a lot.. I highly recommend your products specially, WorkBook and Mock Labs, I treated some Mock labs as a practice labs and I did them many times. I highly recommend your products not to pass the lab only, but to be real CCIE, planning for my Service Provider, I sure will continue working with you.
Thanks
Ashraf Esmat Mahmoud
CCIE #19158
Just wanted to share my recent success with you all. I passed the R&S lab on my second attempt in Sydney on October 11th. I started studying for the lab exam in February this year, and have used many of your products over the last eight months, including the audio class, technology labs, core labs, full eight-hour labs, and several online mock lab exams. Thank you for the study material - it was invaluable in my exam preparation, and your customer service has been really good as well. As I am about to become the father of twins very shortly, I won't be studying much in the foreseeable future. But if I do get to tackle another CCIE track, you'll be my first port-of-call.
Mark Abrahams
CCIE #19070
Hello,
I have finally passed my CCIE Routing and Switching lab exam in San Jose on Oct 5 2007, and just received my CCIE #19024. I just wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for developing an excellent study material. I would not have been able to pass the lab without the knowledge I gained from Advanced Technology Class-on-demand and the R&S workbook. A huge thanks goes out to both Brian and Brian, you guys are the best. Thanks a lot.
I have finally passed my CCIE Routing and Switching lab exam in San Jose on Oct 5 2007, and just received my CCIE #19024. I just wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation for developing an excellent study material. I would not have been able to pass the lab without the knowledge I gained from Advanced Technology Class-on-demand and the R&S workbook. A huge thanks goes out to both Brian and Brian, you guys are the best. Thanks a lot.
Azam Poulatov
CCIE #19024
I got my CCIE on 4th October, CCIE #19008. My special thanks goes to Internetwork expert team, who has done a great job in providing me such a great product. IE end to end program has not only helped me in learning and understanding the technology but passing the lab also. Thanks for your excellent workbook and CoD.
Nisha Rani
CCIE #19008
Hi,
Just wanted to say you a big thank you for your books. Your books are superb on the market.
I passed the lab today in Sydney,R&S on second attempt. First time was too stressful. Anyway,your Lab Workbooks gave me the confidence I needed to complete the lab.
Thank you again.
Just wanted to say you a big thank you for your books. Your books are superb on the market.
I passed the lab today in Sydney,R&S on second attempt. First time was too stressful. Anyway,your Lab Workbooks gave me the confidence I needed to complete the lab.
Thank you again.
Sergey Naumenko
CCIE #18997
Hi--
I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to Brian and Petr for their excellent work in the mock labs, technology labs, and security advanced technologies class. Those materials were instrumental in my preparation, and they definitely paid big dividends.
Thanks again!
I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to Brian and Petr for their excellent work in the mock labs, technology labs, and security advanced technologies class. Those materials were instrumental in my preparation, and they definitely paid big dividends.
Thanks again!
Ross Filipek
CCIE #18994
Hello Brian,
Many thanks for this invitation, but passed the CCIE lab last week Monday October the 1st, so I have to concentrate on ongoing project now. must say that I found the Internetworking Expert V4.1 a real useful tool in my preparation.
To my opinion the best book on the market, certainly with the investment protection program. So, as my respect for you great work I recommended it to my Belgacom colleagues if they want to pass the LAB.
Many thanks for this invitation, but passed the CCIE lab last week Monday October the 1st, so I have to concentrate on ongoing project now. must say that I found the Internetworking Expert V4.1 a real useful tool in my preparation.
To my opinion the best book on the market, certainly with the investment protection program. So, as my respect for you great work I recommended it to my Belgacom colleagues if they want to pass the LAB.
Jan Van den Broeck
CCIE #18985
I attended the 12-day bootcamp session in June. I am happy to let you know that a couple of days ago I got CCIE certified !
Attending your bootcamp was a key success factor. Both Brians transmit so much knowledge and demonstrate a true level of expertise that motivated to increase my preparation towards the CCIE certification.
Attending your bootcamp was a key success factor. Both Brians transmit so much knowledge and demonstrate a true level of expertise that motivated to increase my preparation towards the CCIE certification.
Ernesto Mejia
CCIE #18955
Guys....for soooooo long i have waited for this opportunity,...to tell you guys...I DID IT!! Hmmm.....what a journey. It all started in 2002 in a friend's car..i saw a CCNA book at the back of his car.... and after going through it for a while, i fell inlove with Cisco. I made CCNA in 2003 after i finished college....further pursued my Cisco career.....made CCNP in 2005...then i thot to myself.....hmmmm....."how 'bout i give the CCIE lab a shot"? I knew it wasnt gonna be easy, but i did not expect it to be that hard and gruelsome. I started studying fully for the lab in mid 2006, .....not until i met some Godsent gurus.
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The Brians,....how can i ever forget you guys? I thot i knew Cisco,...not until i stumbled across the CoD and IEWKs......in my opinion, they are the best in the industry.....i'd recommend them time and time again.
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Now i can go to bed with the mind that you dont have to be superhuman to make CCIE. Cheers.
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The Brians,....how can i ever forget you guys? I thot i knew Cisco,...not until i stumbled across the CoD and IEWKs......in my opinion, they are the best in the industry.....i'd recommend them time and time again.
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Now i can go to bed with the mind that you dont have to be superhuman to make CCIE. Cheers.
Chika Acha
CCIE #18904
Just cleared the Security track. I used IE v2 and v3 workbooks and
class on-demand. The IE tool I used the most was V5 WB I. For the
rest: practice (and again...), study group, Cisco site, Cisco Press.
Thank you,
class on-demand. The IE tool I used the most was V5 WB I. For the
rest: practice (and again...), study group, Cisco site, Cisco Press.
Thank you,
Jean-Marc Mazzoni
CCIE #18851
Hi IE team,
After close to 6 years of getting my CCNP, and less than three years of getting my written exam, I have passed my R&S lab on my third attempt.
I had used your lab workbooks for over a year and a half, but to tell you the truth what actually made a big difference was the Advanced Technologies on-demand course. It was a whole new experience listening to Brians putting their experience verbally. I have learned lots of things, and realized the mistakes that I was doing. I also followed their strategy for the lab (reading it all through, putting a table with points of accomplished tasks, etc...). This proved greatly useful, although I was skeptic of such approach when I heard it.
Thanks guys, you are doing a great job. I am now more enthusiastic than ever to gain one or more additional CCIE certifications (security, and service provider).
After close to 6 years of getting my CCNP, and less than three years of getting my written exam, I have passed my R&S lab on my third attempt.
I had used your lab workbooks for over a year and a half, but to tell you the truth what actually made a big difference was the Advanced Technologies on-demand course. It was a whole new experience listening to Brians putting their experience verbally. I have learned lots of things, and realized the mistakes that I was doing. I also followed their strategy for the lab (reading it all through, putting a table with points of accomplished tasks, etc...). This proved greatly useful, although I was skeptic of such approach when I heard it.
Thanks guys, you are doing a great job. I am now more enthusiastic than ever to gain one or more additional CCIE certifications (security, and service provider).
Hadi Hazim
CCIE #18824
Hi there. Thanks to your excellent materials as of Monday this week, I am now 18813 and all on my first attempt. I fact, I will say that your materials made the whole lab experience pretty easy, except you guys have a better command of language than Cisco when phrasing questions. Yes, money was made on me, but I would like to thank you for your excellent material and would love to use you for my other CCIE pursuits like SP ... Again, thank you and keep up the most excellent work and I will gladly tell all the great things about you everywhere.
Yan Filyurin
CCIE #18813
Dear IE, Brian and Brian,
I am happy to tell you that I don't need this report anymore as I passed my R&S lab on September 10th. I used your wonderful WB v4.1 and took all your mock-labs. It looks like it has been the winning choice, so I thank you very very much.
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IE has been an invaluable resource for my preparation and so I must thank you for the fantastic material you have produced.
I am happy to tell you that I don't need this report anymore as I passed my R&S lab on September 10th. I used your wonderful WB v4.1 and took all your mock-labs. It looks like it has been the winning choice, so I thank you very very much.
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IE has been an invaluable resource for my preparation and so I must thank you for the fantastic material you have produced.
Luca Tosolini
CCIE #18812
I was able to clear the R&S LAB exam on 10th September 2007 in Dubai LAB. I have bought several rack session from IE & it has helped me to pass this one. Also special thanks should go to Brian Dennis & please give my regards to him ... I am planning to go ahead with Voice track & expecting to buy your Voice products ASAP.
Indika Kumara
CCIE #18807
IE Team (Brians, Kady, Support guys),
I really would would like to say thank you very much for making it possible.
I've used all your products and they are ALL worth it!!! I did NOT use anyother workbook or class on demand I only used your products they made it possible.
I started with the Class on Demand which is in my opinion the BEST material available for the CCIE preparation. You guys deserve the Oscar for this video. I watched it twice and I can easily still watch that many more time as anytime I learn a new thing !!! While I was watching the video I used the Audio Class which is perfect to enphasize the class on demand, what a great job by Brian M.
Then I moved to the Core WB... it does exactly what it is for. It has some redistribution scenarion that made me cry and feel I would never really understand redistribution but after doing it twice things become better. Great value for money !!!
You well known R&S WB... it doesn't need any comment as it's simply the BEST !!! When I was doing the real lab I thought I was doing one of your labs !!! That summarizes everything about the WB.
Mock Labs.... tough ones but great so have external view on my preparation. I used that like the real lab, I scheduled that to start at 11:00 am my time, did that for 4 hours, had a 30 min break, 4 more hours.
Bootcamp, I attended your 5 days bootcamp and that was fantastic!!! I had a really hard week as it was starting at 3:00 pm my time and due to the volume of the material covered (GREAT MATERIAL) I was not going to bed until 4:00 am and one day, on Thursday and thanks to Brian M 8 hour scenario it didn't go to bed until 9:00 am !!!! It was ALL WORTH !!!
I can only HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL YOUR PRODUCTS but if I have to choose one I would say get the Class on Demand !!!! I will one day put it on a plasma TV and watch as if it was a movie. I'm a big fan of it !!!
Many thanks guys.
I really would would like to say thank you very much for making it possible.
I've used all your products and they are ALL worth it!!! I did NOT use anyother workbook or class on demand I only used your products they made it possible.
I started with the Class on Demand which is in my opinion the BEST material available for the CCIE preparation. You guys deserve the Oscar for this video. I watched it twice and I can easily still watch that many more time as anytime I learn a new thing !!! While I was watching the video I used the Audio Class which is perfect to enphasize the class on demand, what a great job by Brian M.
Then I moved to the Core WB... it does exactly what it is for. It has some redistribution scenarion that made me cry and feel I would never really understand redistribution but after doing it twice things become better. Great value for money !!!
You well known R&S WB... it doesn't need any comment as it's simply the BEST !!! When I was doing the real lab I thought I was doing one of your labs !!! That summarizes everything about the WB.
Mock Labs.... tough ones but great so have external view on my preparation. I used that like the real lab, I scheduled that to start at 11:00 am my time, did that for 4 hours, had a 30 min break, 4 more hours.
Bootcamp, I attended your 5 days bootcamp and that was fantastic!!! I had a really hard week as it was starting at 3:00 pm my time and due to the volume of the material covered (GREAT MATERIAL) I was not going to bed until 4:00 am and one day, on Thursday and thanks to Brian M 8 hour scenario it didn't go to bed until 9:00 am !!!! It was ALL WORTH !!!
I can only HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL YOUR PRODUCTS but if I have to choose one I would say get the Class on Demand !!!! I will one day put it on a plasma TV and watch as if it was a movie. I'm a big fan of it !!!
Many thanks guys.
Thiago Vazquez
CCIE #18776
Hello guys,
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my CCIE lab on Wednesday 5th September and I am CCIE #18773.
Many thanks for producing such detailed and challenging workbooks which have allowed me to reach my one of my professional goals.
My next goal will be the SP CCIE as I currently consult extensively in this area. I know that my first port of call will be your SP workbooks when I am preparing for my next lab!
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my CCIE lab on Wednesday 5th September and I am CCIE #18773.
Many thanks for producing such detailed and challenging workbooks which have allowed me to reach my one of my professional goals.
My next goal will be the SP CCIE as I currently consult extensively in this area. I know that my first port of call will be your SP workbooks when I am preparing for my next lab!
Oliver Priest
CCIE #18773
Hello,
I'm a bit late in writing to Internetwork Expert, since it's already been three weeks since I passed the lab. I've used your classic Routing and Switching workbook, first in its version 3.0, then 4.0 and 4.1. As you can see, your investment protection program proved useful, and is one of the main reasons I chose your company over your competitors. Lower price was an other, your good reputation was of course beneficial, and the availability of the sample lab with complete lab diagrams and list of hardware was a nice move (this way I could slowly build my home lab while preparing for the written, then buy the workbook when I passed it and have then a nearly complete lab, and be ready to dive in lab preparation). ... I also used two graded Mock Labs, and they proved a good preparation for the lab. Brian, in the mock lab introduction, said that people who scored well on all four available mock labs always passed the lab; well, I passed both mock labs I ordered, plus the real one! (That wasn't my first attempt, though.)
I'm a bit late in writing to Internetwork Expert, since it's already been three weeks since I passed the lab. I've used your classic Routing and Switching workbook, first in its version 3.0, then 4.0 and 4.1. As you can see, your investment protection program proved useful, and is one of the main reasons I chose your company over your competitors. Lower price was an other, your good reputation was of course beneficial, and the availability of the sample lab with complete lab diagrams and list of hardware was a nice move (this way I could slowly build my home lab while preparing for the written, then buy the workbook when I passed it and have then a nearly complete lab, and be ready to dive in lab preparation). ... I also used two graded Mock Labs, and they proved a good preparation for the lab. Brian, in the mock lab introduction, said that people who scored well on all four available mock labs always passed the lab; well, I passed both mock labs I ordered, plus the real one! (That wasn't my first attempt, though.)
Thomas Perrier
CCIE #18731
Thanks for your excellent workbook. I got my CCIE August 31, CCIE 18727. I will take a take a break and then will be back for SP.
