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CCIE Service Provider v3.0 Exams Released

Yasir Irfan — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:45:54 +0000

According Cisco they will release an updated v3.0 CCIE Service Provider written and Lab exams in all testing location worldwide and the v2.0 exam will retire simultaneously. CCIE Service Provider aspirers willing to take exam on or after April 18^th 2011 should expect to be tested on the CCIE SP v3.0 Written and CCIE SP v3.0 Lab Exam topics, which were released in October 2010.

To brief the updated exam will cover configuration and optimization of IP core technologies, aggregation and edge technologies, and remote access technologies-all of which are key to service provider infrastructures. The exams will also cover managing services for voice, video, and security traversing the core IP network.

For further info check Cisco Learning Network.

Preparing for Cisco CCNA Certification – Great opportunity to attend Essentials of CCNA webinar

Yasir Irfan — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:13:13 +0000

For all those folks working hard to achieve Cisco CCNA Certification, one of the most recognized certification in the IT Industry, good news is here. The Cisco learning Network is conducting a 90-minute webinar which highlights the technologies and topics an individual will need to know to achieve their CCNA certification. In addition, The Essentials of CCNA webinar reviews the latest training methods and content available for CCNA, as well as the certifications and career paths available after you’ve achieved your certification. You’ll hear from Cisco Subject Matter Experts who developed the actual CCNA exam and course materials. Plus, the Essentials of CCNA webinar takes a look at the latest training methods and content available for CCNA, as well the certifications and career paths available after you’ve achieved your certification.

It’s completely free is recommended for individuals who are thinking of becoming CCNA certified, or have just started preparing to take their CCNA exams. Don’t delay, register now.

Event: The Essentials of CCNA webinar
Date: March 30
Time: 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=204136809

Cisco introduces new layer 2 Switching capabilities in the virtual lab environment of CCIE R & S exam

Yasir Irfan — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:03 +0000

Now CCIE R & S troubleshooting exam is available in virtual lab environment. Cisco added switching features to the CCIE R&S Troubleshooting exam through L2 IOS software on Unix (L2IOU) virtual environment. The new feature was started on January 17, 2011.

The CCIE R & S exam consists of 2 sections – the troubleshooting (TS) section runs for two hours, and the configuration section lasts for six hours. The config section of the lab make use of real physical Cisco Devices in the racks where the virtual lab environment under IOU used by the troubleshooting (TS) lab. The addition of the new L2IOU , the TS lab is capable of both L2 and L3 capabilities in virtual environment.

According to a Cisco Learning Network the CCIE R & S lab exam takers may notice some subtle cosmetic and functional differences between the behaviors of the physical switch and the virtual switch. However, the function of the devices is fundamentally the same, and these differences should not affect the candidate’s ability to apply what he has learned to succeed in the lab exam.

Cisco Systems announces the updated CCDA and CCDP exams are coming in January 2011

Yasir Irfan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:00:38 +0000

According to Cisco learning network the newly revised DESGN 640-864 and ARCH 642-874 exams will be available at Pearson VUE testing centers by January 31, 2011.

The revised exams are aligned to the new v2.1 DESGN and ARCH courses and cover virtualization and data center design. As previously announced by Cisco Systems the DESGN 640-863 and ARCH 642-873 exams, which are aligned to the previous v2.0 DESGN and ARCH courses, will continue to be available for candidates through April 30, 2011 and May 11, 2011, respectively.

Cisco Systems has announced the availability of Beta CCIE Service Provider v3.0 written Exam

Yasir Irfan — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:51:48 +0000

According to Cisco Learning Network the beta version of the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) will be available for scheduling and testing at all worldwide Cisco-authorized Pearson VUE testing centers. This opportunity is valid from February 18, 2011 and continuing through March 18, 2011. One great news about the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) is you can schedule and write the exam on same day. Also all beta exam takers are eligible to take the CCIE Service Provider Written Exam v3.0 (351-029) at a discounted price of 50 USD with full recertification or lab qualification credit granted to all passing candidates. Candidates preparing for this exam should refer to CCIE Service Provider v3.0 Exam Topics on the Cisco Learning Network for a detailed outline of the topics covered.

You can expect the beat exam results in six to eight weeks after the close of the beta period. Therefore, CCIEs in suspended status with an expiration date before May 31, 2011 should recertify using another exam. Candidates may only attempt a beta exam once during the beta period.

Share the Wealth Contest – don’t miss the oppurtunity!

Yasir Irfan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:53:28 +0000

Cisco is providing you an opportunity to share your knowledge with the Cisco Learning Network Community and win a Flip Video Camcorder. Cisco values your experience and knowledge,as they are important to the Cisco Learning Network Community. It’s very simple to participate in “Share the Wealth” contest. The contest closes on April 30, so do act now.

Pic Courtesy: Cisco Learning Network

Steps to Participate:

· Step 1 – Register for the Cisco Learning Network. If you’re not already registered: click here.

· Step 2 – Develop and submit a piece of original Cisco Certification IT learning content in any format (technical article or white paper, PowerPoint presentation, audio/video podcast) and for any certification track (Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Specialist). Technical articles, white papers and PowerPoint presentations should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Podcasts should be no longer than 20 minutes. Formats accepted for podcasts: MP3, MP4, WAV, MOV. All submitted content must be in English. To submit content, click here.

· Step 3 – Upload learning content: Within 24 to 48 hours after completing the online submission form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your learning content to our FTP server.

· Step 4 – Cisco judges will choose five (5) semi-finalists: One (1) from each of the certification categories (Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Specialist). You will be contacted via email if you have been chosen or not as one of the five (5) semi-finalists.

Step 5 – Community votes to select Grand Prize winner from the five (5) semi-finalists.

If your content is selected as one of five semi-finalists, it will be voted upon by the Cisco learning community to determine the winner. The winner will take home the Flip Video camcorder. All semi-finalists will win a Cisco Press book and Pearson VUE exam voucher. Be recognized by your community and win a prize! [Learn More]

· March 18 to April 30 – Contest open for submissions

· May 3 to May 7 – Review of submissions by Cisco judges and selection of five (5)semi-finalists

· May 10 – Announcement of the five (5) semi-finalists

· May 11 to May 18 – Community voting to select the winner

May 19 – Announcement of Grand Prize winner