What is CCIE?
Cisco Certified Internet experts are the second advanced certification provided by CISCO (after CCAr). It tests not only the candidate’s technical knowledge but also his / her patience while solving one of the most complex practical problems. This certification is suitable for expert network professionals who design, build, implement, maintain or troubleshoot complex enterprise network infrastructure. Depending on the selected track, CCIE candidates can master routing and switching, communication and services, secure or voice systems and technologies. Tracks of CCIE Certification
As you know, CCNA currently has 10 tracks (including Cyber ops) where you can make your career. But in CCIE there are only 7 tracks so far.
1. CCDE
2. CCIE Routing & Switching
3. CCIE Collaboration
4. CCIE Data Center
5. CCIE Security
6. CCIE Service Provider
7. CCIE Wireless
Each exam consists of two exams: writing and experimenting. The cost of the examination varies from race to race. To clear the CCIE exam, he must first pass the CCIE written exam, and then he can take the CCIE LAB certification exam. Since there are no prerequisites for the CCIE exam, you can directly participate in CCIE writing.
To register for the CCIE written exam, visit Pearson VUE. There are many centers in India that can be used for written examinations. The appointment process for all written exams is the same. You can find details in the links mentioned below.
The CCIE lab booking and Practical Exam Process
After clearing CCIE writing, you must wait at least 10 to 15 days before you can take a laboratory exam. After that, you can arrange the laboratory. Since there is only one laboratory in India and one in Bangalore, you may have to wait for some laboratories. Some tracks can also be used in mobile test laboratories. You can find the details of the mobile lab. Mobile locations are currently available only for CCIE routing and switching, CCIE Security, CCIE service providers, and data centers.
CCIE laboratory exams can be obtained at the following locations. You can also use the payment option Type to check all test tracks that can be specified at a specific location.
You will need the following to schedule your lab exam:
1. Valid Cisco user account
2. The identification number you use to register for a written exam (in the United States and Canada, the ID number is usually your social security number or social security number. In other areas, test suppliers assign numbers.
3. Date of your passing written exam
4. Passing score on written exam
5. Click here to schedule a Lab exam or Practical Exam Online. (Requires Login)
Step 1: When you click on the link, it will ask you to log in with your Cisco ID.
Step 2: After successful login, you will be asked your Registration ID/CSCO Number
Step 3: After successful login, you can select “Book a Lab” option.
Step 4: Here, you can select the desired date and proceed.
Payment Information
Payment can be done only by two means,
1. Wire Transfer
2. Credit Cards
If you pass, you will receive an email from Cisco regarding your CCIE Certificate
If you fail, you can check the detailed exam result and you can look at the areas where you need to focus more
Rescheduling, Cancellations, and Refunds:
Three months is the time duration in between which you make changes in the scheduled exam. These changes will be free of charge. The lab planning tool is the site where you can make changes in the lab exam. You can then reschedule according to the preferred date or place. If you pay on the day of your reservation for the exam, you must choose a date less than 90 days. If the date is less than 91 days, you can reschedule the lab, but you have to pay for it. This applies only to laboratory locations where credit cards are accepted. There will be no refund. You can view the CCIE policy for more information.
Finally, the Cisco certification program is going to change in 2020. only 186 days you have to prepare for the Cisco certification exam. What’s more, the location of the CCIE lab exam is extremely difficult. Recently, the Cisco has released some exam location of CCIE RS lab and CCIE Security exam.
The following is the CCIE RS lab and Security lab exam location information:
RS lab in Brussels RS lab Richardson
Security lab in Richardson Security lab in HongKong
All locations are lack.you should grasp every chance to get the exam location if you are preparing for the exam. SPOTO will help you book the location if you contact us.
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