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Table of Contents
How to Become a CCIE Certified Expert ........................................10 CCIE Exam Taking on the Highest Level of all CISCO Certifications .......................................................................................11 CCIE Jobs The Difference between a Network Administrator and a Network Engineer ....................................................................12 CCIE Lab Exam A Hands-on Test to Prove One s Qualification ...............................................................................................................14 CCIE Resume The Need for CCIE Recertification .......................16 CCIE Security Learning the Principles of Network Security ......17 CCIE Training The Best Line of Defense Against Failure ..........18 CCIE Voice Becoming an Expert on VoIP.....................................20 CCIE Written Exams The Most Critical Part of the CCIE Certification ........................................................................................21 The Five Tracks of CCIE ....................................................................22 Tips on Passing the CCIE 350-001 ..................................................24 Thank God for CCIE audio ................................................................25 The Average Salary of a CCIE ...........................................................26 More Info From a CCIE Blog ............................................................27 Get Yourself a CCIE Blueprint ..........................................................28 Getting Yourself a CCIE Book ..........................................................29 Where to Get CCIE Books .................................................................30 The Need for a CCIE Boot Camp ......................................................31
The Popularity of CCIE Boot Camps .............................................. 32 Choose the Right Kind of CCIE Bootcamps ................................... 33 Why Not Try CCIE Braindump?...................................................... 34 The Ease That CCIE CBT Brings ..................................................... 35 The Essence of CCIE Cert ................................................................. 36 CCIE Certification: The Real Deal................................................... 37 The Prestige of CCIE Certification .................................................. 38 Benefits of Being CCIE Certified ..................................................... 39 How To Make The Most Out of a CCIE Class ................................ 40 Always to Your Advantage: Enroll in CCIE Classes Now! ........... 41 The Easiest Way to Finish A CCIE Course ..................................... 42 Important Considerations in the CCIE Exams.............................. 43 CCIE Forums A Great Way to find Solutions to Cisco Matters . 44 Setting Up A CCIE Home lab? Start off With Routers ................. 45 CCIE: Creating Impact All Over the World ................................... 46 CCIE Jobs Challenging and Rewarding at the Same Time! ...... 47 Getting Started with Lab Equipment in CCIE ............................... 48 Timely Tips for CCIE Lab Exams .................................................... 49 What s In Store for You In CCIE Lab Rentals ............................... 50 Consider Getting Into CCIE Labs .................................................... 51 Expert Advice for CCIE Lab Training ............................................. 52 Useful Tips For Prospective CCIE Lab Workbook Purchasers ... 53 The CCIE List of Readings ............................................................... 54 Some Important Notes Regarding the CCIE Exam ...................... 55
CCIE Number: The Mark of an IT Expert ......................................57 CCIE Online Training: How to Find Excellent CCIE Training Center ...................................................................................................58 CCIE Pay: The Rewards of Becoming an IT Expert ......................59 CCIE Plaque: The Coveted Badge of Honor ...................................60 CCIE Practical Studies: A Thousand-page Resource for IT Experts .................................................................................................61 CCIE Practice is Key to CCIE Certification Success ......................62 CCIE Prep Kits: Essential Tools for Passing the CCIE Exams .....63 3 Foolproof CCIE Preparation Tips .................................................64 Familiarize Yourself with CCIE Questions .....................................65 The Scope of CCIE R&S .....................................................................66 Success with CCIE Rack Training ....................................................67 CCIE Rack Rental: Providing Convenient CCIE Lab Exam Training ...............................................................................................69 CCIE Routing & Switching Exam: Requirements for Successfully Passing the CCIE Lab Exam .............................................................71 CCIE Routing and Switching Exam: 3 Best Ways to Prepare for the Exam ..............................................................................................73 Simple Ways to Pass the CCIE Routing Exam ...............................75 Getting to Know CCIE Routing and Switching ..............................77 The Benefits of CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Boot Camps ..79 CCIE Routing Switching: The Twin CCIE Track ...........................81 Basics of CCIE RS Examination .......................................................83 Why CCIE Salaries Continue to Top the List .................................84
