CCIE Service Provider Ver. 3.0 Advanced Technologies Class: Instructor Introduction

10/11/2011
CCIE Service Provider Ver. 3.0

Advanced Technologies Class
Introduction
http://www.INE.com
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
Copyright © www.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
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)
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
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
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
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
CCIE Preparation Resources

• Books, Books, & more Books
• Cisco’s Technology Documentation
• Cisco’s 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
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
Using the IOS Documentation

• Configuration Guides
• Command References
• Release and General Information
– Master Index
– Release Notes
• New Feature Descriptions
• Available in PDF format
– Don’t count on this for the exam
– Good for eReaders
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Questions?
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CCIE Service Provider Ver. 3.0

Using the Online Classroom

What To Expect From Class

CCIE SPv3 Lab Exam Blueprint

CCIE SPv3 Lab Hardware

Class Hardware Topology

How to Prepare for the CCIE Lab

How NOT to Prepare for the CCIE Lab

Tips and Tricks

Structured CCIE Preparation Approach

CCIE Preparation Resources

Using the Technology Documentation

Using the Product Documentation

Using the IOS Documentation

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