Engin Kartal
CCIE #18727
Well well well ... my turn to post finally!
I still can't believe that this journey is over. I passed on second attempt in RTP last week. I studied for over 1200 hours in my lab for my first attempt five weeks ago, and obviously failed. Not because of the technology, but because of time management. This time, I managed to finish all the tasks, but did not have time to run my usual TCL scripts or verify my work. I started studying for the CCIE in July 2006 and passed the written exam at the end of October. For my studies, I used Internetwork Experts Class-on-deman, technology labs and workbook version 4. I read all their recommended CCIE books prior to starting the lab. And I also spent a good amount of time reading the DocCD.
I would like to thank all of my friends and family who were very supportive. I want to thank both Brians at Internetwork Expert for their amazing material. I also want to thank my study partner Eric Dobyns for his help in the last few weeks. Thanks to all the smart people on Group Study for posting and answering questions. And finally a big thank you to Howard the proctor in RTP for his patience (sorry if I asked so many questions).
Now that I have an incredible amount of spare time, I might go for the Juniper certifications since it's free.
Best of luck to all of you, in the end it will all be worth it.
I still can't believe that this journey is over. I passed on second attempt in RTP last week. I studied for over 1200 hours in my lab for my first attempt five weeks ago, and obviously failed. Not because of the technology, but because of time management. This time, I managed to finish all the tasks, but did not have time to run my usual TCL scripts or verify my work. I started studying for the CCIE in July 2006 and passed the written exam at the end of October. For my studies, I used Internetwork Experts Class-on-deman, technology labs and workbook version 4. I read all their recommended CCIE books prior to starting the lab. And I also spent a good amount of time reading the DocCD.
I would like to thank all of my friends and family who were very supportive. I want to thank both Brians at Internetwork Expert for their amazing material. I also want to thank my study partner Eric Dobyns for his help in the last few weeks. Thanks to all the smart people on Group Study for posting and answering questions. And finally a big thank you to Howard the proctor in RTP for his patience (sorry if I asked so many questions).
Now that I have an incredible amount of spare time, I might go for the Juniper certifications since it's free.
Best of luck to all of you, in the end it will all be worth it.
Eric Poulin
CCIE #18679
I got my CCIE last month, #18671. Thanks for your help. Now I will go to SP.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Sheng-Fang Chang
CCIE #18671
Brian,
Thanks for your excellent workbook. I got my CCIE today, CCIE 18658. Going to take a break and then will be back for SP..:-)
Thanks for your excellent workbook. I got my CCIE today, CCIE 18658. Going to take a break and then will be back for SP..:-)
Raj Bansal
CCIE #18658
Hello,
I'm writing this email to inform you that I finally passed the CCIE R&S Lab on August the 16th.
I've actually learned what people mean by constantly re-checking the Cisco Website to make sure it is real.
I used your R&S labs scenarios. I did the all the labs more than once. ... I also did one of the Mock Labs back in December and scored an 81. What was eye opening was that typing in the wrong 3rd octed on the NTP actually cost me 6 points.
Anyway thank you both along with IE for the excellent material. I learned some hard lessons along the way and will most likely use your material for the security when I get around to it.
I'm writing this email to inform you that I finally passed the CCIE R&S Lab on August the 16th.
I've actually learned what people mean by constantly re-checking the Cisco Website to make sure it is real.
I used your R&S labs scenarios. I did the all the labs more than once. ... I also did one of the Mock Labs back in December and scored an 81. What was eye opening was that typing in the wrong 3rd octed on the NTP actually cost me 6 points.
Anyway thank you both along with IE for the excellent material. I learned some hard lessons along the way and will most likely use your material for the security when I get around to it.
Efrain Valeriano
CCIE #18631
Hi Brians I passed CCIE R&S exam in 16 Agoust 2007 at brusselles. I want to say that, your product was very helpful to view overall pictures about exam
Thank you
Thank you
Hakan Cicekci
CCIE #18628
I am little late in thanking everybody at internetworkexpert.com but it was just that I was too excited and there were lot of things I needed to do after getting my CCIE number CCIE# 18587. I have been postponing them for long. Anyways, Interneworkexpert.com End to End Instructor led is the sole preparation tool that I used. I think that says it all. Next, I will be looking at the Service Provider, hopefully, I will get the same excellent material from you.
Pradeep Tyagi
CCIE #18587
I passed on my second attempt, special thanks to both Brian's at Internetwork Expert. Your workbook, COD and mock labs really took me out of my comfort zones. Its exactly what I needed to force me to study my weak points. I used these products extensively for close to 10x solid months. I lost track of how many hours of either reading and or labbing i did. It was probably somewhere in the 1200+ hours. I look forward to using your products for the next one.
Derek Pocoroba
CCIE #18559
Hello
My name is mohamed shaath, I passed the ccie yesterday, and I have used IEWB
4.0 , and Technology Labs, as my main preparation tool.
I would like to thank internetworkexpert for the excellent work.
My name is mohamed shaath, I passed the ccie yesterday, and I have used IEWB
4.0 , and Technology Labs, as my main preparation tool.
I would like to thank internetworkexpert for the excellent work.
Mohamed Shaath
CCIE #18537
Hi Brians,
I passed the CCIE lab on 05/Aug/2007 in Dubai, it was my third attempt. I like to thank you both for providing excellent study material for the lab. I used labs from other vendors, but your labs are the best.
I passed the CCIE lab on 05/Aug/2007 in Dubai, it was my third attempt. I like to thank you both for providing excellent study material for the lab. I used labs from other vendors, but your labs are the best.
Uchil Perera
CCIE #18536
Hello Brian's,
Thanks you for the great RS workbook. It has helped me a lot in developing skills and knowledge.
I practiced the first 15 labs 4 times each, this gave me very good speed and confidence to solve the questions accurately.
Thanks you for the great RS workbook. It has helped me a lot in developing skills and knowledge.
I practiced the first 15 labs 4 times each, this gave me very good speed and confidence to solve the questions accurately.
Samarth Chidanand
CCIE #18535
A special thanks to the Brain's for their awesome CoD and workbook. I could not have passed without them!
Anthony Liu
CCIE #18496
Finally I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on last July 30, with # 18493!!!
I bought the workbook and CoD of R&S. Thanks for your team hardworking of providing comprehensive CCIE material. I feel not only get benefits for the exam, but in the real world of my daily work. Thanks again.
Thanks for your support.
I bought the workbook and CoD of R&S. Thanks for your team hardworking of providing comprehensive CCIE material. I feel not only get benefits for the exam, but in the real world of my daily work. Thanks again.
Thanks for your support.
Dedi Buditriyanto
CCIE #18493
Thank you for all help, and please forward my gratitude for the initiative to developing the lab breakdowns they where great and really helped me out!
Michel Johansson
CCIE #18489
Hi,
I passed CCIE SP lab (2nd CCIE) on November 30th. Thanks to your CoD and workbooks which really prepared me well for the lab.
I passed CCIE SP lab (2nd CCIE) on November 30th. Thanks to your CoD and workbooks which really prepared me well for the lab.
Tamer Ramzy
CCIE #18467
Just wanted to thank Internetwork Expert and the Brians for the quality material they put together. The Workbook and Class On Demands were excellent study material which I used as one of my main resources in passing the lab.
Rocco Romeo
CCIE #18451
I just wanted to let you know I passed the CCIE Lab and obtained my number, CCIE 18444.
I used your IEWB 3.0 - 4.1 extensively and believe it really helped prepare me for the lab. I will be pursuing the CCIE Security in a few months and look forward to using your Security products.
It's a great product and very easy to use.
I used your IEWB 3.0 - 4.1 extensively and believe it really helped prepare me for the lab. I will be pursuing the CCIE Security in a few months and look forward to using your Security products.
It's a great product and very easy to use.
Curtis R. Gregg
CCIE #18444
I passed the R&S Lab yesterday in San Jose. I'm so amped that I can't sleep!
This was my third attempt and this came after a 2 year break in studying. I decided to focus on studies after passing the written (again) back in February. I pretty much studied every day for four months before the attempt. It was very difficult because I work in the TAC which means normally I have to work on cases from home :) I believe my TAC experience is what got me through due to the extensive troubleshooting skills required day-to-day.
I don't know what I can offer for advice that hasn't already been said...but I would say don't give up in your studies. It was very difficult to start all over again from scratch. Just stay focused and committed. Even when you attempt the lab, don't give up. There was at least a couple of points in the lab yesterday where I said, "I'm not doing well...I'm not going to pass."
But, I managed to push myself and the reward is so sweet.
For my studies, I used Internetwork Expert's Class-on-Demand and the Version
4 Lab Workbook. The videos were essential in my understanding of a lot of the subjects. I would also advise to use all of the usual Cisco Press books for reference. The Doc CD also serves as a great reference. After each workbook task, I would search the Doc CD to not only make sure I knew where to find the reference, but also to read up further and understand the feature or technology.
As if everyone didn't know, this is a great community of networking professionals. I found the answers to a lot of my questions here on Groupstudy. Thanks to all those who helped me and didn't even know it :-)
This was my third attempt and this came after a 2 year break in studying. I decided to focus on studies after passing the written (again) back in February. I pretty much studied every day for four months before the attempt. It was very difficult because I work in the TAC which means normally I have to work on cases from home :) I believe my TAC experience is what got me through due to the extensive troubleshooting skills required day-to-day.
I don't know what I can offer for advice that hasn't already been said...but I would say don't give up in your studies. It was very difficult to start all over again from scratch. Just stay focused and committed. Even when you attempt the lab, don't give up. There was at least a couple of points in the lab yesterday where I said, "I'm not doing well...I'm not going to pass."
But, I managed to push myself and the reward is so sweet.
For my studies, I used Internetwork Expert's Class-on-Demand and the Version
4 Lab Workbook. The videos were essential in my understanding of a lot of the subjects. I would also advise to use all of the usual Cisco Press books for reference. The Doc CD also serves as a great reference. After each workbook task, I would search the Doc CD to not only make sure I knew where to find the reference, but also to read up further and understand the feature or technology.
As if everyone didn't know, this is a great community of networking professionals. I found the answers to a lot of my questions here on Groupstudy. Thanks to all those who helped me and didn't even know it :-)
Keith Foster
CCIE #18411
Hi I used your workbook 1 and 2
I passed the lab on my third attempt by just using your two Routing and Switching workbooks. I will be comming back for the security. You may place my name in your website. My first attempt I used ccbootcamps back in 2001 but failed the lab. I took 4 years off and then went and bought your workbook which I studied for year and half. I went for my second attempt on January 2007 and failed, my second attempt was on July 6 and made it. Thanks for the excellent workbook.
I passed the lab on my third attempt by just using your two Routing and Switching workbooks. I will be comming back for the security. You may place my name in your website. My first attempt I used ccbootcamps back in 2001 but failed the lab. I took 4 years off and then went and bought your workbook which I studied for year and half. I went for my second attempt on January 2007 and failed, my second attempt was on July 6 and made it. Thanks for the excellent workbook.
Joe Cordoba
CCIE #18400
I got my number on 07/06/07 at RTP. I passed on my first try. The Internetwork Expert workbooks and rack rentals were instrumental to my success. The mock labs were harder than the real thing! Great job guys, I will give you my money when I start on the Security IE!
James Russell
CCIE #18397
Hi,
I have been waiting to send this email, I have passed my R&S lab exam and got my CCIE#. It was a rough ride with ups and downs especially with the new format but at the end it pays to be a CCIE.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Internetwork Expert team for putting together such a wonder workbook with the new lab format. I have used this workbook as my main source for the lab exam preparation. The core labs helped me to solidify my routing and switching skills. The advanced labs were well designed to incorporate most of the features of the Cisco technologies. The solution guide is well prepared with good explanation as to why one particular method was chosen over the other and how to validate your solution.
Once again thanks to Brian & Brain for the excellent job that they have done. You guys ROCK!!!
I have been waiting to send this email, I have passed my R&S lab exam and got my CCIE#. It was a rough ride with ups and downs especially with the new format but at the end it pays to be a CCIE.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Internetwork Expert team for putting together such a wonder workbook with the new lab format. I have used this workbook as my main source for the lab exam preparation. The core labs helped me to solidify my routing and switching skills. The advanced labs were well designed to incorporate most of the features of the Cisco technologies. The solution guide is well prepared with good explanation as to why one particular method was chosen over the other and how to validate your solution.
Once again thanks to Brian & Brain for the excellent job that they have done. You guys ROCK!!!
M. Ikram
CCIE #18385
I passed my CCIE Routing and switching lab on July 02, 2007 in Dubai. Thanks to Brians for the excellent resource. I would recommend this workbook to all the candidates looking for their CCIE. Thanks again.. It helped me a lot!!
Syed Salman Ali Chishty
CCIE #18349
Hi,
It makes me very happy to inform you that I have passed my CCIE lab. I bought IEWB Ver 1.1 three years ago and at that time I had no idea what I was getting into. I realized I had a lot to more learn and went about that and Cisco went about adding new and interesting topics to the CCIE Lab. You people too updated your workbooks regularly and the 2 year investment protechtion program was a boon.
May of this year I attempted the lab for the first time and I failed. There are lots of reasons for my failing, but lack of knowledge or subject matter expertise was not primary among them. It was more to do with nerves and comprehension of the lab questions among other things.
Yesterday I passed the R&S Lab in Dubai and I will be more than happy to recommend your workbook to my friends. Thank you.
It makes me very happy to inform you that I have passed my CCIE lab. I bought IEWB Ver 1.1 three years ago and at that time I had no idea what I was getting into. I realized I had a lot to more learn and went about that and Cisco went about adding new and interesting topics to the CCIE Lab. You people too updated your workbooks regularly and the 2 year investment protechtion program was a boon.
May of this year I attempted the lab for the first time and I failed. There are lots of reasons for my failing, but lack of knowledge or subject matter expertise was not primary among them. It was more to do with nerves and comprehension of the lab questions among other things.
Yesterday I passed the R&S Lab in Dubai and I will be more than happy to recommend your workbook to my friends. Thank you.
