Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) Exam 640-863 Course

Course Code: TO 143
Course Abstract:

Participants of this accelerated course are provided knowledge and skills to install and configure Cisco equipment in a multi-router, multi-group internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing protocols.  This class provides a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on SONA (Cisco's Service-Oriented Network Architecture). CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.

DOCUMENTATION
Course Materials consist of a CCDA welcome kit and the following materials:

> The Cisco Certified Design Associate textbook
> The CCNA Virtual Lab e-trainer
> Student manual containing all of the PowerPoint slides used in this class

EXAM PREPARATION
Completion, review & discussion of examination question examples.

EXAMINATION
This class provides a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on SONA (Cisco's Service-Oriented Network Architecture). CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.

CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATION
Cisco does not publish the pass score for this exam, but the community commonly accepts that the passing score is 825 out of 1000. The exam contains between 52 and 65 questions that include multiple choice, drag and drop, and simulation style questions in varying numbers.

Audience:

This course is designed for all IT personnel who meet the prerequisites.

DURATION
The duration of this course is 5 days or 10 nights (Monday through Friday) and is structured to delivery lecture and hands-on experiences through practical exercises involving system installation, configuration and troubleshooting.

Duration: 5 days
Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

> Describe the Enterprise Edge, branch, and Teleworker design characteristics
> Describe the functional components of the central site Enterprise Edge
> Describe WAN connectivity between two campuses
> Design the branch office WAN solutions
> Describe Access Network solutions for a Teleworker
> Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodology
> Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center
> Describe the Network Hierarchy
> Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
> Describe the Cisco Enterprise Architecture

BENEFITS
A solid credential that can be utilized in any industry
Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill
Viable career path, leading to higher level positions

DOMAINS OF EXAM 
Planning and Design
Implementing and Operation
Technology
Troubleshooting

Course Topics:

Describe the Methodology used to design a network
Describe the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture
Identify Network Requirements to Support the Organization
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 the Cisco Enterprise Architecture

Design Basic Enterprise Campus Networks
Describe Campus Design Considerations
Design the Enterprise Campus Network
Design the Enterprise Data Center

Design Enterprise Edge and Remote Network Modules
Describe the Enterprise Edge, branch, and Teleworker design characteristics
Describe the functional components of the central site Enterprise Edge
Describe WAN connectivity between two campuses
Design the branch office WAN solutions
Describe Access Network solutions for a Teleworker
Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodology
Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center

Design IP Addressing and Routing Protocols
Describe IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
Identify Routing Protocol Considerations in an Enterprise Network
Design a Routing Protocol Deployment
Design a Routing Protocol Deployment--merged with 5.3

Design Security Services
Describe the security lifecycle
Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
Select appropriate Cisco security solutions and deployment placement

Identify Voice Networking Considerations
Describe Traditional Voice Architectures and Features
Describe Cisco IP Telephony
Identify the design considerations for voice services

Identify Wireless Networking Considerations
Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architectures and Features
Design wireless network using controllers
Design wireless network using roaming

Prerequisites: Due to the pace and duration of this course, ideal candidates for this course operate in medium to very large computing environment:

> They have a minimum of one-year experience working in a LAN/WAN environment
> They have a minimum of six months experience in a multi-LAN environment
> They have passed the Network+ course and certification exam and/or possess this knowledge
> Students in this accelerated course should already know the basic Cisco commands for both Cisco routers and switches
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