Progent's organization is geared towards making top information technology skills accessible quickly and economically. Progent is a leader in the network support arena for the ability to provide convenient, quick, and cost-effective access to Cisco CCIEs. CCIEs are elite networking professionals who qualify for this prestigious certification only after intense examination by Cisco.
CCIE is the most advanced certification for network consultants, and indicates an individual's technical knowledge at the master level. Individuals who pass the two mandatory exams, one written and one in a lab setting, are awarded a CCIE credential from Cisco. Becoming a CCIE typically takes a minimum of three years of practical experience designing, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting sophisticated Cisco networks. Earning a CCIE credential also requires experience with Cisco hardware and Cisco networking software, extensive knowledge of LAN/WAN mechanisms, and a detailed understanding of the network protocols associated with appliances such as routers, switches, bridges, and firewalls. The elite CCIE certification has been recognized as the most technically advanced IT credential by CertMag.
The Skills of a Cisco CCIE Engineer
The CCIE certification identifies engineers with the skills and experience to handle the most challenging tasks in their field. The CCIE exams given by Cisco are regularly revised to grow along with network technology, concentrating on contemporary environments and practical problems. The CCIE certification is valid for two years, and to keep it current consultants need to pass a Cisco recertification test. This ensures that CCIEs do not get out of date or too specialized in order that they can offer the latest solutions to the widest array of challenges involving the most advanced networking products and technology.
CCIEs are a select group of consultants. Below 3% of all Cisco qualified professionals achieve the CCIE level, a small minority of IT workers in the industry. In 2010, approximately 5,000 Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts were located in the US. Progent offers the services of about 12 CCIE-certified engineers on its phone-support and on-site IT consulting group, which is an exceptionally large number for an independent network support organization.
CCIEs can resolve the most difficult issues involving network planning, integration, administration, protection, and repair. CCIEs operate closely with Cisco's in-house engineers in isolating problems with IOS Software network management tools and developing workarounds or obtaining software patches to fix problems. CCIEs represent an exceptional value since their depth of experience enables them to resolve seemingly intractable problems rapidly. In many instances, less seasoned consultants can spend hours or days wrestling with a problem that an experienced CCIE can resolve in minutes.
Most Progent CCIEs are not only expert at Cisco networking solutions, but have a variety of advanced industry credentials including Microsoft MCSE, and a major network security credential such as CISA or CISM. This permits Progent to provide comprehensive solutions that address a broad array of IT products without incurring extra costs and delays orchestrating multiple specialists.
Progent's CCIE Support Services
Most CCIEs are employed by large corporations or nationwide ISPs, and so their skills are not readily available to small businesses. Progent is one of the rare consulting providers that makes CCIEs accessible to help small and mid-size businesses. Also, Progent can provide quick access to a CCIE online so that you can get immediate help for urgent network issues that are impacting worker efficiency but are beyond the experience of your ordinary IT support providers. Progent's CCIE engineers can tie into your network using secure remote support technology in order to perform quick and affordable diagnosis and repair of urgent network problems. To find out how to get in touch with a Progent CCIE for timely assistance with your IT infrastructure, go to Progent's Remote Support Services.
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