Some of you know that I just went to San Jose for my second Security Lab attempt. While I did better than the first attempt I will be taking it one more time. Yes, one more time. I know some areas that I really want to nail down. I think that VPN is taking me too long. It’s not that I can’t do it, its just that I should do it faster.
So here is the Game Plan:
On the right side of this blog I have placed a countdown timer to my third lab date. This is the one I am going to pass. (It’s ok, I can delete this post if I fail again)
Between now and then I am resolved to go back through the Internetwork Expert Volume 1 Lab guide and do every VPN lab in it until I can see the configs in my sleep. Then, I want to firm up the MPF on the PIX and ASA. Mostly just the ones that use regex in them. I want to be able to burn through those configs. Finally, Network Attacks I think I should work on. What I may end up doing between now and then is ALL of Volume 1 and Volume 2 again.
I am also scheduled for the ipexpert bootcamp. If work doesn’t hassle me that should put me over the top.
There is however one little catch. I have a CCNA Wireless Quick Reference Sheet due into Cisco Press by November 1st. I better go wrap that up.
Don’t give up man! Third’s time the lucky one
Good luck with the lab. You’ll nail it the next time. It’s hard to get back on the “study horse” after the disappointment of failing the lab. I love your attitude and your commitment.
I really liked your posts about becoming a trainer. After you pass the lab, could you post about how you became an author and open the curtain a little on life as a Cisco Press author.
Hoping to see your digits in 108 days (and counting).