Setting up Ubuntu & GNS3

For me, a completely Linux idiot, trying to install Ubuntu 12.0.4 and GNS3.
The below steps for my own reference in case I need it for the future.

1. Download the Ubuntu from the website.
2. Trying dual boot with XP but it failed. Forget it, I just use the single HDD for the Ubuntu.
3. After installing the Ubuntu, I follow the below link to install the GNS3
http://blog.ipexpert.com/2010/07/05/gns3-on-ubuntu-910-the-ipexpert-way/
4. First problem I face is I cannot find the Synaptic Package Manager.
It is disable by default in the Ubuntu 12.0.4.
5. I search it in the help and found out that I need to install via the Software center.
6. 1st problem solved. Synaptic Package Manager installed
7. Able to run the Synaptic Package Manager and installed the GNS3
8. I am using the auto configuration that provided by IPexpert
9. 2nd problem faced. I cannot access to the /root folder
After searching the web, I can access using the sudo command
10. 3rd problem faced. Where can I type the command in Linux.
11. Terminal window is use for CLI. It can find using the Dash Board
12. The most useful command to copy , move, rename, delete files in /root folder as below
gksudo nautilus
13. And finally able to run the GNS3

CCIE Road Begin

After finishing my CCNP and I decided togo for the CCIE R&S

Like what I did for the CCNA & CCNP track, all self study and using the video training either from CBT Nuggets or TrainSignal series.

For CCIE,  I found the below website is useful for the self study.

•       http://www.ipexpert.com/
•       http://www.ine.com/
•       http://www.micronicstraining.com/ --> Narbik's workbooks

I will follow the INE (InterNetwork Expert) training and the lab for the preparation.

First step, gather all the resources.

1. Books. 

* Cisco Press CCIE Fourth Edition. (borrow from library)

2. Video Training

* INE Video Training

3. Lab

* One PC ready with XP installed. i5 2.6Ghz, 4G RAM 250G HDD

4. Switches /Router

* 1 x 2950 (password reset!!)
Link for the steps 

I will be updating you once I have everything up and running.