Sachin Shenoy
CCIE #18345
I just wanted to thank you for the practice labs you provide.
All labs are really challenging and prepare really well to the real one.
I made all your labs and pass the lab on the first attempt thanks to this.
Good job !
All labs are really challenging and prepare really well to the real one.
I made all your labs and pass the lab on the first attempt thanks to this.
Good job !
Fabien Gomez
CCIE #18340
I just want to start by saying thank you to everyone on Groupstudy, the guys over at InternetworkExpert, and all the 50 pound brains at my old shop. I passed my R/S lab yesterday and now I don't know what to do with myself. I think I'm in a bit of shock.
It really is all about psychology. I know everyone always says this, but I'm a firm believer now. I went in for my first attempt yesterday morning, but I'm convinced that the test really started four days ago when I stopped studying. I made it a point NOT to study the few days prior to my test. It was really hard not to go digging around in the doc cd or try and do one or two more labs, but that may have been the best decision I made over the course of my studies. It REALLY helped me keep the stress down and get a good nights sleep the night before.
Of course, the wonderful bed at the Residence Inn helped a little on that part, too. When I got to the testing facility in the morning at RTP, I was refreshed and ready to go.
Now for the study stuff. Dynamips is a godsend. It can be really annoying and really buggy. But for guys on a budget like me, it's perfect. Once you get the kinks worked out, you can lab anything up in minutes. I'll probably keep using it from here on out for quick testing at work. The workbooks from InternetworkExpert are wonderful.
Their advanced technology series are a great place to start your labbing. The core workbooks are excellent for building your speed.
And their main workbooks are great for building technique and developing good lab based critical-thinking. Reading the Doc CD can't be stressed enough, either. Use it as your primary source of information. It's your only asset in the lab, so why not base your studies off of it? It helped me a lot when I was unsure of something.
It should only take 15-20 seconds to look something up for clarification. Lastly, don't get overwhelmed. It's a lot of material. But, it's not so bad if you break it up.
I guess it's time to get back to the real world.
Thanks again for all your help.
It really is all about psychology. I know everyone always says this, but I'm a firm believer now. I went in for my first attempt yesterday morning, but I'm convinced that the test really started four days ago when I stopped studying. I made it a point NOT to study the few days prior to my test. It was really hard not to go digging around in the doc cd or try and do one or two more labs, but that may have been the best decision I made over the course of my studies. It REALLY helped me keep the stress down and get a good nights sleep the night before.
Of course, the wonderful bed at the Residence Inn helped a little on that part, too. When I got to the testing facility in the morning at RTP, I was refreshed and ready to go.
Now for the study stuff. Dynamips is a godsend. It can be really annoying and really buggy. But for guys on a budget like me, it's perfect. Once you get the kinks worked out, you can lab anything up in minutes. I'll probably keep using it from here on out for quick testing at work. The workbooks from InternetworkExpert are wonderful.
Their advanced technology series are a great place to start your labbing. The core workbooks are excellent for building your speed.
And their main workbooks are great for building technique and developing good lab based critical-thinking. Reading the Doc CD can't be stressed enough, either. Use it as your primary source of information. It's your only asset in the lab, so why not base your studies off of it? It helped me a lot when I was unsure of something.
It should only take 15-20 seconds to look something up for clarification. Lastly, don't get overwhelmed. It's a lot of material. But, it's not so bad if you break it up.
I guess it's time to get back to the real world.
Thanks again for all your help.
Blaine Williams
CCIE #18316
Hi Brian & Brian
This is to let you know that I passed my CCIE R&S last Friday, June 22nd, in San Jose. A big part of my success was due to your wonderful products that I am using almost for three years. So, you can put me on your ever growing list of successful stories like mine.
Thank for being such a superb trainers and producers of high quality training material.
This is to let you know that I passed my CCIE R&S last Friday, June 22nd, in San Jose. A big part of my success was due to your wonderful products that I am using almost for three years. So, you can put me on your ever growing list of successful stories like mine.
Thank for being such a superb trainers and producers of high quality training material.
Carlos Pinto
CCIE #18297
Hi,
I want to thank the Brians and the entire crew at Internetwork expert. I got my CCIE# 18269 on 20th June at San Jose.
Wanted to pass down a Great Thanks to all you folks out there for a wonderful product.
Thanks
I want to thank the Brians and the entire crew at Internetwork expert. I got my CCIE# 18269 on 20th June at San Jose.
Wanted to pass down a Great Thanks to all you folks out there for a wonderful product.
Thanks
Sridevi Chebrolu
CCIE #18269
I'd like to thank all of the folks at Internetwork Expert for their support in helping me attain my CCIE. I would highly recommend all CCIE candidates utilize the products offered by Internetwork Expert.
Nguyen Huu Hoa
CCIE #18260
Hi All,
I have passed the lab exam last Tuesday, CCIE nr:18256 and I wanted to thank you all for the great workbooks they were very usefull!
I have passed the lab exam last Tuesday, CCIE nr:18256 and I wanted to thank you all for the great workbooks they were very usefull!
Michel Ploeg
CCIE #18256
Dear Brian,
Thanks you for the wonderfull workbook which i have used to prepared the Router and Switching lab.
I have passed on 15 Juni labdate succesfully the ( Router and Switching ) lab.
Thanks you for the wonderfull workbook which i have used to prepared the Router and Switching lab.
I have passed on 15 Juni labdate succesfully the ( Router and Switching ) lab.
Erik Orie
CCIE #18235
Brian and Brian,
Your workbooks and Class on Demand were very helpful for me to get my CCIE R/S number.
Thank you
Your workbooks and Class on Demand were very helpful for me to get my CCIE R/S number.
Thank you
Adam Korkmaz
CCIE #18223
Realizing my goal of passing the CCIE R&S lab wouldn't have been possible without the people and products available through InternetworkExpert. The depth and breadth of their practice labs were excellent tools in my preparation. In my preparation I heavily relied on your IEWB-RS Vol I & II workbooks and IEATC - COD. So many thanks to all the authors and congratulations on a good quality product.I passed my CCIE (R&S) exam on 13th June 2007.
Jai Prakash
CCIE #18200
Hi Brian & Brian and the rest of your Team.
I passed my lab exam yesterday in Brussels and I want to thank you for your great Workbook 4.0 which I used for preparing.
Especially the Technology Labs and the great explanations in the lab solution guides helped me to prepare so well that I passed on my second attempt.
Best regards
I passed my lab exam yesterday in Brussels and I want to thank you for your great Workbook 4.0 which I used for preparing.
Especially the Technology Labs and the great explanations in the lab solution guides helped me to prepare so well that I passed on my second attempt.
Best regards
Jens Osterloh
CCIE #18191
WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I PASSED I PASSED!
I hope you fared well on your CCIE Security! Thanks for the sessions and the practice labs!
I hope you fared well on your CCIE Security! Thanks for the sessions and the practice labs!
James Fang
CCIE #18187
I passed my RS exam yesterday in Dubai and now I am happy as I never was before. I was preparing for the exam for about 1.5 years and I failed the first attempt on Dec 14th Brussels. That was a good experience indeed and helped me alot about my considerations like how the lab is, and how the questions are worded etc. And also I saw that I had so much trouble with switching and security sections.
after that time I went towards my weakness and improve myself. Finally, I am done.
I almost did all IE v3 and v4 labs, and I must say that these guys really rock! not only for exam preparetion, but also for real life, I learned alot from these workbooks. And also I used some of the advanced features of routing in some of my real life projects and that provide really well solutions for me. I mean when doing your practice labs and wbs and etc, do not ever thing that this case has no relation with the real world scenarios and let it down. Try to understand how it works, try to understand the usage style of the technology in that case and you should be fine, on both lab exam and real world.
I give my special thanks to both Brians for their Mock lab. It was a great one and I think every candidate must take it at least once before the exam.
By the way, Brian says that, I did not see anybody who got 80+ from Mock lab and then failed the real one. Well, the tradition goes on ;)
after that time I went towards my weakness and improve myself. Finally, I am done.
I almost did all IE v3 and v4 labs, and I must say that these guys really rock! not only for exam preparetion, but also for real life, I learned alot from these workbooks. And also I used some of the advanced features of routing in some of my real life projects and that provide really well solutions for me. I mean when doing your practice labs and wbs and etc, do not ever thing that this case has no relation with the real world scenarios and let it down. Try to understand how it works, try to understand the usage style of the technology in that case and you should be fine, on both lab exam and real world.
I give my special thanks to both Brians for their Mock lab. It was a great one and I think every candidate must take it at least once before the exam.
By the way, Brian says that, I did not see anybody who got 80+ from Mock lab and then failed the real one. Well, the tradition goes on ;)
Serdar Kut
CCIE #18130
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for your great products on the Service Provider track. I went to RTP yesterday for my 3rd attempt at the CCIE for Service Provider and passed this time.
Couldn't have done it without reviewing the material covered in your class on demand.
Just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for your great products on the Service Provider track. I went to RTP yesterday for my 3rd attempt at the CCIE for Service Provider and passed this time.
Couldn't have done it without reviewing the material covered in your class on demand.
Adam Callis
CCIE #18125
I passed the SP lab on my second attempt in Brussels on the 7th July 2008. Your workbook and class on demand products were excellent for my preparation and were all that I used!.
This now makes me a double IE, having used your products to get my RS last year! Thanks again.
This now makes me a double IE, having used your products to get my RS last year! Thanks again.
Lee Reade
CCIE #18111
IE team: That book is not a workbook, it is a bible. Thank for your help thanks for everything ...
How much i thank you, you definetely deserved it. One part of my number belongs to you.
Thank you very much. My life is beginning again.
How much i thank you, you definetely deserved it. One part of my number belongs to you.
Thank you very much. My life is beginning again.
Aytac Karameseoglu
CCIE #18102
Hello Brians,
This e-mail is a little overdue. I passed the CCIE Lab exam. Your Online class/CODs, Technology labs, Workbooks were instrumental in my preparation. Thanks for all the great products.
I'm very delighted that it's finally done and give me an opportunity to take the next challenge, which is CCIE Security. Any suggestion how should I start? Any products/books/VODs that you can recommend?
This e-mail is a little overdue. I passed the CCIE Lab exam. Your Online class/CODs, Technology labs, Workbooks were instrumental in my preparation. Thanks for all the great products.
I'm very delighted that it's finally done and give me an opportunity to take the next challenge, which is CCIE Security. Any suggestion how should I start? Any products/books/VODs that you can recommend?
Faisal Hanif
CCIE #18078
Brian, I got it March 31st, # 18076, Charles Balic
I used your workbook.
Just wanted to let you know.
I appreciate all the hard work Internetwork Expert contributors are doing.
I used your workbook.
Just wanted to let you know.
I appreciate all the hard work Internetwork Expert contributors are doing.
Charles Balic
CCIE #18076
Hey guys,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the great material you provided - I used every one of them (VoD, audio, core wkbk, R&S wkbk, etc) . It enabled me to pass the R&S lab on the first try this past Friday. You were right on the money when you said the real lab would be equivalent to your labs with a difficulty of ~8.
Also, the mock labs were invaluable. The biggest lesson I learned from them was to double and triple check - which paid off in the real lab. In the real lab I finished all tasks with 3 hours left over for double checking and I found lots of mistakes...
Anyway, I sincerely appreciate the quality of your work. In fact, while I was sitting in the foyer waiting to go into the lab I was recommending your products to other candidates.
Keep up the good work!
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the great material you provided - I used every one of them (VoD, audio, core wkbk, R&S wkbk, etc) . It enabled me to pass the R&S lab on the first try this past Friday. You were right on the money when you said the real lab would be equivalent to your labs with a difficulty of ~8.
Also, the mock labs were invaluable. The biggest lesson I learned from them was to double and triple check - which paid off in the real lab. In the real lab I finished all tasks with 3 hours left over for double checking and I found lots of mistakes...
Anyway, I sincerely appreciate the quality of your work. In fact, while I was sitting in the foyer waiting to go into the lab I was recommending your products to other candidates.
Keep up the good work!
Sean McGee
CCIE #18040
Guys,
You guys are awesome. I passed my written in Dec, 06. After that, I purchase IEWB-RS and studied hard on it for about 6 months. I took the Lab at the end of May, and passed on my first attempt. I practiced with Dynamips and 2x 3750 switches, and went through the majority of the v3 workbook. Anything that I wasn't ready for after about 20 labs, I went the technology labs to work out the kinks. Also, your free v-Seminar on how to take the lab was INVALUABLE, as time and test management were key to me passing.
Anyways, thanks guys! You rock!
You guys are awesome. I passed my written in Dec, 06. After that, I purchase IEWB-RS and studied hard on it for about 6 months. I took the Lab at the end of May, and passed on my first attempt. I practiced with Dynamips and 2x 3750 switches, and went through the majority of the v3 workbook. Anything that I wasn't ready for after about 20 labs, I went the technology labs to work out the kinks. Also, your free v-Seminar on how to take the lab was INVALUABLE, as time and test management were key to me passing.
Anyways, thanks guys! You rock!
Wyatt Sullivan
CCIE #18027
I just got my number in my third attempt, I've been a silent listener on GS for about 10 months now and the thoughts going around here are very informative and helped alot in my preparation.
Haukur Thordarson
CCIE #18026
It was a long ordeal, 19 months from the start of working on the written exam until the final result but I finally finished the R&S lab exam in Brussels on May 22nd. As an American working and living in Amsterdam with a demanding work schedule I wasn't sure that all self study would prepare me adequately. Flying across the Atlantic to take a boot camp simply wasn't possible. I used InternetExperts products from beginning to end; technology labs, core labs, class-on-demand, and of course the workbook. These products lead me from the beginning to feeling fully prepared to tackle the real lab, and now you can add me to your list of CCIEs.
Having previously worked in the training field I can appreciate the enormous amount of work that goes into preparing a first class product on so challenging a subject. You've done a superb job and there is no doubt that without the range of products and the complete nature of the training I would not have been able to accomplish this goal.
I want to thank both Brians and all of the staff of Internetwork Expert for a job well done.
