I just received the following mail out from Cisco.
These changes are also reflected in the online blueprint:
"On January 1, 2006, Cisco will make the following content changes in CCIE lab exams to reflect current networking practices:
- Routing and switching written and lab exams will no longer include the following protocols or media types: DLSW, IS-IS, ISDN, PPP over Ethernet, and ATM.
- Security lab exams will no longer test on ISDN technology, and ATM will no longer be used as a Layer 2 transport protocol for WAN connectivity.
- Voice lab exams will no longer use ATM as a Layer 2 transport protocol for WAN connectivity.
Note: CCIE Service Provider lab exams will continue to test ATM and IS-IS, as they are widely deployed in service provider networks."