I have been told that there is no Juniper project anymore in my company for Q4 2010. The possible soonest next Juniper project would be next year. So my boss told me to learn Alcatel for I may be bore to death waiting the next Juniper project. It's not a problem for me learning some new stuffs. So starting this month, I will study Alcatel and take the Alcatel exam.
There are some offers to join other companies. But at this moment, I should reject them eventhough their offer is compeling. One company even said that they can make me JNCIE in very short time. I only laughed when I heard that.
Well. I do learn a lot from my JNCIE exam failure. JNCIE is not an easy task to passthrough, especially if you don't know what kind of questions will be provided. The proctor can give you 101 of different questions everytime you take it and if some questions is beyond what you excell at, it would be a disaster. It's an expert level anyway. But I don't deny that there are always shortcut and people always love shortcut.
My decision is against it. What kind of JNCIE I would be if I am certified but there is only limited things I can do? It's not solely about the certification, the prestige and the money. For me, skill is more important than the certification itself, that's why I am not afraid entering new domain by studying Alcatel.
Why do I choose this path? Simple. If I took the shortcut, maybe I have held networking-expert level certification right now and my living standard would be much better. But someday if my future wife or kids ask me, would I be proud to show them that? I don't think so. I think I will feel ashamed. What should I tell them? That I gain it using some tricky and cunning method? No thanks....
People who always work hard and stand in the way of truth shall have no fear. Eventhough the world is full of dirty people, they will manage to find a spot in this world and survive. That's what I believe. So no Juniper? No problem :D...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Eagle shot
I have just watched the tin cup movies on the tv. It tells about a golf player named Mc Avoy who risks his chance at US Open for making his eagle shot. While I'm not a avid fans of golf, and yet have little knowledge of the game, the tin cup is still enjoyable to watch.
And after watching it, I start to think that what Mc Avoy do in the movie has similarities with what I've done in the JNCIE exam. One of our similarities is we both have failed but with different reason. If Mc Avoy is really obsessed of making an eagle shot (a very difficult shot in golf course), I have failed because of my stubborness of using only my skill for making it done.
Another one of our similarities is we both half-heartily regret our decision but taking advantage of our experience. While Mc Avoy wins the sympathy of the golf audience (and the woman he love), I have a major advance in networking skill because of my preparation effort for JNCIE exam. So this time, although I failed the exams, I don't think it is necessary for me to mourn it nights and days because I think I have got into the right direction.
After cooling down myself, I think I will take another shot at JNCIE exams. And if I pass, at least I'm still better than some JNCIE who cannot solve networking problem except the one tested in the exams. Well, people may think I'm nuts by not taking the flow and instead decided to find my own path. But like it or not, this is the path I choose and there is nothing could make me change my decision.
There is something I believe is more important than money. That thing is called 'conscience' and I'm glad that that thing is still with me ^_^.
And after watching it, I start to think that what Mc Avoy do in the movie has similarities with what I've done in the JNCIE exam. One of our similarities is we both have failed but with different reason. If Mc Avoy is really obsessed of making an eagle shot (a very difficult shot in golf course), I have failed because of my stubborness of using only my skill for making it done.
Another one of our similarities is we both half-heartily regret our decision but taking advantage of our experience. While Mc Avoy wins the sympathy of the golf audience (and the woman he love), I have a major advance in networking skill because of my preparation effort for JNCIE exam. So this time, although I failed the exams, I don't think it is necessary for me to mourn it nights and days because I think I have got into the right direction.
After cooling down myself, I think I will take another shot at JNCIE exams. And if I pass, at least I'm still better than some JNCIE who cannot solve networking problem except the one tested in the exams. Well, people may think I'm nuts by not taking the flow and instead decided to find my own path. But like it or not, this is the path I choose and there is nothing could make me change my decision.
There is something I believe is more important than money. That thing is called 'conscience' and I'm glad that that thing is still with me ^_^.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Failed in JNCIE Exam
I failed :(. Today Ramesh, the JNCIE proctor sent me a sad email, informing me that I failed in the exam. I'm very sad right now, but at least I have done the right thing by trying my best and not taking any cheating action. The way of truth is not an easy one, I realize that when I decided to take this path and while there are people who may regret my decision, I should say I should proud of it.
I'm not sure if I will take another one in the future as the cost is too ridiculously high for Indonesia people and for me of course. There is a lot I can do better with $1400 than spending it for JNCIE exam and I realize that I have spoiled my golden chance. I'm very upset right now...even lost the appetite to write in my blog....
Life is unfair, but since when GOD told you there is a fairness in the world?
