After completing Cisco CCDA: Introduction to Design, the user should be able to:

	List the steps in determining the customer's needs
	Explain the three types of network topologies
	Differentiate types of network architecture
	List the layers of the hierarchical topology model
	Identify types of network traffic
	Explain the problems of network traffic
	List the applications typically needed
	Assess applications needed by customer

Customer Considerations

	Outline for network design
	Customer needs

Network Topologies

	Hierarchical topology
	Redundant topology
	Secure topology

Addressing

	Types of addresses
	IP addresses
	IPX addresses
	Naming

Network Traffic

	Definition of traffic
	Traffic and congestion
	CO and CL data transfer
	Flow control

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to explore how a course topic applies to network design
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent experience
	Cisco CCDA: Internetworking Review (CCDA01)
	Cisco CCDA: LAN Networking (CCDA02)
	Cisco CCDA: WAN Networking (CCDA03)

	Cisco CCDA: Examining Existing Networks (CCDA05)
	Cisco CCDA: Designing LANs (CCDA06)
	Cisco CCDA: Designing WANs (CCDA07)
	Cisco CCDA: Specific Design Issues (CCDA08)
	Cisco CCDA: Optimizing by Design (CCDA09)
	Cisco CCDA: Testing and Managing (CCDA10)

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