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CCIE Exams and Test of Skills
CCIE Exams and Tests are of the following
350-001 CCIE Routing and Switching
Theory
IP
IP routing
non-IP desktop protocols
bridging and switch-related technologies
Equipment commands
Lab features topics like Bridging and Switching, IP IGP Routing,
BGP, IP and IOS features, IP Multicast, QoS and Security. It requires
Configure series of complex networks to specifications
Configuring of devices in the network (hubs etc.)
Troubleshooting
350-018 CCIE Security exam
Theory
security protocols
operating systems
application protocols
security technologies
Cisco security applications
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Lab features topics like Bridging and Switching, IGP Routing, PIX
Firewall, BGP, IP/IOS Features, AAA, VPN, IOS Firewall, Advanced
Security and Intrusion Detection System. It requires
Configure series of secure networks
Routing and Switching
Addition of PIX, VPN concentrator, intrusion detection sensor
and authentication server
Service provider’s exam
Theory
General questions related to all providers covers half the
questions
Cisco Device Operation
General Networking Theory
Bridging & LAN Switching
Internet Protocol (IP)
IP Routing Protocols
Performance Management
WAN (addressing, signaling, framing)
Remaining Half of the question test skills in specific
technology opted by the candidate.
350-021 Cable
350-022 DSL
350-024 IP Telephony
350-020 Optical
350-023 WAN Switching
350-025 Dial
350-026 Content Networking
350-027 Metro Ethernet
Lab features topics like Bridging and Switching, IGP Routing, EGP
Routing, SP Multicast, MPLS, L3/L2 VPN, SP QoS and Security, High
Availability, and Management. It requires
Configure a series of networks to given specifications
Emphasis on BGP, OSPF, ISIS, multicast and quality of service
Specific services types (such as DSL or IP telephony) are
not required on the Lab
Trouble shooting
350-040 Storage Networking
Theory
Storage device protocols
Troubleshooting tools
Storage networking design
Applications
Advanced management
Lab features the following topics Connecting Hosts, Switches, Storage,
Security, QoS, IP Services, FICON, Diagnostics and Switch Management.
It requires
Configure a series of storage area networks to given specifications
Trouble shooting
350-030 Voice examination
Theory
Voice Technologies
Voice applications
Cisco Enterprise VoIP Solution
Lab features topics like Basic Campus Design, Call Manager and
Call Manager Express Configuration, Voice Gateway and Signaling,
Call Routing, Voice CODEC, Call Admission Control, High Availability
Features, Media Resource Management, QoS Considerations, Unified
Messaging, CRS/IPCC Express Application, Call Manager Voice Applications,
Supplementary Services, Directory Services and Integration and Fax.
It requires
Configure Cisco enterprise voice solution over an IP network
Troubleshoot parameters of a voice network, such as quality
of service, VLANs, gateways and gatekeepers.
Registering for the Exam
The written CCIE exams are conducted online by Pearson VUE and Thomson
Prometric at their various on line centers. Written exams are offered
for $300 USD each, and beta exams, when available, at a discounted
price of $50 USD. The lab exam is conducted only at specific locations.
Payment options for lab exam depend on the location of the lab exam.
Lab exams cost $1250 USD each.
Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE is the computer-based testing business of Pearson,
the international media company. The link for Cisco certification
is http://www.vue.com/cisco/
Individuals can use exam certificates (vouchers) to pay for
IT certification exams. Test vouchers can also be purchased by testing
centers, corporations, academic institutions and other organizations.
These vouchers can be electronically purchased or can be ordered from
a store near you place. Look up the website of Pearson VUE to find
out more information.
Vouchers are non-refundable and non-returnable and expire
within 12 months. It can be used via the Web, testing center or Pearson
VUE call center.
Thomson Prometric
Thomson Prometric provides a fully integrated testing system
for corporations. It has clients with the government, academic and
professional Associations. The link to the site is http://securereg3.prometric.com/
Prepaid certificates called test vouchers are available for
test partners, corporations, schools and government agencies. These
vouchers can be purchased electronically or through the regional voucher
sales and service team. Look up the website for more information.
Minimum vouchers per order are three and the vouchers are
non-refundable and non-returnable. The expiry date is provided and
printed on the voucher at the time of purchase. Vouchers must be redeemed
at Prometric client and testing programs only.
Jobs and Salaries
The typical work day for this job is building and troubleshooting
the network. The nature of the job varies depending on the track opted
for. The average salary of a CCIE is around $95,000. CCIE requirement
profile is more of a consultant.
After that grueling preparation it is good to sit back and relax
for sometime. This is a good distressing technique. CCIE recertification
is necessary or your name may be removed from the Cisco database.
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