Having previously worked in the training field I can appreciate the enormous amount of work that goes into preparing a first class product on so challenging a subject. You've done a superb job and there is no doubt that without the range of products and the complete nature of the training I would not have been able to accomplish this goal.
I want to thank both Brians and all of the staff of Internetwork Expert for a job well done.
Doug Bruyer
CCIE #18009
Thank you for offering such good materials and allowing me to pass the R/S Lab exam.
Randolph Came
CCIE #18001
I passed my CCIE Lab Exam at RTP on May 14th.
I want to thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their excellent workbook & training material.
InternetworkExpert material was the key for passing the tough exam and I recommend it to anyone.
Thanks again Brian and Brian, you guys are awesome !
I want to thank Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan for their excellent workbook & training material.
InternetworkExpert material was the key for passing the tough exam and I recommend it to anyone.
Thanks again Brian and Brian, you guys are awesome !
Edison Ortiz
CCIE #17943
Finally after 8 months, 800 hours of rack time and a tough job of convincing my managers to buy IE workbook, I have finally made it by acquiring my digits (17937). Not to forget my daily Hassels at work. But after all this the feeling of being a CCIE itself gives me the sense of Fullfilment, but my journey will continue as SP is my next goal. But ofcouse after relaxing and enjoying the fact of being a CCIE.
I take this opportunity to thank the Brians's to develop such excellent products at internetworking experts especially their Class on Demand. COD has helped me in clearing my doubts technology wise and I made it a point to go through it again and again till it became clear in my head. The workbook is an excellent piece of volume and after doing these labs makes you feel confident on taking the real lab.
I take this opportunity to thank the Brians's to develop such excellent products at internetworking experts especially their Class on Demand. COD has helped me in clearing my doubts technology wise and I made it a point to go through it again and again till it became clear in my head. The workbook is an excellent piece of volume and after doing these labs makes you feel confident on taking the real lab.
Majid Nazir Ahmad
CCIE #17937
Hi Brians,
Just wanted to let you know that I passed R&S lab exam in Brussels yesterday on my third attempt. My CCIE number is 17906.
I purchased End-to-End program last year. I used IE material (COD, Tech labs, Core workbook, WB, Mock Labs) to prepare for the lab. IE CODs were invaluable and I learnt a lot from them. I think that explanations in your workbooks are awesome, and Mock Labs helped me in identifying the little stupid mistakes I make along the way and with time/stress management.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks
Just wanted to let you know that I passed R&S lab exam in Brussels yesterday on my third attempt. My CCIE number is 17906.
I purchased End-to-End program last year. I used IE material (COD, Tech labs, Core workbook, WB, Mock Labs) to prepare for the lab. IE CODs were invaluable and I learnt a lot from them. I think that explanations in your workbooks are awesome, and Mock Labs helped me in identifying the little stupid mistakes I make along the way and with time/stress management.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks
Babar Ahmad
CCIE #17906
I passed on my first attempt on the 10th in Dubai; found the lab to be tough but fair.
For my preparation I used ... all of the IE products, COD was fantastic, pricey but well worth it (found the Brian's had a great sense of humor in V3J). I know that these guys are running a business but they definitely give way more than what's required and their passion rubs off on you.
For my preparation I used ... all of the IE products, COD was fantastic, pricey but well worth it (found the Brian's had a great sense of humor in V3J). I know that these guys are running a business but they definitely give way more than what's required and their passion rubs off on you.
Wayne Hewetson
CCIE #17903
I passed the lab yesterday at RTP on my second attempt!
I first got CCNA in December 2000. I finally obtained CCNP certification in May 2005. I passed the written exam in July 2006. I used the two "routing TCP/IP" books (which I think are essential prep material) along with the Cisco CCIE exam cert guide to prepare for the written ... I purchased Internetwork Expert CoD along with the R&S lab workbook. The Brians are awesome instructors and cleared up everything I wasn't sure about. I did some lab work the past few months but not a whole lot. I'm very comfortable with the IOS and have been usiing it daily for over 7 years so I didn't need so much practice as much as theory. Coming up to the lab date I mostly studied the Internetwork expert labs, studied the doc cd inside out, and listened to classes that I thought I needed.
I first got CCNA in December 2000. I finally obtained CCNP certification in May 2005. I passed the written exam in July 2006. I used the two "routing TCP/IP" books (which I think are essential prep material) along with the Cisco CCIE exam cert guide to prepare for the written ... I purchased Internetwork Expert CoD along with the R&S lab workbook. The Brians are awesome instructors and cleared up everything I wasn't sure about. I did some lab work the past few months but not a whole lot. I'm very comfortable with the IOS and have been usiing it daily for over 7 years so I didn't need so much practice as much as theory. Coming up to the lab date I mostly studied the Internetwork expert labs, studied the doc cd inside out, and listened to classes that I thought I needed.
Joe Yohannan
CCIE #17874
Hi folks,
I took your one week bootcamp in Reno just before heading to my exam this 1st of may. So, all the strategy presented there, as well as the fine tuning of certain technologies evidenced by the complex scenarios in the laundry list presented to us as exercises helped me definitely go in there (for the 2nd time) in better shape than ever. Finally nailed it.
Many thanks!
I took your one week bootcamp in Reno just before heading to my exam this 1st of may. So, all the strategy presented there, as well as the fine tuning of certain technologies evidenced by the complex scenarios in the laundry list presented to us as exercises helped me definitely go in there (for the 2nd time) in better shape than ever. Finally nailed it.
Many thanks!
Mauricio Martínez
CCIE #17838
After two years of late nights and weekends, $20K worth of equipment and studying material, I did it!! I dreamed about writing this email and finally got to do it ... Personally I think the InternetworkExpert ... people did a great job coming up with the training materials. I started with the IE labs ... Also the COD from IE clarified a lot of concepts I did not grasp fully. Before there are many things I knew how to do but did not fully understand "why". The COD really put me over the last hurdle (and I learned a few tricks along the way watch B and B typing on the screen :-)).
Thank you guys again, and hopefully we will run into each other in the future...
Thank you guys again, and hopefully we will run into each other in the future...
Michael Zuo
CCIE #17800
Hi!
Thank you for offering such good materials and allowing me to pass this dreaded exam.
I just used IEWB 4.0 and a couple of mock labs and I got the necessary preparation for passing at the first try!
One of the things that made me decide for IEWB over other vendors were the excellent explanations and breakdowns on the solutions guide, differently from other vendors that don't give such a detailed explanation.
The mock labs are an excellent way to prepare and build the mindset of concentration and speed you need in the actual lab. Also the breakdown session you get explained by Brian is very good.
Keep up the high quality standard and thanks for helping me on this difficult endeavor.
Thank you for offering such good materials and allowing me to pass this dreaded exam.
I just used IEWB 4.0 and a couple of mock labs and I got the necessary preparation for passing at the first try!
One of the things that made me decide for IEWB over other vendors were the excellent explanations and breakdowns on the solutions guide, differently from other vendors that don't give such a detailed explanation.
The mock labs are an excellent way to prepare and build the mindset of concentration and speed you need in the actual lab. Also the breakdown session you get explained by Brian is very good.
Keep up the high quality standard and thanks for helping me on this difficult endeavor.
Victor Solaz
CCIE #17781
I have made my number at 16/4/07!! It was a great pleasure that I could make it so far. Thanks Double Brian ... for excellent workbook
Marut Siriwangso
CCIE #17774
MY TURN CCIE R&S 17746 , Now I am second CCIE from PERU.
I got my CCIE R&S 17746 en Sao Paulo. Thanks for your material .
I used Woorbook ver 3.0 and 4.0 , Class on Demand , Advanced Technology Labs, CORE Labs, 04 Mock Labs All material in Internetwokexpert was excellent.
Thanks a lot BRIANs and now after rest and I am thinking in the CCIE SP and will buy your material.
I got my CCIE R&S 17746 en Sao Paulo. Thanks for your material .
I used Woorbook ver 3.0 and 4.0 , Class on Demand , Advanced Technology Labs, CORE Labs, 04 Mock Labs All material in Internetwokexpert was excellent.
Thanks a lot BRIANs and now after rest and I am thinking in the CCIE SP and will buy your material.
Joselito Nunez
CCIE #17746
Hey Brian(s),
Just wanted to say thanks to those who helped me pass the lab last Thursday in RTP. This was my third attempt, but my first since the fall of 2004. A special thanks to the Brian's at InternetworkExpert ... I went through the labs from both vendors noted above and the Class on Demand from IE. I have nothing but great things to say about their R&S products.
I used the Core and Technology Labs from IE. These products were great, because I really was only getting about 4-6 hours a week in studying (other than the NMC classes below) and these products allowed me to focus on my speed and my weak areas.
Just wanted to say thanks to those who helped me pass the lab last Thursday in RTP. This was my third attempt, but my first since the fall of 2004. A special thanks to the Brian's at InternetworkExpert ... I went through the labs from both vendors noted above and the Class on Demand from IE. I have nothing but great things to say about their R&S products.
I used the Core and Technology Labs from IE. These products were great, because I really was only getting about 4-6 hours a week in studying (other than the NMC classes below) and these products allowed me to focus on my speed and my weak areas.
Jerald Hulbert
CCIE #17613
Hi Brians,
I passed my CCIE R&S lab the last march 22th 2007 and I got my number 17610, it has been a length and hard way until fulfilling this goal, during this time I have used IEWBv3 and IEWBv4 and mocklabs, these workbook not only have done possible to obtain my CCIE #, but also have made me know all the technologies and turn me a better professional.
I would like to thank you to B & B by his excellent work and its help in this project.
I passed my CCIE R&S lab the last march 22th 2007 and I got my number 17610, it has been a length and hard way until fulfilling this goal, during this time I have used IEWBv3 and IEWBv4 and mocklabs, these workbook not only have done possible to obtain my CCIE #, but also have made me know all the technologies and turn me a better professional.
I would like to thank you to B & B by his excellent work and its help in this project.
Antonio Martin
CCIE #17610
Hi,
I passed the CCIE RS exam on March 19th in Brussels.
I used IEWB in order to prepare. It is a very good book and I recommend it to anyone.
Thanks Brians!
I passed the CCIE RS exam on March 19th in Brussels.
I used IEWB in order to prepare. It is a very good book and I recommend it to anyone.
Thanks Brians!
Marius Predoiu
CCIE #17592
Guys,
Thank you for providing such an excellent product range and a one stop shop for CCIE study materials and information.
Thank you for providing such an excellent product range and a one stop shop for CCIE study materials and information.
Mark Rushby
CCIE #17590
Hi Guys,
Just a quick note to let you know I passed the R&S lab yesterday in Brussels. I have a few people to thank but first and foremost has to be you guys for your excellent training materials without which I wouldn't have even come close.
Just a quick note to let you know I passed the R&S lab yesterday in Brussels. I have a few people to thank but first and foremost has to be you guys for your excellent training materials without which I wouldn't have even come close.
Ram Patla
CCIE #17559
Hi IE,
I have passed two CCIE lab exams recently :-) March 2007 - R&S June 2007 - Security
For R&S track I used Advance Technology Labs and two Mock Labs. I found them very usefull, tech labs for review for single technologies and Mocks for verification of my preparations status.
For Security preparations I used CoD, current workbook (technology and mock labs) and remote racks. I found them all very usefull as well.
I have passed two CCIE lab exams recently :-) March 2007 - R&S June 2007 - Security
For R&S track I used Advance Technology Labs and two Mock Labs. I found them very usefull, tech labs for review for single technologies and Mocks for verification of my preparations status.
For Security preparations I used CoD, current workbook (technology and mock labs) and remote racks. I found them all very usefull as well.
Sebastian Pasternacki
CCIE #17541
Brian & Brian,
I am pleased to inform you that I passed my CCIE lab exam on Feb. 6th, 2007. This was my first attempt. Initially my score report had indicated that I did not pass and through the breakdown of percentages I had determined that I was about 3 points from passing. So under the advice from a colleague, I had submitted for a reread and I also scheduled my next exam for March 12th. On March 6th, my reread results came back and showed my reread was successful and I had passed. My CCIE number is 17516. I wanted to thank both of you for your great products. I began my lab preparation back in June of '06 by purchasing your version 3 workbook along with the Class on Demand. While gathering equipment for my home lab I began preparing by reading the usual Cisco Press books as well as utilizing your COD. The COD is a great product and I would definitely recommend it to anyone pursuing their CCIE. It helped close many gaps that I had in my knowledge and solidified the knowledge that I did have. I decided to follow the advice from Brian Dennis and followed his guide "How to pass the Routing and Switching CCIE lab exam." So in September I also purchased the Core Lab workbook along with the Advanced Technology labs. From September through the end of January, I knocked out all of the labs that Brian had suggested in his guide. With any topic I had trouble with I went back to the books and reviewed the class on demand. This helped fill in the gaps and made me comfortable with a particular technology I was having trouble with. After every task I would verify my solution was correct before I went on to the next task. I applied this same verification process in the lab exam and I believe this is what made the difference. My last week before the exam was spent relaxing and making sure I got enough rest. Thanks again for your wonderful products and I will definitely consider you guys in the future for other certifications that I may pursue.
I am pleased to inform you that I passed my CCIE lab exam on Feb. 6th, 2007. This was my first attempt. Initially my score report had indicated that I did not pass and through the breakdown of percentages I had determined that I was about 3 points from passing. So under the advice from a colleague, I had submitted for a reread and I also scheduled my next exam for March 12th. On March 6th, my reread results came back and showed my reread was successful and I had passed. My CCIE number is 17516. I wanted to thank both of you for your great products. I began my lab preparation back in June of '06 by purchasing your version 3 workbook along with the Class on Demand. While gathering equipment for my home lab I began preparing by reading the usual Cisco Press books as well as utilizing your COD. The COD is a great product and I would definitely recommend it to anyone pursuing their CCIE. It helped close many gaps that I had in my knowledge and solidified the knowledge that I did have. I decided to follow the advice from Brian Dennis and followed his guide "How to pass the Routing and Switching CCIE lab exam." So in September I also purchased the Core Lab workbook along with the Advanced Technology labs. From September through the end of January, I knocked out all of the labs that Brian had suggested in his guide. With any topic I had trouble with I went back to the books and reviewed the class on demand. This helped fill in the gaps and made me comfortable with a particular technology I was having trouble with. After every task I would verify my solution was correct before I went on to the next task. I applied this same verification process in the lab exam and I believe this is what made the difference. My last week before the exam was spent relaxing and making sure I got enough rest. Thanks again for your wonderful products and I will definitely consider you guys in the future for other certifications that I may pursue.
