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NEW!  Cisco Multiservice Switching Specialist Focused Certification

Today, July 23, 2002 Cisco announces the new Cisco Multiservice 
Switching Specialist certification.  This new focused certification 
replaces the previously retired Cisco WAN certifications (CCNA-WAN 
and CCNP-WAN).  The new focused certification addresses the needs 
of network professionals who must successfully implement ATM 
Multiservice switching and service provisioning based on Cisco 
BPX(r) and MGX(tm) networks.

To become a Cisco Multiservice Switching Specialist, you must hold 
a valid CCNA(r) certification and pass the ATM Multiservice 
Switching 9E0-911, and the PNNI and MPLS Networking  9E0-921 exams.

Multiservice switches deliver cost effectiveness and reliability by 
providing the highest port densities in the market, unmatched 
scalability, and carrier-class reliability. Partnerships and standards 
facilitate open networks that allow service providers to create the 
most cost-effective and reliable networks for IP and ATM service 
delivery, using one network infrastructure.

The new focused certification will provide candidates with the 
technical expertise necessary to install, configure, support, 
troubleshoot, and design complex ATM-based networks in the service 
provider market segment.  The recommended training is available 
through authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide and includes:

Exam 9E0-911 "ATM Multiservice Switching," supported by the 
following courses:

WAN Quick Start (WQS 3.0)
Installing Cisco WAN Switches (ICWS v2.1)
BPX Switch and Services Configuration (BSSC 3.0)
MGX ATM Concentrator Configuration (MACC 3.0)
Cisco WAN Manager Installation and Operations (CWMIO 2.1)

Exam 9E0-921 "PNNI and MPLS Networking*," supported by the following 
courses:

MGX ATM Edge Switch Configuration (MAESC 2.0)
SES Controller Configuration (SESCC 2.0)
Implementing Multiprotocol Label Switching (IMPLS 2.2) 

* This exam will go live on July 29, 2002

The Cisco Multiservice Switch Specialist is valid for two years from 
the date of passing the exam.   

For those with previously earned WAN certifications, these will 
remain active for a period of three years from the date achieved.  
Recertification will then be required with the new Cisco Multiservice 
Switching Specialist.  This focused certification does not fulfill a 
role in a corresponding Channel Specialization. 

Extend your Cisco Career Certification expertise-become a Cisco 
Multiservice Switching Specialist.




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