CCIE Certification, Test Preparation, and Using This Topic - CCIE Routing and Switching Exam Certification Guide - page 2

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Network Engineering and Design —According to Cisco's web site, this path is for

“professionals who design Cisco technology-based networks in which LAN and WAN
routers and switches reside.” The certifications available in this track are as follows:

— Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

— Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

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Communications and Services —According to Cisco's web site, this path is for “profes-

sionals working with infrastructure or access solutions in a Cisco end-to-end environment
primarily within the telecommunications arena.” This topic helps prepare you for the gen-
eral networking objectives of the CCIE C&S written test. The certifications available in
this track are as follows:

— CCIE Communications and Services (CCIE C&S)

— Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)

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Cisco Qualified Specialist —According to Cisco's web site, if you achieve an associate

level of certification, you can “demonstrate competency in specific technology areas,
solutions, and/or job roles” with a CQS certification. You can become a Cisco Qualified
Specialist in each of the following areas. Please note that some of these carry Cisco
certification prerequisites:

— Cable

— Internet Solutions

— Security

— SNA/IP

— IP Telephony

You can find more information on Cisco certifications at the following web site:

www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/

CCIE Certifications

The three CCIE certifications are as follows:

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CCIE Routing and Switching (CCIE R&S)

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CCIE Communications and Services (CCIE C&S)

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CCIE Security

This topic prepares you for the written portion of the CCIE R&S exam and the general
networking topics of the written portion of the CCIE C&S exam.