DESGN - Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions v3.0 Course Details:

In this course, you will learn how to design a strong and effective network as you prepare for the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification. Our enhancements to Cisco's authorized content, combined with case-study practice and our exclusive exam practice homework, will prepare you for the exam in only five days.

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1. Applying a Methodology to Network Design

  • PPDIOO
  • Identifying Design Requirements
  • Characterizing the Existing Network
  • Using the Top-Down Approach
  • Implementing the Design Methodology

2. Network Design Objectives

  • Designing the Network Hierarchy
  • Modular Approach to Network Design
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Network Management Protocols and Features

3. Campus and Data Center Design Considerations

  • Campus Design Methodology
  • Layer 2
  • Layer 3
  • High Availability

4. Enterprise Network Design

  • Traffic and Interconnection
  • Security
  • Edge Connectivity
  • WAN Design
  • Branch Design
  • Data Center Design

5. Internal Routing and Connecting to the Internet

  • Routing Protocol Considerations
  • Expanding EIGRP
  • Expanding OSPF
  • Introducing IS-IS
  • Expanding IS-IS
  • Using BGP

6. Expanding the Existing Network

  • QoS
  • Wireless
  • Integrating Collaboration

7. IP Addressing Design

  • Concepts
  • Addressing Plan for IPv4
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Supporting IP Addressing

8. Introduction to Software-Defined Networking

  • Need
  • Definition
  • Flavors

Case Studies:

Case Study 1: Ask the Right Questions

Case Study 2: Design a Branch LAN

Case Study 3: Branch Connections to Headquarters

Case Study 4: Branch Routing

Case Study 5: Design Support for Wireless and Collaboration

Case Study 6: Designing the IPv4 Addressing Plan

Case Study 7: Designing the IPv6 Addressing Plan


*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.
  • How to identify designed requirements and characterize (baseline) the existing network
  • Principles of network design and the guidelines for building a network design solution
  • How the Enterprise Composite Network model simplifies the complexity of today's networks
  • Design an Enterprise Campus in a hierarchical modular fashion using Cisco Borderless Networks and modular design
  • Design Enterprise Campus and Enterprise Edge networks
  • Select the appropriate Network Management Solution
  • Design the WAN and branch office
  • Design a network addressing plan for IPv4 and IPv6
  • Select optimal routing protocols for the network
  • Design a modern data center using Cisco and industry best practices
  • Evaluate security solutions for the network
  • Design Voice, Video, and Collaboration solutions
  • Design a wireless solution using lightweight access points and the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller
  • Understand the role of software defined networks in a design
  • All topics on the CCDA certification exam
  • Test-taking tips and techniques
  • CCNA certification is highly recommended
  • Familiarity with basic internetworking technologies such as LAN, WAN, bridging, switching, protocols, and network management
  • Network engineers and architects
  • Systems administrators and network designers
  • Anyone who wants CCDA certification
  • IT managers wanting greater skill in network design

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