I named this post accordingly since dropping the date for Oct 30th was a huge step for me to take. I had to sit there and think it through, and i feel that the decision was right. I had logged in last night, and the date that i wanted in December ( Dec 4th ) was snapped up within 30 minutes. I dont know what the circumstances were for that date to be released so soon but i know this much, i am glad that i got it. I chose Dec 4th since my family is going to be out of town come November, and that will give me ample time to prepare. My other reason for rescheduling the lab date is my desire to have a session with cyscoexpert.com My goal is that after i sit with cyscoexpert, i should have a very good idea of where i am on taking the lab. I had initially chosen the Oct 30th date to set a deadline for myself. Now in hindsight, i do see my self getting better, along with noticing weakpoints that need work done. Well that sums up what i did this morning. I plan on preparing on my weak points as indicated by cyscoexpert once i return from their class, my goal is to take the lab this year. Come late November, it will be either session two with CE or a trip to SJ for the lab. I am hoping and am going to work towards the SJ trip.
Last night wasnt only spent in chasing down a new lab date, i tackled lab 6 and was happy in doing so. I was very much looking forward to a difficulty level higher then 6, and well i got it with this lab. I did make some mistakes on the PPP section, and i totally f%$%^ed up the rip task. I had the solution in my mind, but what i ended up doing is placing the wrong octet in place. Instead of going with 1.0.0.0 i didnt think it through and dropped a 0.0.0.0 in its place. Those who have this workbook, well you know what the solution turned out to be. Looking back at the solution, i knew i had the answer, but i just didnt think it through. Overall i felt good about the lab, minus the few mistakes in made.
Signing off for now, lab 7 is on the horizon, plus some touching up on my OSPF skills. I feel its time for me to incorporate OSPF in to my daily studies. I am really beginning to like OSPF, and am looking forward to working on it going forward.
