10/11/2011

CCIE Service Provider Ver. 3.0

Advanced Technologies Class

Introduction

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Instructor Introduction
Brian McGahan, CCIE #8593
MCSE NT 4.0, CCNA, CCNP
CCIE Routing and Switching - 2002
CCIE Service Provider - 2006
CCIE Security - 2007
bmcgahan@ine.com

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Using the Online Classroom

Adjusting your bandwidth settings
Asking questions
Viewing the screen sharing
Contact support@ine.com for technical issues

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Asking Questions
Cisco NDA Agreement
No discussion of actual lab questions
Class Participation is Key
Offline Questions
Discussion Forum
http://www.IEOC.com
Web and email based technical discussions
INE Blog
http://blog.INE.com
Technical write-ups

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Class Timing
Start daily at 9 AM (09:00) CDT (-6 GMT)
10 minute break about every hour
One hour lunch break around 12:00
Class ends around 4 PM (16:00)

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What To Expect From Class

Learn a structured approach for
Configuration
Verification
Troubleshooting
Main class focus is MPLS & L3VPN
CCIE SP is essentially an IGP/BGP/MPLS exam

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Class Prerequisites
Working knowledge of
Layer 2
Ethernet, Frame Relay, HDLC, PPP
Layer 3
IPv4, IPv6, Routing Logic, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS,
BGP, Multicast, MPLS
Misc.
QoS, IOS Security, IOS Features & Management
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CCIE SPv3 Lab Exam Blueprint

Official Lab Exam Topics
http://www.cisco.com/go/ccie
Expanded Blueprint
CCIE Service Provider Lab Exam v3.0 Checklist
Use this to track your progress

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CCIE SPv3 Lab Hardware

Cisco XR12000 Series Routers
IOS-XR Software Version 3.9.1
Cisco 7200/7600 Series equivalent Routers
(Using Simulator)
IOS Software Version 12.2-33 SR
Cisco ME3400E Series Switches
Catalyst IOS Software Version 12.2-54 SE
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Class Hardware Topology

20 Routers
2 x GSR PRP-2s w/ IOS XR 3.9.1
6 x 7204VXRs w/ IOS 12.2(33)SR
12 x 2600XMs w/ IOS 12.3(26)
2 Switches
2 x ME3400s w/ 12.2(54)SE
Topology will be available for rack rentals
http://www.ine.com/rack-rentals.htm

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How to Prepare for the CCIE Lab

Learning the Technologies
Passing as a byproduct of being an expert
Results in becoming a true Internetwork Expert
Tips
&
Tricks

Foundational
Knowledge
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How NOT to Prepare for the CCIE Lab

Learning by Lab
Results in knowledge gaps -Gotchas
Passing by brute force

Tips and Tricks

Foundational
Knowledge

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Structured CCIE Preparation Approach

Step 1
Gain a basic understanding
Step 2
Gain basic hands-on experience to reinforce and
expand your understanding
Step 3
Gain an expert level of understanding
Step 4
Gain an expert level of hands-on experience
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CCIE Preparation Resources

Books, Books, & more Books
Ciscos Technology Documentation
Ciscos Product Documentation

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Recommended Reading
Tons of links on cisco.com/go/ccie
Most books available on Safari Online
Few notable titles:
MPLS-Enabled Applications: Emerging
Developments and New Technologies
MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software
Cisco IOS XR Fundamentals
Interdomain Multicast Routing : Practical Juniper
Networks and Cisco Systems Solutions
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Using the Technology Documentation

www.cisco.com > Support > Configure
Technology
FAQs
Standards
White Papers
Design Guides
Config Examples
Not accessible during the Lab Exam
Good preparation resource though
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Using the Product Documentation

www.cisco.com > Support > Configure
Products
Cisco IOS
IOS
12.2S
12.2SR
IOS XR
Cisco XR 12000 Series Router, Release 3.9
Switches
Service Provider Switches Ethernet Access
ME 3400E
Search is disabled during the Lab Exam
Learn the navigation paths for all topics

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Using the IOS Documentation

Configuration Guides
Command References
Release and General Information
Master Index
Release Notes
New Feature Descriptions
Available in PDF format
Dont count on this for the exam
Good for eReaders
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Questions?

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