Re: [FW1] RE: CCSA & CCSE Certifications

[Paul T. Root <proot@interprise.com>]

In a previous message, Jianliang Li said:
> 
> 
> Thanks for all the responses.  Actually I'm taking the CCSA & CCSE 
> courses/training this week.  Should I take the tests right after I finish 
> the courses or should I spend a couple of weeks practicing on FW-1? I'd 
> like to spend some time reading the training manuals and practicing on FW-1 
> so that I have a good understanding.


Since you are already on this list, I'm going to guess that you already have
experience with FW-1. In my opinion, these types of tests are best done
when you have the material fresh in you mind.


> Jianliang Li
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Judson Main [SMTP:judson@btg.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, November 04, 1999 8:09 AM
> To:	Tranfield, Jonathan
> Cc:	ccie1024@netzero.net; 'fw-1-mailinglist@lists.us.checkpoint.com'
> Subject:	Re: [FW1] CCSA & CCSE Certifications
> 
> 
> I think it makes a major difference where you get your training.
> I got mine from UUNET in Reston, Virginia.  The class was
> basically a preparation for the tests, and as a result, I did
> managed to pass both exams - barely - and in one day to
> boot.
> 
> They are very difficult.  To make matters worse, I took only
> the CCSE class.  One has to pass the CCSA exam before
> one can take the CCSE exam.  I would advise against taking
> only the CCSE class, no matter how experienced you are,
> as I found the CCSA to be as or more difficult than the
> CCSE exam.
> 
> The questions are poorly worded and some are really and
> truly wrong.  For example, the master file is on the clients,
> not the management station.  One question screwed this up
> completely.  Who knows what the right answer really was.
> 
> Jud.
> 
> 
> 
> "Tranfield, Jonathan" wrote:
> 
> > As has been said before presently there are no preparation resources.
> > You must have the official Checkpoint literature.
> > I went on a week long course and everyone failed the test the first time.
> > Mainly because the questions are very badly worded.
> > My advice is to memorize the Checkpoint literature.
> > Some of you will say experience is what you need that is absolutely true
> > aswell but
> > a few of us had a lot of time with the product and the bad format tripped 
> us
> > up.
> > To be honest it is a good thing there are no braindumps etc it makes the
> > cert have
> > more meaning.This will probably change.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jianliang Li [mailto:ccie1024@netzero.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 9:52 PM
> > To: 'fw-1-mailinglist@lists.us.checkpoint.com'
> > Subject: [FW1] CCSA & CCSE Certifications
> >
> > I'm new to this list.  I'm interested in CCSA & CCSE certifications and
> > looking for information on how to prepare for the exams.  Thanks in 
> advance
> > for any URLs / any suggestions.
> >
> > Jianliang Li
> >
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