Description of ARCH 2.0: Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture Course by Ascolta

ARCH 2.0: Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures

Target Audience: Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH 2.0) is the recommended training for individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) and the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certifications. Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures is also recommended for individuals who design complex enterprise network architectures, including Network Analysts, Network Consultants and System Engineers.

Prerequisites: To identify the features of SONA and PPDIOO, to recognize how to design high availability and optimum convergence in, how to identify designs that support the Layer 2 to Layer 3 boundary in; and how to recognize considerations for supporting infrastructure services in the enterprise campus network.

Expected Duration
20.25 Hours

Module 1 - Cisco SONA and Cisco Enterprise Architecture Design

To identify the features of SONA and PPDIOO, to recognize how to design high availability and optimum convergence in, how to identify designs that support the Layer 2 to Layer 3 boundary in; and how to recognize considerations for supporting infrastructure services in the enterprise campus network.

recognize how the SONA framework helps achieve organizational goals.
recognize the benefits of PPDIOO and the basic steps in the PPDIOO design methodology.
recognize how to design high availability in the enterprise campus network.
identify designs that support Layer 2 high availability and optimum convergence of the Cisco Enterprise Campus Network.
identify models and recommended practices for high availability and fast convergence in Layer 3 of the enterprise campus network.
identify designs that support the Layer 2 to Layer 3 boundary in enterprise campus networks.
recognize considerations for supporting infrastructure services in the enterprise campus network.
create a high level design for the campus portions in a given scenario.

Module 2 - Advanced Addressing and Routing Design

To identify the features of advanced IP addressing techniques and advanced routing design, including designing scalable solutions using EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.

identify the features of advanced IP addressing techniques.
critically review, redesign, and create new parts of an IP addressing design in a given scenario.
recognize the role of route summarization, route filtering, and redistribution in advanced routing design.
identify the role of EIGRP and multiple autonomous systems in advanced routing design.
identify the factors influencing OSPF scalability.
identify filtering and flooring reduction features of OSPF and how to obtain fast convergence for OSPF in a routing design.
recognize important considerations when using a full-mesh topology, route reflectors, and confederations when designing advanced routing solutions using BGP.

Module 3 - Advanced WAN Services Design

To recognize the features of optical technologies that support advanced WAN design, Metro Ethernet technologies, VPLS, MPLS, and advanced WAN service implementations.

recognize the characteristics of SONET, CWDM/DWDM, and RPR.
recognize definitions of Layer 1 optical technologies that support advanced WAN services.
identify the features of Metro Ethernet services.
recognize design considerations for using VPLS and MPLS VPNs in the enterprise.
identify factors to consider when implementing an enterprise WAN design.

Module 4 - Enterprise Data Center Design

To recognize design considerations for the three layers of the data center, ways to scale the data center architecture, and ways to achieve STP scalability and high availability in the data center.

identify design considerations for the data center core and aggregation layers.
identify design considerations using Layer 2 looped, loop-free, FlexLink and Layer 3 access designs.
identify design considerations for blade servers in the data center.
distinguish between modular and one rack unit (1 RU) access layer switch designs in the data center.
recognize options for scaling bandwidth and density in the data center.
recognize how STP design affects scaling and ways to support high availability in the data center.
redesign a Server Farm Module upgrade in a given scenario.

Module 5 - Storage Area Network Design Considerations

To identify the components of SAN, the types of storage topologies, and the features and design principles of SAN technologies.

identify SAN components and the types of storage topologies.
recognize the features of SAN technologies.
identify the factors to consider when using the Cisco MDS 9000 switch family in SAN design.
recognize SAN extension considerations.
recommend a SAN design in a given scenario.

Module 6 - E-Commerce Module Design

To identify high availability requirements, components, design approaches, and topologies for e-commerce modules and how to enhance the performance and availability of e-commerce modules.

recognize high availability requirements and the components required to support the e-commerce network module.
identify common design approaches to redundant firewalls and server load balancers.
recognize common topology designs for e-commerce.
recognize the features of integrated e-commerce designs.
distinguish between the devices and technologies that enhance the performance and availability of an e-commerce module.
recommend an e-commerce WAN design in a given scenario.

Module 7 - Security Services Design

To recognize design considerations for firewalls, NAC appliances, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.

identify factors to consider when designing firewalls.
recognize how private VLAN can be used to provide security in the enterprise campus.
recognize NAC Appliance components, terminology, and deployment options.
identify the features of common NAC appliance designs and the NAC framework.
determine a design for an NAC appliance deployment in a given scenario.
recognize the features of IPS, the considerations for using IPS/IDS, and deployment options for IPS appliances.
recognize considerations for designing IDS/IPS Services for enterprise networks.

Module 8 - IPsec and SSL VPN Design

To recognize considerations for designing remote access and site-to-site VPNs.

recognize factors to consider when designing remote-access VPNs.
identify typical applications and design considerations for enterprise site-to-site VPNs.
identify standard IPSec VPN deployments and design considerations for EASY VPN, DMVPN, and GRE tunneling over IPSec VPN.
identify the characteristics of Virtual Tunnel Interfaces and GET VPNs.
recognize options for managing and scaling VPNs.
recommend a new VPN design and assess the overall security in a given scenario.

Module 9 - IP Multicast Design

To identify the IP multicast implementation options, and to recognize design and security considerations for IPs.

recognize the purpose and use of IP multicast group membership.
recognize the role of multicast routing at Layer 3 and multicast forwarding at Layer 2.
identify the design considerations for deploying PIM.
identify the design considerations for deploying RPs in PIM spare mode networks.
recognize security considerations and access control mechanisms for an IP multicast network.
discuss IP multicast implications in a given scenario.

Module 10 - Voice Over WLAN Design

To identify drivers and coverage considerations for VoWLAN, the steps in a VoWLAN site survey, and the requirements necessary to support voice in a WLAN.

identify drivers for VoWLAN deployments and how voice requirements influence a voice-ready WLAN.
identify enterprise VoWLAN coverage considerations.
recognize the tasks involved at each step of a VoWLAN site survey.
recognize the voice requirements for roaming and QoS in a VoWLAN.
recognize the voice requirements for security and intelligent clients in a VoWLAN.
determine access point requirements in a VoWLAN in a given scenario.

Module 11 - Network Management with Cisco IOS Software

To identify design considerations for embedded management functionality in Cisco IOS software.

identify embedded management capabilities in Cisco IOS software.
identify design considerations for using NetFlow technology to help manage the network.
identify design considerations for using NBAR to support network management.
recognize the capabilities of Cisco IOS IP SLA measurements.
identify IP SLA measurement deployment and network applications using IP SLA measurements.
discuss network management considerations.