CCIE Routing and Switching
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[edit] Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching
Certifies expert-level knowledge of networking across various LAN and WAN interfaces, and a variety of routers and switches.
[edit] Requirements for Certification
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. You are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the topics in the exam blueprints and strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting certification. You can review the exam preparation materials included on this page for more information.
[edit] Step One: CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam
You must pass the two-hour, written qualification exam which covers networking concepts and some equipment commands before you are eligible to schedule the lab exam.
[edit] Step Two: CCIE Routing and Switching Troubleshooting & Lab Exam
As of 2009, the CCIE Routing and Switching v4.0 now has both a 2 hour troubleshooting section and a 6 hour lab section totaling 8 hours.
The 2-hour troubleshooting section consists of at least 25 routers and a series of 10-12 trouble tickets. Your job is to respond to these tickets and fix the problems they describe to obtain full IP connectivity within the lab. Cisco uses IOU for the troubleshooting section in lieu of real gear.
The six-hour lab exam tests your ability to configure actual equipment and get the network running in a timed test situation. You must pass the lab within three years of passing the written to achieve certification. Your first lab attempt must be made within 18 months.
[edit] Recommended Books
- Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Lab Workbook (IEWB-RS) [1]
- Internetwork Expert's CCIE Routing & Switching Advanced Technologies Class-on-Demand [http://www.internetworkexpert.com/ieatcod-rs.htm
