Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide

Marwan Alshawi's best-selling Cisco Press book, the CCDE Study Guide, served as the inspiration and content basis for this new Official Cert Guide which covers the latest CCDE exam blueprint. Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.   Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.   Master Cisco CCDE 400-007 exam topicsAssess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzesReview key concepts with exam preparation tasksPractice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software   Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press helps you prepare to succeed on the exam and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. CCDE expert Zig Zsiga shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.  This complete study package includes   A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the examsDo I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each sectionChapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughlyThe powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, with two full exams comprised of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reportsAn online interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapterA final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategiesStudy plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time   Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you understand the concepts and apply the techniques you need to ensure your exam success. This official study guide helps you learn all the topics on the CCDE Written (400-007) exam, deepening your knowledge of   CCDE Unified Exam TopicsBusiness Strategy DesignControl, Data, Management Plane, and Operational DesignNetwork DesignService DesignSecurity Design CCDE Core Technology List TopicsTransport TechnologiesLayer 2 Control PlaneLayer 3 Control PlaneNetwork VirtualizationSecurityWirelessAutomation   Companion Website: The companion website contains two full practice exams, an interactive Flash Cards application, Study Planner, Glossary, review exercises, and more. Includes Exclusive Offers for up to 80% Off Practice Tests and Video Training   Pearson Test Prep online system requirements: Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above, Safari version 12 and above, Microsoft Edge 44 and above. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running Android v8.0 and above or iPadOS v13 and above, smartphones running Android v8.0 and above or iOS v13 and above with a minimum screen size of 4.7".  Internet access required.   Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) study is the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test. This integrated learning package:  Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questionsProvides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questionsTracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

List of contents

    Introduction xli
Part I What is Network Design?
Chapter 1 Network Design 2
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 2
    Foundation Topics 4
    Network Design Fundamentals 6
    Network Design Techniques 21
    Network Design Pitfalls 36
    Summary 39
    Exam Preparation Tasks 39
    Review All Key Topics 39
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 40
    Define Key Terms 40
    Reference 40
Chapter 2 Designing for Business Success 42
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 42
    Foundation Topics 44
    Business Success 44
    Project Management 55
    Summary 64
    References 65
    Exam Preparation Tasks 65
    Review All Key Topics 65
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 65
    Define Key Terms 65
Chapter 3 What's the Purpose of the Network? 66
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 67
    Foundation Topics 69
    Business Applications 69
    Service Models 72
    The Cloud 73
    Data Management 80
    Summary 81
    Reference 81
    Exam Preparation Tasks 82
    Review All Key Topics 82
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 82
    Define Key Terms 82
Chapter 4 Security Is Pervasive 84
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 85
    Foundation Topics 87
    Zero Trust Architecture 91
    Security CIA Triad 95
    Regulatory Compliance 96
    Summary 98
    Reference 99
    Exam Preparation Tasks 99
    Review All Key Topics 99
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 100
    Define Key Terms 100
Chapter 5 Reference Architecture Models and Frameworks 102
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 102
    Foundation Topics 104
    Reference Architecture Models and Frameworks 104
    Summary 115
    Reference 116
    Exam Preparation Tasks 116
    Review All Key Topics 116
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 117
    Define Key Terms 117
Part II Core Technology Design
Chapter 6 Transport Technologies 118
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 118
    Foundation Topics 120
    Layer 2 Media Access 120
    Virtual Private Wire Service Design Considerations 124
    EVPN Design Model 134
    Summary 142
    Reference 142
    Exam Preparation Tasks 143
    Review All Key Topics 143
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 143
    Define Key Terms 143
Chapter 7 Layer 2 Technologies 144
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 144
    Foundation Topics 147
    Layer 2 Core Technologies 147
    Layer 2 LAN Common Design Models 152
    STP-Based Models 152
    Summary 156
    Reference 156
    Exam Preparation Tasks 157
    Review All Key Topics 157
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 157
    Define Key Terms 157
Chapter 8 Layer 3 Technologies 158
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 159
    Foundation Topics 161
    Enterprise Layer 3 Routing 161
    BGP Routing 206
    Enterprise Routing Design Recommendations 225
    Summary 227
    Reference 227
    Exam Preparation Tasks 227
    Review All Key Topics 227
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 228
    Define Key Terms 228
Chapter 9 Network Virtualization 230
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 230
    Foundation Topics 232
    MPLS 232
    Software-Defined Networks 266
    Summary 275
    References 275
    Exam Preparation Tasks 276
    Review All Key Topics 276
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 276
    Define Key Terms 276
Chapter 10 Security 278
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 278
    Foundation Topics 280
    Infrastructure Security 281
    Perimeter Security and Intrusion Prevention 292
    Network Control and Identity Management 294
    Summary 298
    Reference 299
    Exam Preparation Tasks 299
    Review All Key Topics 299
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 299
    Define Key Terms 299
Chapter 11 Wireless 300
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 300
    Foundation Topics 303
    IEEE 802.11 Standards and Protocols 303
    Enterprise Wireless Network Design 309
    Summary 313
    Reference 313
    Exam Preparation Tasks 313
    Review All Key Topics 314
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 314
    Define Key Terms 314
Chapter 12 Automation 316
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 317
    Foundation Topics 318
    Zero-Touch Provisioning 318
    Infrastructure as Code 319
    CI/CD Pipelines 321
    Summary 324
    Reference 324
    Exam Preparation Tasks 324
    Review All Key Topics 324
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 325
    Define Key Terms 325
Chapter 13 Multicast Design 326
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 327
    Foundation Topics 329
    Multicast Switching 329
    Multicast Routing 332
    Multicast Design Considerations 344
    Summary 350
    References 351
    Exam Preparation Tasks 351
    Review All Key Topics 351
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 351
    Define Key Terms 351
Chapter 14 Network Services and Management 352
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 353
    Foundation Topics 355
    IPv6 Design Considerations 355
    Quality of Service Design Considerations 369
    Network Management 390
    Summary 400
    References 400
    Exam Preparation Tasks 400
    Review All Key Topics 400
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 401
    Define Key Terms 401
Part III Enterprise Network Architectures
Chapter 15 Scalable Enterprise Campus Architecture Design 402
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 402
    Foundation Topics 404
    Campus Hierarchical Design Models 404
    Campus Layer 3 Routing Design Considerations 411
    Campus Network Virtualization Design Considerations 413
    Summary 425
    References 425
    Exam Preparation Tasks 425
    Review All Key Topics 425
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 426
    Define Key Terms 426
Chapter 16 Enterprise Internet Edge Architecture Design 428
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 428
    Foundation Topics 429
    Enterprise Internet Edge Design Considerations 429
    Summary 443
    References 443
    Exam Preparation Tasks 444
    Review All Key Topics 444
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 444
    Define Key Terms 444
Chapter 17 Enterprise WAN Architecture Design 446
    Do I Know This Already? Quiz 446
    Foundation Topics 448
    Enterprise WAN Module 448
    WAN Virtualization and Overlays Design Considerations and Techniques 471
    Enterprise WAN Migration to MPLS VPN Considerations 484
    Migrating from Legacy WAN to MPLS L3VPN WAN Scenario 484
    WAN Transport Virtualization Techniques Comparison 485
    Summary 488
    References 488
    Exam Preparation Tasks 488
    Review All Key Topics 488
    Complete Tables and Lists from Memory 489
    Define Key Terms 489
Chapter 18 Final Preparation 490
    Getting Ready 490
    Tools for Final Preparation 491
    Summary 494
Appendix A Answers to the Do I Know This Already Questions 496
Appendix B Cisco Certified Design Expert CCDE 400-007 Exam Updates 514
Glossary 517
 
