In this comprehensive self-paced e-learning,
get the training and practice you need to design a strong,
effective network as you prepare for the CCDA exam, based on
Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) v2.0. Our
enhancements to Cisco's authorized content combined with case study
practice and exercises will have you exam ready quickly.
Course Outline
1. Applying a Methodology to Network
Design
- Introducing SONA
- Identify Design Requirements
- Characterizing the Existing Network
- Using the Top-Down Approach
- Implementing the Design Methodology
2. Structuring and Modularizing the
Network
- Designing the Network Hierarchy
- Using a Modular Approach in Network Design
- Using Infrastructure Services
- Identifying Network Management Protocols and Features
3. Basic Campus and Data Center Design
Considerations
- Campus Design Methodology
- Designing the Campus Infrastructure Module
- Enterprise Data Center Considerations
4. Designing Remote
Connectivity
- Enterprise Edge WAN Design Methodology
- Selecting Wide Area Network Technology
- Designing the Enterprise Branch
5. Designing IP Addressing in the Network
and Selecting Routing Protocols
- Designing IP Addressing
- Introduction to IPv6
- Reviewing Enterprise Routing Protocols
- Designing a Routing Protocol Deployment
6. Evaluating Security Solutions for the
Network
- Defining Network Security
- The Cisco Self-Defending Network
- Selecting Network Security Solutions
7. Designing Voice
Networking
- Traditional Voice Architectures and Features
- Integrating Voice Architectures
- Identify the Requirements of Voice Technologies
8. Wireless Network
Considerations
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network
- Wireless Network Controller Technologies
- Designing Wireless Networks with Controllers
9. Additional Resources
Case Studies
All of the CCDA case studies focus on the network design issues
of a fictional hospital, ACMC. You will work in teams to solve the
case studies and create and maintain a master design document
throughout the week.
Case 1: Network Upgrade
Learn to document customer requirements and the
existing network, identify missing information, and outline a major
network design, including the scope of the project and major design
tasks.
Case 2: Network Structure and
Modularity
Practice applying the structured design
principles learned in class.
Case 3: Enterprise Campus
Design
Utilize the Cisco concept of enterprise network
modules to propose a redundant campus design for ACMC. Compare
various combinations of Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 switching applied to
access, distribution, and core modules.
Case 4: WAN Design
Select the most optimal WAN transport for ACMC,
and develop a WAN backup strategy. Add additional offices to the
network design.
Case 5: Network Addressing
Plan
Develop a method for planning the IP address
space and apply it based on ACMP's needs. Consider IP subnetting,
VLSM, and summarization techniques, and incorporate them into the
network design document. Select an appropriate routing protocol for
ACMC and consider deployment issues.
Case 6: Network Security
Design
Select the appropriate security solutions for
ACMC based on principles learned in class and customer
requirements.
Case 7: Voice Transport Over an IP
Network
Consider the effect of transporting voice across
the ACMC data network. Analyze multiple scenarios to test the
effect on bandwidth for data-only and voice-only traffic. Also,
analyze the effects of adding QoS. Finally, calculate combined
voice and data traffic to fully understand the impact on ACMC's
network design.
Case 8: Wireless Networking
Solutions
Select the appropriate technologies, equipment, and topology for
Wireless LAN deployment at ACMC.
Case 9: Adding More Hospitals to the ACMC
Network
This mastery case can be completed by each team on Friday or
used as a take-home assignment.