Network Design Methodology Overview
- Understanding the Network Architectures for the Enterprise
- Identifying Design Requirements
- Characterizing the Existing Network and Sites
- Using a Top-Down Approach to Network Design
Structuring and Modularizing the Network
- Designing the Network Hierarchy
- Using a Modular Approach in Network Design
- Supporting Services on Borderless Networks
- Identifying Network Management Protocols and Features
Designing Basic Campus and Data Center Networks
- Describing Campus Design Considerations
- Designing the Campus Infrastructure Module
- Describing Enterprise Data Center Considerations
- Describing Enterprise Network Virtualization Tools
Designing Remote Connectivity
- Identifying WAN Technology Considerations
- Designing the Enterprise WAN
- Designing the Enterprise Branch
Designing IP Addressing and Selecting Routing Protocols
- Designing IPv4 Addressing
- Designing IPv6 Addressing
- Reviewing Enterprise Routing Protocols
- Designing a Routing Protocol Deployment
Evaluating Security Solutions for the Network
- Defining Network Security
- Understanding the Cisco SAFE Approach
- Selecting Network Security Solutions
Identifying Voice and Video Networking Considerations
- Integrating Voice and Video Architectures
- Identifying the Requirements of Voice and Video Technologies
Identifying Design Considerations for Basic Wireless Networking
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Review
- Wireless Network Controller Technology
- Designing Wireless Networks Using Controllers