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Introduction: A License to Design

Chapter Description

Design methodology isn’t just focused on technology; an architect or designer also needs to focus on business priorities to bring true value to a solution. Martin J. Duggan, author of CCDE v3 Practice Labs: Preparing for the Cisco Certified Design Expert Lab Exam, explores what you can expect in the CCDE v3 Practice Exam.

CCDE Practical Exam v3.0: Business Information

The CCDE candidate needs to possess some business acumen. Typically, a CCDE will be an interface to the customer CTO and business leaders, translating business requirements into technical solutions. If this area is new to you, I would suggest you investigate the following business areas at high level:

  • Values

  • Strategy

  • Vision

  • Mission

  • Objectives

  • Goals

  • Operations

  • Value Proposition

  • Return on Investment (ROI)

  • Business Innovation

  • Business Disruption

  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

  • Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)

  • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)

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