The program is currently divided into seven different areas of expertise or “tracks”. The CCIE track in which one becomes certified determines the different aspects of networking technology. One may also choose to pursue multiple CCIE tracks in several different categories of Cisco technology: Routing & Switching, Service Provider, Security, Service Provider Operations, Voice/Collaboration, Data Center, and Wireless.
CCIE requirements
According to Cisco, less than 3% of Cisco Certified engineers obtain CCIE certification and less than 1% of the networking professionals worldwide, and the average candidate will spend thousands of their own dollars and spend at least 18 months studying while pursuing it. Passing all the requirements of the program earns the individual a unique CCIE number assigned by Cisco.There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required. Instead, candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands-on lab exam. An in-depth understanding of the topics on the exams and three to five years of job experience are expected before attempting certification.
References
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
- CCIE Routing and Switching
CCIE Exam
The CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam version 5.0 is an eight-hour, hands-on exam which requires you to configure and troubleshoot a series of complex networks to given specifications. Knowledge of troubleshooting is an important skill and candidates are expected to diagnose and solve issues as part of the CCIE lab exam. You will not configure end-user systems, but are responsible for all devices residing in the network.There are now three lab modules and the sequence is as follows:
- Troubleshooting module
- Diagnostic module
- Configuration module
- Format: Hands-on Lab
Prerequisite Knowledge
CCNP certification or equivalent knowledgePassing of CCIE R&S Written exam is optional but recommended
The course is frequently reviewed to ensure that it is up to date and meets the latest topics tested on the CCIE R&S Lab exam blueprint.
Description
The Routing and Switching CCIE certification boot camp is a ten-day intense class designed for people who are actively seeking their CCIE certification. This boot camp uses a combination of lecture and hands-on laboratory exercises to teach participants how to design, deploy, and maintain a large network. It is focused on the operational design and scaling principles of routing protocols used in large-scale networks. The premise of the boot camp is to provide adequate hands-on practice with techniques used in implementing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, Multicasting and QOS to mention a few, in a large network so that students learn the techniques and can use them in their production network.Course Outline
Course Outline The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.- Lab Strategy
- Exam Structure
- Troubleshooting Section
- Diagnostic Section
- Configuration Section
- Using the DocCD
- Time Management
- Technical Topics
- IOS v15 Switches and features
- RIPv2
- EIGRP
- OSPF
- BGP
- QOS
- IS-IS
- Multicasting
- IP-Services
- IPv6
- Security
- Advance features and configuration
- Redundancy
- Super Lab
