CCIE Routing and Switching (350-001)
Introduction:
CCIE certification in Routing and Switching indicates expert level knowledge of networking across various LAN and WAN interfaces, and a variety of routers and switches. Experts in R&S solve complex connectivity problems and apply technology solutions to increase bandwidth, improve response times, maximize performance, improve security, and support global applications. Candidates should be able to install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and dial access services.
Becoming a CCIE requires passing a set of exams
There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification. Other professional certifications and/or specific training courses are not required. Instead, candidates are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the subtleties, intricacies and challenges of end-to-end networking. You are strongly encouraged to have 3-5 years of job experience before attempting certification. To obtain your CCIE, you must first pass a written qualification exam and then a corresponding hands-on lab exam.
• Written Exam
• Lab Exam
Written Exam
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.
Other important information regarding the written exam:
• Administered by independent testing vendors at a cost of $300 USD.
• Costs may vary due to exchange rate and local taxes, including VAT and GST.
• Two-hour, computer-based exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions.
• Exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.
• Pass/Fail results are available immediately following the exam. The passing score is set by statistical analysis and is subject to periodic change.
• You must wait 72 hours between attempts.
• Candidates must make an initial attempt of the CCIE lab exam within 18 months of passing the CCIE written exam.
The Written Exam Blue Print
The Routing and Switching written exam (#350-001) has 100 multiple-choice questions and is two hours in duration. The topic areas listed are general guidelines for the type of content that is likely to appear on the exam. Please note, however, that other relevant or related topic areas may also appear.
1. Cisco Device Operation
• Commands (show, debug)
• Infrastructure (NVRAM, Flash, Memory & CPU, File system, configure)
• Operations (file transfers, Password recovery, SNMP, Accessing the device, Security, • Security [password])
2. General Networking Theory
• OSI Models
• General Routing Concepts (Split horizon, Link state, difference between switching and routing, Summarization, Link state vs. Distance vector, loops, Tunneling)
• Standards (802.x, cable specs, protocol limitations)
• Protocol Mechanics (Windowing/ACK, fragmentation, MTU, handshaking, termination)
3. Bridging and LAN Switching
• Transparent (IEEE/DEC Spanning tree, Translational, IRB, ACL's , MISTP)
SRB (SRT/LB, SRT, DSL , RSRB, ACL's )
• LAN Switching ( Trucking , VTP, DISL, VLANS, Fast Ether Channel (FEC), CDP, CGMP)
• Security (VACL, RACL, Private VLANS)
• MLS
4. IP
• Addressing (CIDR, subletting , ARP, NAT, HSRP)
• Services (DNS, BOOTP, DHCP, ICMP)
• Applications (telnet, FTP, TFTP)
• Transport (IP fragmentation, sockets, ports)
• ACL's
• IPv6 (Basic)
5. IP Routing
• OSPF (I -Design: areas, Virtual links, stub, NSSA, ABR/ASBR redistributions, media dependencies, external vs. internal, Summarization. II - Operation: DR, BDR, adjacencies, LSA types, link state database, SPF algorithm, authentication)
• BGP( I -Design: Peer Groups, Route Reflectors, Confederations, Clusters, Attributes, AS. II - Operation: Route Maps, Filters, Neighbors, decision algorithm, IBGP, EBGP)
• EIGRP (Metrics, mechanics, & design)
• IS-IS (Metrics, mechanics, & design)
• ACL's(distribute lists, route maps, policy routing, redistribution, route tagging)
• DDR (dial backup)
• IGRP
• RIP
• RIPv2
6. Quos
• Fancy Queuing
• Pose and IP precedence
• Cost
• Weighted RED
• WRR/ queue scheduling
• Shaping vs. Policing (rate limiting)/CAR
• NBAR
• 802.1X
• DSCP
7. WAN