Clifton Folkerts
CCIE #17516
Hello
I have passed the CCIE routing and switching as I have purchased the core labs and the R&S labs...
I will also purchase the voice work book when it is ready
my ccie # is 17477 and you may add my name to your list of succesful CCIE becuase I studies your labs.
thanks so much for the excellent work and customer service
I have passed the CCIE routing and switching as I have purchased the core labs and the R&S labs...
I will also purchase the voice work book when it is ready
my ccie # is 17477 and you may add my name to your list of succesful CCIE becuase I studies your labs.
thanks so much for the excellent work and customer service
Ali Mummar
CCIE #17477
Brian & Brian
I have passed the R&S LAB on 23rd Feb in Brussels. Your R&S workbook was the key in my passing the lab at my first attempt. I have only completed the Vol1 Labs, and have a look the technologies and solutions in the Vol2 Labs. I will/do strongly recommend Internetwork Expert's R&S Workbook to anyone. It would be very difficult have passed were it not for Internetwork Expert. You guys rock!!!
I have passed the R&S LAB on 23rd Feb in Brussels. Your R&S workbook was the key in my passing the lab at my first attempt. I have only completed the Vol1 Labs, and have a look the technologies and solutions in the Vol2 Labs. I will/do strongly recommend Internetwork Expert's R&S Workbook to anyone. It would be very difficult have passed were it not for Internetwork Expert. You guys rock!!!
Kemal Haydar
CCIE #17474
I passed CCIE SP lab at Sydney on May 26, 2008, 10 months of studying after R&S. It was a well prepared lab with lots of tricky points. But I am very happy that I passed it on my first attempt. (...)
Internetwork Expert CCIE SP Workbook was an excellent
resource. I solved all the ten labs multiple times. I considered all configurations options and did more testing so that different solutions give different spot hidden issue. They were excellent...really. I give my special thanks to Brian Dennis, Brian Mcgahan, Petr Lapukhov, everyone in IEWB Forum (...)
(...)
Internetwork Expert CCIE SP Workbook was an excellent
resource. I solved all the ten labs multiple times. I considered all configurations options and did more testing so that different solutions give different spot hidden issue. They were excellent...really. I give my special thanks to Brian Dennis, Brian Mcgahan, Petr Lapukhov, everyone in IEWB Forum (...)
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Pipatpong Samranpit
CCIE #17451
I took the Lab exam in Brussels last Monday and thankfully got my number - #17409 ... I decided to purchase the CoD and Lab Workbook from InternetworkExpert. I found the quality of these products to be excellent. What I will say about the guys @ IE is that they have an excellent structure/quality to their products and the free prep seminars from them are worth watching.
Jim White
CCIE #17409
I passed CCIE R&S Lab on Feb 4th 2007. Thanks for your excellent material.
The CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I & II was all I need to be successsfull on exam.
Thank you!!!
The CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I & II was all I need to be successsfull on exam.
Thank you!!!
Vladimir Starovatov
CCIE #17403
I just wanted to thank you guys for a great product. I only made it through 15 of the labs before my exam, but they were very helpfull.
Jeff Stevenson
CCIE #17401
I wanted to thank you guys again for your help and your great products. They were instrumental in my progress and final completion of the R/S lab. The Class on Demand and Core Lab workbooks were excellent.
Nick Griffin
CCIE #17381
Brian,
I just finished writing my CCIE R&S in San Jose a few days ago, and I am now CCIE #17372. I finished the lab with a whole 3 hours to spare. I just wanted both you and Brian McGahan to know that you guys were an inspiration to me, and please, keep up the great work. I'll definitely be attending the CCIE SP class in the near future.
Thanks for everything
I just finished writing my CCIE R&S in San Jose a few days ago, and I am now CCIE #17372. I finished the lab with a whole 3 hours to spare. I just wanted both you and Brian McGahan to know that you guys were an inspiration to me, and please, keep up the great work. I'll definitely be attending the CCIE SP class in the near future.
Thanks for everything
Devin Kinch
CCIE #17372
Hi Brians,
I have passed my CCIE lab exam in the R&S track and I am now CCIE 17359. There were a lot of factors that have lead to this achievement. A major factor was your great IEWB. It helped me a lot along the way. I have enjoyed struggling with the complex routing and switching scenarios. Questions were designed to help the candidate to explore topics and go deeper beyond things. Your support to your products is appreciated. The support department at Internetwork Expert also doing a great job in terms of response to customer requests.
Again, thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
Kind Regards
I have passed my CCIE lab exam in the R&S track and I am now CCIE 17359. There were a lot of factors that have lead to this achievement. A major factor was your great IEWB. It helped me a lot along the way. I have enjoyed struggling with the complex routing and switching scenarios. Questions were designed to help the candidate to explore topics and go deeper beyond things. Your support to your products is appreciated. The support department at Internetwork Expert also doing a great job in terms of response to customer requests.
Again, thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
Kind Regards
Mohamed Saeed
CCIE #17359
Dear Brians,
Thank you for making me a better CCIE than I would have become if you didn't show me the error of my ways. Learn the fundamentals and not the solutions and the exam will be secondary to what you will really accomplish.
Especially Dennis's engergy and easy approach to being a CCIE has been and will be always an inspiration. I will also miss the jokes and stories he told during the CCIE-R&S-AT classes. :)
I also know now that being a CCIE is not the end, it's a new beginning.
Thanks for your great work in the CCIE community!
Thank you for making me a better CCIE than I would have become if you didn't show me the error of my ways. Learn the fundamentals and not the solutions and the exam will be secondary to what you will really accomplish.
Especially Dennis's engergy and easy approach to being a CCIE has been and will be always an inspiration. I will also miss the jokes and stories he told during the CCIE-R&S-AT classes. :)
I also know now that being a CCIE is not the end, it's a new beginning.
Thanks for your great work in the CCIE community!
Danny Muizebelt
CCIE #17353
Your guys, training material ROCKS !!! Without it I wouldn't have stood a chance. Good thing I looked at your new Version 4 labs last night before taking the test ;)
Imran Mazhar
CCIE #17328
Hi,
Thanks to your IEWB-RS Workbooks I passed in Brussels on my second attempt (11. Dez 2006). I spend more then a year studying beside my full job and my family. Now I have a lot of free time :)! I’m looking forward to your Voice Lab Workbook.
Mit freundlichen Grussen
Thanks to your IEWB-RS Workbooks I passed in Brussels on my second attempt (11. Dez 2006). I spend more then a year studying beside my full job and my family. Now I have a lot of free time :)! I’m looking forward to your Voice Lab Workbook.
Mit freundlichen Grussen
Simon Stoll
CCIE #17297
YES !!! I DID IT !!! I passed the CCIE R&S lab in Brussels Monday 27th of November 2006. It took me precisely one year.
I skipped my job and studied fulltime (self-funded) using the self-paced products. I have used the IEWB-RS ver. 3.0 labs several times, studied the Advanced Technologies Labs, and tested my "speed" with the Core Lab Workbook. The AT-COD definitely made me understand aspects I couldn't find precisely explained in books or on the internet.
I laughed, cried, and sweated together with Brian and Brian through their 80 hours of COD. My best tip when studying is to remember having breaks. Your brain can't cope with all that new information at once. It need breaks to store and sort it.
Don't give up, even if you fail. You have come this far. Step back, be true to yourself, and find your weak areas.
Thank you Brian and Brian, and every one else at Internetwork Expert, for all the materials that makes it possible to become a CCIE.
I skipped my job and studied fulltime (self-funded) using the self-paced products. I have used the IEWB-RS ver. 3.0 labs several times, studied the Advanced Technologies Labs, and tested my "speed" with the Core Lab Workbook. The AT-COD definitely made me understand aspects I couldn't find precisely explained in books or on the internet.
I laughed, cried, and sweated together with Brian and Brian through their 80 hours of COD. My best tip when studying is to remember having breaks. Your brain can't cope with all that new information at once. It need breaks to store and sort it.
Don't give up, even if you fail. You have come this far. Step back, be true to yourself, and find your weak areas.
Thank you Brian and Brian, and every one else at Internetwork Expert, for all the materials that makes it possible to become a CCIE.
John Offersen
CCIE #17254
Dear Internetwork Expert staff --
Thanks so much for providing great training materials and practice labs. I passed my CCIE Service Provider Lab on Thursday, Aug 7, using only Internetwork Expert study material. The online community is a great resource as well and really helped me gain a better understanding of many problem approaches and solutions. Internetwork Expert helped me become 1 of approximately 400 individuals that currently hold R/S and SP designations. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for providing great training materials and practice labs. I passed my CCIE Service Provider Lab on Thursday, Aug 7, using only Internetwork Expert study material. The online community is a great resource as well and really helped me gain a better understanding of many problem approaches and solutions. Internetwork Expert helped me become 1 of approximately 400 individuals that currently hold R/S and SP designations. Thanks again.
Allen Mann
CCIE #17203
Hi,
I've cleared my CCIE a month ago, my number is 17186, it was my first attempt.
I've used your IEWB Vol3. Thanks Brian & Brian for the excellent material, which indeed covers each and every objective of the lab in detail. I've also used your rack rentals, I really thank the support folks out there, the response/solution to the issues were real quick.
I've cleared my CCIE a month ago, my number is 17186, it was my first attempt.
I've used your IEWB Vol3. Thanks Brian & Brian for the excellent material, which indeed covers each and every objective of the lab in detail. I've also used your rack rentals, I really thank the support folks out there, the response/solution to the issues were real quick.
Sreenivasa Reddy Kaki
CCIE #17186
Hi,
I'm writing to say thank you, and that I passed my R&S CCIE lab exam in Brussels yesterday.
In my preparation I heavily relied on your IEWB-RS Vol I & II workbooks, so many thanks to all the authors and a congratulations to you all on a good quality product!
Best regards
I'm writing to say thank you, and that I passed my R&S CCIE lab exam in Brussels yesterday.
In my preparation I heavily relied on your IEWB-RS Vol I & II workbooks, so many thanks to all the authors and a congratulations to you all on a good quality product!
Best regards
Adam Bottomley
CCIE #17100
Hi Brians,
I got my number 17089 in Bejing for the first try, only by practicing IEWB with IE Rack Rentals and doing the mock labs.
I would like to thank you for your very best workbook that covers almost everything needed for the lab.
Thank for the deliberate wrong IP address in the initial config of the mock lab, as I tried the mock lab and during the grading you took out 3 point for the wrong initial config. I intended to claim but leave it instead to go to the real lab. Surprisingly enough I got a similar preconfig error but this time I found it right away as being experienced in the mock lab.
Once again, thank you very much!
I got my number 17089 in Bejing for the first try, only by practicing IEWB with IE Rack Rentals and doing the mock labs.
I would like to thank you for your very best workbook that covers almost everything needed for the lab.
Thank for the deliberate wrong IP address in the initial config of the mock lab, as I tried the mock lab and during the grading you took out 3 point for the wrong initial config. I intended to claim but leave it instead to go to the real lab. Surprisingly enough I got a similar preconfig error but this time I found it right away as being experienced in the mock lab.
Once again, thank you very much!
Nguyen Cong Toan
CCIE #17089
Brians,
I just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know that i passed at RTP on 10/24/2006. I am now officially CCIE# 17082. Your workbook and prep materials rock. Your customer service is top notch. I passed on my third attempt using your workbooks, audio class, and rack rentals. The discounted 25/per session really helped me get in a lot of lab time. Thanks again for all that you have done. I couldn't have done it without internetworkexperts. Next up Voice.
I just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know that i passed at RTP on 10/24/2006. I am now officially CCIE# 17082. Your workbook and prep materials rock. Your customer service is top notch. I passed on my third attempt using your workbooks, audio class, and rack rentals. The discounted 25/per session really helped me get in a lot of lab time. Thanks again for all that you have done. I couldn't have done it without internetworkexperts. Next up Voice.
Mike Louis
CCIE #17082
I used IEWB version 2-3 to prepare myself for the lab. Compare to other workbooks that I purchased, your is the best. It inches my skill from the basic of Lab1-5 and profess my level at lab 9-13 and harder. I would not make it to the top without your book. Thank you. I will come back for my next track.
Loc Pham
CCIE #17030
Hello all,
I got my number yesterday in Dubai . I have been studying for over a year and passed on my 3rd attempt. My suggestion to wannabe CCIEs is to atleast get hold of the Internetworkexpert's COD and Workbook. they are just invaluable.
I would like to thank everyone on the groupstudy list. it wouldn't have been possible without the help of the list.
Thanks
I got my number yesterday in Dubai . I have been studying for over a year and passed on my 3rd attempt. My suggestion to wannabe CCIEs is to atleast get hold of the Internetworkexpert's COD and Workbook. they are just invaluable.
I would like to thank everyone on the groupstudy list. it wouldn't have been possible without the help of the list.
Thanks
Sunil Almeida
CCIE #16966
Hi Brian,
I passed CCIE R&S Lab on Sept 29th 2006. Thanks for your awesome material, the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I & II cover almost all the exam topics.
Thank you!!!
I passed CCIE R&S Lab on Sept 29th 2006. Thanks for your awesome material, the CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I & II cover almost all the exam topics.
Thank you!!!
Juan Perez
CCIE #16963
I got my R&S IE back in September 2006 and I'm working on the second, Security. I used three different vendors for the R&S. Your materials are easily the best! Your materials are always recommended by my to my own customers and to other Cisco SE's.
