This is amazing, as I feel like I've been following the same foot steps as you my friend. So now looking at Kbit and Narbik's material for my learning path.
Great content! It’s rare to find reviews like this especially for aspiring takers. There’s a lot of materials out there, but it’s gonna be an expensive investment and you’d really want diversify and choose the best. Thank you for sharing your insights. It’s very helpful!
Love the new thumbnails and your video quality is always on point! Big congratulations once again, you are such a valuable member of the IT community 🎉
I find this interesting, since it's almost impossible to find anything relevant describing user experiences, opinions and anecdotes within those training courses. this video was great ! thanks
I have an INE sub and I totally agree, there's zero energy or enthusiasm from their instructors. I also felt like they patched a bunch of their traninings together to make the classes. I like CBT Nuggets a lot more.
Thanks for the info! Regarding KBITS SDA labs, do you have a completely blank slate and unrestricted access to do anything and everything required to pass the exam? Also, within the SDA lab environment can you integrate SDWAN with the SDA nodes? Thanks for your time!
Khawar and his team have recently updated everything for v1.1 of the exam. So my experience may no longer be valid. For me, I had unrestricted access (for all intents and purposes). I completely ignored his labs and configured the systems the way I wanted. That said, his ISE was not licensed to do everything I needed it to do. Even so, I was able to configure everything just like I saw on the exam, but I couldn't perform the final tests. He does have a "Super Lab" in which you do both SD-A and SD-WAN tasks, however I don't know if they're actually integrated or not. (His SD-A stuff is real equipment in a rack all his other stuff-including SD-WAN-is running in EVE-NG.) I never did his Super Lab.
Thanks so much Jeremiah for this video! For Narbiks course, is it only bootcamp or is there way to do self paced learning with pre-recorded lessons and labs?
There is no self-paced, pre-recorded. 1) He offers a 2-part boot camp (one-week R/S with Narbik and one-week SD with Terry Vinson) OR 2) A 15-week class which meets 4-6 hours once each week for R/S plus a week-long boot camp for SD. Here's the thing that's important to understand. While the Narbik portion of the class is great, the real value comes from his workbook. It is a combination textbook/workbook. It is VERY well written, easy to read, and it covers every topic in great detail. I think the 15-week class is the best option, but he only offers it like once a year. So if you're hesitant to do the boot camp because it's impossible to learn all that material in a week, don't worry. You'll have all the time in the world with the workbook.
@@jeremiahwolfethanks so much, you’re the best! This is exactly what I was looking for. I took Orhans class but he was really hard to understand, there’s no editing and I did not receive any labs. I’m going to sign up for kbits first because from what you described might be a good refresher material and then I’ll most likely take Narbik boot camp after that. Thanks again 🙏🏻
Hi @jeremiahwolfe, great content, I watched most of your videos looking for any information about building your own Lab, but found none, maybe I missed something? I am curious, did you rent rack or did you have your own lab for practicing? I know you used kbits for SD access, but what about everything else? I checked micronics website and I see its mentioned you get access to EVE lab for month after bootcamp is over. What about 15 week training? Do you have access to EVE lab through all 15 weeks? I am CCIE in collaboration and planing to perhaps take EI as well, but considering what are my best options regarding lab. Would prefer to have my own rather then rent rack somewhere online. Appreciate your answer.
I can't speak to Colab. I have no idea what the requirements are and what can be emulated and what can't. With Micronics you get lab access for the entire 15 week class. If you can afford it, I highly recommend purchasing a used server to run EVE-NG. Get the most cores you can afford.
I think you misunderstood. I already have CCIE collaboration, but I am planning to take CCIE EI perhaps as I work less and less as a voice engineer and more involved on other stuff, like cisco SD Wan for example. So 15 weeks of lab access 24/7 or only certain amount of hours during the week? I have a server with 48 cores / 128 GB RAM, is this enough to run EVE-NG lab? Where did you get the topology or lab blueprint for eve-ng lab? You built it yourself or copied Micronics lab setup for example? @@jeremiahwolfe
@@92mmrkoci sorry for the misunderstanding. Yes, during the 15-week course you get 24/7 rack access. However your server 48 cores /128G is plenty. In fact that's what I was running my EVE on. Narbik will give you access to a dropbox with the EVE files you can import. Those will have the topologies for his lab workbooks and his Directed Activities that you do during class. That will cover all the R/S material. For SD-WAN, you'll get EVE topologies and workbook from Terry at the time of your SD bootcamp. For SD-WAN I mostly used my own labs though.
Hi Jeremiah, i was wondering if there is any reading or videos that you used and recommend which focus on the CCIE V1.1 blueprint number 4 (Infrastructure security and services).
Another great video. I really like some stuff form INE l, specially with Brian and Rohit teaching. I always thought that Orhan’s labs were considered great because of their size and complexity, but I never did them, only heard about it.
