This Cisco video training course with Jeremy Cioara and Keith Barker focuses on the topics listed in the "Layer 2 Technologies" section of Cisco's blueprint for the CCIE Routing and Switching v5 exam and lab. This is the second of six CCIE courses from CBT Nuggets.

The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, or CCIE, is a technical certification offered by Cisco Systems. The CCIE certifies the skills required of network engineers to plan, operate and troubleshoot complex, converged network infrastructures on a wide variety of Cisco equipment. The CCIE certification is one of the most prestigious networking certifications in the industry. This course is the second of six courses that make up the entire curriculum. The six-course series follows the official blueprint.

Note: The exam associated with this course was retired July 25, 2016. However, this course still retains value as a training resource.

Recommended Experience

Although not required, it is recommended that a person preparing for the CCIE in Routing and Switching already have the skills and knowledge addressed in the Cisco CCNA and CCNP for Routing and Switching.
CCIE RS All-in-One: 1.0 Network Principles
Knowledge of using GNS3 will be helpful for individuals who plan on creating a virtualized network for practice.

Recommended Equipment

GNS3 or physical routers, and physical switches that support the features demonstrated in the videos.

Related Certifications

CCIE Routing and Switching, v5

Related Job Functions

Plan, operate and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures

Keith Barker has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2012 and holds a variety of networking and security certifications, including CCIE R&S, CCIE Security, (ISC)2 CISSP, Palo Alto CNSE, and Check Point CCSA.

Jeremy Cioara has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2003 and holds a variety of Cisco certifications, including CCNA, CCDA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNP, CCSP, CCVP, CCDP, and CCIE R&S.