CCIE Salary: The Fruits of Hard CCIE Labor................................ 85 How to Prepare for the CCIE SAN Exam ....................................... 87 The Benefits of Attending CCIE Security Boot Camp .................. 88 Ways to Prepare for the CCIE Security Exam ............................... 90 CCIE Security Lab ............................................................................. 92 A Primer on CCIE Security Lab Workbooks .................................. 94 Bits and Pieces of CCIE Security Rack ........................................... 95 Figuring Out Security Training for CCIE ....................................... 96 Dissecting the CCIE Security Written Exam Bit by Bit ................ 97 Cracking the Code: First Dibs on the CCIE Security Written Exam.................................................................................................... 98 CCIE Service Provider Provides Real Assistance .......................... 99 Preview of CCIE SP Examination .................................................. 101 Rise Up the Ladder with CCIE Storage ........................................ 103 The Lowdown on CCIE Storage Networking ............................... 104 CCIE Study: Best Preparation for the Examination ................... 105 CCIE Study Groups for Better Learning ...................................... 107 Spending on a Good CCIE Study Guide Has Its Rewards ......... 108 Pass the CCIE Test and Get an Expert Level Cisco Certification ............................................................................................................ 109 Master s List of CCIE Tracks ......................................................... 110 Verifying CCIE Members Certification with the CCIE Verification Tool .............................................................................. 111 Passing the CCIE Voice Exam Means Expertise in Cisco VoIP Solutions ........................................................................................... 112
Completing the Certification by Passing the CCIE Voice Lab Exam ..................................................................................................113 Passing The CCIE Voice Written Exam Is a Good Start .............114 Going for a CCIE VoIP Certification ..............................................115 Getting the CCIE Workbook That Gets You Certified .................116 Passing the CCIE Written Exam Brings You a Step Closer to a CCIE Certification ............................................................................117 CCNA CCIE Certification: Which One is Appropriate for YOu?118 CCNA CCNP CCIE Certifications: Get It All Or Get CCIE Certified Right Away ........................................................................119 The advantages of becoming CCIE-Cisco Certified Network Professional Holder .........................................................................120 Cisco CCIE Taking Chances on a Bigger Challenge ...................122 Mastering Cisco s CCIE Lab Exam ................................................123 What it is to know about CCIE-DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)...................................................................124 What does it take to acquire the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification? ...........................................................125 IP Expert CCIE: Qualify as a VoIP expert .....................................127 Pass CCIE for Sure with Pass4sure CCIE .....................................129 Steps to pass CCIE exams ...............................................................131 Utilizing Rapidshare CCIE ..............................................................132 The Real CCIE Labs is the Real Way to Review ...........................133
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CCIE Jobs The Difference between a Network Administrator and a Network Engineer
Taking on the role of a Cisco certified IT professional is rewarding and yet challenging at the same time. A wide variety of jobs await CCIE exam passers, which also depends on the candidate s expertise and experience. Two of the most popular CCIE jobs include working as a Network Administrator or as a Network Engineer on a certain company. Now, what makes one networking job different from the other? A Network Administrator, who manages an organization s PCs or LAN network, has a lot of other job titles attached to it, such as Systems Administrator, Network Operations Analyst, Network Technician or an Information Systems Administrator. Job responsibilities of a Network Administrator include installing, configuring and maintaining PCs, network equipment and network operating systems. He or she must also deal with patching and locking down systems to make sure that only authorized personnel can enter and use the network. He or she must also diligent with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to work closely with users and troubleshoot problems under tense situations. On the other hand, a Network Engineer is also often referred to as a Senior Network Administrator, Network Designer, Network Architect or Network Analyst. He or she is the one responsible in designing and managing the organization s LAN and WAN networks, which means this position is higher than a Network Administrator. Job responsibilities of a Network Engineer include deciding on which software applications and hardware equipment to meet an organization s IT needs, aside from managing the rolling out of new systems while ensuring that appropriate corrective
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measures are performed. A Network Engineer usually starts out as a Network Administrator and moves on to more specific roles in the future.
