Finally, I passed CCIE R&S written exam.
It is the time to start preparing for CCIE Lab.
As you probably aware, Cisco is doing huge change for examination after 23 Feb 2020.
So, I have to stat preparation for CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure instead of CCIE R&S.
You can find the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Equipment and Software List using link below:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/docs/DOC-36509
This page will be focused on the equipment and software arrangement as close to the exam as possible to practice and better understanding.
Virtual machines
- Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Routers with Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Release 16.12
OVA works perfectly under VMware ESXi. Does not work under GNS3 for me. - Cisco IOSv with Cisco IOS Software Release 15.8
- Cisco IOSv-L2 with Cisco IOS Software Release 15.2
- Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, vBond, vSmart, vEdge) Software Release 18.4
Friend helped to have v19.3 - Cisco DNA Center Release 1.3.1
Physical Equipment
- Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches Release 16.12
Crazy expensive.
Supporting virtual machines
- Cisco Identity Services Engine 2.6
Downloaded from official Cisco download page. File: ISE-2.6.0.156-virtual-SNS3615-SNS3655-200.ova
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/283801620/type/283802505/release/2.6.0 - Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
Cannot see any issues to have it. - Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 LTS
Downloaded from official Ubuntu download page
https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop