Hi All,

Posted the FAQ this week. No changs to last week.

Maintenance on the FAQ is due so the changes to part two are minimal from
the previous version and mainly refer to the new exam numbers.

An edited version of the Cisco emails regarding the CCNP and Cisco MxU
Specialist Certifications are attached.

Take it with a rain of salt department...
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Please note that I have been notified by nrf of some slightly(!) dodgy
material in sections 211.9.x (CCIE recertification).

Until I get around to revising this section, please do not take it as
absolutely correct - refer to Cisco for definite information.

News Summary:-
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(11th June 2002)
Cisco MXU Specialization.

(7th June 2002) Update to CCNP exams
An official email was sent to those on the Cisco certification system about
two days after the final day to book the CCNP 50X exams. The edited
highlights are below.

The last day able to book the 50X exams was the 5th of June.
The last day to take the 50X exams is the 17th of July.

(14 May 2002)
Cisco is offering two new Cisco Qualified Specialists focused
certifications, the Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist and
the Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist. - Not in FAQ.

(26 March 2002)
Cisco have announced a new specialization :- Cisco Content Networking
Specialist - Not in FAQ.

(12 March 2002)
The CCNA exam changed from 507 to 607. The method of examination has been
changed to include simulations in questions. The material is the same.

Note:- Simulations WILL be be eventually introduced into ALL exams.

emails from Cisco:-
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Cisco MxU Specialist Certification 11th June 2002
>Cisco has released the new Cisco MxU
>Specialist focused certification. To become a Cisco MxU Specialist,
>you must hold a valid CCNA(R) certification and pass the BBSM exam
>9E0-811 and LRE exam 9E0-821.

>The new focused certification will provide candidates with the
>technical expertise they need to successfully install, configure,
>operate, and troubleshoot Cisco Broadband Service Manager (BBSM)and
>Cisco Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) networking solutions-solutions that
>deliver cost-effective, high-performance broadband access to MxU
>buildings (hotels, residential multi-dwelling units [MDUs], and
>multi-tenant unit [MTU] office buildings), and enterprise campus
>environments, such as manufacturing, educational campuses, and
>medical facilities.

>The recommended training for the corresponding exams is available
>through authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide and includes:

>Courses Exams
>Long Reach Ethernet (LRE) LRE 9E0-821
>Building Broadband Service Manager (BBSM) BBSM 9E0-811

>Visit <http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10.../ecampaign/misc>
>for the latest details or visit the Cisco Learning Locator at
><http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/front....cgi?action=Inc>
>SearchForm for a complete schedule of available courses. The Cisco MxU
>Specialist certification is valid for two years from the date of passing
>the exam.

>This focused certification does not fulfill a role in a corresponding
>Partner Specialization.

*** Updates to the CCNP exams (7th June 2002)
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>The new exams with simulations include BSCI 640-901, Routing 640-603, and
>Remote Access 640-605 for CCNP(R), CCDP(R), and CCIP(TM) certifications.

>The exams will feature Flash simulations along with "drag and drop"
>formatted questions to validate candidate skills.

>The Switching 640-604 and Support 640-606 exams have been updated as well but
>do not include simulations or "drag and drops". These updated exams will more
>accurately reflect a candidate's knowledge and skills.

>Visit <http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10.../ecampaign/misc>
>for more information, and to try out a course simulation and the exam
>interface tutorial. The recommended training to prepare for the
>professional level certifications is available through Cisco Learning
>Partners and the Cisco Networking Academy(TM), and now includes integrated
>course simulations to assist in preparation for the new simulation exam
>items. Visit
><http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10...learn_part.html>
>to find an authorized Cisco Learning Partner near you. The exams
>are supported by the following recommended courses:

>Exams Courses
>BSCI 640-901 Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
>Routing 640-603 Building Scalable Cisco Networks (BSCN)
>Switching 640-604 Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
>Remote Access 640-605 Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN)
>Support 640-606 Building Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT)

>The existing exams will be replaced on June 5, 2002 in all countries,
>except Japan.

>Japan will also have the newer exams in English, and will continue to offer the
>previous exams in Japanese. Candidates who are already registered for an exam
>over the next six weeks will take the exam they registered for, and not the new
>version.

>Candidates with certifications in progress may combine 640-50X and 640-900 with
>640-60X and 640-901 exams to achieve their CCNP, CCIP, or CCDP certifications.

>Simulations will be added to other Cisco certifications exams and
>recommended courses in the future.

>Effective June 5, 2002, all candidates will only be able to register for the
>refreshed versions of the exams.

Two New Cisco IP Telephony Focused Certifications (14 May 2002)

>Cisco is offering two new Cisco Qualified Specialists focused
>certifications, the Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist and
>the Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist.

>The certifications will be available on May 14, 2002.

>A Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist must have a valid CCDA
>certification, and pass the EVVOD exam 9E0-411 and DQoS exam 9E0-601. This
>focused certification is based on knowledge and/or course completion of
>Enterprise Voice over Data Design (EVoDD), and Deploying Quality of
>Service (DQoS).