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Storage Networking is only available at Research Triangle Park, NC and Brussels testing centers.
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Aside from attending training classes, a candidate has also the option to train at home on Cisco systems. He or she can also check out web sites that offer sample CCIE test questions and assess oneself on how prepared he or she is in taking the exam. Taking advantage of all the resources around will boost candidates confidence and give them more chances on getting CCIE certified.
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CCIE Written Exams The Most Critical Part of the CCIE Certification
If you would like to be a Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE), then it is very crucial to pass the written exam. A CCIE written exam is one of two certification exams that you need to take. Before jumping to the next type of exam, which happens to be a lab exam, you have to first give your best shot in passing the written exam of 100 multiple choice questions. Each CCIE written exam will cost you around US $300 on every attempt. Because of this, it is indeed a must to pass the exam on the first try to give you more time to focus on the lab exam, which should be taken within 18 months. Failure to do so means nullifying your CCIE written exam score so you have to take the written exam again if ever you are still interested in getting CCIE certified. To register for a CCIE written exam, you can check out the Pearson VUE web site for more information. Prometric has discontinued administering CCIE exams since August 1, 2007. It is a computer-based exam that should be completed in a span of 2 hours. Candidates can also use exam vouchers to pay for the written exam. These test vouchers can be purchased on testing centers and other academic institutions. Exam vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable, aside from the fact that these will expire after 12 months of being purchased. Other candidates also take on beta written exams when available at a discounted price of US $50. Getting a passing grade on the beta exam earns you a slot on the lab exam. However, beta exams can only be taken during the beta period.
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As of November of 2007, there are 1,344 individuals who hold multiple CCIE certifications and 210 of them hold three or more CCIE certifications.
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as existing Cisco web sites to aid them in their review. The bottom line however, is that the most effective form of preparation for the CCIE exam is studying hard.
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CCIE Prep Kits: Essential Tools for Passing the CCIE Exams
CCIE prep kits are very valuable resource materials for those who wish to pass both the CCIE written exam and CCIE lab exam. The prep kits may include reading materials that could be studied at home. Manuals and instructional guides on several IT network protocols and infrastructures are also provided in some CCIE prep kits. These will familiarize CCIE trainees on the different concepts and methods of Internetworking as well as the application of voice technology to most network architectures. CCIE prep kits and manuals can be made available by some online training centers specializing in CCIE curriculums. Trainees could find these training institutions through the Cisco network of accredited training centers. It is better to get proper training from an accredited institution in order to take advantage of updated study materials and lab simulation methods. IT professionals should consider that the CCIE certification exams are the most demanding IT qualifications tests. It will definitely require not just simple self-study and memorization techniques. Actual and hands-on experience on IT network solutions would give aspiring CCIEs a definite advantage during laboratory exams. However, it is equally important to have a multitude of CCIE prep kits in order to train and prepare for the two-stage CCIE exams. Passing the CCIE written exam is a prerequisite for taking the lab examinations. Prep kits would be useful for written exam preparations. But the most valued benefit of CCIE prep kits come from the workbooks and problem solving exercises manuals. This will sharpen the skills of trainees in solving actual CCIE lab exam problems.
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one. There are websites that provide CCIE rack renter on per-hour rate.
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earned through this method could mean success or failure in the CCIE certification exams.
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CCIE Routing & Switching Exam: Requirements for Successfully Passing the CCIE Lab Exam
The CCIE routing & switching exam determines the technical capabilities of IT professionals in providing network solutions for different LAN and WAN environments. It also tests the abilities of examinees in using different switching technologies existing in most IT environments and architectures. Proficiency in Cisco systems routing and switches shows that the CCIE examinee has ample technical know-how in the deployment, management, and maintenance of Internetworking architectures. The CCIE routing and switching lab exam is a laborious 8hour hands-on session. Examinees will be required to install and configure different and complicated network settings and deploy it on different local area or wide area networks. During simulations, exam takers will be presented with numerous issues and network problems. It is therefore important to know the intricacies of diagnosing network problems and applying solutions that could troubleshoot the given problems. It is generally required that examinees should be able to work with different devices that exist in the network. Knowledge of updated network hubs and technologies is also essential for this purpose. There are no prerequisites for taking the lab exams aside from passing the written tests. Examinees are given ample time to prepare for the CCIE routing and switching exams. It is generally advised by Cisco that examinees should first get hands-on networking experience in order to grasp the concept and methods of network systems. Trainings and virtual simulations are also essential preparation steps which could be very valuable during actual
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examinations. These are critical measures which could ensure the success of examinees in taking the CCIE lab exam.
