Cisco Certified Expert Network Consultants

Progent's organizational structure is designed to make the best IT talent accessible quickly and for a reasonable cost. Progent is a leader in the network support industry for the ability to offer easy, rapid, and cost-effective access to Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs). Cisco-certified CCIEs are elite networking professionals who qualify for this rare certification only after intense examination by Cisco.

CCIE is the most advanced recognition for networking consultants, and certifies an individual's technical knowledge at the expert level. Individuals who succeed in the two required exams, one written and the other in a lab setting, receive a CCIE credential from Cisco. CCIE certification usually takes a minimum of three years of practical experience designing, deploying, managing, and repairing complex Cisco networks. Qualifying for a CCIE credential also demands a familiarity with Cisco hardware and network solutions, extensive understanding of Local and Wide Area Network mechanisms, and an in-depth familiarity with the protocols used on routers, switches, bridges, and security devices. The prestigious CCIE credential has been voted the most technically advanced IT certification by CertMag.

The Skills of a Cisco CCIE Consultant
Cisco's CCIE credential identifies engineers with the skills and experience to handle the most difficult assignments in networking. The CCIE tests given by Cisco are continually updated to evolve with the industry, concentrating on contemporary technologies and practical problems. The CCIE credential is valid for two years, and to renew it holders must pass a Cisco renewal test. This ensures that CCIEs do not become stale or overly focused in order that they can offer the latest approaches to a broad range of challenges involving the most advanced network and security products and technology.

CCIEs are a select class of engineers. Less than 3% of all Cisco accredited professionals make it to the CCIE level, a small minority of IT professionals in the industry. By 2010, about 5,000 CCIEs were registered in the United States. Progent offers the services of around 12 CCIEs on its phone-support and on-site network support group, which is an exceptionally high number for an independent network support organization.

CCIEs can handle the most complex issues involving network design, deployment, administration, protection, and troubleshooting. CCIEs work with the highest priority with Cisco's in-house support staff in identifying problems with Cisco IOS Software network management utilities and coming up with workarounds or installing software patches to resolve problems. CCIEs are an exceptional value since their depth of experience allows them to resolve seemingly intractable problems quickly. In common cases, less qualified engineers can spend many hours or even days struggling with a problem that an experienced CCIE can resolve in just minutes.

Most Progent CCIEs are not only experienced with Cisco technologies, but also have multiple recognized technical credentials such as Microsoft MCSE, and an important security certification such as CISSP or CISA. This allows Progent to provide comprehensive solutions that incorporate a broad array of technologies without incurring needless costs and delays managing too many consultants.

Progent's CCIE Support Services
The vast majority of CCIEs are employed by large corporations or national ISPs, and so their skills are not easily accessible to the general public. Progent is one of the rare consulting firms that makes CCIEs accessible to help small and medium sized companies. Also, Progent can provide quick contact with a CCIE-certified consultant by phone so that you can get timely help for complex network issues that are impacting business productivity but are beyond the scope of your local network maintenance providers. Progent's CCIE engineers can tie into your network by means of the latest on-line troubleshooting technology in order to provide quick and economical analysis and repair of critical network problems. To learn how to get in touch with a Progent CCIE for timely help with your IT infrastructure, go to Progent's Remote Support.

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• Introduction to Cisco Support
• Cisco Firepower Series Firewalls: Configuration and Management Services
• ASA 5500-X Firewall with Firepower: Configuration and Troubleshooting Expertise
• ASA 5500 Firewall Integration Services
• PIX Firewall Consulting Assistance
• Cisco Routers Consulting Support
• Cisco Wireless Network Design Help
• Aironet Access Points Design Services
• Cisco Small Business WiFi APs Deployment Services
• Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi 6/6E APs Solution Design, Configuration and Troubleshooting Expertise
• Cisco Wireless Controllers Consultants
• Meraki APs Engineering Support
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and Cisco CallManager Integration and Troubleshooting
• Cisco Voice over IP (VoIP) Phones and IP Video Desktop Phones Consulting Services and Wireless VoIP Phone Integration
• Cisco Jabber Deployment Expertise
• Catalyst Switches Engineering Services
• Cisco Nexus Switches Configuration and Maintenance Expertise
• Cisco Meraki Switches Deployment Expertise
• Cisco Security and VPN Setup and Troubleshooting Services
• SIP and CUBE Integration Solutions: SIP PSTN Trunks and Cisco CUBE Integration Consulting
• Cisco Duo MFA Two-factor Authentication Services for Remote Workers
• Infrastructure Design for Cisco-powered Data Centers
• Infrastructure Optimization Consulting for ISPs
• Centralized Cloud-based and Hybrid Management Techniques for Cisco-based Environments

To contact Progent about technical help for Cisco products, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.