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CCIE Enterprise Certification Guide 2026<\/strong>: The expert level professionals in the networking field are known as CCIE. If you are looking to reach the top level of Cisco networking then CCIE Enterprise Certification is one of the certifications you can consider. Cisco offers two certifications under Enterprise category first is <\/span>CCIE Enterprise<\/a> Infrastructure<\/b> and second is <\/span>CCIE Enterprise Wireless<\/b>. Both are the same level and focus on advanced networking skills but each covers a different area.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Infrastructure v1.1 focuses on wired networking like Lan, routing, switching, etc. While Wireless focuses on Wi-Fi networks, radio frequency (RF), wireless security, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

This CCIE Enterprise Certification Guide 2026 covers the study path of both certifications including their exam topics, weightings and preparation tips to help you become an expert in minimum time. Get the CCIE Enterprise blueprint with pdf later in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n

CCIE Enterprise Certification at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nCCIE Enterprise Infrastructure<\/b><\/td>\nCCIE Enterprise Wireless<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main focus<\/span><\/td>\nWired enterprise networks<\/span><\/td>\nEnterprise wireless networks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Core exam<\/span><\/td>\n350-401 ENCOR<\/span><\/td>\n350-101 WLCOR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab exam<\/span><\/td>\nCCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab<\/span><\/td>\nCCIE Wireless Lab<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lab duration<\/span><\/td>\n8 hours<\/span><\/td>\n8 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best suited for<\/span><\/td>\nRouting and switching professionals<\/span><\/td>\nWireless networking professionals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CCIE Enterprise Exam Guide 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both CCIE Enterprise certifications have 8 hours of practice where you apply your knowledge to real-world network scenarios, configure technologies, troubleshoot issues and optimise network performance. Therefore, good preparation with a lot of practice is a must. Below we have mentioned all topics with weightage from the official cert guide pdf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn About CCIE Enterprise at the article What is CCIE Enterprise?<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam Guide 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure v1.1 practical exam tests your ability to plan, design, operate and optimise complex enterprise networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam Topics<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Exam Topic<\/b><\/td>\nWeightage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network Infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software-Defined Infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transport Technologies and Solutions<\/span><\/td>\n15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infrastructure Security and Services<\/span><\/td>\n15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infrastructure Automation and Programmability<\/span><\/td>\n15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Network Infrastructure (30%)<\/b><\/h3>\n

This section covers switching, routing and the main technologies used to run enterprise networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switch Management and Operational Settings<\/b><\/p>\n