640-864 DESGN EXAM
| Exam Number | 640-864 DESGN |
|---|---|
| Associated Certifications | CCDA |
| Duration | 75 minutes (50 - 60 questions) |
| Available Languages | English, Japanese |
| Register | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Policies | Read current policies and requirements |
| Exam Tutorial | Review type of exam questions |
This exam indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on Borderless Network Architecture. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, wireless, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Designing Cisco Internetworking exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
Describe the Methodology used to design a network
- Describe developing business trends
- Identify Network Requirements to Support the Organization
- Describe the tools/process to characterize an existing network
- Describe the top down approach to network design
- Describe Network Management Protocols and Features
Describe network structure and modularity
- Describe the Network Hierarchy
- Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
- Describe network architecture for the enterprise
Design Basic Enterprise Campus Networks
- Describe Campus Design considerations
- Design the Enterprise Campus Network
- Design the enterprise data center
- Describe enterprise network virtualization tools
Design Enterprise Edge and Remote Network Modules
- Describe the Enterprise Edge, branch, and Teleworker design characteristics
- Describe physical and logical WAN connectivity
- Design the branch office WAN solutions
- Describe Access Network solutions for a remote worker
- Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodologies
- Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center
Design IP Addressing and Routing Protocols
- Describe IPv4 Addressing
- Describe IPv6 Addressing
- Identify Routing Protocol Considerations in an Enterprise Network
- Design a Routing Protocol Deployment
Design network services
- Describe the security lifecycle
- Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Select appropriate Cisco security solutions and deployment placement
- Describe high level voice and video architectures
- Identify the design considerations for voice/video services
- Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architectures and Features
- Design wireless network using controllers
The following course is the recommended training for this exam.
- Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
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A variety of Cisco Press titles may be available for this exam. These titles can be purchased through the Cisco Marketplace Bookstore, directly from Cisco Press.