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Introduction

for Cisco's CCIE. For example, a CCIE can easily do the following:

Install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot complex routed LAN,
routed WAN, switched LAN, and ATM LANE networks, and dial-
access services.

Diagnose and resolve network faults.

Use packet/frame analysis and Cisco debugging tools.

Document and report the problem-solving processes used.

Understand general LAN/WAN characteristics, including data
encapsulation and layering; windowing and flow control, and their
relation to delay; error detection and recovery; link-state, distance
vector, and switching algorithms; management, monitoring, and
fault isolation.

Understand a variety of corporate technologies--including major
services provided by Desktop, WAN, and Internet groups--as well as
the functions; addressing structures; and routing, switching, and
bridging implications of each of their protocols.

Understand Cisco-specific technologies, including router/switch
platforms, architectures, and applications; communication servers;
protocol translation and applications; configuration commands and
system/network impact; and LAN/WAN interfaces, capabilities, and
applications.

Design, configure, install, and verify voice-over-IP and voice-over-ATM
networks.

Sybex's CCIE: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Study Guide (2001) will help

you prepare for and pass the CCIE exam.

Cisco's Network Design Certifications

In addition to the network support certifications, Cisco has created another
certification track for network designers. The two certifications within this
track are the Cisco Certified Design Associate and Cisco Certified Design

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