I'm not sure if I will take another one in the future as the cost is too ridiculously high for Indonesia people and for me of course. There is a lot I can do better with $1400 than spending it for JNCIE exam and I realize that I have spoiled my golden chance. I'm very upset right now...even lost the appetite to write in my blog....
Life is unfair, but since when GOD told you there is a fairness in the world?
Monday, May 10, 2010
JNCIE or not?
2 days ago, I took. JNCIE test. The exams questions suprised me very much as it is different with JNCIE study guide. Sybex JNCIE book explores more broadly about many networking features while in the JNCIE test, it comprises only a small part of it but in more depth nature.
So I cannot say I'm confident about the result. I skipped 3 questions because I must admit I didn't feel relax while taking the exam two days ago. Indosat senior engineer who sat beside me could testify if I feel very stress at that time. So I decided to pass the questions which made me losing time a lot for troubleshooting and risking my network in jeopardy. (Actually one question is passed because I fell into the trap set by the questions. Indosat guys told me the solution was quite easy after the test was over. My stupid mistakes >.< )
Anyway, I have done my best for this test. And I cannot say the Sybex book is not useful. Without it, I cannot do many things in the exam. Yes, I have done many practices using Sybex book as reference and eventhough I'm a little bit upset seeing the questions I encountered is not as I expected to be, but still that has become things in the past.
After I done the test, I told what I feel for the test to my colleague. She asked why didn't I asked the exam questions from my colleague who took the exam earlier. It could help me passing the exam more easily. I replied her that that some kind of manner is not fair. It will be unfair to my colleague, suppose he fails the exam later and the most important thing for me for taking this exam is not the certification, but the skill.
Eventhough my result might be bad, but the lab practice I endured for the past two months will pay up later. I must said I have improved my skill and knowledge a lot by practicing lab using Sybex book. Well, end in uncertain like this is not nice. My chance of passing it is like 50:50. And I know I will spend a few days with faster heart beating, waiting for the result to come out.
So I cannot say I'm confident about the result. I skipped 3 questions because I must admit I didn't feel relax while taking the exam two days ago. Indosat senior engineer who sat beside me could testify if I feel very stress at that time. So I decided to pass the questions which made me losing time a lot for troubleshooting and risking my network in jeopardy. (Actually one question is passed because I fell into the trap set by the questions. Indosat guys told me the solution was quite easy after the test was over. My stupid mistakes >.< )
Anyway, I have done my best for this test. And I cannot say the Sybex book is not useful. Without it, I cannot do many things in the exam. Yes, I have done many practices using Sybex book as reference and eventhough I'm a little bit upset seeing the questions I encountered is not as I expected to be, but still that has become things in the past.
After I done the test, I told what I feel for the test to my colleague. She asked why didn't I asked the exam questions from my colleague who took the exam earlier. It could help me passing the exam more easily. I replied her that that some kind of manner is not fair. It will be unfair to my colleague, suppose he fails the exam later and the most important thing for me for taking this exam is not the certification, but the skill.
Eventhough my result might be bad, but the lab practice I endured for the past two months will pay up later. I must said I have improved my skill and knowledge a lot by practicing lab using Sybex book. Well, end in uncertain like this is not nice. My chance of passing it is like 50:50. And I know I will spend a few days with faster heart beating, waiting for the result to come out.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
The Reason
Last chrismas, I gave two gifts to two person in my office. The first person is the best chat friend in the office. I think she is really nice and deserves it.
While the other one went to the person who I really want to give. I don't know her much but many times I asked myself : would I regret if I don't give her? And the answer is a big yes. So I decided to give her as well despite of lack communication between me and her.
When I gave her, honestly I felt very awkward because I could guess she would question the reason behind my action. So I gave her in a very fast manner she could not have a chance to reject it. Well, I consider myself cheating on this, but at least my mission is complete :P.
And I was very happy when she said thank you with a big smile. It felt like I wanted to shout loudly to celebrate it. But it didn't last longer anyway.
Soon she questioned my reasoning for giving her - as I expected. And I couldn't say anything, telling her I felt awkward as well as I realized our relationship was never been too good. She said such an action would be unnecessary and she may reject it depend on the reason I have.
I can understand why she said that. The most difficult thing in our relationship is I'm still an bachelor and she has told me that she is already in relationship with other. I know she is a very attractive woman and honestly, if God gives me a chance to know her a little bit more, I think I will take it. But that maybe not the thing she wants from me. I don't know. I'm inexperienced for this, but I will try to get the answer from her in the future for sure...
While the other one went to the person who I really want to give. I don't know her much but many times I asked myself : would I regret if I don't give her? And the answer is a big yes. So I decided to give her as well despite of lack communication between me and her.
When I gave her, honestly I felt very awkward because I could guess she would question the reason behind my action. So I gave her in a very fast manner she could not have a chance to reject it. Well, I consider myself cheating on this, but at least my mission is complete :P.