When starting with the CCIE I too was impressed by the size of Orhan's labs. Once I got into it though I realized that big labs are a hinderance. Small labs that allow you to follow exactly what is happening is the best way to learn. (In my opinion.)
Hello Jeremieh, thank you so much for taking you time to share your experience with us. I am currently preparing for CCIE EI v1.1 using bunch of resources i already shared them in this subreddit. Beside all of that resources i am willing to attend Narbik CCIE EI 15 Sessions(weeks) Bootcamp. i just a bit confused should i use it beside of my resources i mean enroll it 5 or 6 months earlier than my exam or use it as last review before attending real lab?? I have heard that he has workbook with almost 5K pages would be great if i couple it with my current resources and cisco papers. Thanks in advance, AliDoski
Your CCIE training BEGINS when you do Narbik's course. In my opinion... just my opinion... STEP ONE (WEEK 0): Look at Narbik's dates for his 15-week course. STEP TWO (WEEK 0 - WEEK 30): 6 months to 1 year (depending on how much time you have) BEFORE Narbik's course begin your preliminary CCIE training to PREPARE for Narbik's course. Do all of your reading. And hit all of the blueprint at a medium level (Kbits is a great source for that. In fact by interleaving reading/kbits videos/kbits labs it will take 6-8 months and you'll be in a good position to do Narbik's couse. STEP THREE (WEEK 30 - 50) : Do Narbik's 15-week course. (Due to holidays and other interruptions expect it to run longer than 15 weeks.) Class on Saturday. Labs every other day. STEP FOUR: (WEEK 50 - 62) Schedule your exam. Review. You need to hit all of Narbik's labs at least twice and core technologies at least 3 times. Reread areas where you're weak. Prepare for DESIGN by reading Cisco Validated Design Guides and by re-reading ENCOR prep material. This will take 2 - 3 months. STEP FIVE: (WEEK 62 - 63) Take exam. Fail. Feel depressed. Get over it. Refocus. STEP SIX: (WEEK 63 - 71) Schedule Exam. Prepare for 2nd attempt. Study DESIGN questions you were unsure of. Build mock lab of tasks you need to practice. STEP SEVEN: (Week 72) Take exam. If bol_exam_pass == 1: celebrate() ELSE: step_six()
Hey bro, I am trying to get into the networking field. I've studied all of the ccna level (but not taking the test) and now ccnp/ccie level stuff. I just ordered a used dell poweredge r730 (24 cores 128gb ram) to run narbiks lab book (the 2500 page one). I plan to apply for entry level networking roles once i have completeted all of the labs in that workbook, and I am also doing lots of reading and videos. I plan on taking around 6 months more from now to where im ready to apply. Would love a reply from you bro
Yes. During my time with him, several people asked him if he'd ever sell his workbooks separately (which I guess he used to do). His answer was a hard, "No."
I've thought about it. However there's a reason that there are only a few CCIE trainers out there. Financially, it's just not worth it. The amount of work necessary to build a quality product would be astronomical. Meanwhile the market for CCIE training is small.
@@jeremiahwolfe Same. I've been with them on/off for 8 years and their Cisco training went downhill. Practice exams are particularly bad. Network Chuck is annoying as F.
@@jsmolic83 HAHAHA, I was looking around for SCOR training this week and was telling my wife that I just can't do CBT Nuggets because while a couple of their guys are good, most of them are just SOOO annoying. (I don't think it's 100% the individual's fault. I suspect that corporate demands super upbeat, high-energy presentations. Which I can't stand.)
Thank you so much for the honest reviews, it's hard to find a video like this without the sponsor bias or an affiliate link below 😅
I LOVED every single second of this vid. Thank you very much for the effort to give us this honest review.
I have taken some of the trainings that you reviewed and I have to say you nailed it. No bias or anything
This is amazing, as I feel like I've been following the same foot steps as you my friend. So now looking at Kbit and Narbik's material for my learning path.
Great content! It’s rare to find reviews like this especially for aspiring takers. There’s a lot of materials out there, but it’s gonna be an expensive investment and you’d really want diversify and choose the best.
Thank you for sharing your insights. It’s very helpful!
Love the new thumbnails and your video quality is always on point! Big congratulations once again, you are such a valuable member of the IT community 🎉
Brilliant in depth overview thank you for taking time to share your experiences.
I find this interesting, since it's almost impossible to find anything relevant describing user experiences, opinions and anecdotes within those training courses. this video was great ! thanks
Thanks for producing this video. Really helps me as I plan my CCIE journey.
Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video.
I have an INE sub and I totally agree, there's zero energy or enthusiasm from their instructors. I also felt like they patched a bunch of their traninings together to make the classes. I like CBT Nuggets a lot more.
You are my go to resource when I want the truth.