Online Elements:
Appendix C Memory Tables
Appendix D Memory Tables Answers
Appendix E Study Planner
 
9780137601042, TOC, 3/23/2023

About the author

Zig Zsiga, CCDE 2016::32, CCIE #44883, has been in the networking industry for 20 years. He is currently a principal architect supporting the Cisco CX US public sector business and customers. Zig holds an active CCDE and two CCIE certifications, one in Routing and Switching and the second in Service Provider. He also holds a bachelor of science in computer science from Park University. He is a father, a husband, a United States Marine, a gamer, a nerd, a geek, and a big soccer fan. Zig loves all technology and can usually be found in the lab learning and teaching others. This is his second published book, and he is also the host of the Zigbits Network Design Podcast (ZNDP), where he interviews leading industry experts about network design. All of Zig's content is located at https://zigbits.tech. Zig lives in Upstate New York, USA, with his wife, Julie, and their son, Gunnar.

Summary

Marwan Alshawi's best-selling Cisco Press book, the CCDE Study Guide, served as the inspiration and content basis for this new Official Cert Guide which covers the latest CCDE exam blueprint.
Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.
 
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. "Do I Know This Already?" quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.
 

• Master Cisco CCDE 400-007 exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

 
Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press helps you prepare to succeed on the exam and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. CCDE expert Zig Zsiga shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.
 This complete study package includes
 

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, with two full exams comprised of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
• A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

 
Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you understand the concepts and apply the techniques you need to ensure your exam success.
This official study guide helps you learn all the topics on the CCDE Written (400-007) exam, deepening your knowledge of
 

• CCDE Unified Exam Topics
• Business Strategy Design
• Control, Data, Management Plane, and Operational Design
• Network Design
• Service Design
• Security Design
• CCDE Core Technology List Topics
• Transport Technologies
• Layer 2 Control Plane
• Layer 3 Control Plane
• Network Virtualization
• Security
• Wireless
• Automation

 
Companion Website:
The companion website contains two full practice exams, an interactive Flash Cards application, Study Planner, Glossary, review exercises, and more.
Includes Exclusive Offers for up to 80% Off Practice Tests and Video Training
 
Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:
Browsers: Chrome version 73 and above, Safari version 12 and above, Microsoft Edge 44 and above.
Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running Android v8.0 and above or iPadOS v13 and above, smartphones running Android v8.0 and above or iOS v13 and above with a minimum screen size of 4.7. 
Internet access required.
 
Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases
Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) study is the Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE 400-007) Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson Test Prep Practice Test.
This integrated learning package:
 Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams

• Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
• Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
• Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Product details

• Authors: Zig Zsiga, Michael Zsiga II
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Mixed media product
• Released: 30.07.2024
• EAN: 9780137601042
• ISBN: 978-0-13-760104-2
• No. of pages: 624
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 240 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 1242 g
• Series: Certification Guide
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT