Cisco® Certified Design Associate Class Course, Class Outline
(5 days)Overview
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) validates apprentice knowledge required to design a Cisco converged network. With a CCDA certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations. The CCDA curriculum includes designing basic campus, data center, security, voice, and wireless networks.
This five-day course will enable learners to gather customer internetworking requirements, identify solutions, and design the network infrastructure and elements to ensure the basic functionality of the proposed solutions. The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to achieve associate-level competency in network design. Most of the Cisco Design Specializations list having a CCDA certification as one of the prerequsites.
The course includes one free exam voucher.
Objectives
After completing this course the student should be able to:
Discuss methodology in network design
Describe how to structure and modularize the network design using the Cisco Enterprise Architecture
Design the enterprise campus and enterprise data center modules
Design the remote connectivity modules as needed
Design a network addressing plan and select a suitable routing protocol for a given network design
Evaluate security solutions for the network
Discuss the design implications of voice transport across the network
Discuss the design implications of wireless networking
Describe additional resources that support configuring and implementing the network design
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:
CCNA level knowledge and BCMSN level knowledge is needed to prepare for the CCDA certification exam.
Practical experience with deploying and operating networks based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS software, in addition to BCMSN-level knowledge of wireless and QoS topics.
Strongly recommended: Cisco CCNA® certification
The following courses are highly recommended:
Either ICND1 & ICND2 or CCNA v2.0
Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Individuals seeking the Cisco CCDA® certification
Individuals seeking the Cisco CCDP® certification
The secondary audience for this course is as follows:
Network and sales engineers who are involved in network design, planning, and implementation
Course Outline
Module 1: Applying a Methodology to Network Design
Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture
Overview
Business Drivers for a New Network Architecture
Intelligence in the Network
Cisco SONA Framework
Summary
Lesson 2: Identifying Design Requirements
Overview
Using the PPDIOO Approach for Networks
Using the Design Methodology Under PPDIOO
Identifying Customer Requirements
Summary
Lesson 3: Characterizing the Existing Network and Sites
Overview
Characterizing the Existing Network and Sites
Identifying Major Features of the Network
Assessing the Existing Network
Using Tools for Assessing the Network
Analyzing Network Traffic and Applications
Using Tools for Analyzing Network Traffic
Analyzing Network Health
Summary
Lesson 4: Using the Top-Down Approach to Network Design
Overview
Introducing a Top-Down Approach to Network Design
Using Decision Tables in Network Design
Assessing the Scope of the Network Design Process
Using Structured Design Principles
Planning an Implementation
Testing Your Design
Design Documentation
Summary
Module 2: Structuring and Modularizing the Network
Lesson 1: Designing the Network Hierarchy
Overview
Introducing the Hierarchical Network Model
Describing Access Layer Functionality
Describing Distribution Layer Functionality
Describing Core Layer Functionality
Summary
Lesson 2: Using a Modular Approach in Network Design
Overview
Introducing the Cisco Enterprise Architecture
Describing Enterprise Campus Infrastructure Modules
Describing the Enterprise Edge Modules
Describing Remote Enterprise Modules
Describing the enterprise branch module
Describing the enterprise data center module
Describing the enterprise teleworker module
Summary
Lesson 3: Using Infrastructure Services
Overview
Explaining the Role of Infrastructure Services
Security Infrastructure Services
High-Availability Network Services
Voice Infrastructure Services Considerations
Wireless Infrastructure Services Considerations
Application Networking Services
Summary
Lesson 4: Identifying Network Management Protocols and Features
Overview
Network Management Overview
SNMP Characteristics
MIB Characteristics
Using RMON
NetFlow Characteristics
Cisco Discovery Protocol Features
Syslog Features
Summary
Module 3: Designing Basic Campus and Data Center Networks
Lesson 1: Describing Campus Design Considerations
Overview
Campus Design Factors