Thanks for the review. Very helpful
Thank you Jeremiah so much!
Thanks for the info! Regarding KBITS SDA labs, do you have a completely blank slate and unrestricted access to do anything and everything required to pass the exam? Also, within the SDA lab environment can you integrate SDWAN with the SDA nodes? Thanks for your time!
Khawar and his team have recently updated everything for v1.1 of the exam. So my experience may no longer be valid.
For me, I had unrestricted access (for all intents and purposes). I completely ignored his labs and configured the systems the way I wanted. That said, his ISE was not licensed to do everything I needed it to do. Even so, I was able to configure everything just like I saw on the exam, but I couldn't perform the final tests.
He does have a "Super Lab" in which you do both SD-A and SD-WAN tasks, however I don't know if they're actually integrated or not. (His SD-A stuff is real equipment in a rack all his other stuff-including SD-WAN-is running in EVE-NG.) I never did his Super Lab.
Thanks so much Jeremiah for this video! For Narbiks course, is it only bootcamp or is there way to do self paced learning with pre-recorded lessons and labs?
There is no self-paced, pre-recorded.
1) He offers a 2-part boot camp (one-week R/S with Narbik and one-week SD with Terry Vinson)
OR
2) A 15-week class which meets 4-6 hours once each week for R/S plus a week-long boot camp for SD.
Here's the thing that's important to understand. While the Narbik portion of the class is great, the real value comes from his workbook. It is a combination textbook/workbook. It is VERY well written, easy to read, and it covers every topic in great detail.
I think the 15-week class is the best option, but he only offers it like once a year. So if you're hesitant to do the boot camp because it's impossible to learn all that material in a week, don't worry. You'll have all the time in the world with the workbook.
@@jeremiahwolfethanks so much, you’re the best! This is exactly what I was looking for. I took Orhans class but he was really hard to understand, there’s no editing and I did not receive any labs.
I’m going to sign up for kbits first because from what you described might be a good refresher material and then I’ll most likely take Narbik boot camp after that.
Thanks again 🙏🏻
Hi @jeremiahwolfe, great content, I watched most of your videos looking for any information about building your own Lab, but found none, maybe I missed something? I am curious, did you rent rack or did you have your own lab for practicing? I know you used kbits for SD access, but what about everything else? I checked micronics website and I see its mentioned you get access to EVE lab for month after bootcamp is over. What about 15 week training? Do you have access to EVE lab through all 15 weeks? I am CCIE in collaboration and planing to perhaps take EI as well, but considering what are my best options regarding lab. Would prefer to have my own rather then rent rack somewhere online.
Appreciate your answer.
I can't speak to Colab. I have no idea what the requirements are and what can be emulated and what can't.
With Micronics you get lab access for the entire 15 week class.
If you can afford it, I highly recommend purchasing a used server to run EVE-NG. Get the most cores you can afford.
I think you misunderstood. I already have CCIE collaboration, but I am planning to take CCIE EI perhaps as I work less and less as a voice engineer and more involved on other stuff, like cisco SD Wan for example.
So 15 weeks of lab access 24/7 or only certain amount of hours during the week?
I have a server with 48 cores / 128 GB RAM, is this enough to run EVE-NG lab? Where did you get the topology or lab blueprint for eve-ng lab? You built it yourself or copied Micronics lab setup for example? @@jeremiahwolfe
@@92mmrkoci sorry for the misunderstanding. Yes, during the 15-week course you get 24/7 rack access. However your server 48 cores /128G is plenty. In fact that's what I was running my EVE on.
Narbik will give you access to a dropbox with the EVE files you can import.
Those will have the topologies for his lab workbooks and his Directed Activities that you do during class.
That will cover all the R/S material.
For SD-WAN, you'll get EVE topologies and workbook from Terry at the time of your SD bootcamp.
For SD-WAN I mostly used my own labs though.
Perfect, thanks for taking the time to post a reply. Very much appreciated, and congrats on your CCIE :) @@jeremiahwolfe
Hi Jeremiah, i was wondering if there is any reading or videos that you used and recommend which focus on the CCIE V1.1 blueprint number 4 (Infrastructure security and services).
Just Narbik's labs.
Never came across or heard of k bits At all will look into it
Nice video man, thanks for sharing
Another great video. I really like some stuff form INE l, specially with Brian and Rohit teaching. I always thought that Orhan’s labs were considered great because of their size and complexity, but I never did them, only heard about it.
When starting with the CCIE I too was impressed by the size of Orhan's labs. Once I got into it though I realized that big labs are a hinderance. Small labs that allow you to follow exactly what is happening is the best way to learn. (In my opinion.)
