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What's the Purpose of the Network?

Chapter Description

As a network designer, understanding the purpose and goal of the network is critical to properly designing it. This sample chapter from Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide maps to the CCDE v3.0 Unified Exam Topics Section 4.0, "Service Design," and covers the service design topics—from business applications and service models, to the cloud and data management—you need to meet business objectives.

Review All Key Topics

Review the most important topics in this chapter, noted with the Key Topic icon in the outer margin of the page. Table 3-5 lists a reference of these key topics and the page numbers on which each is found.

Table 3-5 Key Topics for Chapter 3

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Key Topic Element

Description

Page Number

Table 3-2

3-Tier Application Model Network Design Elements

70

Table 3-3

Service Model Comparison

72

Table 3-4

Cloud Types Detailed Comparison

76

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