Environmental Characteristics and Considerations
Infrastructure Device Characteristics and Consideration
Summary
Lesson 2: Designing the Campus Infrastructure Module
Overview
Design Considerations for the Campus Network
Design Considerations for the Building Access Layer
Design Considerations for the Building Distribution Layer
Design Considerations for the Campus Core Layer
Design Considerations for the Server Farm Module
Summary
Lesson 3: Describing Enterprise Data Center Considerations
Describing the Enterprise Data Center
Enterprise Data Center Infrastructure
Summary
Module 4: Designing Remote Connectivity
Lesson 1: Identifying WAN Technology Considerations
Overview
Review of WAN features
Comparison of WAN Transport Technologies
WAN Design Requirements
Summary
Lesson 2: Designing the Enterprise WAN
Overview
Traditional WAN Designs
Remote-Access Network Design
Virtual Private Network Design
WAN Backup Strategy Design
Selecting the Enterprise WAN Architecture
Selecting Enterprise Edge Components
Summary
Lesson 3: Designing the Enterprise Branch
Enterprise Branch Architecture
Enterprise Branch Design
Enterprise Teleworker (Branch of One) Design
Summary
Module 5: Designing IP Addressing and Selecting Routing Protocols
Lesson 1: Designing IP Addressing
Overview
IPv4 Addressing
Developing an Addressing Plan
IPv6 Addressing Introduction
Summary
Lesson 2: Reviewing Enterprise Routing Protocols
Overview
Reviewing Routing Protocol Fundamentals
Routing Protocols for the Enterprise
Summary
Lesson 3: Designing a Routing Protocol Deployment
Overview
Applying Routing Protocols to a Hierarchical Network Structure
Route Redistribution
Route Filtering
Route Summarization
Summary
Module 6: Evaluating Security Solutions for the Network
Lesson 1: Defining Network Security
Overview
Network Security Background
Network Security—Policy and Process
Summary
Lesson 2: Understanding the Cisco Self-Defending Network
Overview
Cisco Self-Defending Network
Trust and Identity Management
Threat Defense
Secure Connectivity
Security Management
Summary
Lesson 3: Selecting Network Security Solutions
Overview
Security Integration in Network Devices
Securing the Enterprise Network
Summary
Module 7: Identifying Voice Networking Considerations
Lesson 1: Reviewing Traditional Voice Architectures and Features
Overview
Differentiating Between Analog and Digital Signaling
Differentiating Between PBXs and Switches
Local Loops, Trunks, and Interoffice Communications
Basic Telephony Signaling
PSTN Numbering Plans
Summary
Lesson 2: Integrating Voice Architectures
Overview
Introducing Vo IP
H.323 Standard
Introducing IP Telephony
Call Control and Transport Protocols
Summary
Lesson 3: Identifying the Requirements of Voice Technologies
Overview
Minimizing Delay, Jitter, and Loss
Preventing Echo
Voice Coding and Compression
Bandwidth Considerations
Using QoS for Voice
Voice Traffic Engineering Overview
Summary
Module 8: Identifying Wireless Networking Considerations
Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Overview
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture
LWAPP Fundamentals
Wireless Infrastructure
Overview of WLAN Controllers
Access Point Support and Scaling
Summary
Lesson 2: Understanding Wireless Network Controller Technologies
Overview
Lightweight Access Point Connectivity to a WLC
Lightweight Access Point Operations
Mobility in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Controller Redundancy Design
Radio Management and RF Groups
Summary
Lesson 3: Designing Wireless Networks with Controllers
Overview
RF Site Survey
Design Considerations for Guest Services in Wireless Networks
Design Considerations for Outdoor Wireless Networks
Design Considerations for Campus Wireless Networks
Design Considerations for Branch Wireless Networks
Summary
Module 9: Implementing and Operating the Network
Lesson 1: Reviewing Design and Implementation Resources
Overview
Solution Reference Network Design Guides
Cisco Networkers Online
Cisco CCNP Courses
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
Additional Courses
Summary
Case Studies
Case Study 1-1: ACMC Hospital Network Upgrade Information
Case Study 2-1: ACMC Hospital Network Structure and Modularity
Case Study 3-1: ACMC Hospital Network Campus Design
Case Study 4-1: ACMC Hospital Network WAN Design
Case Study 5-1: ACMC Hospital Network IP Addressing and Routing Protocol Design
Case Study 6-1: ACMC Hospital Network Security Design
Case Study 7-1: ACMC Hospital Network Voice Transport Considerations
Case Study 8-1: ACMC Hospital Network Wireless Networking Considerations
Case Study 9-1: Connecting More Hospitals to the ACMC Hospital Network
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