why CISCO & what is CCIE?

Why CISCO?

There are so many companies available who produce various network devices such as router, switch, firewall etc. But Cisco devices are considered to be the best in the market in quality, security, troubleshooting point of view. More over Cisco’s training structure is the best in teaching as well as learning point of view. So if anyone has the knowledge about Cisco devices then he can cope up with any other device.

What is CCIE ?

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry. CCIE is also known as Doctorate in Networking. Network Engineers holding an active Cisco CCIE certification are recognized for their expert network engineering skills and mastery of Cisco products and solutions. The CCIE community has established a reputation of leading the networking industry in deep technical networking knowledge and are deployed into the most technically challenging network assignments. The program continually updates and revises its testing tools and methodologies to ensure unparalleled program quality, relevance and value. Through a rigorous written exam and a performance based lab, the CCIE program sets the standard for internetworking expertise. Cisco introduced the CCIE certification in 1993 to assist the industry in distinguishing the top echelon of internetworking experts worldwide.

CCIE [Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert] is the highest paid and most prestigious IT Certification. Offered by Cisco systems, world's largest Networking Equipment Manufacturer in the world, this is the highest level of expertise available .CCIE is also known as Doctorate in Networking, this certification requires 3 hours written exam followed by a laboratory exam of 8 hours. After completion of CCIE, an Engineer will have ability to design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex Enterprise network infrastructures. In short, CCIE’s have high level expertise and take care of network infrastructure, the design and operation which facilitate the internet and internal network of enterprises.

The program is currently divided into different areas of expertise or “tracks”. The CCIE track in which one becomes certified determines the different aspects of networking technology that individual is recognized as being an expert in. One may also choose to pursue multiple CCIE tracks to be recognized as an expert in multiple different categories of Cisco technology:1) Routing & Switching, 2) Security, 3) Service Provider Operations, 4) Voice/Collaboration, 5) Data Center, and 6) Wireless.

CCIE's are Rare