@@jeremiahwolfe Every time I see a Packet Tracer topology (it's always a Packet Tracer warrior) with 30+ routers I lose my shit. Dude no one cares...
thank you. Great channel.
hi Jeremiah, do you think buying Narbik's workbook is enough? because honestly I don't have the $4000 for his 15 week bootcamp
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Hello Jeremieh,
thank you so much for taking you time to share your experience with us.
I am currently preparing for CCIE EI v1.1 using bunch of resources i already shared them in this subreddit.
Beside all of that resources i am willing to attend Narbik CCIE EI 15 Sessions(weeks) Bootcamp.
i just a bit confused should i use it beside of my resources i mean enroll it 5 or 6 months earlier than my exam or use it as last review before attending real lab??
I have heard that he has workbook with almost 5K pages would be great if i couple it with my current resources and cisco papers.
Thanks in advance,
AliDoski
Your CCIE training BEGINS when you do Narbik's course.
In my opinion... just my opinion...
STEP ONE (WEEK 0): Look at Narbik's dates for his 15-week course.
STEP TWO (WEEK 0 - WEEK 30): 6 months to 1 year (depending on how much time you have) BEFORE Narbik's course begin your preliminary CCIE training to PREPARE for Narbik's course.
Do all of your reading. And hit all of the blueprint at a medium level (Kbits is a great source for that. In fact by interleaving reading/kbits videos/kbits labs it will take 6-8 months and you'll be in a good position to do Narbik's couse.
STEP THREE (WEEK 30 - 50) : Do Narbik's 15-week course. (Due to holidays and other interruptions expect it to run longer than 15 weeks.) Class on Saturday. Labs every other day.
STEP FOUR: (WEEK 50 - 62) Schedule your exam. Review. You need to hit all of Narbik's labs at least twice and core technologies at least 3 times. Reread areas where you're weak. Prepare for DESIGN by reading Cisco Validated Design Guides and by re-reading ENCOR prep material. This will take 2 - 3 months.
STEP FIVE: (WEEK 62 - 63) Take exam. Fail. Feel depressed. Get over it. Refocus.
STEP SIX: (WEEK 63 - 71) Schedule Exam. Prepare for 2nd attempt. Study DESIGN questions you were unsure of. Build mock lab of tasks you need to practice.
STEP SEVEN: (Week 72) Take exam. If bol_exam_pass == 1: celebrate() ELSE: step_six()
Cannot thank you enough for you answer Jeremiah.
if i got my number next year, your help would be the main reason for that. 🙏💪
can you make a video on what you use for lab, like switches routers or just cml and stuff
EVE-NG for R/S and SD-WAN.
Kbits SD-A rack rental for SD-A.
Kbits and Narbik both supply EVE-NG topologies for their labs.
Hey bro, I am trying to get into the networking field. I've studied all of the ccna level (but not taking the test) and now ccnp/ccie level stuff. I just ordered a used dell poweredge r730 (24 cores 128gb ram) to run narbiks lab book (the 2500 page one). I plan to apply for entry level networking roles once i have completeted all of the labs in that workbook, and I am also doing lots of reading and videos. I plan on taking around 6 months more from now to where im ready to apply. Would love a reply from you bro
CCNA will prepare you for entry level positions. You don't need to study for the CCIE before applying. Good luck.
Is attending his bootcamp the only way to obtain the four workbooks by Narbik?
Yes. During my time with him, several people asked him if he'd ever sell his workbooks separately (which I guess he used to do). His answer was a hard, "No."
Since you are CCIE now, Are you planning to start teaching CCIE?
I've thought about it. However there's a reason that there are only a few CCIE trainers out there. Financially, it's just not worth it. The amount of work necessary to build a quality product would be astronomical. Meanwhile the market for CCIE training is small.
There's much difference in the workbook that comes with Narbik's book and the one he gives in his lectures?
That video is next. Stay tuned.
Is the workbook by Narbik lifetime access after paying for the course?
Yes. (Assuming LockLizard continues to work and you don't lose your license file.)
nice for this review
Do you watch your videos at x1.5 speed?
No.
Comprehension > Completion. If you can watch at 1.5 speed and retain most of what you're watching, then do it.
Just perfect 😊
what about nuggets?
Last time I looked CBT Nuggets did not have any CCIE level training. I used them for my CCNP level exams. They're okay, I'm not a huge fan though.
@@jeremiahwolfe Same. I've been with them on/off for 8 years and their Cisco training went downhill. Practice exams are particularly bad. Network Chuck is annoying as F.
@@jsmolic83 HAHAHA, I was looking around for SCOR training this week and was telling my wife that I just can't do CBT Nuggets because while a couple of their guys are good, most of them are just SOOO annoying. (I don't think it's 100% the individual's fault. I suspect that corporate demands super upbeat, high-energy presentations. Which I can't stand.)
Lol, /31 is totally fine for p2p in the right circumstances hahaha
Thank you! I bet you're getting messages from Orhan...And Nick...
INE is over priced!!