This blog post lists links to a 3-part series on the CCIE Route/Switch lab exam, posted to this blog in late 2009. It also includes a few links to other relevant posts. This index is here as a convenience for those searching for information on these topics.
CCIE Lab series
Part 1 - A Sneak Peek at the CCIE R/S Lab
Part 2 - CCIE R/S Troubleshooting: Initially Shocked, but Wasn't Too Bad
Part 3 - CCIE R/S vs. CCNA/CCNP Troubleshooting
Other earlier but relevant CCIE lab posts: