Title of Exam: Cisco Optical Specialist

When was Cisco Optical Specialist introduced : 2001

When was Cisco Optical Specialist updated : 2003

Level of Cisco Optical Specialist : Advanced

Description of Cisco Optical Specialist :

Implicit in the earning of the Cisco Optical Specialist certifications is that the candidates have knowledge of networking, including knowledge of networks and client/server applications.

What are the compulsory exams to earn credit towards Cisco Optical Specialist ?

Candidates who wish to become a Cisco Optical Specialist must pass the Optical SONET 642-311 or Optical SDN 642-321 exam. In preparation for these exams candidates are advised to also do the training courses Cisco ONS 15454 SONET Turn Up, Text, Provisioning, and Operation Training (OCTPO), Cisco ONS 15216 Provisioning and Operation Training (OPODA), Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Explaining Optical Transmission (EOT), Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Accelerate Optical Technology Series: The Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) and Accelerate Optical Technology Series: Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM). (Please note that the training courses are a recommendation.) These training course are available from Cisco Bootcamp.

What can be done in terms of Recertification for Cisco Optical Specialist?

The certification validity period is two years. Certification will thus be required.

Any of the CCIE written exams will count towards recertification at the Cisco Optical Specialist level.

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Who is eligible to take Cisco Optical Specialist ?

The candidates don't have passed entry level certification for this certification but this specific certification requires that candidates have knowledge of networks and client/server applications to prepare for the Cisco Optical Specialist certification exams.

Tips and recommendations for the Cisco Optical Specialist certification.

The Optical course is available from 642-311 Testking and 642-321 Testking. Testking offers a wide variety of products that will aid any candidate for his/her preparation for Cisco Optical Specialist certification. Study materials include study guides, exam questions and detailed answers for a wide range of products and various related articles. Alternatively you can also visit the Cisco Braindumps site, 642-311 Free Brain Dumps, Cisco Certification, and so forth.

Where can one sit for exams towards Cisco Optical Specialist ?

The authorized, official vendors that offer the facilities to sit for examinations towards certification are Prometric and VUE worldwide.

How much will Cisco Optical Specialist cost?

Contact the Test center for information regarding course availability, registration information and cost. Remember that costs may vary from vendor to vendor and from examination to examination.

Capabilities of Cisco Optical Specialist certified professionals:

The ability to design, install, operate, and maintain optical networking systems.

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