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!!Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
-The serious CiscoNuts end up doing this. To pursue CCIE should be considered after five years experience with Cisco equipment. The first time failure rate is over 80%.
+The serious CiscoNuts end up doing this. To pursue CCIE should be considered after five years experience with [
Cisco]
equipment. The first time failure rate is over 80%.
The certification exams are in two parts.
__The written exam__ for Routing and Switching covers networking theory related to topics such as IP, IP routing, non-IP desktop protocols, bridging and switch-related technologies, and includes some equipment commands.
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__The lab exam__ is an eight-hour exam that requires you to build a series of complex networks to certain specifications. You will not configure end-user systems but are responsible for all devices residing in the network (hubs, etc.).
-The Cisco documentation CD is available in the lab room, but the exam assumes knowledge of the more common protocols.
+The Cisco documentation [
CD]
is available in the lab room, but the exam assumes knowledge of the more common protocols.
Other important information regarding the lab exam:
**Network specifics, point values, and testing criteria will be provided.
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**You must report any suspected equipment issues to the proctor as soon as possible; adjustments cannot be made once the exam is over.
**Cost for the lab is $1250 USD per exam, not including travel and lodging expenses.
**Costs may vary due to exchange rate and local taxes, including VAT in Brussels and GST in Sydney.
**You are responsible for any fees your financial institution may charge to complete the payment transaction.
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+When having a discussion with 2 friends about my CCIE ambitions, one of them explained it to the other as "You know Jedi? CCIE is like that, but for networking." -- NathanWard