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CCIE Routing and Switching Exam: 3 Best Ways to Prepare for the Exam
The CCIE routing and switching exam is probably one of the most difficult exam tracks of CCIE lab examinations. It requires high technical knowledge of different networking technologies. The CCIE examinee must also possess superior understanding of networks in order to solve the numerous problems that will be presented during actual examinations. There are several techniques and methods that can be used to prepare for the CCIE routing and switching exam. Examinees should prepare thoroughly for this exam track which is a major part of the CCIE lab exams. First, examinees must enroll in training centers that provide reviews for networking solutions and give updated approaches to latest network technologies. This will allow the CCIE examinees to refresh their theoretical knowledge. This is also important in order to understand the current best practices of routing and switching technologies. Second, examinees must secure different self-study guides such as books, training manuals, current journals, and technical documents related to networking technologies. These materials would reinforce the conceptual knowledge of aspiring CCIEs in grasping different network solutions. It could also broaden the theoretical framework of examinees and will enable them to look for different angles in solving networking issues. Third, examinees must constantly practice their networking skills either through actual hands-on experience in their company s IT environments or through network simulations. Simulations can be acquired through hosted service. The examinee will be provided with a virtual network environment. It could be a good training
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Compiling copies of exam. These can be downloaded from the Cisco website. Joining a study group. There are many communities in the Internet that are communicating with one another for the sole purpose of passing the CCIE exam. Joining these groups will surely help the candidate in making serious and more effective study about CCIE routing. Buying books. This maybe a very simple one but reading books still works. However, it should be noted that not all CCIE books are great reference for studying. Comparing different books helps in determining the best among them.
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Downloading some sample exams. CCIE exams are not always similar from the previous years but the previous exams can provide a preview of what one should expect during the CCIE routing examination. With enough preparation, success will surely be ensured with CCIE routing examination.
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books and taking sample exams before proceeding with the CCIE routing and switching exam.
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Border Getaway Protocol, Multicast Routing, Quality Service, Security, and IP and IOS features. Anyway, passing CCIE routing switching will be as easy as the alphabet with enough readings, knowledge, and long-time practice/experience on the field.
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fied in the Midwest can earn $85,000, while the CCIEs in Northeast earn $95,918 annually.
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tions that will be encountered during the CCIE lab exam. This will increase their chances to successfully pass the CCIE lab exam.
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under time pressure. It should be noted that the CCIE security exam is time limited so it would be better to practice on mock exams that mimic this situation.
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marization, and redistribution. Other IGP features may also be included in this Security Lab exam. Complete information about the possible topics for CCIE Security Lab examination can be found in various website.
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Cracking the Code: First Dibs on the CCIE Security Written Exam
After several years of working with Cisco systems and applying all your knowledge in the workplace, your next step is probably to take the CCIE certification exam. This exam is a sure way to recharge your career and make you seem all the more professional in this industry, because passing it means being able to command a higher salary and become a leader of any CCIE team of any company or organization. Of course, the test itself is pretty hard, what with one hundred multiple choice questions which you need to answer within a total of two whole hours. And with Cisco having such a broad range of topics and sub concepts, how will you be able to trim down your studies for the test? To start off, the CCIE exam will have a general networking component. Here, you will need to study about the basics of networking, including OSI layers, Switching (VTP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, etc), TCP/IP Protocols, IP Multicast, and Routing Protocols (including EIGRP, RIP, and BGO, among others). It also tackles the subject of Security General, so be prepared to face questions that are related to the best security policies and the best practices for security, different kinds of information security standards (which also include ISO 17799, BS 7799 and ISO 27001), different Standard Bodies, BCP 38, Common RFCs (example, RFC1918 and RFC2401), questions about attacks and vulnerabilities and security audit and validation may also come out. This truly is comprehensive, but working on such a task will be worth the effort you make!