And I was very happy when she said thank you with a big smile. It felt like I wanted to shout loudly to celebrate it. But it didn't last longer anyway.
Soon she questioned my reasoning for giving her - as I expected. And I couldn't say anything, telling her I felt awkward as well as I realized our relationship was never been too good. She said such an action would be unnecessary and she may reject it depend on the reason I have.
I can understand why she said that. The most difficult thing in our relationship is I'm still an bachelor and she has told me that she is already in relationship with other. I know she is a very attractive woman and honestly, if God gives me a chance to know her a little bit more, I think I will take it. But that maybe not the thing she wants from me. I don't know. I'm inexperienced for this, but I will try to get the answer from her in the future for sure...
A New Beginning
Another year has just come. New hopes, new wishes and new spirits will color this very new year. 2010 would be an exciting year I guess :).
Looking back to past year, there are things happened and I'm so glad that I have passed through another hard year. Actually 2009 would be the most impressive year in my career as I had finished some projects and still be able to take some certifications.
Certifications I was able to achieve on 2009 are listed below :
1. JNCIS - M (renew)
2. JNCIA - E
3. JNCIS - E
4. JNCIA - FW
5. JNCIS - FW
6. JNCIP - M
7. JNCIS - ER (renew)
8. JNCIA - JUNOS
9. BSCI - 802-901
Among all my listed certifications above, I am very proud on passing JNCIA-JUNOS because I took it only a few months after it has been made available. I think I don't have to talk much about it but anyone who knows the nature of IT will know that it proves something I'm able to do. However it's not a merely certification that can determine an engineer skill. So I'm very glad that in 2009 I was given a chance to work on some interesting projects for Indosat, Telkomsel, Telkom and XL.
My last project is still continuing to 2010. It's a firewall migration projects for Excelcomm GPRS network. This project alone has taken almost all my time and energy. I even have to spend my christmas night on XL site because of it.
And meanwhile my boss was so kindly this time, by asking me if I want to take JNCIE - M earlier this year, I refused straightly. It would be a complete suicide if I took the offer, because although the firewall and router shares the same OS - JUNOS, but the behavior and limitation is very different. And there is another reason I reject this offer : in the year 2010, I will enter another vendor environment - Alcatel.
And I hope in this year, my company will grant my request for joining ENS training. The only expired certification I have in the year 2009 is ENA. And it was not because I don't want to renew it, but my superiors rejected my request on the beginning of 2009 for extending ENA. They argued that my company is no longer sell Extreme products so I was too lazy to take any further comments.
And since they offered the chances of having ENS training just a few weeks ago, I surely wouldn't missed it. Hope they can approve my request for it and make 2010 a completely exciting year.
Happy New Year Everyone ^_^.
Looking back to past year, there are things happened and I'm so glad that I have passed through another hard year. Actually 2009 would be the most impressive year in my career as I had finished some projects and still be able to take some certifications.
Certifications I was able to achieve on 2009 are listed below :
1. JNCIS - M (renew)
2. JNCIA - E
3. JNCIS - E
4. JNCIA - FW
5. JNCIS - FW
6. JNCIP - M
7. JNCIS - ER (renew)
8. JNCIA - JUNOS
9. BSCI - 802-901
Among all my listed certifications above, I am very proud on passing JNCIA-JUNOS because I took it only a few months after it has been made available. I think I don't have to talk much about it but anyone who knows the nature of IT will know that it proves something I'm able to do. However it's not a merely certification that can determine an engineer skill. So I'm very glad that in 2009 I was given a chance to work on some interesting projects for Indosat, Telkomsel, Telkom and XL.
My last project is still continuing to 2010. It's a firewall migration projects for Excelcomm GPRS network. This project alone has taken almost all my time and energy. I even have to spend my christmas night on XL site because of it.
And meanwhile my boss was so kindly this time, by asking me if I want to take JNCIE - M earlier this year, I refused straightly. It would be a complete suicide if I took the offer, because although the firewall and router shares the same OS - JUNOS, but the behavior and limitation is very different. And there is another reason I reject this offer : in the year 2010, I will enter another vendor environment - Alcatel.
And I hope in this year, my company will grant my request for joining ENS training. The only expired certification I have in the year 2009 is ENA. And it was not because I don't want to renew it, but my superiors rejected my request on the beginning of 2009 for extending ENA. They argued that my company is no longer sell Extreme products so I was too lazy to take any further comments.
And since they offered the chances of having ENS training just a few weeks ago, I surely wouldn't missed it. Hope they can approve my request for it and make 2010 a completely exciting year.
Happy New Year Everyone ^_^.
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