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Published on Monday, May 17th, 2010 @ 08:20:28

Packet Pushers Podcast - Three CCIEs talk about networking & they can’t shut up

Category: Administrivia, CCIE Life, Off-Topic, Strategy | No Comments »

Ethan, Dan and Greg are Deep Diving into the Security Topic of “Defense in Depth” and what it really means. We had an open discussion that really didn’t go far enough. That’s why it’s Phase Alpha.

Published on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 @ 05:03:49

My Life of Study - Planning, Tips and Thoughts - Etherealmind

Category: Off-Topic, Strategy | 2 Comments »

I read Luis Garcia’s excellent post about fitness and study, and mostly agree. I am not as conscientious about my fitness as Luis, but here are my thoughts on how I plan and execute on study. You should make choices that suit your life, but if someone wants my to hear my suggestions, here they [...]

Published on Monday, June 30th, 2008 @ 18:00:32

The CCIE Lab Exam in 2001 - My Story

Category: CCIE Life | 5 Comments »

When I passed my CCIE R&S Lab Exam in 2001, I remember both the jubilation and exhaustion of the moment. Also the loneliness, after all, my wife and children had been without a functional partner and father for more than year, and they were not there with me at the final moment.
Let me explain.
My exam [...]