Is CCIE R&S the right cert for me?

[danielseijas3010]

Hi Guys,

I am a CCNP and studying for CCIE R&S. I am reading the "CCIE and CCDE Evolving Technologies Study Guide" and even though I am really good with networking I struggle understanding the concepts when discussing about Orchestration and Automation with VMs and Containers, I have no coding and developing experience and when it comes to Virtualization I know how to work with an ESXI server and that's it.

I guess I am getting intimidated by the material. Do you think CCIE is a good cert to have and if so, what do you recommend I do to improve my skills with these Evolving Technologies?

Best Regards

Daniel

[Seb Rupik · Accepted solution]

CCIE is a great cert, but not for everyone, certainly don't do it for the money, but the love of networking! :)

...and make sure you have the time...

Anyhow, if you have not already you can great exposure to the technologies you mention via cisco devnet, Technologies -> Networking :

https://developer.cisco.com/

....for more VM exposure, VMWare HOL is also a great resource!:

https://labs.hol.vmware.com

cheers,

Seb.

[danielseijas3010]

Thank you Seb!