I’m regularly asked the question: What privileges or special access does Cisco give to people when they pass the CCIE™exam ?
Short answer: None. Nada. Nothing. Zip. Zero.
Read on for the “Longer Answer”
Do Cisco Certified Internet Engineers (CCIE) Get Special Privileges From Cisco ?
9th December 2012 by 17 Comments
Cisco IOS CLI Shortcuts
6th February 2011 by 18 Comments
Mostly for my own reference. I really need to practice using the Delete Buffer commands and Ctrl-R Refesh as part of my muscle memory.
How Long Does It Take to Become a CCIE From 0?
20th May 2010 by 29 Comments
I donít have the answer but in this not so brief post I can show you how long it took me and tell you a little about my journey.
Has IT Certification Become Nothing More Than a Racket?
20th May 2010 by 9 Comments
Has IT certification become nothing more than a racket? Something I heard this week made me really start to wonder?
Why the CCIE Program Is More Useful Than the Certification Itself.
27th April 2010 by 14 Comments
The CCIE program isn’t just about knowledge, it’s also about technique and methods that help you continue learning all your life.
Blessay: On CCIE Core Knowledge Waivers. The HP Fallout Continues. – UPDATED
16th March 2010 by 12 Comments
I’m betting that the CCIE Core Knowledge Question waivers is because of HP. Oh, and making money.
Quiz: Redistributing Static Routes in EIGRP. Which of These Is Better ?
18th August 2009 by 6 Comments
I was working on some changes today with a co-worker and was faced with this interesting question. There are a number of ways to redistribute static routes in EIGRP, but one is definitely better than the other. Tell me why ?
Cisco IOS Load Balancing for Blue Coat SGOS
12th August 2009 by 8 Comments
Some time ago I used IOS SLB feature on a C6500 to load balance a pair of Blue Coat ProxySG. Here the confuguration and some notes.
Frame or Packets – Make Sure You Get It Right!
6th August 2009 by 11 Comments
When you use the terms ‘frames’ or ‘packets’ make sure you get it right!
Too Many Directions, Too Much to Think About
31st July 2009 by 2 Comments
I’m working on too many things – too many technologies, too many vendors. How did I get here ?
