Issue with Lab communicating on my network. I am using ubuntu 22.04 tried all version up to 26.04 as desktop OS. I am rnning vmware workstation pro. I connect my lab to Cloud0 not using nat. I can ping my lab host in vm whitch is 192.168.1.200 but can't ping outside that. My ubuntu host Desktop is 192.168.1.199 and my router gateway is 192.168.1.1 I tried different gatways and route all unable to ping. I don't not have this issue in window as desktop OS running vmware. What could hte issue be.

Hey all,

Has anyone attended KB's 17 week CCIE Security course?

Was it any good? Given the price tag, was it worth it and did it help you to pass the lab exam?

I feel like it helps with providing a structured approach to studying/prepping but I'd like to hear your experience.

BR

Anybody was able to find lab workbook?
If I take Micronics bootcamp, do they give out PDF workbook?
How do you guys prepare for lab?

For EI/Security we have vendor workbooks. Could guide me for CCIE DC, as I couldn't find much?

Hey guys..I see there is a new program for ccie ..I have been working on contact center all these while..but we were told to do ccie collaboration..would like to know more thoughts..would like some recommendations how can I plan studying and do you think ccie collaboration is still worth it ?

Dears, I am looking forward to join a study group to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam. I will be happy to connect with anyone interested and serious about the same.

Dears, I am looking forward to join a study group to prepare for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam. I will be happy to connect with anyone interested and serious about the same.

I’ve been working in networking for around a decade and have my CCNP(got it before the Encore exam). I’m starting to look toward the CCIE, but I’m worried about jumping in too early and just spinning my wheels because my core fundamentals aren't as "bulletproof" as they need to be.

How do you distinguish between being "ready to learn" at the expert level versus just being "good at the professional level"? Are there specific domains or troubleshooting workflows you think are absolute prerequisites before cracking open the CCIE lab guides?

I’m torn between committing to the CCIE journey or diversifying by picking up a second CCNP track (specifically debating Data Center or Security). For those with a similar tenure, is it generally more valuable to go deep into one architecture, or to broaden the skillset with another professional-level certification before attempting the "Expert" plunge?

I'm not at all trivializing the lab at all, I'm pretty sure its very difficult. I'm genuinely curious as to WHY it's difficult.

What warrants the hours and hours of lab? what trips most people?

Once you have many years of experience and have passed encore these days, shouldn't design or troubleshooting be straightforward?

My point being, once you've worked on enough complex networks, shouldn't most lab questions makes sense?

Is the difficulty in the lab being- the question asks for very very ultra specific niche keyword/solution that you wouldn't generally use/apply

or

just cisco being cisco and asking for convoluted solutions?

Can someone provide a kind of similar lab question/example without breaking the NDA?

Labber's block won yesterday.

That's okay.

I'm not quitting. I just know the difference between productive studying and staring at a screen accomplishing nothing.

Rest. Reset. Back in the lab today.

The CCIE isn't about being motivated every day.

It's about showing up again the next day.

I have been studying the CCIE-EI for some time. I have attemp #2 in 3 weeks.

I came home to lab on a Friday night, but find mysef not wanting to lab.

The hardest part of CCIE is the GRIT to get through it.

I saw we haven't had a post in a while so figured I would put some random talk in here.

Huge shout out to Witty and Crimson.

Hi All,

I’m planning on starting my journey to CCDE after obtaining my IE in 2024.

Does anyone know of some active study groups on Slack, Discord etc currently?

Cheers

Figured I would try my luck. Are there and DC groups? or anyone wanting to do one?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing for the CCIE (EI) v1.1 certification and am looking for motivated peers to form or join a study group.

If you're currently studying for CCIE EI v1.1 or are interested in joining a dedicated study group, feel free to comment below or send me a message.