Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching: Implement IPv4 and IGPs
IPv4 and Interior Gateway Protocols are foundational to CCIE success—and this course cuts straight to implementation. You’ll build real routing topologies, troubleshoot convergence issues, and cement the practical skills examiners test hardest. If you’re serious about CCIE certification, this 11-hour deep dive separates candidates who pass from those who don’t.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for CCIE Routing and Switching candidates who need hands-on IPv4 and IGP mastery before the lab exam. Joe Astorino’s approach is direct and scenario-driven, ideal for engineers with CCNP foundations. Fair warning: this isn’t a beginner’s introduction—you’ll need solid Layer 3 fundamentals to extract full value.
What This Course Covers
This course methodically covers IPv4 addressing strategies, subnetting at scale, and the configuration of OSPF and EIGRP in complex multi-area and multi-AS environments. You’ll work through real-world topology challenges, optimise convergence behaviour, and master the nuances of metric calculation and path selection that trip up unprepared candidates. Labs embed you in sandbox environments where you configure, break, and fix routing scenarios—the exact workflow you’ll face in the CCIE lab.
Beyond configuration, the course emphasises troubleshooting methodology: how to read routing tables, interpret debug output, and isolate failures in production-like topologies. You’ll learn when to tune timers, how redistribution affects routing decisions, and the subtle interactions between IGPs that examiners love to test. By the end, you’re not just configuring routers—you’re thinking like an architect who understands why each decision matters.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- CCNP-certified engineers pursuing CCIE: You have the foundation; this course accelerates your lab readiness with focused IPv4 and IGP depth.
- Network engineers preparing for CCIE Routing and Switching exam: Hands-on labs and troubleshooting scenarios mirror the exam’s practical demands.
- Senior network technicians validating expertise before certification: Confirms your understanding of advanced routing concepts and fills knowledge gaps before high-stakes testing.
May not suit:
- Beginners without CCNA or equivalent: Assumes solid Layer 3 fundamentals; you’ll struggle without prior routing knowledge.
- Engineers seeking a gentle introduction to routing: This is CCIE-level intensity—it’s built for candidates ready to commit to certification, not casual learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching: Implement IPv4 and IGPs take?
The course is 10 hours 57 minutes of video content. Plan 15–20 hours total when you factor in hands-on lab time and review—realistic preparation for CCIE-level mastery.
Do I need CCNP before taking this course?
Not strictly required, but strongly recommended. This course assumes you’re comfortable with CCNP-level routing concepts. If you’re CCNA-only, you’ll find it steep.
Are there hands-on labs included?
Yes. Pluralsight’s sandbox labs let you configure and troubleshoot real topologies. You’re not just watching—you’re building and breaking things, which is how CCIE skills stick.
Will this alone prepare me for the CCIE lab exam?
It’s essential groundwork for IPv4 and IGPs, but CCIE requires breadth across switching, services, and infrastructure too. Use this as a core pillar alongside other study materials and extensive hands-on practice.
Course by Joe Astorino on Pluralsight. Duration: 10h 57m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
