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  1. timaz

    Hi Rick. r u ok? .. it’s amazing that you can go fast to your great goal. i’m on the way that you are. i’m going to build my CCNP/CCIE home lab and prepare myself for the CCIE. but unlike you i have many problems in front of me that hope to solve all of them one by one. congratulations to you. i’m waiting to see your 3rd CCIE. I promise that you can have all of 6 CCIE as soon as possible. good luck.

  2. Jerry Csakany

    We need a CCIE Voice for Greensboro NC and Security for Vienna, VA for our company. Please contact me at 336-605-6251 or 336-693-7177 if you or anyone you know is interested!!

  3. Roger Lissade

    Mr. Mur,

    You are one focused individual and an inspiration to us all.

    When studying for your Cisco certs do you rent rack time or do you have a study lab or possibly both?

    I also wanted to get your opinion on the following:

    I want to know if you think my existing lab is adequate for CCNA study. If I need extra equipment I want to make sure that I can also use it for CCNP study as well.

    So here is what I got.

    1841 2FE, 2 T-1 Wics V2
    2620 1FE, 2 T-1 Wics V1
    2611 2E, 2 T-1 Wics V1
    2610 2E, 2 T-1 Wics V1

    2 2950 T Switches

    I was told that I can connect the routers via T-1 cross over cable. I have those on order. However I have been advised I will not be able to use my 1841 because the V1 and V2 Wics cannot be crossed in this fashion.

    Should I stick with what I got for now? Or would it make sense to get 2 more 2600XMs and toss the regular old 2600s?

    Thanks

    Roger Lissade

  4. saurabh

    sir, you great man iam seen on internet for passing double ccie you achieved.can you teach me some ccnp related lab practice book send me on my email

  5. Asoka Perera

    hi RM,
    are you farmiliar with cisco pa-t3 & pa-e3 for 72xxs?. i wonder if i could use these in a back-to-back configuration cause, these happened to be DSU-only units. if not, kindy let me know any other way known to you, for this configuration in a lab environment.
    thanks.

  6. Jos ruiter

    Hi Rick

    I believe you are pretty much a genius.

    I might have a a very good opportunity for a talent like you.

    Please let me know if you are interested

    Regards

    Jos Ruiter
    020-3630025

  7. Angela Miller

    Hi Rick – Ever consider coming to the US? I have a long term project open with AT&T Mobility and your background matches what they are looking for. Email me directly at [email protected] if you are in a position to relocate. Thank you!! — Angela Miller (310) 402-8598

  8. Alexander Snoeren

    Dear Rick,

    Currently I am looking for a client of mine for a certified Juniper Network
    Engineer.Please let me know whether you are open for a new challenge within a service provider.

    Kind regards,

    Alexander Snoeren
    +31(0)6 534 49 238
    Recruitment Manager
    Detron Detachering

  9. Richard Gerestein

    Hoi Rick,
    Hoppa, maar gelijk op je blog…ben toch niet de enige die je probeert te hunten…;-) Ik zoek voor een vaste positie een Technical Consultant Network Integration met CCIE RS, maar een combi met SP zou helemaal prima zijn. Kennis van HP en/of Avaya-Nortel routing en switching is een duidelijke pre. Bel me als je interesse hebt op 0654397520. Vriendelijke groet,
    Richard Gerestein
    managing consultant
    Avouch IT Recruitment & Management Search

  10. Raj

    Rick,

    We are interested in discussing with you regarding the Cisco installation/implementation project at our client locations in Amsterdam.
    Let me know your interest.

  11. Sohail A Sipra

    dear i have to choose between Cisco ASR9000 and Juniper MX480 for IPoE Session Termination with Radius CoA.
    Can give you opinion/feedback for about these device

    • rickmur

      Hi,

      I would definitely go for the MX480! The ASR9k is currently not ready for supporting high scale of IPoE sessions and they are working on getting the software there, but that takes until second half of next year.
      Juniper is currently far more up to speed with the features and with scaling figures. I also tested a high scalable virtual chassis cluster set-up without any issues. So my choice would definitely be an MX instead of ASR.
      Maybe by the end of next year this will be different, but NOW the MX has much more features (and they have a long-term-support release for it!)

      Rick

      • Pns

        Hi Rick,

        Could you please advice a low end IPoe termination equipement.

        Thanks
        PNS

        • rickmur

          Any CPE can do that. I’ve been using FritzBox, Zyxel and Huawei. This was all residential based. Otherwise use a SRX. (it’s basically any box that can do DHCP 😉

  12. samirsogay

    Hi Rick,

    Everyone writes about BGP path manipulation using the standard attributes of bgp. Can you write a blog about how you can manipulate paths in a large ISP having ospf as igp. This is important because not always the Intra AS trafic takes the path but the path through bgp but through the igp since bgp next hop is reachable through igp.

