1. Applying a Methodology to Network Design

• PPDIOO
• Identifying Design Requirements
• Characterizing the Existing Network
• Using the Top-Down Approach
• Implementing the Design Methodology

2. Network Design Objectives

• Designing the Network Hierarchy
• Modular Approach to Network Design
• Infrastructure Services
• Network Management Protocols and Features

3. Campus and Data Center Design Considerations

• Campus Design Methodology
• Layer 2
• Layer 3
• High Availability

4. Enterprise Network Design

• Traffic and Interconnection
• Security
• Edge Connectivity
• WAN Design
• Branch Design
• Data Center Design

5. Internal Routing and Connecting to the Internet

• Routing Protocol Considerations
• Expanding EIGRP
• Expanding OSPF
• Introducing IS-IS
• Expanding IS-IS
• Using BGP

6. Expanding the Existing Network

• QoS
• Wireless
• Integrating Collaboration

7. IP Addressing Design

• Concepts
• Addressing Plan for IPv4
• IPv6 Addressing
• Supporting IP Addressing

8. Introduction to Software-Defined Networking

• Need
• Definition
• Flavors

Case Studies:

Case Study 1: Ask the Right Questions

Case Study 2: Design a Branch LAN

Case Study 3: Branch Connections to Headquarters

Case Study 4: Branch Routing

Case Study 5: Design Support for Wireless and Collaboration

Case Study 6: Designing the IPv4 Addressing Plan

Case Study 7: Designing the IPv6 Addressing Plan