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While there is a suggested list of Cisco courses for each CCIE certification track, no specific training is required for any of the CCIE exams.. An equipment list for each exam is availa

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Cisco CCIE - Exam Preparation

CCIE Exam Preparation

1 Preparing for the Qualification and Lab Exams

Preparing for your CCIE exams is a very individual process How you get ready for the tests depends on your past work experience, training, and time available Here are some suggestions that may help you prepare more effectively

2 Exam Structure

There are several different CCIE certification tracks to choose from: Routing and Switching, Communications and Services, or Security CCIE candidates need to choose one

of the above tracks and successfully pass both the qualification exam and the lab exam

The written and lab exams test different types of knowledge The qualification exam is a 2 hour multiple choice computer based exam It is available worldwide at

has successfully passed the qualification exam, they can then proceed to book and attempt the lab exam This lab exam is a 2 day hands-on practical exam and is offered

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only at selected Cisco locations worldwide

3 Preparing for the written Qualification exam

The written qualification exam concentrates on theoretical knowledge about networking, although some knowledge of Cisco equipment commands is also required The CCIE Qualification exams are administered by Cisco authorized

The key skill required to pass the CCIE Qualification exams is knowledge absorption and recall The most useful preparation resources are the recommended reading list and networking theory training courses for each track Review the recommended reading lists and networking theory training courses for each track as well as sample questions for each track:

❍ Routing and Switching

❍ Communications and Services

❍ Security

Keep in mind the reading list is only suggested - you may have other books or references that cover the same

material

4 Preparing for your CCIE Lab exam

The hands-on lab exam emphasizes Cisco equipment command knowledge and network troubleshooting skills

In order to schedule time in a CCIE Preparation Lab or to schedule the CCIE Lab exam itself, you must first pass the Qualification exam There is a time limit between passing the written qualification exam and attempting the Lab exam Review the exam policies before scheduling any of

What makes the lab exam different from the written exam and many other certification programs is that merely

"knowing" the correct command is not enough - you need

to be able to get it working in a timed test situation As a result, a successful exam preparation strategy focuses on

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experience and self-practice with Cisco equipment

Your preparation strategy for the lab exam should consider three things: your current level of work experience, your training level, and your available time and equipment options for self-study What makes CCIE lab exam preparation challenging is that the relative strengths of these three areas are different for each person attempting the exam

Experience

There is no actual requirement regarding work experience before taking the CCIE exam However, passing the lab exam requires a considerable depth of understanding of Cisco equipment and general networking This

understanding is difficult to get except with hands-on experience in a work situation As part of your preparation, you will probably determine that your experience is high in some areas, whereas other areas will require more training

or study to make up for a lower level of experience

Training

CCIE is not a training-based certification While there is a suggested list of Cisco courses for each CCIE certification track, no specific training is required for any of the CCIE exams In fact, training alone is generally insufficient to pass the CCIE Lab exam However, training can help strengthen weak areas and expose you to key topics You

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can then work on these topics in more detail as part of your self-study

Self-Study

Self-study for the CCIE Lab exam is probably the single most important factor determining success or failure The CCIE lab exam is a practical exam - your self-study must

be practical as well Passing the CCIE lab exam requires knowledge of the Cisco command set and a facility with using the commands that only comes with repeated practice in different scenarios A prerequisite for this study, and a stumbling block for many candidates, is equipment to practice on One of the first steps in your preparation should be arranging access to a mix of equipment suitable for your exam An equipment list for each exam is available for review for each examination:

❍ Routing and Switching

❍ Communications and Services

❍ Security

Familiarity with the structure of the Cisco documentation, specifically the command reference manuals and the

CCIE Lab exam preparation The exam assumes that you can configure the more common protocols and

technologies with little need to check documentation For less common topics the Cisco Documentation CD and the standard Cisco documentation set in hardcopy will be available in the exam lab Since time is a critical factor in the exam, the ability to find a command directly with minimal searching will pay off during the lab exam

One way of organizing your self-study is to take each section of the configuration guide (BGP, for example), develop a scenario to test that topic, and then try to add in

as many commands from that section as possible into your scenario This provides insight into relationships between commands that aren't always obvious from merely reading the documentation Checking related debugging commands for each section at the same time is also useful

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Another aspect of self-study is timing Since facility and familiarity with both commands and documentation are vital, you should time your preparation so that your most intense period of study occurs just before taking the lab exam Otherwise, you may find your ability to quickly recall key commands and get them working will start to degrade

5 Taking the Exam

Now that you've done your preparation and you're ready to take the CCIE lab exam, here are some suggestions to make taking the exam a little less stressful:

❍ If you're traveling to take the exam, arrive the day before and check the route from the hotel to the exam site

❍ Don't book yourself on a flight close to the end of the second day of the exam - the test can run overtime

❍ Most of the exam involves building a network to a specification If you aren't sure what the

specification requires, ask the lab engineer/proctor for clarification

❍ There are many rumors circulating about the CCIE exam If you can't find a satisfactory answer on the CCIE Web page, contact the CCIE Program

Coordinator for your region:

North and South America: ccie@cisco.com

Europe, Middle East and Africa: ccie_emea@cisco.com

Asia and the Pacific Rim: ccie_apt@cisco.com

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Cisco CCIE - Routing and Switching

Routing & Switching

❍ Recommended Reading List

❍ Additional References on cisco.com

The CCIE Routing and Switching exam covers IP and IP routing,

non-IP desktop protocols such as non-IPX, and bridge and switch related technologies It is recommended that you read the section on

also find information on test policies in the Policies Section

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2 Required Evaluations

The two requirements to become a CCIE are a passing grade on the Routing and Switching qualification exam and a passing grade on the Routing and Switching lab exam The qualification exam is a

prerequisite for attempting and scheduling the lab exam

3 Routing & Switching Qualification Exam Format

The two-hour, multiple choice exam is computerized and administered at Cisco authorized testing centers The exam is closed book and contains 100 questions No reference materials are allowed

in the exam room Find out more about scheduling your Routing and Switching Qualification exam (#350-001) and an authorized testing center near you

Recommended Reading List

❍ Internetworking Technology Overview Available through cisco.com at MarketPlace under doc # DOC-785777

❍ ITM from the Cisco Connection Training CD (DOC-CCTCD) Order ITM online

❍ Cisco Documentation

❍ Internetworking Technologies Handbook (Ford et.al.,Cisco Press)

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❍ IP Routing Primer (Wright, Cisco Press)

❍ CCIE Professional Development, Routing TCP/IP Vol 1 (Doyle, Cisco Press)

❍ Cisco CCIE Fundamentals: Network Design and Case Studies (Cisco Press)

❍ OSPF Network Design Solutions (Thomas, Cisco Press)

❍ Internet Routing Architectures (Halabi, Cisco Press)

❍ BGP Command and Configuration Handbook (Parkhurst, Cisco Press)

❍ Cisco Router OSPF Design and Configuration Guide (Parkhurst,

McGraw-Hill)

❍ LAN Protocol Handbook (Miller, M&T Press)

❍ Interconnections: Bridges & Routers (Perlman, Addison Wesley)

❍ Internetworking with TCP/IP, Vol I (Comer, Prentice Hall)

❍ Routing In the Internet (Huitema, Prentice Hall)

❍ The Complete Guide to NetWare LAN Analysis, Third Edition

(Chappel)

❍ Computer Networks, Third Edition (Tanenbaum, Prentice Hall)

❍ ATM Resource Library, Volumes 1, 2 And 3 (Black, Prentice Hall)

❍ ISDN : Concepts, Facilities, and Services (Kessler/Southwick, McGraw

Hill)

❍ Sonet and T1 : Architectures for Digital Transport Networks

(Black/Waters, Prentice Hall)

❍ TCP/IP Illustrated : Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Stevens/Wright, Addison

Wesley)

Additional References on cisco.com

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❍ Designing ATM Internetworks

❍ ATM Technical Tips

❍ Cisco Service & Support Technical Tips

❍ LAN Technical Tips

❍ Configuring IP Routing Protocols

❍ OSPF Design Guide

❍ Security Technical Tips

❍ Voice and Multimedia Technologies

Also, many other commercially available reference guides and text books are available, and Cisco highly recommends that the candidate study native vendor text and reference guides, RFCs and other

sources of pertinent technical information (i.e Novell, DEC, Apple, IBM, Sun, etc.)

4 Routing & Switching Lab Exam Format

The Routing and Switching lab exam is a two day practical exam Find out more about scheduling your CCIE lab exam and testing sites near you

The CCIE candidate will be presented with a complex design to implement from the physical layer up Candidates are not required to configure any end-user systems, but are responsible for any device residing in the internetwork, including hubs, etc Network specifics, point values and testing criteria used to assess correctness of the individual configurations are provided

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Upon completion of the implementation, the candidate will enter the troubleshooting portion of the exam In this section of the test, the candidate is required to recognize, diagnose, and resolve faults that have been inserted into an internetwork by the lab engineer

Each configuration scenario and problem has pre-assigned point values The candidate must obtain a minimum mark of 80% to pass

Effective immediately, the following topics have been removed from the lab exam content:

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Frequently Asked Questions

❍ 4000 and 4500 series routers

❍ 3900 series token ring switches

❍ Catalyst 5000 series switches

Suggested Training Courses

Cisco Training Classes are RECOMMENDED, and are NOT REQUIRED for completion of the CCIE Program For more information on these Cisco training classes and our training partners,

go to the Cisco Training page Here is the list of classes we recommend for the Routing and Switching CCIE certification:

❍ Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices

❍ Installation and Maintenance of Cisco Routers

❍ Building Scalable Cisco Networks

❍ Cisco Internetwork Design

❍ Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting

❍ SNA Configuration for Multiprotocol Administrators

Practice Labs

Cisco offers CCIE Practice Labs for the Routing and Switching exam These labs allow a candidate to practice in an exam-like environment, but with more opportunity learn and ask questions Practice Labs are located at several universities throughout North America and at various Cisco CCIE Lab locations worldwide For more information go to the Practice Labs

CIM Expert Labs

The Cisco Interactive Mentor (CIM) Expert Labs – IP Routing Protocols product offers an integrated technology-based approach to practice internetworking skills The CIM Expert Labs – IP Routing

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Protocols CD-ROM product includes a series of simulated internetworking labs where one can practice creating advanced-level configurations In the labs, users will apply their knowledge of several network protocols, including Frame Relay, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Please visit the CIM

series including suggested knowledge prerequisites, product configuration, system requirements, product availability, support and purchasing information

5 Recertification

All CCIE professionals are required to recertify For further information please read the recertification section

6 For More Information

If you need more information on the Routing and Switching exam, or the CCIE program in general, contact the CCIE Program Coordinator for your region:

North and South America: ccie_ucsa@cisco.com

Europe, Middle East and Africa: ccie_emea@cisco.com

Asia and the Pacific Rim: ccie_apt@cisco.com

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Cisco CCIE - Practice Labs

Locations & contacts information

basis - Locations & contacts information

or Cisco CCIE Practice Lab?

1 Why do CCIE Practice Labs exist?

The CCIE lab exam is the most difficult element of the CCIE certification process For this reason, CCIE Practice Labs have been established at several North American university locations CCIE Lab facilities in Cisco Systems offices around the world can also be scheduled on a limited basis for practice labs The practice labs emulate the conditions under which CCIE candidates are tested for their CCIE Lab Examination The practice labs are not required, but are a valuable resource for candidates who have passed their written CCIE Qualification exam The practice labs allow candidates to prepare in-depth for the hands-on CCIE Lab Examination

2 University CCIE Practice Labs in North America -

Locations & contacts information

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

❍ Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

❍ University of Colorado

Boulder, Colorado, USA

❍ Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas, USA

❍ University of California Extension, Santa Cruz

Santa Clara, California, USA

3 CCIE Lab facilities that can be scheduled on a

limited basis - Locations & contacts information

❍ Chatswood, NSW, AustraliaTel: +61 2 8446 6135

Fax: +61 2 8448 7980Email:ccie_apt@cisco.com

❍ Beijing, ChinaTel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext 5710Fax: +86 10 8518 2096

Email: ccie_apt@cisco.com

4 What do I need to provide when scheduling a

university or Cisco CCIE Practice Lab?

If you are interested in scheduling a CCIE Practice Lab

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or a Cisco CCIE Lab exam facility, you will need to provide the following information:

❍ Three choices of date(s) preferred

❍ Confirmation that you have taken and passed the CCIE Qualification exam

❍ A list of any Cisco courses you have attended

❍ Method of payment for CCIE Practice Lab time

5 How much does it cost to use the CCIE Practice

Labs?

Contact Cisco and the University CCIE Practice Labs directly for fees, refund and scheduling policies Some locations are subject to additional sales or service tax

Refund and cancellation policies may be different for each location Make inquiries of the specific site

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Cisco CCIE - Lab Exam

CCIE Lab Exam Scheduling

Switching lab?

lab?

my lab exam?

10 What is the cancellation policy for CCIE Lab Exam?

11 How much does the CCIE Lab Exam cost?

12 Is there a difference in the CCIE Lab Exams between the various locations?

1 What is the structure of the CCIE Lab Exam?

All CCIE lab exams are hands-on labs

2 Can I schedule my lab on-line via the web?

In mid May we will have our CCIE Routing and Switching lab scheduling on the web Candidates who have passed the routing and switching qualification exam and abide by our policies will be able to schedule lab dates at our worldwide locations

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In order for CCIE candidates to schedule on-line, candidates must have a CCO (Cisco.com) user account

If you do not have one, please register for a guest account

More information will be posted on this web page regarding on-line scheduling once we are ready to go live

3 How do I schedule and pay for the Routing and

Switching lab?

The Routing and Switching exam is the most popular CCIE exam Lead times vary between CCIE lab locations Please contact the locations below if you are interested in the lead time, scheduling, and making payment for your CCIE lab

❍ Beijing, China

Tel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext 5710 Fax: +86 10 8518 2096

❍ Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 704 5670 Fax: +32 2 704 6000 Email: ccie_emea@cisco.com

❍ Chatswood, NSW, Australia

Tel: +61 2 8446 6135 Fax: +61 2 8448 7980 Email: ccie_apt@cisco.com

❍ Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-403-781-7517 Fax: 1-902-492-3926

Email: ccie_ucsa@cisco.com

❍ Johannesburg, South Africa

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❍ Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Scheduling: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-

392-0210

Payments: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or

1-919-392-4525 Fax: 1-919-392-0166 Email: ccie_ucsa@cisco.com

❍ San Jose, California

Email: ccie_ucsa@cisco.com Tel: 1-800-829-6387 (select option 2) or 1-919-392-4525 Fax: 1-919-392-0166

❍ Sao Paulo, Brazil

❍ Singapore

Tel: +86 10 6526 8899 ext 5710 Fax: +86 10 8518 2096

❍ Tokyo, Japan

Tel: +81-3-5219-3439 Fax: +81-3-5219-6030 Email: ccie@cisco.co.jp

4 How do I schedule the Communications and

Services lab?

The CCIE Team is estimating that this lab exam will be available in June, 2001 A further announcement will be made, and until then we will not be scheduling yet for this lab exam

5 How do I schedule the Security lab?

The CCIE Team is estimating that this lab exam will be available by May 30, 2001 A further announcement will

be made, and until then we will not be scheduling yet for this lab exam

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6 How do I schedule the ISP Dial lab?

If you are a candidate for CCIE ISP Dial, you have until August 31, 2001 to take the lab exam Please see the

the San Jose and Halifax sites are fully booked until August 31, 2001 Candidates with valid isp dial qualification exams will be able to schedule for the Communications and Services lab exam starting in June

❍ Brussels, Belgium

❍ Chatswood, NSW, Australia

Tel: +61 2 8446 6135 Fax: +61 2 8448 7980 Email: ccie_apt@cisco.com

❍ Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

❍ San Jose, California

7 How do I schedule the WAN Switching lab?

If you are a candidate for CCIE WAN Switching, you have until August 31, 2001 to take the lab exam Please see the What's New page for more information

To schedule the WAN Switching Lab facility, please contact the CCIE Lab Exam Administrator by telephone, fax or email

❍ Middlesex, UK

Tel: +32 2 704 5670 Fax: +32 2 704 6000

Tiêu đề	Cisco CCIE - Exam Preparation
Trường học	Cisco University
Chuyên ngành	Networking
Thể loại	Tài liệu
Năm xuất bản	2001
Thành phố	San Jose

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