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| dbmason 2004-06-24, 11:49 pm |
| Hello, I'm very confused. I took the 642-501 test today and although I (THOUGHT I)knew the commands and syntax for the simulation questions, it wouldn't accept any of them. It just kept returning the same message: "^" invalid marker.
I tried to enter:
r> config t
tacacs-server host <ip-address> key <key>
etc...
but I kept getting the error message. What did I miss. NEW AT THIS...THANKS FOR YOU RESPONSE. | |
| jarle 2004-06-25, 12:30 am |
| You need to start with R(config)#aaa new-model | |
| dbmason 2004-06-25, 12:41 am |
| Hello, yes I did start with aaa new-model. Sorry I didn't explain that; I'm just rather spaced out and frustrated over this.
When I reviewed cisco's tutorial on the web for the test, the simulation had a drop down menu.???? | |
| 117wik 2004-06-26, 11:54 pm |
| wonder if there's a bug in their testing engine or something. just done my SECUR last week and i issued the exact same command and it works for me though.
Anyway may be you should file a complain or something to Prometric/Cisco. | |
| dbmason 2004-06-27, 9:07 am |
| I did call the Prometric Customer Care line and opened an incident. But while I was waiting for them, I contacted an engineer at the local Cisco office and we talked. IT WAS ME.
Prometric did contact me and tell me they reviewed the test and couldn't find any problems.
Scheduled to take the test again tomorrow AM. I won't tell you what I did, 'cause you all will laugh. $125 wasted on my own mistake!!! Stuff happens... | |
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| Please tell us what you did wrong so we may all learn from it. This is part of what this forum is all about. | |
| forbesl 2004-06-28, 4:17 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by qv7
Please tell us what you did wrong so we may all learn from it. This is part of what this forum is all about.
Translation:
I'm a leech. Give me the answer or I will make try to make you feel guilty for not "sharing" your learning with me. | |
| dbmason 2004-06-28, 7:57 am |
| OH, Bloody Hll! I'll tell you but it's SOOOO embarrasing. I was so intent on the syntax of the commands and the misleading error message, I didn't realize I didn't type "enable" at the router prompt.
Ok, so there I told you. I hope you get a good laugh out of it!!!!!
Taking it for the LAST time in a few hours,
db | |
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| quote:
Originally posted by forbesi
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Translation:
I'm a leech. Give me the answer or I will make try to make you feel guilty for not "sharing" your learning with me.
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Forbesi:
I am NOT a leech and I do not NEED his anwer or your answer 'cos I passed 642-501 a month ago with 944/1000. It is just about the easiest Cisco exam I have ever taken. It certainly does not come anywhere as dificult as the VPN, CSPFA, or CSIDS exams, all of which I have taken and passed. I am not even going to compare it to the CCNP exams that I passed almost 3 years ago.
There should be no sense of embarrassment in airing a mistake made during an exam in this forum. Just like I said prior, we are here to share and learn. | |
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| quote:
Originally posted by dbmason
OH, Bloody Hll! I'll tell you but it's SOOOO embarrasing. I was so intent on the syntax of the commands and the misleading error message, I didn't realize I didn't type "enable" at the router prompt.
Ok, so there I told you. I hope you get a good laugh out of it!!!!!
Taking it for the LAST time in a few hours,
db
Crap happens in test environments that would not happen in the "real world". No need to feel silly about it, we've all been there one day or another. Sorry to hear that you have to repay to take the test again because of that, but as you said, you live and learn. Great attitude to have! | |
| forbesl 2004-06-29, 12:10 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by qv7
quote:
Forbesi:
I am NOT a leech and I do not NEED his anwer or your answer 'cos I passed 642-501 a month ago with 944/1000. It is just about the easiest Cisco exam I have ever taken. It certainly does not come anywhere as dificult as the VPN, CSPFA, or CSIDS exams, all of which I have taken and passed. I am not even going to compare it to the CCNP exams that I passed almost 3 years ago.
There should be no sense of embarrassment in airing a mistake made during an exam in this forum. Just like I said prior, we are here to share and learn.
