- Exam Details
- Trouble Spots
- Preparation Hints
- Recommended Study Resources
- Where to Go from Here
Recommended Study Resources
First, you might want to read a foundational book (written by the author of this exam profile) that covers topics such as signaling protocols and gateway configuration:
- Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Voice over IP and QoS (Cvoice) Foundation Learning Guide: http://bit.ly/cvoicebook
You might then consider some of the books focused on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) operation:
- Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 1 (CIPT1) Foundation Learning Guide: http://bit.ly/cipt1book
- Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 2 (CIPT2) Foundation Learning Guide: http://bit.ly/cipt2book
For your Cisco Unity Connection (CUC) studies, consider the following Cisco Press book:
- Cisco Unity Connection: http://bit.ly/unitybook
Cisco Press also offers a collection of more than 70 videos (created by the author of this profile) demonstrating lab exercises from the CVOICE, CIPT1, CIPT2, TVOICE, and CAPPS curriculum:
- CCNP Voice LiveLessons: http://bit.ly/ccnpvoicevids
For many CCIE Collaboration Lab candidates, one of the most challenging lab topics is Cisco Catalyst QoS configuration. The following video (created by the author of this exam profile) available on YouTube provides a comprehensive examination of Cisco Catalyst 3750 QoS configuration:
- Cisco Catalyst 3750 QoS Configuration Video: http://bit.ly/catalystqos
Although you might not find any hardcopy book focusing on Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX), you can check out the following administration guide:
- Cisco Unified CCX Administration Guide: http://bit.ly/uccx90
For your Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CUCME) studies, you can reference the following administrator guide:
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express Administrator Guide: http://bit.ly/cmeguide
For your Cisco Unity Express (CUE) studies, you can download the following guide:
- Cisco Unity Express 8.6 Installation and Upgrade Guide: http://bit.ly/cueguide
The Cisco Learning Network also has a comprehensive list of study resources you definitely should examine:
- Cisco Learning Network CCIE Collaboration Lab Exam Resources: http://bit.ly/collaborationstudy
Finally, you should familiarize yourself with the following design document:
- Cisco Unified Communications System 9.0 Solution Reference Network Design (SRND): http://bit.ly/srnd90