• ISDN (LAPD, BRI/PRI framing, signaling, mapping, NI1s, dialer map, interface types, B/D channel, channel bonding)
• Frame Relay (LMIs, DLCI, PVC, framing, traffic shaping, FECN, BECN, CIR, DE, Mapping, compression)
• ATM (PVC/SVC, AAL, SSCOP, UNI/NNI, ILMI, Cell format, Quos , RFC 1483, PNNI, mapping)
• Physical Layer (Synchronization, SONET, T1, E1, encoding)
• Leased Line Protocols (HDLC, PPP, A sync& modems, compression)
• Pose
• DPT/SRP
8. LAN
• Data Link Layer (addressing, 802.2)
• Ethernet/FE/GE (encapsulation, CSMA/CD, topology, speed, controller errors, limitations)
• Wireless/802.11b
9. Multi Service
• Voice/Video (H323)
• Codec's
• SS7
• RTP
• RTCP
• SIP
• MPLS
10. IP Multicast
• IGMP/CGMP (IGMPv1, IGMPv2, Designated Queries )
• Addressing (Group addresses, Admin Group, Link-local L3-to-L2 Mapping)
• Distribution Trees (Shared Trees, Source Trees)
• PIM-SM Mechanics (Joining, Pruning PIM State, Mote table)
• Rendezvous Points (Auto-RP, BSR)
Lab Exam
Introduction:
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.).
Other important information regarding the lab exam:
• Network specifics, point values, and testing criteria will be provided.
• You must obtain a minimum score of 80% to pass.
• You are not allowed to bring any materials into the lab exam room.
• 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.
Lab Equipment and IOS Version
Passing the Routing and Switching lab exam requires a depth of understanding difficult to obtain without hands-on experience. Early in your preparation you should arrange access to the equipment covered on the exam, and listed below. You may see more recent IOS versions installed in the lab, but will not be tested on those features unless indicated below.
• 2600 series routers
• 3600 series routers
• 3700 series routers
• Catalyst 3550 series switches running IOS version 12.1EA
• IOS version 12.2 for all routers
• (IOS version 12.2T, except for IPv6 features, becomes eligible for testing on August 1st, 2004)
• (IPv6 features included in IOS 12.2T become eligible on January 1, 2005.)
The Lab Exam Blue Print
The Routing and Switching lab 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 topic areas listed are general guidelines for the type of content that is likely to appear on the exam. Please note that other relevant or related topic areas may also appear. In general, new product features become eligible for testing on CCIE lab exams six months after general release.
Note: IPv6 features will not be tested until January 1, 2005.
1. Bridging and Switching
• Frame relay
• ATM: PVC, SVC, legacy ATM/PPP over ATM
• DLSW over Ethernet, PPP over Ethernet
• Catalyst configuration: VLANs, VTP, STP, trunk, management, features, advanced configuration, Layer 3
2. IP IGP Routing
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• IS-IS
• RIPv2
• IPv6 (see Note above)
• GRE
• Filtering, redistribution, summarization and other advanced features
3. BGP
• IBGP
• EBGP
• IPv6 (see Note above)
• Filtering, redistribution, summarization, synchronization, attributes and other advanced features
4. Dial
• ISDN configuration
• ODR, DDR
• Dial backup, callback
• Routing over ISDN
• Other advanced features
5. IP and IOS Features
• IP addressing
• DHCP
• HSRP
• IP services
• Mobile IP
• IOS user interfaces
• System management
• NAT
• NTP
• SNMP
• RMON
• Accounting
6. IP Multicast
• PIM, bi-directional PIM
• MSDP
• Multicast tools, source specific multicast
• PGM
• DVMRP
• Any cast
7. Quos
• Quality of service solutions
• Classification
• Congestion management, congestion avoidance
• Policing and shaping
• Signaling
• Link efficiency mechanisms
• Modular Quos command line
• IPv6 (see Note above)
8. Security
• AAA
• Security server protocols
• Traffic filtering and firewalls
• Access lists
• Other security features
• Routing protocols security, catalyst security
9. Voice over IP ( Void )
• H.323
• Configuring voice ports
• Dial peers
• Digit manipulation
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