Cesar Chavez
CCIE #16943
I made it on my 1st attempt in Sydney. I would like to thank you, both Brians for a great & wonderful workbook on R&S and this is the one thing that really helped me through. I took the mock labs as well and I can't say enough that it really helped reveal my weak areas, and I did some final touch-ups on my strategy and it really helped me pass.
Thanks once again. I'll be waiting for the SP workbook now. Great job Brians.
Thanks once again. I'll be waiting for the SP workbook now. Great job Brians.
Kenny Tse
CCIE #16924
Thanks very much for coming out with beautiful work book. My certification would not have been possible without your help.
Thanks for your wishes. My number was 16918 . I am already R&S certified and this is SP is my second certification.
Thanks a lot
Thanks for your wishes. My number was 16918 . I am already R&S certified and this is SP is my second certification.
Thanks a lot
Arunkumar Arumuganainar
CCIE #16918
Hi Brian,
I would like to share with you that I pass CCIE R&S CCIE #16876. Thank you for every help you provide and through your workbook passing the CCIE is achievable.
Regards,
I would like to share with you that I pass CCIE R&S CCIE #16876. Thank you for every help you provide and through your workbook passing the CCIE is achievable.
Regards,
Bandar M. AlSaifi
CCIE #16876
Hello!!
I have passed last Friday my exam in first try. It wouldn't be possible without your great workbook. It covers all of the technology nessesary to pass the Exam.
I have passed last Friday my exam in first try. It wouldn't be possible without your great workbook. It covers all of the technology nessesary to pass the Exam.
Maciej Chudzik
CCIE #16859
For someone who went the self-funded way the self-paced products are quite simply the best complete set of training tools on the market.
The Class-on-Demand was so resourceful and entertaining that I took a total of 4 weeks off work just to watch it twice! The volume one labs cemented the skills learned in all that book reading and the COD. The Core workbook did exactly what it was supposed to - increased my speed and accuracy on the core topics. The Volume two lab workbook, what can I say, it's the devil's work for sure, but it really took me over the edge and beyond in terms of truly understanding the protocols and their interactions and caveats.
Once again, a big thank you to all the team at IE for delivering (and supporting) such great products and helping me on my journey towards internetworking expertise.
The Class-on-Demand was so resourceful and entertaining that I took a total of 4 weeks off work just to watch it twice! The volume one labs cemented the skills learned in all that book reading and the COD. The Core workbook did exactly what it was supposed to - increased my speed and accuracy on the core topics. The Volume two lab workbook, what can I say, it's the devil's work for sure, but it really took me over the edge and beyond in terms of truly understanding the protocols and their interactions and caveats.
Once again, a big thank you to all the team at IE for delivering (and supporting) such great products and helping me on my journey towards internetworking expertise.
Thomas McCarroll
CCIE #16828
Brian,
I am as thrilled as I can be writing you this email. ... I am now CCIE #16815. There is no way I would have passed that lab without the IEWB-RS Lab Workbook. I can assure everyone that the material in that series of labs will get you ready for the real thing. This was my 3rd attempt, and in all 3 attempts there was only 1 or 2 things that I encountered in the real lab that weren't in the Lab Workbook. And the Documentation CD took care of those. If you want to pass the Lab, you really need to invest in the IEWB-RS Lab Workbook. ...
Thanks again to everybody at Internetwork Expert for the excellent material,
I am as thrilled as I can be writing you this email. ... I am now CCIE #16815. There is no way I would have passed that lab without the IEWB-RS Lab Workbook. I can assure everyone that the material in that series of labs will get you ready for the real thing. This was my 3rd attempt, and in all 3 attempts there was only 1 or 2 things that I encountered in the real lab that weren't in the Lab Workbook. And the Documentation CD took care of those. If you want to pass the Lab, you really need to invest in the IEWB-RS Lab Workbook. ...
Thanks again to everybody at Internetwork Expert for the excellent material,
Mike West
CCIE #16815
Hello Brian and Brian,
This email is long overdue, but I just wanted to let you both know that I passed my CCIE R&S exam a couple of months back. I used the IE workbook and found it extremely useful throughout the preparations.
Thank You very much for the help, guidance and above all, the great workbook. CCIE number 16803 is mine to keep............now I need to go get paid for it........;)
Thanks Again
This email is long overdue, but I just wanted to let you both know that I passed my CCIE R&S exam a couple of months back. I used the IE workbook and found it extremely useful throughout the preparations.
Thank You very much for the help, guidance and above all, the great workbook. CCIE number 16803 is mine to keep............now I need to go get paid for it........;)
Thanks Again
Imran Moin
CCIE #16803
The way the Internetwork Expert labs build upon each other, and the challenging Volume 2 labs where integral in obtaining my number. The thought that goes into the writing of your workbooks is very evident. Highly recommended.
Drayton Williams
CCIE #16790
I passed CCIE (R&S) lab on August 28th 2006. Thanks for your awesome material!
Sarabjit Herr
CCIE #16780
I would like to thank some persons that definitely have supported in some ways in this path ... the Brians for the great CoD material of SP and their workbook and tech-lab they definitely helped me in some points that I was weak, once again they helped me in pursuing another CCIE.
Anderson Alves
CCIE #16778
Dear Brians,
I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on 25th August, 2006! It was my first attempt.
Your great CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I and Volume II was the core material I used for practicing. I really learned in and out all the technologies I needed for the exam and real life!
Best regards,
I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam on 25th August, 2006! It was my first attempt.
Your great CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Workbook Volume I and Volume II was the core material I used for practicing. I really learned in and out all the technologies I needed for the exam and real life!
Best regards,
Andras Kulcsar
CCIE #16768
Hi Brian & Brian, I just wanted to say thanks for all of your help. I took the lab in RTP yesterday and got the good news this morning that I passed! I spent a lot of time studying, and went throught both ver2 & 3 of the IEWB. What really helped me was the detailed write ups and explanations for each lab scenario that helped me understand how the technology works. This was fortified also by the class on demand, that confirmed topics I did know and greatly helped with topics I needed to work on. Over the past 2 years of intense studying, I used products from other vendors as well, however, it was your products that helped me the most in gaining the understanding and knowledge I needed to pass the lab.
Christian Sica
CCIE #16762
You can add me to the growing list of CCIEs who owe their thanks to the great training material here at Internetworkexpert. I passed the R&S lab the first time through. Many thanks.
Magahet Mendiola
CCIE #16639
Brian/Brian,
I did it!! CCIE #16624. Wouldnt have gottzen past it without your R/S lab books, it helped out a great deal. Thanks,
I did it!! CCIE #16624. Wouldnt have gottzen past it without your R/S lab books, it helped out a great deal. Thanks,
Mickey Merchant
CCIE #16624
I appreciate your R&S workbook, it is very realistic, more accurate and requires fewer routers to play with, compared to IP Expert. I used your workbook this time :) I can hardly wait to begin the SP track.
Mihai Dumitru
CCIE #16616
Thanks for the email and for all the hard work I know that you and Brian have put into your products. They really made the difference for me.
Gene Thorne
CCIE #16570
I finally received my CCIE number this past Friday and I just wanted to thank Internetwork Expert for their help in my achieving this goal. To help prepare I relied heavily upon both the IE Lab and Core Workbooks. I can't say enough good things about these products - They are a well-balanced blend of core technologies and advanced features that reinforce a lot of the key concepts that are tested on in the actual lab. I highly recommend these workbooks to anyone who is seriously studying toward achieving their CCIE in Routing & Switching and am looking forward to seeing their new workbooks in Security, Voice and Service Provider!
Earl Hough
CCIE #16508
Well, what a year and a half it has been, much more tougher than I expected.... and the best feeling in the world when you see that number.
I cannot thank Internetwork Expert enough for their outstanding products, as I would not be writing this email if it was not for you guys. You have made obtaining the near impossible, possible.
Here are my 10 CCIE R&S commandments for those taking the same path.....
1. Internetwork Expert Class on Demand, view all 80 hours and take extensive notes
2. Read through entire DOCCD relevant to R&S, and take extensive notes
3. Internetwork Expert Workbook - 30 Labs - go over anything you got wrong or did not understand
4. Internetwork Expert Core Lab Workbook (this was really good.... get it)
5. Internetwork Expert Advanced Technologies (just read through)
6. Internetwork Expert Class on Demand - second viewing, and take extensive notes (you will be surprised what you missed)
7. 2x Internetwork Expert Mock Labs 1 month before your Lab date (if you get 80% or over on both, you are ready)
8. Cisco's online Evaluation Lab (this is also good for feedback)
9. Take the real thing
10. If you fail, never give up, because... if it was easy, it would be worthless......
Thanks to the Brians and the rest of the Interenetwork Expert team for making this day possible
Thanks to my wife Rachael, and my son Jack for being so patient & understanding during this time. Thank you for reading.
I cannot thank Internetwork Expert enough for their outstanding products, as I would not be writing this email if it was not for you guys. You have made obtaining the near impossible, possible.
Here are my 10 CCIE R&S commandments for those taking the same path.....
1. Internetwork Expert Class on Demand, view all 80 hours and take extensive notes
2. Read through entire DOCCD relevant to R&S, and take extensive notes
3. Internetwork Expert Workbook - 30 Labs - go over anything you got wrong or did not understand
4. Internetwork Expert Core Lab Workbook (this was really good.... get it)
5. Internetwork Expert Advanced Technologies (just read through)
6. Internetwork Expert Class on Demand - second viewing, and take extensive notes (you will be surprised what you missed)
7. 2x Internetwork Expert Mock Labs 1 month before your Lab date (if you get 80% or over on both, you are ready)
8. Cisco's online Evaluation Lab (this is also good for feedback)
9. Take the real thing
10. If you fail, never give up, because... if it was easy, it would be worthless......
Thanks to the Brians and the rest of the Interenetwork Expert team for making this day possible
Thanks to my wife Rachael, and my son Jack for being so patient & understanding during this time. Thank you for reading.
Andrew Radford
CCIE #16499
I passed the CCIE R&S lab in Brussels on Monday 3rd July 2006. I used your excellent products in the R&S workbook and Class on Demand series for my CCIE studies. Thank you very much Internetwork Expert, I couldn't have done it without you.
Neil Dearman
CCIE #16479
I have been a customer of Internetwork Expert and have been using the Lab workbooks for my CCIE studies. Today I have passed the exam and my no. is 16471. Definitely the Internetwork Expert workbooks make you think the CCIE way with all the pitfalls detailed and links to resources for all the complex topics. Keep up the good work !!
Prakash Sosle
CCIE #16471
Passed the CCIE R&S lab in Brussels on 19th June 2006 to become CCIE#16407. Huge thanks to Internetwork Expert and especially the two Brians for putting together absolutely brilliant training solutions. The CoD and the Lab workbooks are essential training tools. Tried one other vendor first but it was a frustrating experience to say the least, my advice to all students out there is to just go with IE. Planning is the key to passing!! Sounds obvious but you must spend time planning your study, this involves knowing when to do labs and when to study individual technologies, basically you need to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Simply doing lab after lab will not work. Crucially plan your exam taking approach, you need to have your full routine down before stepping into the lab, you have enough to think about on the day and you need to move quickly.
I see the guys are now putting together workbooks for VOICE and SP, that's tempting.
I see the guys are now putting together workbooks for VOICE and SP, that's tempting.
Mattie Kavanagh
CCIE #16407
This is long overdue, but I just wanted to let you know that I passed the CCIE R&S lab in Brussels a couple of months ago. IEWB-RS vol 1 and 2 was my only preparation, and I passed on my first attempt. Thank you, Brian's for your wonderful workbooks.
Jarle Utne
CCIE #16397
Passed my CCIE R/S Lab exams recently and cannot wait to let you know that an awesome amount of knowledge I needed to pass it was drawn from your reputable Workbook and Solution Guide. I mean I took my time to go through the Workbook and the Solution Guide page by page, and got a very detailed insight of how CCIE Lab exam questions could be phrased and how to tackle them by making rational decisions. The Solution Guide has the most explicit step by step explanation of Tasks and their Solutions like I have never seen in the industry before. I rank the Solution Guide and even the Workbook to be the best in the industry. I got completely exposed to Technology and how it can be applied to solve Networking Problems, both for the purpose of CCIE R/S Lab exams and Practical Jobs in the field. Your CCIE Lab Workbook and its Solution Guide together make a total tool set for the Lab Exams and I already recommended them for a few friends who are preparing for their exams and I will keep recommending them. Though there is no technical documentation that is free of errors, your Workbook and Solution Guide is good and I don't have enough words to express how useful it was to me. I am waiting to buy those for Security, Voice and Service Provider because I am prepared to complete all those tracks too. Please keep up the good job.
Patani Mienbaikebi
CCIE #16361
I recently passed the CCIE R&S lab and I'm certain that the Class on Demand contributed significantly to my success, though I only had time to go through it once. The content and delivery of the Class on Demand is fantastic. Everything is clearly explained and most of it is demonstrated. I really only had a chance to glance at the lab book, but that looked fantastic as well. Looking at everything you offer, I wish I'd started my preparations with InternetworkExpert rather than IPExpert. I'm certain that I would've been able to absorb the information more quickly and I would've saved alot of money too.
William Fosket
CCIE #16041
As the saying goes, better late than never. I Passed the R/S exam last
April 6, 2006. I can say it again and again that I cannot do it without the
help of Internetwork Expert.
Kindly add me to the fast growing list of CCIEs who owe their thanks to the great training material of Internetwork Expert.
April 6, 2006. I can say it again and again that I cannot do it without the
help of Internetwork Expert.
Kindly add me to the fast growing list of CCIEs who owe their thanks to the great training material of Internetwork Expert.
Muktar B. Julkipli
CCIE #16022
I just wanted to say thanks for all your help. The Internetwork Expert workbook labs are so good that I am now doing them for the sole purpose of entertainment. Ok, maybe not, but they were definitely KEY in helping me consolidate and apply the technologies to the point that I am now a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert.
Steve De Vera
CCIE #15885
Just wanted to thank you for your excellent products both the new Workbook and the CoD's. Without them I would not be writing this e-mail to say that I passed my lab on Friday in Brussels. I found the CoD's to be amazing, I was unable to attend a bootcamp BUT I feel the CoD's more then made up for this. The amount of enthusiasm that the content is delivered in is amazing, that really comes across and helps in the understanding. Once again thank you for all you hard work.