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The CCIE service provider is like the actual CCIE lab exam, every lab scenario in the CCIE Service Provider Lab Workbook Volume II is composed of different sections. A student might be exceptional in grades and in his technical skills, but CCIE is the examination to beat. After the student passes the examination, there is a bright future that waits for him or her. And with the high expenses that one will spend, it is very worthy to take CCIE service provider.
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time of lab examination. The candidate is given three years to pass the lab exam if in case he failed the first attempt.
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One may also try browsing the internet. There are several sites that offer suggestions in preparation for the CCIE certification examination.
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Pass the CCIE Test and Get an Expert Level Cisco Certification
Cisco issues certifications for IT professionals working with their products. There are three levels of Cisco career certifications: the associate, the professional and the expert levels. The expert level Cisco certification is known as the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert certification. This is quite a valuable certification in the IT profession. Those working with the Cisco products that have this certification generally get higher pay than those who do not have the certification and those with the level of associate and professional certification. It s not easy to get this certification however. In order to complete the CCIE test one has to pass the written exam and a practical hands-on exam. Passing the written exam is required before one would be allowed to take the hands-on exam. After passing the written exam, the examinee only has to 18 months to take his first attempt of the hands on exam. If he does pass it the first time, he can take as many retakes for 3 years. If he still does not get a passing mark, he must retake the written exam again and pass it. Then he can take the hands- on exam again. The CCIE certification has 5 different tracks; routing and switching, security, service provider, voice and storage networking. Each, of course, focuses on the different topics and specialties. Although there are no formal prerequisites, Cisco suggests that an IT professional would gain a three to five year networking experience first before taking the CCIE test. One does not have to pass through the associate and professional level to get to the expert level. The CCIE certification was first given out before the two. The associate and the professional levels were only given out later on for those who needed a lower level certification only.
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Passing the CCIE Voice Exam Means Expertise in Cisco VoIP Solutions
The value of a CCIE certification is a given. All IT professionals know this. They aim to get this certification because they want to take advantage of having an expert status and therefore an expert level salary. The CCIE certification has 5 tracks. Each track focuses on a different topic. One of which is the CCIE Voice track. Having a CCIE Voice certification means that one is very knowledgeable in providing an enterprise with voice over IP solutions. Getting CCIE Voice certified requires no prerequisite training but to get certified with a CCIE Voice, one has to pass both a written exam and a lab exam. To be able to take the written CCIE Voice exam one would have to pay a fee of about $300. The exam generally would deal with the Cisco technology and applications that an enterprise would use in VoIP solutions. On the other hand, the lab exam would be a timed exam. Every question aims to test a certain criterion. But the whole lab exam is an 8-hour exam which assesses the examinee s skills in providing VoIP solutions to an enterprise in a given time. The lab exam would normally cost about $1,400. Again to get certified one would have to pass both the written and the lab exams. He must pass the written CCIE Voice exam first before he is qualified to take the lab exam for CCIE Voice. It s not easy to pass the exam but once he does, he will be CCIE Voice certified and he will be considered an expert in providing VoIP solutions to enterprise using Cisco products. This could lead to an increase in salary and more employment opportunities as well.
