6/2/2003 -- Cisco Systems announced recently that it soon will be offering a new version of the C&S Dial written exam in beta format.

The exam covers "technologies and products that service providers use to deliver services via dial-up connections," Cisco states on its Web site. It is one of eight different written exams for the CCIE C&S track, Cisco said.

The beta (#351-025) will launch June 9 though through Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers worldwide. It will cost $50 (U.S.), a savings of $250 (US).

Those who pass the beta will receive credit toward certification, Cisco said.

The beta will last through June 30. No final live date for the updated exam was given.

For more on participating in the beta and/or to view the updated objectives, go here. -Becky Nagel