CCDE Network Design

Overview

Introduction:

This training program provides participants with essential knowledge and skills in network design, preparing them for the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification. It empowers them to design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and methodologies of network design.
Analyze and translate business requirements into effective network designs.
Design scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and solutions.
Prepare for the CCDE certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

Network Engineers.
Network Architects.
IT Professionals involved in network design.
Cisco Certified Professionals seeking advanced design certification.
IT Managers and Consultants.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Network Design:

Overview of network design principles and methodologies.
Understanding the CCDE certification requirements.
The role of a network designer.
Key concepts in network architecture and design.
Tools and resources for network design.

Unit 2:

Business and Technical Requirements:

Gathering and analyzing business requirements.
Translating business goals into technical requirements.
Identifying constraints and limitations.
Stakeholder communication and documentation.
Creating a requirements specification document.

Unit 3:

Network Design Methodologies:

Structured network design approaches.
The Cisco Design Lifecycle.
Applying the PPDIOO (Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate, Optimize) model.
Case studies on network design projects.
Best practices for effective network design.

Unit 4:

Enterprise Network Architecture:

Designing campus networks.
WAN and branch office design considerations.
Data center network design principles.
Integration with cloud services.
Enterprise network case studies.

Unit 5:

Designing Scalable and Resilient Networks:

Principles of scalability and resilience in network design.
Hierarchical network design models.
Redundancy and high availability strategies.
Designing for network performance and scalability.
Case studies on scalable and resilient network designs.

Unit 6:

Security and Compliance in Network Design:

Integrating security into network design.
Identifying and mitigating network security threats.
Designing secure network architectures.
Compliance requirements and considerations.
Best practices for secure network design.

Unit 7:

Data Center and Cloud Network Design:

Data center architecture and design principles.
Virtualization and network segmentation.
Cloud networking concepts and integration.
Designing hybrid cloud solutions.
Data center and cloud design case studies.

Unit 8:

Network Services and Application Integration:

Network services overview (DNS, DHCP, etc.).
Quality of Service (QoS) design considerations.
Integrating applications with network infrastructure.
Network automation and orchestration.
Case studies on network services and application integration.

Unit 9:

Technology Selection and Implementation:

Evaluating and selecting appropriate network technologies.
Integration of emerging technologies and trends.
Implementation planning and risk management.
Network testing and validation.
Continuous improvement and optimization strategies.

Unit 10:

Advanced Troubleshooting and Optimization:

Advanced troubleshooting methodologies and tools.
Performance monitoring and optimization techniques.
Analyzing and resolving complex network issues.
Proactive maintenance and optimization.
Case studies on advanced troubleshooting and optimization.
Prepare for the CCDE certification exam.