Over 500 pages of original content based on the CCIE R&S lab exam 4.0 Believe me, I know how difficult it is to prepare for this exam. I designed this material for both the new CCIE lab candidates that are starting their studies, and struggling candidates that need to tune their study approach. To help you build a foundation or repair your foundation. You will find a balance of the details new candidates should know, plus presentations of the study techniques I used to finally reach the expert level required for the exam. Features: -How to get started in CCIE studies, building up from the CCNP level -Start your CCIE R&S lab exam studies in the right direction -Demonstrates how to self-study blueprint topics. Ultimately, self-study is what I relied on to pass the exam, so self-study is highly emphasized. -Guides you on specifically what to study and how deep to go into topics -Book references that include specific chapters to read -Failing CCIE R&S lab exam candidates: refocus and tune-up your studies -Loaded with many hints and tips like those found in boot camp presentations Covers: -Layer 2 Technologies -Implementing IPv4 -Implementing IPv6 -MPLS layer 3 VPNs -IP Multicast -Quality of Service -plus, a selection of six topics from the other sections of the exam (Network Security, Network Services, and Optimize the network), showing study approaches that can be used to master those topics and others like them.