Cisco DESGN 2.1: Designing Basic Campus and Data Center Networks

Overview/Description
The availability of multigigabit campus switches enables organizations to build high-performance, highly reliable networks. When you follow a systematic network design approach, then performance, reliability, and manageability are achievable. This module describes a hierarchical campus network design approach called multilayer design. Multilayer design is modular, so organizations can increase their network capacity as needed. A multilayer campus design is based on a known campus topology, which aids in troubleshooting. This course will look at network infrastructure design for two places in the network that use the multilayer campus design: the enterprise campus and the enterprise data center. The course first introduces general campus switching design considerations. In addition, the course describes the switching modularity and scalability options that are appropriate for situations ranging from building-sized networks to large campus networks and design considerations for the enterprise data center.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCDA) certification that validates the knowledge and skills required to successfully design Cisco converged networks. Candidates who have completed the 640-816, 640-822, or 640-802 Cisco Certified Cisco Network Associate certification exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Cisco DESGN 2.1: Designing Basic Campus and Data Center Networks

describe how network application characteristics and requirements influence network design

describe how the campus environment affects network design

identify the design considerations when choosing infrastructure devices

describe basic design considerations for the enterprise campus network

match the STP toolkit elements to their descriptions

describe trunk management in the building access layer

describe routing implementation in the building access layer

describe design considerations of the building distribution layer

identify design considerations for the campus core layer

identify the security design considerations for edge distribution

describe the characteristics of the Cisco Enterprise Data Center Architecture Framework

categorize the challenges to the different aspects of the Cisco Enterprise Data Center

identify the design considerations for the data center access, aggregation, and core layers

describe network and device virtualization design considerations and benefits