I've heard many different rumors regarding the CCIE certification and the benefits and business opportunities associated with it. Beyond the obvious increase in billable rate, there are numerous rumors I've heard over the years. I appreciate any insight into the below mentioned rumors: 1) VARs who have a CCIE or CCIEs on staff can get reduced pricing on hardware (Silver or Gold Partners). Therefore, VARs will give CCIEs percentages of sales because the VAR still can quote the lower price to the customer. 2) Cisco will give direct referals from customers to independent CCIEs. 3) Along the lines of rumor 2. Someone told me that Cisco will guarantee $xxx,xxx.xx worth of referals to independent CCIEs. Thanks again for your input. Also any other CCIE myths / facts would be appreciated. Peter Diffin, CBI CCNP, MCNE, MCSE, NNCSS, CCIE written lab by end of 2000 (hopefully) ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
