Tequila and Diabetes.

I only drink 100% agave tequila. Why ?   Tequila got Alcohol. Is it bad ? First of all : Alcohol is not good for your body. That is the disclaimer. And if you got diabetes and you want to drink some alcohol from time to time, please know what you can drink ! Beer … Read more

Hiking Boundary Peak, Nevada. 4007 meter

Don’t be afraid. Just prepare yourself and try it.  Why Hiking Boundary Peak ? In 2012 I made it to the summit of Boundary Peak. The highest peak in Nevada. But it wasn’t my intention to hike this peak. Why did I do it ? August 2012, just a few months after my divorce, I wanted … Read more

Hyperflex Replication Factor 2 or 3 ?

More capacity or higher availability. That is the Hyperflex Replication Factor Question. Hyperflex Replication Factor ? A replication factor (RF) is the number of copies that the Hyperflex system writes the storage block.  There are two options : A RF of 2 or a RF of 3. The default setting during installation of the Hyperflex … Read more

10 steps to become CCIE Certified

If I can do it, everybody can do it ! Step 1 : Get information Do you have a dream that you want to become CCIE Certified ? You’re at the right address to start here. Before you even start thinking about the written and lab, first you have to get information. Maybe you already … Read more

Become CCIE : Step 2 Written

Step 2 : Written To become a CCIE you must pass for a written exam before you can schedule a lab. When you pass both written and lab you will get a CCIE number. Start to find the recommended reading list on the Cisco site and start reading. I prefer PDF and maybe you like … Read more

Become CCIE : Step 3 Read

Step 3 : Read Right now you passed the ccie written and you are able to set a date for your lab exam. Although you already read a lot for your written, there are also some reading recommendation for the lab. Some same books, some are new. Read also design guides and technotes, which are … Read more

Become CCIE : Step 4 Schedule

Step 4 : Schedule When you got a date of your ccie lab exam, you can schedule your personally agenda for reading and practicing.  When you make a schedule, be honest to yourself. You can schedule time in the weekend but if you are full with all kind of things, you will have to make … Read more

Become CCIE : Step 5 Find Study Partners

Step 5 : Find study partners You can do your journey by yourself and it is doable but when you have a companion, you will experience that the journey is easier. If a colleague is also starting with a CCIE journey you can together create a schedule and use the same equipment’s. What if you … Read more

Become CCIE : Step 6 Practice

Step 6 : Practice Although it is possible that you have some hands-on experience due to your job, the main focus should be practice, practice, practice. One time during a ccie coaching session I saw that a participant was very smart, but he was very slow with typing. I advised him to have typing lessons … Read more