CCIE Enterprise Syllabus: Exam Details

In this day and age when the landscape of networking technologies is changing at a higher pace, the gap between software and infrastructure is getting bridged day by day. This is the new collaboration with the intent based networking that offers the organization with scalable automation and networking infrastructure security.

Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification
Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification lets networking engineers have opportunities to increase this potential without end. Enhancing the complicated enterprise infrastructure solution skills, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification has been designed to prepare candidates (networking professionals) to be a technical leader.

The certification course validates candidates’ skills on core networking technology and end-to-end lifecycle of complex enterprise networks, ranging from planning and designing to operating and optimizing. Further, this launched program replaced the most demanded Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching Certification.

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exams
By passing the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exams and earning the certification, you can be able to the expert level job roles in enterprise infrastructure technologies by bringing in confidence and capabilities on board. To clear this exam, the networking aspirants need to pass the two Cisco Certifications in order for earning CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification. The first is the qualifying examination that covers the core technology of enterprise infrastructure. The second is the lab examination that validates the skills of planning, designing, deploying, operating and optimizing the enterprise network.

1. The Qualifying Examination
This examination is focused on the implementation and operation of the Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification i.e. Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR 300-401).

The certification program includes Implementing Core Enterprise Network Technologies on Dual Stack (IPv4 AND IPv6) Architecture, Virtualization, Network Assurance, Infrastructure, Security, and Automation in its training program and earn you’re a specialist certification in recognition of your skills and knowledge.

Key details of the exam
Exam Name: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
Exam Code: 300 – 401 ENCORE
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Exam Cost: USD 400 + Taxes

You can schedule the CCIE qualification exam by two ways, please visit Cisco website for book your exam.
✓ In-Person: In this, exam is scheduled at one of Cisco's highly secure convenient locations.
✓ Online: In this, exam is scheduled to test anytime, anywhere in a highly secure environment

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2. The Lab Examination
This is an 8-hour long exam is focused on honing your skills in end-to-end life cycle of complex enterprise networks that include the following:

● Planning
● Designing
● Deploying
● Operating
● Optimizing

There are two modules in the lab exam. In module 1 it's Design and in module 2 it's Deploy, Operate and Optimize

As per the Exam Topics, both modules require proficiency in Automation and Network Programmability skills, which are essential components. Throughout both modules, candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge and understanding of the diverse technologies and solutions specified in the Exam Topics. Although the two modules are distinct, they have a coherent narrative that develops throughout the eight-hour lab practical exam. Candidates are not permitted to switch back and forth between modules.

Key details of the lab exam
Exam Name: CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure v1.0
Exam Details: Module 1 – Design (3 hours), Module 2 – Deploy, Operate and Optimize (5 hours)
Exam Duration: 8 Hours
Exam Cost: USD 1900 at Mobile lab locations using Cisco Kit options and USD 1600 at Cisco testing facilities or at Mobile lab location with BYOD.  

You can schedule CCIE lab exam either in Cisco's testing facilities worldwide or Mobile lab locations. For scheduling you exam you need to have

✓ Valid Cisco user account
✓ Identification number such as Aadhaar Card (India) or Social Security number (USA)
✓ Written exam passing date
✓ Written exam passing score

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Prerequisites
To take the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure exam, formal prerequisites are not required. However, it is crucial to have a comprehensive grasp of the exam topics beforehand.

It is advisable for CCIE aspirants to possess five to seven years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing enterprise networking technologies and solutions prior to attempting the exam.

Key benefits of becoming a CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure) certified.
With this certification in hand, you will be recognized as a technical leader of the enterprise networking.
This certification validates your skills of deploying, operating and optimizing complex enterprise network.
It distinguishes you as the best.
It lets your organization have a digital transportation with technical expertise and designing skills.
This certification can provide you with training on networking automation and programmability.

Re-certification
Cisco Certification has been crafted with an aim to keep networking aspirants updated with the latest technology and keeps proving their skills meticulously. From February 24, 2020, Cisco Re-certification Policy is going to offer students with manifold ways for keeping their certification valid with diversified skill sets. In general, the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification can be valid for three years.

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