Detailed Outlines
Day 1: Introducing Design Principles and Modularizing the Network
- Course Introduction
- Module 1: Network Design Methodology Overview
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Network Architectures for the Enterprise
- Lesson 2: Identifying Design Requirements
- Lesson 3: Characterizing the Existing Network and Sites
- Lesson 4: Using the Top-Down Approach to Network Design
- Case Study 1-1: ACMC Hospital Network Upgrade
- Module 2: Structuring and Modularizing the Network
- Lesson 1: Designing the Network Hierarchy
- Lesson 2: Using a Modular Approach in Network Design
- Lesson 3: Supporting Services on Borderless Networks
- Lesson 4: Identifying Network Management Protocols and Features
- Case Study 2-1: ACMC Hospital Network Structure and Modularity
Day 2: Designing Campus Networks and Remote Connectivity
- Module 3: Designing Basic Campus and Data Center Networks
- Lesson 1: Describing Campus Design Considerations
- Lesson 2: Designing the Enterprise Campus Infrastructure Module
- Lesson 3: Describing Enterprise Data Center Considerations
- Describing Enterprise Network Virtualization Tools
- Case Study 3-1: ACMC Hospital Network Campus Design
- Module 4: Designing Remote Connectivity
- Lesson 1: Identifying WAN Technology Considerations
- Lesson 2: Designing the Enterprise WAN
- Lesson 3: Designing the Enterprise Branch
- Case Study 4-1: ACMC Hospital Network WAN Design
Day 3: IP Addressing, Routing Protocol, and Security Design
- Module 5: Designing IP Addressing and Selecting Routing Protocols
- Lesson 1: Designing IPv4 Addressing
- Lesson 2: Designing IPV6 Addressing
- Lesson 3: Reviewing Enterprise Routing Protocols
- Lesson 4: Designing a Routing Protocol Deployment
- Case Study 5-1: ACMC Hospital Network IP Addressing and Routing Protocol Design
- Module 6: Evaluating Security Solutions for the Network
- Lesson 1: Defining Network Security
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Cisco SAFE Approach
- Lesson 3: Selecting Network Security Solutions
- Case Study 6-1: ACMC Hospital Network Security Design
Day 4: Voice and Wireless Considerations
- Module 7: Identifying Voice Networking Considerations
- Lesson 1: Integrating Voice Architectures
- Lesson 2: Identifying the Requirements of Voice and Video Technologies
- Case Study 7-1: ACMC Hospital Network Voice Transport Considerations
- Module 8: Identifying Design Considerations for Basic Wireless Networks
- Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
- Lesson 2: Wireless Network Controller Technology
- Lesson 3: Designing Wireless Networks using Controllers
- Case Study 8-1: ACMC Hospital Network Unified Wireless Networking Considerations
Day 5: Final Case Study
- Case Study 8-2: Connecting More Hospitals to the ACMC Hospital Network
Objectives and Pre-requisites
Course Objectives
- 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 you must have before attending this course are as follows:
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
- Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
You should also have practical experience with deploying and operating networks based on Cisco network devices and Cisco IOS software.