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Passing the CCIE Written Exam Brings You a Step Closer to a CCIE Certification
Having the CCIE certification gives an IT professional an edge in his chosen field. This is because having such certification somehow proves his expertise in networking especially with the use of Cisco products. He is then expected to know and understand every single detail there is in end to end networking. Because of such qualifications employers are expected to compensate them higher salaries as well. This makes IT professionals to try their best to get CCIE certified. Getting certified means having to go through two exams. One has to pass the CCIE written exam first before he can take the lab exam. The coverage of the written exam depends on the CCIE track one wants to get certified in. It is a two-hour computer based multiple choice exam and the examinee has the choice from the hundreds of CCIE exam testing centers worldwide. If the examinee does not pass his first try of the CCIE written exam, he can take it again after 5 days. Once he passes the CCIE written exam, the examinee has to make his first attempt of the lab exam in eighteen months. Should he not be able to make it, his CCIE written exam will be valid up to 3 years so he can retake the lab exam during that time. After which, he would have to retake the CCIE written exam before he can retake the lab exam. So the CCIE written exam really is the first step toward obtaining a CCIE certification. One has to pass it if he wants to get a shot at the lab exam and his main goal, the CCIE certification.
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CCNA CCNP CCIE Certifications: Get It All Or Get CCIE Certified Right Away
The CCNA CCNP CCIE certifications all correspond to a certain level of knowhow in handing out Cisco solutions. The CCNA means Certified Cisco Network Associate. As the name suggests, it is the associate certification for Cisco professionals. Having one signifies that the person is capable to install, administer and troubleshoot medium sized routed and switched networks. But the certification has a validity of 3 years only. The next step to CCNA is the CCNP or the Certified Cisco Network Professional. For an IT professional to be able to take the CCNP exam he has to be a CCNA first. Having a CCNP certification signifies the capability of the individual to work with a network consisting of about 100 to 500 end devices and with QoS, VPNs, broadband technology and the like. In order to achieve the professional status one must pass 3 or 4 exams depending on the exam set one chooses to take. Alternatively, one can go straight to CCIE. The CCIE does not have any prerequisite so one has the choice to get CCIE certified right away or proceed to CCIE after CCNA. If the individual feels confident about his skills and expertise in providing Cisco enterprise solutions then he can try to get CCIE certified right away. The exam is more difficult though and the exam fees are higher than the CCNA and the CCNP. Whatever one chooses to take, he must be sure that he is well prepared so that he will only have to pay for the exam once. Of course, he should decide based on his knowledge and his aim in his career as well because the higher level of certification he has the better job and the higher pay he will get.
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Lastly, to maintain certification, one may either upgrade to a CCIE every after three years or re-certify. The Prep Center provides access to further equipment and resources that are helpful in getting ready for the certification.
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What does it take to acquire the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification?
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is the utmost level of professional certification that Cisco can offer. Acquiring this highest certification level involves the completion by candidates of the five determined active CCIE tracks, which include: (1) CCIP or Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional, (2) CCNP or Cisco Certified Network Professional, (3) CCDP or Cisco Certified Design Professional, (4) CCVP or Cisco Certified Voice Professional, and (5) CCSP or Cisco Certified Security Professional. CCIE consists of written and lab exams. The written exam, which is pre-requisite for the lab exam, costs about US$315 per attempt. It s only when the candidates pass the written exam can they qualify to take initial attempt for the lab exam (18-month duration). Lest the initial lab exam was failed, 3 years are given for candidates to complete their lab exam (starting from the date when they have passed successfully the written exam). If the candidates have still failed to pass the lab exam within the 3-year period, they will be required to take again and attempt to pass the written exam before taking further attempts for the lab exam. Candidates can take as many attempts to pass the lab exam (one-month waiting time between attempts) provided that they have passed successfully their written exam. CCIE lab exam is an 8-hour practical exam that currently costs about $1,400 per attempt. This lab exam basically intends to
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validate practice of theory learned by candidates who passed successfully the written exam. Most CCIE takers can undertake several attempts to pass the lab exam. It is also possible for one to acquire multiple CCIE certifications by succeeding both written and lab exams in a specific track. To know this information can be expedient to potential CCIE candidates.
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acquiring high-level expertise in CCIE. Acquiring CCIE certification may require a lot of work but can eventually lead later rewarding and opportunities.
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that would use their system would pass for sure on the first attempt and even guarantees this with a 100 percent money back guarantee if you don t.
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