With reference to this particular instance concerning his mistake, this is a common mistake made all the time in the "real world". There is nothing to "learn" or "share". He was quite forthcoming in his reply, albeit I'm sure his kicked himself in the a$$ when he realized what he'd done.
Guess what, though? He shouldn't have even posted that simulation question in an open forum to begin with since it was on the exam. Violation of the NDA is what that is.
With reference to general "sharing" and "learning", I've noticed many people in these forums want the real questions/answers and make ignorant people feel guilty for not "sharing" them in the interest of "learning". While you may not have needed the answers, your reply to him was framed such that it looked like you wanted him to let everyone know how to solve the simulation question. Instead of letting him know about the NDA violation, you appeared to be encouraging him.
REAL sharing and learning should not be done at the expense of violating the NDA we all agree to before taking the exams.
To bad the moderator for this forum is no longer functioning as such. Oh, wait....there IS no moderator!! | |
| dbmason 2004-06-29, 1:58 pm |
| Gentlemen,
I'm sorry to have caused such controversy. In my current situation I don't have coworkers or colleagues to discuss these topics with. Let me assure you, I have worked and studied at great length to pass any certification I have achieved.
I retook the 642-501 yesterday and pased with an 899.
And on final note. I am not a him; I am a her. So Gentlemen, I wish you all the best but I probably won't partake in this forum again. Regards, DB
PS...I can take the heat, I just choose not to. | |
| forbesl 2004-06-29, 3:38 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by dbmason
I am not a him; I am a her.
I apologize for referring to you with the incorrect gender. Congratulations on your pass. | |
| dbmason 2004-06-29, 7:04 pm |
| It's not the reference, it's the assumption.
Thank you for the congrats.
ta
db | |
| forbesl 2004-06-30, 8:51 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by dbmason
It's not the reference, it's the assumption.
It's a natural assumption if you consider the fact that most members here are male and that I.T. isn't exactly overrun with females. No offense was intended by anyone here, I assure you. Maybe you should think about adding your gender to your profile. | |
| kabra 2004-07-15, 10:02 am |
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| forbesl 2004-07-17, 11:39 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by kabra
The message was for dbmason, not you. You're a piece of human dung known as a "spammer" that fits neither the male nor the female category. | |
| SteveSteve 2004-07-21, 5:42 pm |
| I just took the test today and the sim kept telling me that the version was not correct. I know the command, but it would not take aaa authentication... even after aaa new-model. Any ideas? | |
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| SteveSteve 2004-07-22, 10:27 am |
| Yes, I was in the correct mode. There was a popup box indicating that I was using an incorrect version of the IOS. When I would type AAA ? I would see authentication as an option, but would not allow me to type it in.
Also I received about 10-12 questions on SDM which was not on Cisco’s site about being on the test. | |
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| To anyone who has taken the SECUR exam,
I took the exam unsucessfully today. On the sim about configuring ISAKMP. I understood the test wanted you to configure the ISAKMP Policy on a RTR. Was I suppose to configure both RTR's? Setup isakmp identity? | |
| moodymaniac 2004-09-14, 8:17 am |
| Hi,
I've been facing a much tight scehdulke and my exam dateline is coming closer day by day.
Can i prepare full and pass within 10 days If i take 10 days off from my office.
Yes, i believe hands On is always good, but please do guide me that if there's extensive handson needed for the test.
i mean i can have 1/2 days workon 2600 and L/3 switches.. No firewall or IDS awaialble. If that will do ??
Please guide me.. waiting for suggestions and comments.
Mudassar | |
| moodymaniac 2004-09-14, 8:20 am |
| Oh forgot to tell you guys that:
I've covered basic AAA yet.
consulting Cisoc Press Student Guide
Sybex book and McGrawhill all in one..
Which one to hold on to. How to plan and prepare well..
Please gentlemen, help me. | |
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| freak 2004-12-30, 11:28 am |
| the cisco site is always chockful of material. Thanks for the reminder
BTW, if like me you can't find a thing on that site, use the google site indexing syntax/tool to locate it easier | |
| Imran4sin 2005-02-27, 1:40 am |
| how the hec did you manage so manay certs freak!!
^^ yea, same goes for microsoft.com |
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