Ccie sp new 2020

The CCIE SP (Service Provider) certification!

As of 2020, the CCIE SP certification has undergone significant changes. Here's an overview of the new exam format and requirements:

Exam Format:

The CCIE SP exam is now a single, 8-hour exam (CCIE SP v7.0) that tests your skills in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting service provider networks. The exam is divided into two sections:

  1. Written Exam (4 hours): This section tests your knowledge of service provider network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  2. Lab Exam (4 hours): This section tests your hands-on skills in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting service provider networks.

Exam Topics:

The CCIE SP v7.0 exam covers the following topics:

  1. Service Provider Network Design (25%)
    • Network architecture and design
    • Service provider network components
    • Network scalability and reliability
  2. Service Provider Network Implementation (25%)
    • Network device configuration
    • Network protocols and routing
    • Network security and access control
  3. Service Provider Network Troubleshooting (20%)
    • Network fault isolation and repair
    • Network performance optimization
    • Network security and access control troubleshooting
  4. Service Provider Network Services (15%)
    • Network services (e.g., VPN, QoS, and multicast)
    • Network management and monitoring
    • Network security and access control services
  5. Service Provider Network Architecture and Design (15%)
    • Network architecture and design principles
    • Network scalability and reliability
    • Network security and access control architecture

Prerequisites:

To be eligible for the CCIE SP v7.0 exam, you must meet one of the following prerequisites:

  1. Hold a valid CCNA Service Provider (CCNA SP) certification
  2. Hold a valid CCNP Service Provider (CCNP SP) certification
  3. Hold a valid CCIE Routing and Switching (CCIE RS) certification

Study Materials:

To prepare for the CCIE SP v7.0 exam, you can use the following study materials:

  1. Cisco Learning Network (CLN) study group
  2. Cisco Press study materials (e.g., books, online courses)
  3. Online training platforms (e.g., Udemy, Coursera)
  4. Practice exams and lab simulations (e.g., Cisco's own practice exams, third-party tools)

Tips and Recommendations:

  1. Focus on your weaknesses and areas of improvement
  2. Practice, practice, practice! (Use lab simulations and practice exams)
  3. Join online study groups and forums to connect with other candidates
  4. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in service provider networking
  5. Consider taking a boot camp or instructor-led training course to help you prepare

Remember, the CCIE SP v7.0 exam is challenging, but with dedication and hard work, you can achieve your goal!