Certification Overview

The CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification requires two exams:

1. Core Exam (Written Exam) – Covers advanced enterprise networking technologies.
2. Lab Exam – A hands-on practical exam that tests your ability to configure and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks.

  📌 Important: Passing the core exam qualifies you for both the CCNP Enterprise certification and the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab exam.

What CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Validates

With CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Design and implement large-scale enterprise network infrastructures
• Configure advanced routing and switching solutions
• Deploy and manage enterprise wireless networks
• Implement advanced network security and segmentation
• Automate and program network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex enterprise network issues
• Integrate enterprise networking with cloud and data center environments

Track Details & Exam Requirements

Core Exam (Required)

350-401 ENCOR – Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies This exam focuses on advanced enterprise networking technologies and architecture.

Core Exam Focus Areas

• Enterprise network architecture
• Virtualization technologies
• Infrastructure automation
• Network assurance and monitoring
• Security technologies
• Advanced routing and switching concepts

🔹 Lab Exam (Required)

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab Exam The lab exam is an 8-hour hands-on practical test that evaluates your ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure.

Lab Exam Modules

The lab exam typically includes the following sections:

• Network design and architecture
• Advanced routing and switching implementation
• Software-defined networking (SD-Access)
• Infrastructure security
• Network automation and programmability
• Network troubleshooting

Candidates must demonstrate deep technical expertise and the ability to solve complex real-world networking problems.

Validity & Recertification

Validity Period: 3 Years

Renewal Options

You can recertify by completing one of the following:

• Pass any expert-level Cisco lab exam
• Pass one technology core exam and one concentration exam
• Pass two professional-level concentration exams
• Earn Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits

Recommended Experience

There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure. However, Cisco strongly recommends:

• 5–7 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions
• Deep knowledge of routing, switching, and network architecture
• Hands-on experience with Cisco enterprise technologies

Many candidates pursue Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise before attempting the CCIE certification.

Who Should Pursue CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure?

This certification is ideal for highly experienced networking professionals such as:

• Senior Network Engineers
• Network Architects
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Enterprise Network Specialists
• Network Consultants

Career Benefits

• Recognized as one of the highest-level networking certifications globally
• Demonstrates expert-level enterprise networking expertise
• Opens opportunities for senior engineering and architecture roles
• Significantly increases career growth and earning potential
• Validates advanced skills in automation, infrastructure, and network design

✅ Summary:

• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure is designed for expert-level networking professionals who want to master advanced enterprise network technologies and demonstrate their ability to manage large-scale, complex network infrastructures.