CCIE Routing and Switching
Summary:
CCIE certification in Routing and Switching indicates expert level
knowledge of networking across various LAN and WAN interfaces, and
a variety of routers and switches.
Experts in R&S solve complex connectivity
problems and apply technology solutions to increase bandwidth,
improve response times, maximize performance, improve security, and
support global applications. CCIE should be able to install,
configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and dial access services.
Target
Audience
Experienced network engineers with advanced
skills and knowledge in designing, configuring, maintaining and
troubleshooting routed and switched networks.
Prerequisites
No formal pre-requisites required although candidates are expected
to have an in-depth understanding of the subtleties, intricacies
and challenges of end-to-end networking. Candidates are
strongly encouraged to have 3-5 years of job experience before
attempting certification, it is however strongly recommended that
as a minimum the following have been attained CCNA, BSCI, CIT, QoS,
ARCH, BCMSN, IPV6.
Requirements:
| Required Exams |
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350-001 CCIE Routing & Switching -
Theory |
CCIE Routing & Switching – Theory
(CCIE1) |
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350-001
CCIE Routing & Switching
- Practical Lab
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CCIE Routing & Switching
-Core Skills (CCIE1)
CCIE Routing & Switching – Preparation
(CCIE2)
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The exam is in 2 stages:
CCIE Routing and Switching Written Exam
- Candidates must pass a two-hour, written qualification
exam which covers networking concepts and some equipment commands
before they are eligible to schedule the lab exam.
CCIE Routing and Switching Lab Exam - The
eight-hour lab exam tests candidates ability to configure actual
equipment and get the network running in a timed test situation.
They must pass the lab within three years of passing the written to
achieve certification. Their first lab attempt must also be made
within 18 months
Re-certification
CCIEs are required to pass one CCIE written exam within the
24-month period preceding their recertification deadline. A passing
grade on any of the currently available written exams satisfies the
requirement. All CCIEs are required to recertify. For more details
visit the Recertification website at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/ccie/recert/index.html