>The Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist must have a valid CCNA
>certification and pass the IPTT 9E0-421 and DQoS exam 9E0-601. This
>certification is based on knowledge and/or course completion of
>Troubleshooting, and Deploying Quality of Service (DQoS).

>The recommended training for the Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist is
>the EVoDD course, and the DQoS course, which map to the corresponding
>same-named exams. The recommended training for the Cisco IP Telephony
>Operations Specialist is the Troubleshooting course and the DQoS course,
>which map to the corresponding same- named exams.

>Both focused certifications are valid for two years.

>These new focused certifications add to the knowledge of a Cisco IP
>Telephony Support Specialist.

>The Cisco IP Telephony Support Specialist provides the solid foundation
>in Cisco voice and Cisco CallManager technology needed for the new
>troubleshooting and design focused certifications.

>The Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist certification fulfills the
>requirements for the system engineer role in the IPT-Revised Partner
>Specialization.

>The Cisco IP Telephony Operations Specialist certification fulfills
>the requirements for the operations specialist role in the IPT-Revised
>Partner Specialization.

Cisco Content Networking Specialist (26 March 2002)
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>Today March 26, 2002, Cisco announces the new Cisco Content
>Networking Specialist focused certification.

>To become a Cisco Content Networking Specialist you need to hold a
>valid CCNP or CCIP certification, and pass the required exams.

>Cisco has built a comprehensive architecture for optimizing Web
>site performance and content delivery, and this new certification
>validates knowledge of four essential technology building blocks
>that provide the foundation for all of existing and future Cisco
>content networking solutions; content distribution and management,
>content routing, content edge delivery, and content switching.

>The recommended training for the new certification is only available
>through authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, and includes:

>Required Exam
>- Building Cisco Content Networking Solutions -- CN Exam 640-925
> Recommended Training
>- Building Cisco Content Networking Solutions (CN) -- Available
> in late April

>Required Exam
>- Cisco Content Networking Specialist Exam v.1 9E0-600
> Recommended Training
>- Content Services Switch 11000 Series Operations and Configuration
> (CSSOC)
>- Enterprise Content Delivery Networking Operation and Configuration
> (ECDN)
>- Content Engine Caching Operations and Configuration (CECOC)

>Visit http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10.../ecampaign/misc
>for complete program details, a list of authorized partners, a current
>list of scheduled courses, and to register for the exams.

>Content Networking allows enterprises to deploy a new generation of
>scaleable, Web-based, content-rich e-business solutions, including
>TV-quality streaming media and knowledge sharing. Cisco Content
>Networking also enables service providers to deliver new content-based
>services while maintaining availability, security and minimizing
>response times. Cisco Content Networking extends customers' IP service
>infrastructures for web-driven enterprises and enables high-value
>content services opportunities for service providers.
>
>The Cisco Content Networking Specialist focused certification is valid
>for two years. This certification will fulfill the requirements for
>the system engineer and field engineer roles, with the specified
>pre-requisite Career Certification, in the Content Networking Partner
>Specialization.

Change to CCNA Exam 640-507 (12 March 2002)
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Highlights of the email from Cisco:-

>Today, March 12, 2002, beginning with the CCNA
>exam, Cisco will include simulation questions in Cisco exams and courses.

>The CCNA #640-607 exam will focus on testing a candidate's knowledge
>and skills,

>The CCNA exam #640-607 replaces exam #640-507 in all
>countries except Japan.

>All translated version of exam #640-507 will
>be retired on March 12, except for Networking Academy students.

>The
>CCNA #640-607 exam will utilize Flash simulations along with "drag
>and drops" to validate an individual's understanding and application
>of the CCNA networking support objectives.

>Visit http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10.../ecampaign/misc
>for more information and to demo a course simulation.

>The CCNA
>#640-607 exam is supported by the current recommended courses, ICND
>v1.1 and CCNA Basics v1.0.

>Although the CCNA exam has been redesigned, the learning objectives
>have not changed.

>As a result, the existing CCNA exam outline and
>course outline cover all the topics on the new exam with the
>inclusion of simulations to further validate a candidate's network
>skills.

> Simulations will be added to other Cisco certifications exams and
>recommended courses over time.

Most interesting bit is the notice of the addition of simulation questions
to other exams!!

CCNP Beta Exams
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Last day to take exams was the 18th of March.
Expect new 640-60x exams to replace the 640-50x exams sometime later this
year.

Cisco Security Certifications
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FAQ Part 2 Section 212.6.2

Cisco Certification Information Site:-
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FAQ Part 1 Section 16.2 (Dealing with Cisco)

Cisco IP Telephony Support Specialist
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FAQ Part 2 Section 212.6.1

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Regards,
David

Current versions,
Part 1 -- 3:03:00
Part 2 -- 3:04:03
Part 3 -- 3:00:01

If you want to look at any past posts, including the FAQ, use the URL,

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=...ification.cisco

The Faq is also available on these Websites:-

Michael N. Rubino
http://mrubino.com:8080/ciscofaq

Keith T. Williams
http://www.globalserve.net/~keithw/ciscocertfaq/

Bob Connor
http://members.dingoblue.net.au/~bo...oncisco_faq.htm
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