Archive for May, 2010

CCIE Description


Cisco introduced CCIE in 1993 to help individuals, companies, industries and countries succeed in the networked world by distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts. Today the CCIE program sets the standard for internetworking expertise and evolves with the industry. The CCIE program is committed to valid, fair, and high-quality exams. Candidates [...]

Networking Basics—The OSI Reference Model


This section covers the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) seven layer model theory and
common examples. CCIE candidates must fully understand and appreciate the model because
almost every routed protocol in use today is based on the architecture of the seven layer model.
The OSI model was developed by a standards body called the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) to [...]

CCIE 360 R&S Core E-Learning


The starting point for all Cisco-authorized CCIE r&s training, this multi-modal program leverages a variety of teaching methods, delivers a rich learning environment, and has proven to be a highly effective learning tool. Unlike uncertified CCIE training programs, the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE offers an immersive and comprehensive educational regimen, designed to build [...]

About the Technical Reviewers


Anand Deveriya
, CCIE No.10401, in Security and MCSE, has five years of LAN/WAN and network security
experience with Cisco products. Currently, he is the Network Manager at Summerville Senior Living, where he
designed and deployed their nationwide Frame Relay-based WAN network with VoIP. Additionally, he monitors the
LAN/WAN security, penetration testing, and OS hardening. Prior to that, he [...]

Story of My 18 Cisco Certifications by Raul Angel Velazquez


I graduated as a electronic systems engineer from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios
Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) (Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of
Monterrey) in Mexico, in December of 1995.My first job was with Hewlett Packard (HP) as a support engineer. Back then, HP sold networks, and was strongly promoting the 100VG-AnyLAN technology that competed [...]

Cisco CCIE Voice Certification


What kinds of training materials will you find in your CCIE Voice practice exams from Exam Sheets?
* All Cisco CCIE Voice exam papers come with complete CCIE Voice practice questions structured to teach you the CCIE Voice practice test, and to retain the info for application later.
* CCIE Voice Questions constructed by real online trainers
* [...]

Core Knowledge Questions Removed for CCIE R&S and Voice Lab Exams


With more than six months of exam results now available, Cisco is able to report that the troubleshooting components of the CCIE R&S v4.0 and CCIE Voice v3.0 lab exams are performing well in validating expert level networking skills. Considering these results, Cisco has decided to eliminate the Core Knowledge questions from the current [...]

CCIE


It is impossible to cover all of the material in this book in a single
course. To remedy this, ARS introduced two post-classroom support services
to assist CCIE candidates to prepare in a manner that is modular and selfpaced:
CCIE preparation lab time and CCIE preparation weekend study
groups. CCIE lab time allows candidates to focus on individual topics [...]

How I learned to stop worrying and love the LAB. Part I


This document is an attempt to rework the old paper I wrote back in 2006. You can still find the old document here Original Scary Draft. Both documents attempt to present a structured approach for taking the CCIE lab exam. The following is a quick list of the generic core concepts you need to master [...]

Cisco currently tests in: San Jose, California


In order for CCIE candidates to schedule on-line, candidates must have a CCO (Cisco.com) user account. If you do not have one, all you have to do is register for a guest account. You will also be required to know your VUE or Prometric ID,qualification exam date, and score.
Once you have your CCO account, follow [...]