What is a CCIE & what is involved in becoming a CCIE
- By Huzaifah Ahmad
- Published 02/12/2009
Huzaifah Ahmad
I am currently working as a Senior Field Consultant. I started my professional career in 1999 in India. In the year 1999 I decided to transition from the Retail Industry to hard core Information Technology, which was always my strength and desire. I realised my strengths and keen interest when I worked on Dbase III Plus a few years back but due to various constraints I could not pursue my career at that point in time. I have worked in various capacities in the fields of Software Technology, as Systems administrator, Systems Support Engineer, Implementations Engineer and Senior Implementation Engineer. Currently, I am based as Senior Field Consultant for a Microsoft Gold Partner in Oxford, U.K.
I am certified in various disciplines
CCIE # 23368
CCNP
CCNA
CCA
MCSE NT, 2k & 2k3
MCSA 2k & 2k3
MCSE 2k & 2k3 (Messaging & Security)
MCSA 2k & 2k3 (Messaging & Security)
I devote my free time to the technology communities. I believe knowledge grows by sharing and I love to share my knowledge. I believe it is important to be passionate and really enjoy whatever you do. I am also the founder and maintain Ahmedgroup (http://www.ahmedgroup.co.uk)
What is a CCIE ?
What is involved in becoming a CCIE?
The CCIE has been considered the most difficult certification in the IT industry since its launch in 1993.
CCIE is the Industry’s Most Respected IT Certification
The CCIE is offered in five tracks:
Routing and switching (Most Popular)
Security
Service provider
Storage networking
Voice
Wireless
If you would like to view a Track Comparison click here
Network World News Report
For most, passing the CCIE lab exam requires studying as many as 1,000 hours and maintaining a laser-like focus that leaves spouses, children and hobbies by the wayside. The lab exam also costs big bucks, with the purchase of workbooks, preparatory courses, racks of Cisco equipment, exam fees and travel reaching as high as $20,000 read further click here
CCIE Assessor LAB
An absolute invaluable resource!!!
I would recommend doing this a couple of times before you attempt the real lab.
Cisco CCIE® Assessor Lab is a remote practice lab and assessment on live Cisco equipment that candidates take from their own desktop. CCIE Assessor is the first official Cisco CCIE lab preparation aid. click here
Candidates should be familiar with the policies for CCIE program participation, as stated below. If you have any questions regarding the policies please contact CCIE customer support through the Certifications Online Support tool. read more
CCIE Customer HELP
If you are in need of any help or further clarity for this track. in case you get stuck with problems like payments , Invitation Letters , etc.....you can log a call online. click here
Exam Violation Rules
Lab Exam Locations (Worldwide)
CCIEs Worldwide
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Total of Worldwide CCIEs: |
18674 (last updated 01/06/2009) |
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Total of Routing and Switching CCIEs: |
16399 |
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Total of Security CCIEs: |
2007 |
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Total of Service Provider CCIEs: |
1120 |
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Total of Storage Networking CCIEs: |
140 |
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Total of Voice CCIEs: |
872 |
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Multiple Certifications: |
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Many CCIEs have gone on to pass the certification exams in additional tracks, becoming a “multiple CCIE.” Below are selected statistics on CCIEs who are certified in more than one track. |
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Total with multiple certifications worldwide: |
1885 |
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Total of Routing and Switching and Security CCIEs: |
706 |
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Total of Routing and Switching and Service Provider CCIEs: |
472 |
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Total of Routing and Switching and Storage Networking CCIEs: |
35 |
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Total of Routing and Switching and Voice CCIEs: |
250 |
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Total with 3 or more certifications |
302 |
click here for a detailed report
That's all for now I hope this information is helpful for future aspirants.