Chamandeep Gill
CCIE #15795
I did it, I passed the CCIE R&S lab exam from the first time! Althought I had to go through a reread rquest, but I passed. I used your IE workbook in the preparation for my exam and it was very helpfull. It covered almost each and every aspect of the exam. Brian and Brian, I am really grateful.
Ayman Hamdallah Hamed
CCIE #15733
I just wanted to send out a note to thanks your team for there excellent products and support. I passed my CCIE R&S on Friday it would never been able to accomplish this without your COD and mock labs. Brian and Brian are excellent instructors who have a great way of delivering and explaining complex technologies. I would recommend any CCIE candidate to use your products in the future!!!
Chad Hintz
CCIE #15729
I just want to express my deepest appreciation for working this out with me to purchase the Class on Demand. The information obtained through the class was absolutely what I have been wanting for a long time. Both Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan did an excellent job and they truly helped me go to the next level. I have been pursuing this for the past five years while here at Cisco and have not ran across anything as thorough as this Class. As a result I finally passed my R&S lab this past Thursday Jan 26th. I am now CCIE# 15725. Thanks again Sales team for working with me on this and also to the creators and instructors of this great tool. I will definitely let others know this is the way to go when preparing for their Lab.
Ben Hawkins
CCIE #15725
I have been curious about what kind of stuffs you guys put into the workbook for Vol 2 and Version 3 but not any more :) passed the lab at San Jose this Thursday and became CCIE 15686. Thanks for the great training materials, wonderful workbook, and many many helps. You guys rock!!
Dehong Wang
CCIE #15686
I purchased the IE end-to-end program back in May of 2005. I followed through with their recommended course of study and completed all but three of the labs in volumes 1 and 2. I took two of the mock labs. I attended the live class, and I also watched the entire class series again on-demand. Additionally, I listened to the entire audio class series. After all of this, I took my lab and passed on my first attempt! I can not recommend InternetworkExpert enough.
Derick Winkworth
CCIE #15672
I passed my routing and switching examination in San Jose on Friday 13th 2006. Please convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to the developers for the most outstanding product for the CCIE R&S lab examination in the market today. I have used two other popular vendors products and have no doubt that this product is superior is many respects. Most noteably is the topology layout with backbone routers that truly prepare a canidate for the real experience.
Vernon Thaver
CCIE #15661
Thank you very much Internetwork Expert, I couldn't have done it without you.
William Wu
CCIE #15612
Just want to thank the Brian's for their Super Excellent workbook. It is a MUST-HAVE to be able to prepare for the Lab. It's almost close to the real thing!!! The Solutions guide is awesome in that it breaks down the each technology to it's bare bones minimum and helps one to understand this stuff like a piece of cake!! Thank you, Brian's for your wonderful workbook and your excellent support. You guys ROCK!
Niraj Palikhey
CCIE #15588
You guys are money when it comes to the material you recommend to study. Learning the DOC CD, reading the recommended books and practicing with the WB enabled me to pass on the 20th of Dec on my 1st attempt.
Andres D. Casillas
CCIE #15585
To Brian and Brian I must say thank you very much for guiding me through this process. I have used the workbook volume 1 ver 1 and volume 1 ver 2. I have also attended the week long bootcamp and found it extremely helpful. I also found that the Mock lab was a great way to asses my weaknesses. Your products have been instrumental in guiding me through this difficult process. I must also give a special thanks to Brian Mcgahan. I feel you have gone above and beyond and taken extra time in answering my questions and ensuring that I understand the topics
Mike Flanagan
CCIE #15541
Gentlemen, I've finally got my number yesterday (#15528), and there is a lot that I can "blame" on your workbook :-) Thank you!
Narcis Micsoniu
CCIE #15528
I would not pass my CCIE lab without help from Internetwork Expert. I used their workbook, Class on Demand series training class, and Mock lab. I think they are the best in this business in all points. Their instructors are the best, work books are complete and comprehensive. I strongly recommend IE products for CCIE lab preparation.
Rabiul Hasan
CCIE #15506
I would have never done this on my own... Internetworkexpert is really very good stuff for passing the RS LAB. The on demand mock labs are also very usefull.
Roel Cuppen
CCIE #15497
I would like to thank you for your wonderful products, they definitely helped me achieve my CCIE goal. I passed on my first attempt :)
Ramiro Garza
CCIE #15469
I got my CCIE R&S number in Brussels last October. But with no doubt that Internetwork Expert was the main key to achieve my number and to also enjoy the preparation process itself. Thanks a million
Ayman Soliman
CCIE #15284
I am writing to thank both of you for your tremendous products and your support over the last number of months. Yesterday I sat my Lab, and am very pleased to say that I came through with flying colours! Am now CCIE 15277. I can truly say that without your workbook, IE forum and active participation on Group Study I would not have attained this goal. Keep up the good work.
Simon Hart
CCIE #15277
I am really thankful to Internetwork Expert for chagining lives of so many individuals who take this "dreaded" path for the most respected certification. I bought COD, Mock Labs, WB VOl I and II and I can't express enough in words how they have helped me. On top of their great products lie the minds of Brian's who are real experts and could so easily contain so much knowledge. They really helped individually in my pursue and I ll always recommend everyone for there products.
Amit Jain
CCIE #15248
I PASSED!!!!! It took me two attempts, but I did it. Your Mock Lab Week and COD were awesome! They gave me a solid understanding of the fundamental technologies on the exam... Even more than that, they have helped me to be a better engineer at my job. After all, what good is a CCIE number if you don't have the knowledge to back it up! Even though I passed, I'm still combing through the COD looking for trouble shooting tips and anything I might have missed.
William Law
CCIE #15246
You have a great CCIE study guide. I struggled with a mediocre study guide for 18 months and two failed lab attempts before I purchased yours. Less than two months after I received your study guide I passed the CCIE lab exam. I couldn't have done it with out you!
Christopher Gatlin
CCIE #15245
Thanks guys for your help. I used your RSWB vol 1 and 2 and I can tell you it was a very good resource in my preparation to complete and test my knowledge base before the real one.
Florin Cretu
CCIE #15213
Many thanks for your excellent job! I've just passed my CCIE lab today and Internetwork Expert workbook was the ultimate ingredient for the CCIE success
Ioan Stan
CCIE #15181
I'm really grateful to IE for their workbook and on-demand classes which are excellent
Lee Donald
CCIE #15168
I passed my LAB yesterday. I'm so happy to make it at the end. Its been two years and it was my third attempt and i've to say that i wouldn't have passed this time without your CoD. They were just awesome. ...
Rasal Abdul Kader
CCIE #15125
Thanks in part to the IEWB Vol 1 and Vol 2 labs, I passed my lab exam! I highly recommend these labs to others who are preparing for the R&S lab exam. Other CCIE candiates recommended these labs to me 8 months ago, and I have not been disappointed. Internetwork Expert is a great resource!
Rus Healy
CCIE #15025
Thank you for the wonderful workbook you have made. I enjoyed your rack rentals very much. Also your help through groupstudy.com & also through your own forum. Thanks once again.
Manu Mohan
CCIE #15020
Brian McGahan, Brian Dennis, you guys are good ... very good ! Their labs are essential, without them you WILL NOT PASS. I have to say I paid for the classes too, money well spent!
James Keane
CCIE #15009
Internetwork Expert gives you the confidence and knowledge to aproach the lab in a structured way that leaves you buzzing. Without their help and support, it would have taken me a lot longer to pass this. It will give you a benchmark with which to guage yourself, and help you focus your skills in your weak areas. I have only the highest praises for both Brian's and Internetwork Expert as a company.
Grant Stevenson
CCIE #14968
IE Workbook is really helpful - I recommend it to others preparing for CCIE exam
Marian Cebulski
CCIE #14907
I passed R/S lab exam in Japan
First, my recommendation for all is to understand all topics of the blue print from Cisco site and documentation CD as a main resource.
Second, I used Internetwork Expert's as practical Labs which contain a lot of the real LAB concepts, great explanation for various topics and cover almost all topics in the blue print.---- thanks Brain
First, my recommendation for all is to understand all topics of the blue print from Cisco site and documentation CD as a main resource.
Second, I used Internetwork Expert's as practical Labs which contain a lot of the real LAB concepts, great explanation for various topics and cover almost all topics in the blue print.---- thanks Brain
Hiroyasu Kato
CCIE #14867
I cleared my R & S Lab on July 6, 2005 at RTP. It was a long Journey but a very fruitful one. Your Class on Demand made the diffrence. Very good info and keep-up the good work.
Soma Palani
CCIE #14850
Thanks for the excellent study guides. The scenerios they provide are right on the money to learn all the concepts needed to pass the lab. The solutions guide not only gives the answers but the "why" behind them which is crucial in the lab. Thanks again.
John Ray
CCIE #14845
Your R&S workbook was key in my passing the lab in my FIRST ATTEMPT! It provided me with a solid understanding of the interactions of routing and switching technologies. I used it during the last few months of my studies and it really helped. I was even configuring a lab in Vol 2 the day before my lab just to keep things fresh in my mind. You guys did an excellent job with this workbook. Thank you!
Vijay Ramcharan
CCIE #14824
I like to say as below shortly after dec 13th (My lab date). Really they both Brians are great and GREAT. I thanks them before finish my lab. They are assets for IE and all of us.
I am an Internetwork Expert customer and would like to thank both Brians for their study guide. I couldn't have done it without them and am now the only CCIE (#14811) from Zimbabwe :^) Thanks Brians - you're the BEST!
I am an Internetwork Expert customer and would like to thank both Brians for their study guide. I couldn't have done it without them and am now the only CCIE (#14811) from Zimbabwe :^) Thanks Brians - you're the BEST!
Farai Tafa
CCIE #14811
I'm so happy to say I passed the CCIE R&S Lab Exam last Thursday. Thanks to IE and the two Brians for such a great Workbook. The IEWB with its challenging labs and excellent Answer Key, as well as the Mock Lab I took at the end of Arpil, contributed significantly to me finally getting my number.
John Pearson
CCIE #14798
I stayed up late and finally got the good news I had been hoping for. . Thank you for the excellent labs in the WB! They really helped sharpen my configuration skills, but it was the COD that cemented my fundamentals and gave me the confidence to pass.
Frank Russo
CCIE #14793
Just to let you know I passed my lab last Friday in Brussels (CCIE 14786). I would never passed if I hadn't spent some bucks for your acclaimed IEWB-RS Volume I and II. Thanks Brians for all your help and patience and for letting me preview some of your VOD classrooms. Invaluable stuff !!! – actually I recommend anyone looking for CCIE track to prepare using your materials.
Mihai Petcu
CCIE #14786
Just want to say a BIG thank you for your help and support. I have finally made it. I have really benefitted from the Workbook and Mock Lab and will certainly recommend it.
James Obot
CCIE #14785
From a newly numbered CCIE (#14745), the IEWB-RS workbook does an outstanding job preparing you for all the tricks that the lab can throw at you. I can honestly say that, after using all 20 labs, there wasn't one **important** area on my exam that wasn't covered in the workbook. Sure, there were a few items that weren't covered, but they were easily found in the Cisco documentation. And yes, there were a few instances where the wording of the statements on the lab were purposefully worded to confuse. But all in all, the IEWB was well worth the investment to prepare for the real thing.
Justin White
CCIE #14745
I used these labs as well as renting their equipment. I have nothing but great things to say about the workbook. Both Brians have done a great job building upon each lab.
Troy Levin
CCIE #14560
I thank you very much for your help and I can definitely say that without your workbook I would not have passed my lab. While working through the workbook I met every question that I answered today, and the hints and tips you gave me were vital to avoiding deadly mistakes in the lab.
Tarig Hamdi
CCIE #14517
I have just passed the R&S Lab exam in my first attempt!! When I read the R&S workbook (sample chapter) for the first time, I found it was the most comprehensive CCIE workbook. I purchased it without delay. During my study, I found the workbook contained all the information and tricks for the CCIE lab exam. Afterwards I just used the workbook as the study materials... I strongly recommend Internetwork Expert's R&S Workbook (IEWB-RS) to anyone...
Kenny Chan
CCIE #14354
I strongly recommend Internetwork Expert R&S Workbook for lab preparation - this is an excellent book indeed.
Elena Bespalova
CCIE #14287
Just wanted to let you guys know that I PASSED the lab exam. Your study guide was the most important thing on my preparation. Thanks!
Rodrigo Paes
CCIE #14054
Did my first attempt on the R&S Lab in Brussels yesterday and PASSED! I couldn't have done it without the excellent R&S WB, it really covers it all! Also, the 3 Rack Rentals I took from IE very useful for my C3550 and ATM prep. At last, the many long hours configuring in my home-lab really paid off! Many thanks!
Jos Gruijters
CCIE #14031
I just wanted to drop a note and say thanks for the class and workbook. Your material is far, far better than any other I've seen, and there's no doubt in my mind I would not have passed were it not for Internetwork Expert.
Jeff McLaughlin
CCIE #14023
I have passed my CCIE R&S lab yesterday in Dubai... I took one mock lab and you have checked it with me two weeks back..it was awesome... It did make a huge difference.
Dina Kamal
CCIE #14011
I've passed my CCIE in the first lab attempt. The preparation (held in the network academy in Rapperswil, Switzerland) was based on your workbook. Your workbook is just great and I can only recommend it to everybody who intends to go for the lab.
Pascal Tscharner
CCIE #13944
Your labs are right on target, and the explanations are right there task by task. A wonderful piece of work or should I say an art. It is really very difficult to put such a depth of knowledge in a fashion which makes one read over and over and make the labs enjoyable. I never ever got bored. Each time my wife could see a chuckle whenever I would read the questions. Where were you guys a year back? This is the best WB I have seen. I thought I knew everything till I saw IE WB. It is a collection of real world scenarios and closest to the real lab. I can't wait for the security WB to come out. I can guarantee no one will ever repent. Good job B and B :-)
Vikas Khanduri
CCIE #13516
Thank you very much for your excellent workbook and solution guide. They are much more valuable than other products that cost much more. I really enjoyed working through your labs while learning form your solution guide.
