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CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 640-861

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Published: Dec 4, 2003
Copyright 2004
Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
Pages: 1056
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 1-58705-141-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-58705-141-8

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Gain comprehensive network design foundation learning with this Cisco authorized self-study book for the CCDA 640-861 DESGN exam

Master network design skills with this second edition of the CCDA self-study guide
Understand the principles of Cisco's Enterprise Composite Network Model for effective network design
Prepare for the 640-861 DESGN exam while learning how to build a scalable, robust, accessible, and secure network architecture

CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) is a fully updated and revised edition of Designing Cisco Networks. This title offers comprehensive, foundation learning on designing small routed and switched networks. As an early-stage exam preparation tool, the book provides detailed coverage of all CCDA 640-861 exam objectives.

This title presents a broad range of network design principles and guidelines. Readers learn about the Enterprise Composite Network Model and how it simplifies the complexity of modern network design. The book teaches readers how to design campus networks in a hierarchical, modular fashion, design WAN networks, develop an IP network addressing scheme, and select optimal routing protocols for various designs. Readers also learn how to assess security solutions and the implications of voice traffic over a data network. A running case study puts readers in the role of a network administrator tasked with proposing solutions to common design problems. Chapter-ending review questions reinforce chapter topics, and job aids support real-world applications.

What's New in This Edition?
This book is revised to align to the new DESGN course and exam. It also includes new coverage on several topics including: WAN protocols, Routing topics, FCAPS, and service levels. Also included are significant updates on network security design issues, voice network design issues, and IPv6.

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

Overall Weel suited for the CCDA Exam., January 3, 2004

Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 640-861 (Hardcover)

When Cisco revised the CCDA Exam from 640-441 to 640-861, I thought that is was simple upgrade. After taking the beta and live exams, I found that the material on the new exam far exceeds what the old exam had and therefore finding the right material to use will be a real task. Fortunately Cisco Press has done all the work for you and this release is a real help for the new exam.

Knowing that formal training for the CCDA exam is hard to come by since the classes are few and far between. So if you are going to self study you will need the best material to study from and this book should fill that need.

As with most books on CCDA certification the material is a little dry and sometime long. However the material does in fact cover the exam and cover it well. I found the author to be thorough and detail in the explanations and technically accurate in the presentation of information. The author ability to convey the exam material in straight forward manner is just one of the things I... Read more

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

The book includes most everything you need to pass 640-861., January 8, 2004

Andy Barkl (Glendale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 640-861 (Hardcover)

This book is very comprehensive and meets all the objectives of the Cisco CCDA 640-861 exam. The author is knowledgeable, thorough, and has the ability to help bring design technology into perspective. This book does not include additional test prep software typically found in most certification self-study guides.

What I found helpful within this book is the level of detail. Nothing is more frustrating than having to spend hours of time locating the right information on the Cisco web site to prepare for their exams and then actually prepare! This single book brings everything into perspective for the CCDA candidate. Each chapter includes questions and answers for reinforcement. The diagrams and design scenarios are also a big help. Perhaps in the next revision the author or publisher will invest in additional test prep software. Most of the time, this book's printed text clear and concise--the book's layout is comprehensive and flows from cover to cover.

This self-study guide is... Read more

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Great Book! Must have for CCDA Candidate, February 22, 2004

Brian Griffith (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CCDA Self-Study: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) 640-861 (Hardcover)

It came time to recertify my CCDA and I went in search of appropriate study guides to help me on my way. I used the previous book "Designing Cisco Networks" for my first test and found it very helpful. I can say that Cisco has raised the bar on the current version of the CCDA exam. Now the test is as difficult as the old CCNP test, CID.

This new CCDA self study book does an exceptional job of covering the exam objectives listed on CCO. This book is very well organized and does an exceptional job of introducing topics in an order that build well. The depth of coverage in each of the chapters is very good and includes links to the appropriate page on CCO for that extra attention to detail. What can I say, this book actually covers all of the objectives.

The coverage on the Enterprise composite model, QOS, Voice, and Security were great, giving the right amount of depth to get a really good idea of how it works. I used this book and the listed CCO links as my sole study... Read more

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Index

Download - 465 KB -- Index

Introduction.

Foreword.

1. Internetworking Technology Review.

The OSI Model. LANs. WANs. Internetwork Addressing. Network Devices. Routing.

2. Applying Design Principles in Network Deployment.

Identifying Organizational Network Policies and Procedures. Network Design Methodology. Identifying Customer Requirements. Characterizing the Existing Network. Designing a Topology and Network Solution Using Structured Design Principles. Planning a Design Implementation. Building a Prototype or Pilot Network. Documenting the Design. Implementing and Verifying the Design. Monitoring and Redesigning the Network. Summary. References. Case Study and Simulation Exercise. Review Questions.

3. Structuring and Modularizing the Network.

Network Hierarchy. Using a Modular Approach to Network Design. Network Services and Solutions Within Modular Networks. Summary. References. Review Questions.

4. Basic Campus Switching Design Considerations.

Campus Design Methodology. Campus Design. Summary. References. Case Study and Simulation Exercise. Review Questions.

5. Designing WANs.

Enterprise Edge WAN Design Methodology. Selecting WAN Technologies. Summary. References. Case Study. Review Questions.

6. Designing IP Addressing in the Network.

Designing IP Addressing. Introduction to IPv. Summary. References. Case Study. Review Questions.

7. Selecting Routing Protocols for a Network.

Routing Protocol Selection Criteria. Routing Protocol Features. Routing Protocol Deployment. Summary. References. Case Study. Case Study: Routing Protocol Selection. Review Questions.

8. Designing Networks for Voice Transport.

Traditional Voice Architectures and Features. Integrating Voice Architectures. Capacity Planning Using Voice Traffic Engineering Concepts. Summary. References. Case Study Simulation. Review Questions.

9. Evaluating Security Solutions for the Network.

Identifying Attacks and Selecting Countermeasures. Identifying Security Mechanisms for a Defined Security Policy. Selecting Security Solutions within Network Modules. Summary. References. Review Questions.

10. Applying Basic Network Management Design Concepts.

Network Management Protocols and Features. Functional Areas of Network Management. Managing Service Levels in a Network. Summary. References. Review Questions.

11. Review and Case Study.

Review of Key Topics. Comprehensive Case Study: MCMB Corporation Network Redesign.

Appendix A: IPv4 Addressing Job Aids.

Appendix B: References.

Appendix C: Open System Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model.

Appendix D: Summary of ICND Router and Switch Commands.

Appendix E: Common Requests For Comments.

Appendix F: Network Address Translation.

Appendix G: Answers to Review Questions, Case Studies, and Simulation Exercises.

Glossary.

Index.

Downloadable Sample Chapter

Download - 1.18 MB -- Chapter 4: Basic Campus Switching Design Considerations

Errata

Errata -- 33 KB

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