  13. Serge

    Hi Rick,

    I guess you are very busy but I am interested in VXLAN. As far I understood, VXLAN configuration occurs on the Cisco 1000V (vswitch) and then IP multicast must be configured on upstream physical devices ?
    In fact, I work on the creation of a new data centre with cloud services.

    Thank you

  14. Shady Darwish

    Rick i need advice about wich track to go for CCIE R&S or Datacenter.Note that i covered 40% R&S 10% datacenter tracks and have support to attend any of both bootcamp by my company.

  15. N Kazmi

    Can you help me with simulating MPLS based network in NS-3? I want to simulate multipaths, instead of FRR for protection.

  16. Suresh

    Job opening from my direct client :

    Title of Position: Windows and VMware Subject Matter Expert
    Location:Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632
    Duration: 1 year position

    SKILLS: VMWare, ESX,ESXi, Net App, EMC, Windows, Vblock, Cisco, Nexus, Disaster Recovery, WAN, VCP Certification preferred

    Education: B.S. degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or other related technical discipline required,

    – Suresh Naidu

  17. Kris

    Position: Sr Network Engineer
    Duration : 6 Months Contract to Hire
    Location : San Jose , CA
    Need local to Bay Area ( OR who are willing to relocate )
    Start Date : April 15th

    Job description:
    Essential Functions

    This position will be primarily responsible for day to day operations including but not limited to, internal projects, trouble shooting of complex network and security systems and VoIP and video related issues, monitoring, patch management, standards, and documentation.

    • Serves as the senior escalation engineer for network issues.
    • Sets up, configures, and supports configurations and policies on Polycom’s switches, routers, firewalls, internet proxy servers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), VPN concentrators and Network Access Control servers.
    • Analyzes and responds to network events/alerts/intrusions.
    • Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to be the chief designer of complex networks including but not limited to WAN network to network routing schemes which include accommodations for RTP traffic such as VoIP and video.
    • Uses knowledge of Voice over IP systems to configure and troubleshoot Polycom’s corporate phone systems.
    • Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
    • Sets up, configures, designs, and supports networks on both Juniper (JUNOS) and Cisco (IOS) platforms.
    • Develops and maintains systems, applications, security and network configurations.
    • Utilizes current network monitoring systems to troubleshoot network performance issues and works with and trains other staff members to create and maintain disaster recovery plans.
    • Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
    • Provides technical support and guidance to users.
    • Provides support and troubleshooting for corporate wireless network infrastructure

    Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree plus 7-10 years experience in the network field.
    Extensive experience with the following: Stateful firewalls (Fortinet/Juniper/Palo Alto/Checkpoint), VPN concentrators, Juniper JunOS, Cisco IOS, H.323, SIP, 802.11 Wireless, Windows, Linux.

    • Knowledge of network security and wireless devices, NNI routing principals and advanced LAN/WAN network architecture with an expert knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP) and specializations with networking components such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
    • Extensive and expert level hands on experience with protocols like STP, VTP / 802.1q trunking; Routing protocols like OSPF, BGP and EIGRP, security protocols like SSL and IPSec/NAT, TCP/IP.
    • Juniper expert level certification required; JNCIE
    • Cisco expert level certification required; CCIE
    • Proven ability to work with and train fellow team members; strong mentoring skills.
    • Ability to listen and solve problems
    • Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to produce detailed network diagrams using MS Visio
    • Must be able to work with minimal supervision

    Thanks.,

    KRIS
    Principal – Talent Acquisition
    EOK Technologies Inc.
    Office : 510-943-4044
    Fax : 480-452-0880
    Email : [email protected]

  18. Duc

    Hi Rick, My lab date for CCIE DC is closer and I don’t know when chap 20,21 (2 Mock Labs) are available. Do you have any information for me?
    Thanks a lot

  19. Mohsen

    Hi,
    I am Mohsen Haghaiegh Shenas Fard. I want to take the CCIE written exam in the Data Center field. Would you please introduce me cooperative references which aid me to study for the exam?
    Sincerely,
    Mohsen Haghaiegh shenas Fard

  20. Ira

    Hi Rick. In your JNCIE-ENT lab, is there a particular reason you used two switches instead of just using one switch?

    • Andrei Manescu

      Virtual Chassis is one of the main focuses in the Bootcamp.

  21. John Makoui

    Hi Rick,

    Great achievement. I need to take the CCIE Data Center exam and I am wondering if you can help.

  22. Deepesh

    hi rick,
    my name is Deepesh and i’m from india.i’m CCNA(R&S) certified.
    i want to do CCIE Data center course.question is that i can do CCIE data center course or can i eligible for ccie data center when i will take CCNA+CCNP+CCIE data center..please help me..

