Cisco CCIE Consulting FirmProgent's operational structure is designed to make the best information technology talent accessible quickly and for a reasonable cost. Progent is unmatched in the network support industry for being able to offer easy, rapid, and cost-effective access to Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIEs). Cisco-certified CCIEs are elite network engineers who qualify for this rare certification by passing strenuous testing by Cisco. CCIE is the top recognition for network consultants, and certifies an individual's technical knowledge at the master level. Candidates who pass both of the mandatory tests, one written and one in a lab environment, receive a CCIE certificate from Cisco. Becoming a CCIE typically takes at least three years of practical seasoning architecting, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting large-scale Cisco environments. Earning a CCIE credential also requires experience with Cisco hardware and network software, broad knowledge of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network mechanisms, and an in-depth understanding of the network protocols used on routers, switches, bridges, and firewalls. The prestigious CCIE certification has been recognized as the most technically advanced IT credential by CertMag. The Skills of a CCIE Engineer
CCIE certification identifies experts with the skills and experience to succeed in the most difficult assignments in their field. The CCIE exams administered by Cisco are continually updated to evolve along with the state of the art, concentrating on current technologies and real-world problems. The CCIE credential is active for two years, and to keep it current consultants need to pass a Cisco renewal exam. This guarantees that CCIE engineers don't get stale or overly specialized so that they can provide the latest approaches to the widest range of problems associated with the most advanced connectivity technology. CCIEs are an elite class of consultants. Below 3% of all Cisco certified individuals achieve the CCIE certification, a tiny minority of IT professionals worldwide. By 2010, approximately 5,000 Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts were registered in the United States. Progent retains the services of about a dozen CCIEs on its phone-support and on-site network support group, which is an extraordinarily high number for an independent small business IT service firm. CCIEs can resolve even the most complex issues associated with network design, integration, management, security, and troubleshooting. CCIEs work on a privileged basis with Cisco's in-house engineers in identifying problems with Cisco IOS Software network management utilities and coming up with workarounds or obtaining software updates to resolve problems. CCIEs represent an excellent value because their deep experience allows them to solve seemingly intractable problems rapidly. In many instances, less qualified engineers can spend many hours or days wrestling with a problem that a certified CCIE can solve in just a few minutes. Most Progent CCIEs are not only expert at Cisco networking solutions, but also have multiple recognized technical certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and a major network protection certification such as CISA or CISM. This allows Progent to offer end-to-end solutions that incorporate a broad array of technologies without requiring extra expenses and interruptions orchestrating too many consultants. Progent's CCIE Support Services
Most CCIEs are employed by large corporations or national Internet providers, and so their help is not readily available to small businesses. Progent is one of the few service providers that makes CCIEs available to assist small and medium sized companies. Also, Progent can provide quick access to a CCIE-certified consultant online so that you can receive timely support for complex network problems that are impacting business productivity but are outside the scope of your local network maintenance personnel. Progent's CCIE support experts can tie into your environment via the latest on-line troubleshooting technology in order to provide fast and affordable analysis and repair of urgent network trouble. To find out how to talk to a Progent CCIE for fast assistance with your IT infrastructure, go to Progent's Remote Support Services. To find out additional information concerning Progent's professional support for Cisco solutions, choose a topic:

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