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how to start CCIE R&S LAB preparation

Submitted by deadmantalking on Sat, 12/18/2010 - 00:46.

There are many workbook vendors: IP Expert you mentioned, Internetwork Expert,
Netmaster Class, etc. Download the free previews they offer, compare and choose the
one(s) you like the most.
As for hardware, you can either buy your rack, rent it online, or use Dynamips and some
switches. If you buy, be aware you don't need the latest and greatest: you can very
effectively prepare using 2600 and 2600XMs, instead of 3700 or 3800 series routers.  ...  read more »

CCIE R&S 4.0 Lab Blueprint

Submitted by deadmantalking on Sat, 12/18/2010 - 00:34.

Exam Sections and Sub-task Objectives
1.00 Implement Layer 2 Technologies ?
1.10 Implement Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
(a) 802.1d
(b) 802.1w
(c) 801.1s
(d) Loop guard
(e) Root guard
(f) Bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) guard
(g) Storm control
(h) Unicast flooding
(i) Port roles, failure propagation, and loop guard operation
1.20 Implement VLAN and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
1.30 Implement trunk and trunk protocols, EtherChannel, and load-balance
1.40 Implement Ethernet technologies  ...  read more »