  23. Deepa Birnale

    Hi Rick,

    Please email let me know if you are interested in below mentioned position
    [email protected]

    Position: Juniper Network Admin

    JD for Juniper Nerwork Admin
    • Experience with Juniper/Cisco switches/routers in addition to hands-on experience in network design including Layer 2/3 design.
    • JNCIE/JNCIP certification required
    • Proficient use of Linux as an operating system.
    • Skilled in troubleshooting and tuning of the component hardware, software, networking and communications protocol problems.
    • Thorough understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, etc.) and network based ACL’s in addition to switching protocols ( 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1ad, QinQ, STP, MSTP, etc.)
    • Solid aptitude in protocol standards such as IPv4, IPv6, Mobile IP, 802.3, 802.16e 802.11b/g, GRE.

  24. Jeff Kellum

    Hi Rick, I hope this post finds you well. Sybex/Wiley is working on a CCNA Data Center book for exam 916. I’m looking for a coauthor for book, and I was wondering if you’d be interested in hearing about the project? If so, perhaps we can set up a time to talk?

    Best,
    Jeff Kellum
    Senior Acquisitions Editor
    [email protected]

  25. christo

    hi rick!
    Title:-BRAS Dev
    Job location: San Jose, CA
    Junior profiles with 1-3 years preferred
    Strong in C and Embedded Development
    Networking experience is preferred

    Thanks & Regards,
    Christo Shan
    Technical Recruiter
    VDart Inc
    Ph: 678-720-3153
    Fax: 8664312320
    E-mail ID: [email protected] / http://www.vdartinc.com
    http://shanchristovdartjobs.blogspot.com/
    YIM – shan.christo / Gtalkchristo.vdartinc

  26. Chetan

    Hi Rick, I just have one question. I am in my 4th(final) year of my Engineering degree program. Would you suggest me to rather go for CCIE data center right away along with my college from an institution or wait until I finish my degree and then start off preparing for CCIE from an institution ?

  27. Anu

    Hi Rick, so happy to come across your site. I am presently preparing for my CCIE R & S, i am just curious to ask the advantages of owning a personal ccie lab. I am presently working in a networking company, which is a select partner, as a result projects are only coming in bits not frequent. So i felt a need to have my own lab. please advice.

  28. Justina

    Hi Jeffery,

    My name is Justina, and I work for Zocalo, a social agency on behalf of Dell. I wanted to share some information about an upcoming contest that you and your audience/followers might be interested in. We’re calling it the Ultimate Tech Challenge: Servers. Dell and Microsoft want to hear a particular challenge you’ve faced while dealing with servers and storage, and the unique and creative way you’ve solved the problem. The premise is simple – answer the following question based on an experience you’ve had on the job:

    How do you best use SSD as a storage option with Microsoft Windows Server for optimal performance and cost?

    Dell and Microsoft will select their favorite response from those received and turn it into a white paper that highlights the problem and unique solution utilized to solve it. The selected winner will also receive a Dell XPS 12, valued at $899.99! Entering is easy – share your challenge and solution in a blog post on your blog/site or your response to [email protected].

    Since you’re a Microsoft MVP, I’d really like to feature you in our white paper and share your expertise and name with others. We’ll be running a paid promotion campaign alongside the white paper across various platforms. Would you be interested in collaborating by answering the question above and being part of this white paper?

    Looking forward to hearing from you,

    Justina

    Justina Nguyen
    Senior Account Executive
    Zócalo Group| 200 E. Randolph, 42nd Floor | Chicago, IL 60601
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  29. Don

    Hi Rick,

    I need your expert advice. We have WiMax Network that has MSER SE1200 as BNG/B-RAS. This MSER acts as DHCP relay as well as PEF (Policy Enforcement Function of PCEF w/o charging) and we want to replace it with MX960 without major reconfiguration on our IP CORE/MPLS Network. What I mean is that, our MSER is connected to our PEs and subscriber circuit/clientless ip service (clips) are created via L3VPN. Our PE has L3 connection towards MSER. If possible, I can email to you the network diagram. Juniper vendor partner here in country informed me that we should create L2VPN or VPLS or Pseudowire for us to use MX960 as BNG. Is there any way without using L2VPN/VPLS/Pseudowire? Is it possible to use L3VPN?

    Thanks

    Don

  30. Jayagiri Nair

    Hi Rick

    I am preparing a jncie lab as you mentioned, bought 2 x EX4200 and 4 x SRX100H devices. Do you think that 4 x SRX100H is enough or do we need 2 more as you mentioned in your lab? Also SRX100H is still useful for everything (BGP Route Reflector practice) or do we need to think SRX240H as it has Gig connections which are important for the exams in anyway?

    Thank you for the time,

    Jay

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