Quiet Times on the Blog Front
I think every CCIE candidate goes through a time like I am right now. At least, they do when they pass. Its been about a month since I passed the lab in RTP and since then it has been really difficult for me to blog about anything. I know this sucks for CCNA Wireless candidates because my blog over at Network World is suffering as well. The thing is, I am really unmotivated right now. I know there are a number of new and exciting things I want to do, like going after a second CCIE, but its really hard to keep posting when your mind is numb.
Things at Ascolta have been really interesting lately. People have moved on and others have moved in. One of the most respected instructors I know, Roger McLain, is now a full time instructor at Ascolta. He also just started using Twitter so be sure to follow him.
On another note, I noticed Mike Down is up to his usual making mad deals at IPexpert. Its good to have him back. I just noticed a Weekend Only Voice Bootcamp deal. If I have the funds and the time I would jump all over this deal. I took the CCIE Security Boot Camp with Jared Scrivener and It was top notch. It was really a big part of my passing the lab. I learned invaluable information from Jared. If you are planning on taking a class soon I would really check it out- Its a great deal. It looks like its $2,999.00 for the class and when you consider the level of the training you cant compare to that. If you were to just take a CIPT1 or CIPT2 class, or even a CVOICE class you would spend that on just one class.
Speaking of CIPT1, my CIPT1 class that I was supposed to teach was just postponed. Bummer!
And finally, next week is going to be really interesting. Next week I am teaching a QOS class in Lake Oswego, Or. What is really interesting is that I will have 6 students in front of me and one on Webex. I’ve never taught a “simulcast” class before. Have any of you readers been in a class like this? If so, what did you like and what did you NOT like? I welcome any tips you may have. I’m excited about it because we just got upgraded to the new version of Webex, WBS27. The interface is awesome and it now supports video for the MAC.
Right now I have been recommending the book: Cisco QOS Exam Certification Guide (IP Telephony Self-Study) (2nd Edition)
by Wendell Odom. If you want to tear apart the majority of Cisco QOS tools this is a great book that covers the course and exam objectives.
Hi Brandon,
I have participated in two classes that run a “simulcast” style instruction. I did BSCI and ISCW classes like this, where the instructor gave the students a choice to either attend in person or virtually. To be honest it works quite wonderfully and smooth. With the conferencing tools and applications so far advanced today, like Webex, the classes run virtually seamless.
Good luck!
Dana Y.