Welcome to the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure learning path. This path is a collection of expert-level courses that take you deep into Cisco’s enterprise technologies. You’ll explore every major component of modern enterprise networking — from SD-WAN and SD-Access to advanced routing, switching, and multicast. Each course builds upon the previous one, guiding you step by step toward CCIE-level mastery.
Whether you’re preparing for the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab exam or simply want to become an advanced network engineer, this path is designed to give you both the theory and hands-on practice needed to understand how large-scale networks work in the real world.
We focus on WHY
Passing the CCIE is not just about typing commands fast — it’s about understanding why technologies exist and how they fit together in a real enterprise environment. In this path, we go beyond configuration and focus on the purpose and design logic behind every protocol.
For example, before jumping into SD-WAN policies or LISP control planes, we first discuss WHY the technology was created, what problems it solves, and how it improves traditional network designs.
Then we move into HOW it works — exploring control planes, data planes, and the inner workings of protocols. Finally, we finish with WHAT — hands-on configuration, verification, and troubleshooting.
This approach helps you think like a network designer, not just an operator.
What you'll learn
- Design and Architecture: Understand the logic behind modern enterprise designs like SD-WAN and SD-Access.
- Advanced Routing: Deep dive into EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and redistribution strategies used in large-scale networks.
- Switching and Campus Networks: Learn advanced STP tuning, VLAN design, and high availability methods.
- Network Virtualization: Explore VXLAN, fabric overlays, and how they simplify modern campus design.
- Automation and Operations: Get comfortable with model-driven programmability, APIs, and telemetry for real-time visibility.
- Real-World Labs: Practice with complex topologies that reflect real enterprise deployments.
Skills you'll gain
Who is this for?
This learning path is perfect for CCNA and CCNP-level engineers aiming to move toward the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification. You should already be comfortable with routing, switching, and basic network fundamentals before starting.
How the learning path works
The learning path follows a structured flow, starting with foundational topics like advanced routing and switching, then progressing into SD-WAN, SD-Access, and automation. Each course contains multiple sections, with lessons, labs, and quizzes designed to help you learn by doing.
The current learning path includes the following courses:
- Course 1: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Deep Dive
- Course 2: IP Multicast – Example-based Study Guide
- Course 3: Cisco SD-Access Deep Dive
- Course 4: Advanced Routing Deep Dive
- Course 5: Advanced Switching Deep Dive
Each course builds on the previous one, helping you connect the dots between technologies and see how they interact in a unified enterprise architecture.
Outcomes
By completing this learning path, you’ll be able to design, build, and troubleshoot complex enterprise networks with confidence. You’ll understand how each technology fits into Cisco’s Enterprise Infrastructure architecture and how to apply them in real deployments.
You’ll also gain the deep, conceptual knowledge needed to move toward the CCIE lab exam — not just memorizing commands, but understanding why configurations work and how to optimize them.
Most importantly, you’ll learn to think like a network architect — building solutions that are scalable, resilient, and ready for the future.
