What is proof?

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dang65 replied

5 June 2009, 13:58
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

As in a technical test? I hope so.

I was thinking more along the lines of "you've actually done some work involving yada, rather than just read a few books about it and got a certificate".
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TimberWolf replied

5 June 2009, 13:33
Originally posted by dang65 View Post

"Proven" means "tested" in this context, doesn't it? Like if you passed your driving test and then applied to do the Paris-Dakar Rally. The job ad would ask for "proven experience in the Sahara".

As in a technical test? I hope so.
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dang65 replied

5 June 2009, 13:27
"Proven" means "tested" in this context, doesn't it? Like if you passed your driving test and then applied to do the Paris-Dakar Rally. The job ad would ask for "proven experience in the Sahara".
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gingerjedi replied

5 June 2009, 13:04
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Use dynamips - no point shelling out for routers these days (I just sold off the last of my lab, seriously depreciated in value).

Internetwork expert (The leading CCIE training company) got a good page on it:

http://www.internetworkexpert.com/resources/iosonpc.htm

Excellent, just what I was after.

Have a beer on me.
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snaw replied

5 June 2009, 12:43
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post

Ahhh a network guru, I've just started doing the CCENT as I need a route out of MS support as its going nowhere.

Can you recommend any of the netsims (any good free ones?) or should I be buying a Cisco lab kit from eBay?

Use dynamips - no point shelling out for routers these days (I just sold off the last of my lab, seriously depreciated in value).

Internetwork expert (The leading CCIE training company) got a good page on it:

http://www.internetworkexpert.com/resources/iosonpc.htm
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gingerjedi replied

5 June 2009, 11:40
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Yep. You can go to cisco's website put my name in and CCIE number and it'll be verified

Ahhh a network guru, I've just started doing the CCENT as I need a route out of MS support as its going nowhere.

Can you recommend any of the netsims (any good free ones?) or should I be buying a Cisco lab kit from eBay?
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DimPrawn replied

5 June 2009, 11:28
Proven experience of SOAP...

You don't stink at interview?
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snaw replied

5 June 2009, 11:28
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

I don't think they are after certificates. e.g.

I know, I was putting my hand on it so to speak ...

Anyway, I dunno I'd describe it as certificate - wee bit more than that
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TimberWolf replied

5 June 2009, 11:27
Originally posted by snaw View Post

Yep. You can go to cisco's website put my name in and CCIE number and it'll be verified

I don't think they are after certificates. e.g.

Proven experience of SOAP...

I once used soap, but didn't keep the receipt.
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snaw replied

5 June 2009, 11:26
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

No, not a deep philosophical question as this involves agency ads. A lot of ads specify "proven experience of yada". What is proof? Can anything really be proven? Would a philosophical essay denying the existence of proof satisfy an agent and bag you an interview?

Yep. You can go to cisco's website put my name in and CCIE number and it'll be verified
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TimberWolf started a topic What is proof?

5 June 2009, 11:24
What is proof?

No, not a deep philosophical question as this involves agency ads. A lot of ads specify "proven experience of yada". What is proof? Can anything really be proven? Would a philosophical essay denying the existence of proof satisfy an agent and bag you an interview?
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