Alberto Pasquale
CCIE #13515
Brians, I wanted to thank you both personally for your time and work you put into the material you have provided. No question the workbook was my most valuable tool in passing the test. The labs given in it are both technically difficult and well thought out. Hands down that is what made me pass the test.
Tyson Scott
CCIE #13513
I passed the lab on my first attempt. The IE Lab workbooks together with my 6 year experience were the keys to success. Internetwork Expert workbooks and solution guide are very helpful in understanding what is going on behind the configurations. IE Labs workbook and solution guide not only helped me to attain a degree, but also made me a better engineer.. Thanks again for everything...
Gokhan Kule
CCIE #13503
I passed my CCIE lab first time this past Monday. Your workbook is the best I have seen on the market. The solutions, forum responses, and customer service are excellent.
Tom Young
CCIE #13484
Thanks, guys, for providing a top-quality service for those of us pursuing the CCIE. You have worked hard to build a first rate company - and it shows.
Cullen Miculek
CCIE #13436
I passed in Dubai today, June 10th. I still can't believe its over. I started with the IE workbook in late Jan and worked an average of 8 hours per day since then. Going through just 5 labs, I was feeling much more confidant with most of the core topics. I also took the 29th of March workshop and it was an amazing confidence booster. I would highly recommend it if you want to polish your skills and spot your weaknesses. Many thanks to Brian M & Brian D for such great products. My money was very well spent.
Yasser Abdullah
CCIE #13423
I started with no router experience a year ago. Last Sept I passed my written but I didn't study the lab until Dec. This January, I attended Brians' workshop in NYC and this is the key to pass the exam. I have no doubt about it. Speaking of the lab itself, it is not as hard as the IE labs. The IE labs cover most of the materials you need to pass the lab. However, you can't just memorize the answer key and pass it. To pass the lab, you must understand what technology. Also, don't argue with the questions. Do what they asked. No more no less. It is a long journey but worth to go.
Yiu Lee
CCIE #13413
The IE Workbook is GREAT, especially the solution guide, where it provides detailed notes, gotchas, pitfalls, and further reading. It is reasonably priced for the amount of content. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues. The two Brians, you are great also! :)
Yi Xue
CCIE #13409
I finally got my number. Buying the InternetworkExpert workbook was one of the best investments I have ever done. Couldn't have even thought about it passing a lab without the support I got from you guys, and of course the workbook you guys put it together. Your workbook is the best resource I have ever used.
Abbas Ali
CCIE #13390
I preferred the IE book because the explanations were thorough and the goal is to help you understand the protocols and technologies rather than just tell you what commands need to be entered.
John Messina
CCIE #13325
After I failed my 2nd attempt in January I bought the great R/S-Workbook from IE. I think that it's the best of all. The explanations in the solution-guide are very helpfully and nice to understand. After I have configured all the 20 Labs I was ready to go! A thousand thanks to Brian's for Your work.
Mike Relles
CCIE #13302
I passed the lab in San Jose, on Monday, May 3rd. I couldn't have done it without the excellent training provided by Internetwork Expert. I have seen, although I don't own, most of the vendor's training materials out in the market, and I really LEARNED from Internetwork Expert's labs. I really did some strong comparisons among the different products by looking at sample labs, etc.; and I found their product to be error free and well written, so I felt like I got a great deal on their workbook. The answer keys are excellent and well laid out with great explanations of each section. If you can do their labs, especially labs 12 through 20, you will be ready for the real thing. For 3 months prior to my exam date, I used one day each weekend to do a full 8-hour scenario from their workbook, and they gave me a great deal on rack times. I also, with the help of my company, purchased lab grading, which made a HUGE difference for me. Brian D. and Brian M. both provided excellent feedback and let me know where I needed improvement. I will say it again, their product is second to NONE. I also sat their 5-day Workshop about 8 months ago; and it was also an excellent class. The labs were tough, and they provided excellent score reports and feedback.
Jason Pendleton
CCIE #13295
My last attempt for the lab was 2.5 years back when I almost gave up. About 8 months back I came to know that Brian(s) have launched Internetwork Expert through a coworker of mine. After debating in my mind I went ahead and ordered the Internetwork Expert lab workbook in the beginning of this year. Since then I decided that this was what I was missing for all these years. Streamlined guidelines and the cool tricks which was needed for the lab and also needed for making cool network engineer. The examples, explanation were what was needed to understand and clarify concepts of the particular topic. When I decided my lab date I signed up for the Internetwork Expert mock labs which gave me the feel of the real lab exam but the biggest advantage of all a feedback from Brian M with pointing all my stupid mistakes. This helped me a lot!!!! to become CCIE 13276. Thanks to Internetwork Expert! I have not decided to pursue any other CCIE track yet, but one thing I know for sure that if I decide for VOICE or Security, I would be back knocking Internetwork Expert's door!
Debarshi Mukherjee
CCIE #13276
I have to say the workbook is incredible as well as the mock lab workshop, I passed on 5/04/2004. I took my time to understand the technology, and I think that made a huge difference, I read through entire solution guide, I read certain sections more than once. I configured many times different technologies. I just want to say special thanks to the two Brians, you guys rock!!!. As far as advice, dont give up!!! IF you want to become expert with IOS than with dedication and persistance you will.
John Matijevic
CCIE #13254
Just wanted to say what an absolutely outstanding experience this whole LONG trek has been and as so many other people have said before me...."There's NOTHING like seeing the word "PASS" Brian(s), thanks for outstanding IEWB, of every other product on the market (and I've got almost all of them, NO ONE else even comes close to bringing it all together!!!!
Eric Stewart
CCIE #13204
I did the workshop class for my final preparation before the real exam. It was the first and the last attempt for me. The workshop really help to find my weak area before the test. Plus, you learn from your mistake you do during the mock lab. The day after the mock lab they go over it (they know their stuff). Their lab is very good, cover a lot of materials. I was also surprise to attend a class from home (first time for me) it's very good and you save money!! Overall I'm very satisfied and I want to thanks again Internetwork Expert, they really do a very good job!
Pascal Ouellet
CCIE #13161
Excellent Excellent class! Not only pushed me over the hump in achieving the CCIE, but also I feel I gained 10 years of field experience and knowledge after the class!
Chuck Lai
CCIE #13157
Finally, I passed the lab on my third attempt this past Tuesday. I would like to give special thanks to Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan from InternetworkExpert. I attended their Routing and Switching CCIE Lab class in January, and I feel that what I learned during those six days was instrumental in helping me achieve this goal.
Rolando Alvarez Jr.
CCIE #13118
The IE R&S workbook is by far the most helpful resource I have used to prepare for the CCIE lab. The exam is increasingly complex and only a highest quality workbook like this can make the difference and take you over the passing score. The list of covered topics is exhaustive, the questions are asked in the same intelligent way you can find in real exams, and the scenarios have a complexity and variety that keeps your interest until the end of the book. The comments and explanations are the conclusion of years of intense experience in networking, and the book is virtually error-free. Finally, I would like to say that these labs not only make you learn all the needed technologies, but also to think as a future CCIE. Thanks a lot for this top quality material, it made me pass!
Antonio Sanchez-Monge
CCIE #13098
I made it in RTP today. Thanks to Brian and Brian for the excellent material and class. It was a kick in the teeth, and I think I had every ip service on the DOC CD. None the less, its over and good riddens. Preparation included many practice labs (these are by far the best) Hours and hours of bangin out on the rack. One week of Brian Dennis's bad jokes in class.
Chris Snow
CCIE #13083
Someone once said to me, "Whatever comes out those doors, hold your position" And yesterday in Brussels I did. I am, CCIE 13037 How..?? 2 Years, 3 attempts, 1400 hours in the lab. 71 (8) hour labs completed - 11 weeks of my holidays from work over 2 years. Brian McGahan and Brian Dennis's course and 7000 euro's later. ...complete this book and you should be ready to take exam, I actually was one of the first customers of the book and probably one of the first to complete it, as I had finished it by the end of January and had taken 4 mock labs in the IE CCIE Workshop class... The workbook is a learning experience as much as it is labs.
Paul Casey
CCIE #13037
Passed the R&S Lab today in RTP...I must say that the Internetwork Expert labs/solution guides are really an excellent learning tool... I did manage to go through labs 1-5 in great detail and found that it really help to reinforce the knowledge I already had and definitely taught me some new concepts that I wasn't as familiar with. In particular the "quirky" IOS features and such that can bite you on the real lab. I am looking forward to B & B getting the security booklet out and will definitely consider that one in the future.
Chad Humphries
CCIE #12947
Gentlemen, Got my number today in RTP, #12933! I want to tell you both that the classes, particularly the workshop, really helped me get over the top. You both were very helpful to me down the stretch, and I really appreciate it. Most of all, though, thanks for a superior workbook. ...yours had just the right amount of detail and helped me look beyond the configs to see the "big picture", and that makes all the difference.
Chris Bryant
CCIE #12933
Well finally, it's my turn. I finally have a number, #12917 that places me within the elite group, called CCIE. What a journey this was, however, I'm really overjoyed I got my number, even if it took 5 grueling attempts. What can I say about Brian and Brian (The Brains). You know the technologies like the back of your hands, excellent Mock Labs, and your training classes exceptional! You are the pinnacle for CCIE training. And, once again, THANKS!! This should encourage you guys that were in the Raleigh CCIE class!!!!
Hoyt Mann
CCIE #12917
I want to thank Internetwork Expert for over preparing me technically (in a good way) - I will never forget those full-day lab nightmares.
Thank you Brian D. and the team.
Thank you Brian D. and the team.
Sam Lai
CCIE #12812
I wanted to thank you both for making this possible. Thanks to your WB and assistance, I was able to pass the exam yesterday.
Shiro Ando
CCIE #12809
Brian and Brian really able to come up with a product which is far superior than other stuff in the market. I have done first 5 labs so far and that really did wonders for me. My confidence level is high, my speed is great and my ability to Spot problems has improved. I havent done all 20 labs but pretty sure that you cant fail your lab after that. Internetwork didn't give their workbook to me free (they charged me ;-)) for review or anything. I am just a satisfied customer! Nothing more nothing less!
Shahid Shafi
CCIE #12665
I completed the online mock lab workshop about two weeks before my lab date. Few days later, Brian let me know that Jason (one of that WS student) had passed. And I still remember the words that Jason told me when I contact him "I regret that I didn't take that workshop before my last attempt" With the workshop completion and Jason's words give me lots of confident in my way to Lab testing Center. The detail of the WS is described exactly in the homepage. I am very happy to say thank you to duo Brian again!!!
Hoang Duc Phuong
CCIE #12613
Back in November of last year I attended the Internetwork Expert R&S Virtual Workshop, it was the best training course I've ever had the privilege of attending. I had already failed the lab and had gone thru 3 separate practice lab books besides reading the usual books, but still had some minor misconceptions on certain topics. Internetwork Expert's class was the only thing I could afford at the time and knowing that Brian Dennis and Brian McGahan both came from respectable Cisco Training companies it was a no brainer. The instruction was hands down the best available, and the lab simulation was not only harder than the real lab but by far the closest that you can get to the real thing (except I wasn't paying $1250 every day). The virtual classroom provided for real-time audio, application sharing (so the instructors could actually walk the student through debugging and configuration at the CLI) and also a whiteboard in which the instructors could illustrate topologies etc. The level of expertise is what really impressed me; Brian and Brian really know Cisco networking to a level that still makes me feel very small and insignificant. Needless to say the week after I attended their course I passed the Lab in San Jose with flying colors! InternetworkExpert is by far the best training available for the CCIE!! They also have the best prices as well as support; If you consider the cost of a failed lab attempt and their course which actually provides a true lab experience (including a score reports!!) it's almost ridiculous to attempt the lab without taking their course! I plan on attending their CCIE Security course as soon as I get a chance!
Jason Viera
CCIE #12534
This to let you know that I passed CCIE SP on Oct 5, 2007. Thanks for your excellent workbooks. I would not have passed without it.
Yoesa A Shindunata
CCIE #11521
Hi,
I want to share good news. I passed my Security CCIE Lab Exam. I have used online bootcamp and also the lab materials. Both of them have really helped me better prepare for the exam.
Thanks!
I want to share good news. I passed my Security CCIE Lab Exam. I have used online bootcamp and also the lab materials. Both of them have really helped me better prepare for the exam.
Thanks!
Srinivas Tenneti
CCIE #10483
I wanted to send you the great news that I have passed my CCIE Security lab in RTP completing my bid to become a Triple CCIE. I have to say thanks to you guys for your lab manuals as they helped get me over the hump of some of the more advanced topics. You guys rock!!!!
Thanks again
Thanks again
Shawayne Davis
CCIE #9157
Thanks to your study materials, I was able to pass the Security lab in San Jose on October 30th. Thanks for the great materials and workbooks.
Jarrod Mills
CCIE #6679
Team Internetworkexpert,
I passed my Service Provider CCIE on April 25 making me a Triple CCIE. I want to thank you for your excellent products which contributed enormously to my success. The Class on Demand course was excellent and helped to reinforce the blueprint topics and your workbook is hands down the best on the market. Thanks again.
I passed my Service Provider CCIE on April 25 making me a Triple CCIE. I want to thank you for your excellent products which contributed enormously to my success. The Class on Demand course was excellent and helped to reinforce the blueprint topics and your workbook is hands down the best on the market. Thanks again.
Joe Harris
CCIE #6200
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my Security CCIE lab in Brussels yesterday at the 1st Attempt.
Many thanks for the excellent material in the Security Lab workbook, which I used throughout my studies, and for sharing your expertise at the Bootcamp in Chicago last month!
I just wanted to let you know that I passed my Security CCIE lab in Brussels yesterday at the 1st Attempt.
Many thanks for the excellent material in the Security Lab workbook, which I used throughout my studies, and for sharing your expertise at the Bootcamp in Chicago last month!
Chris Dixon
CCIE #2245