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Introduction
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Having knowledge of a variety of corporate technologies--including
major services provided by Desktop, WAN, and Internet groups--as
well as the functions, addressing structures, and routing, switching,
and bridging implications of each of their protocols.
Having knowledge of Cisco-specific technologies, including router/ switch
platforms, architectures, and applications; communication servers; proto-
col translation and applications; configuration commands and system/net-
work impact; and LAN/WAN interfaces, capabilities, and applications.
Designing, configuring, installing and verifying voice over IP and voice
over ATM networks.
Cisco's Network Design Certifications
In addition to the Network Support certifications, Cisco has created another
certification track for network designers. The two certifications within this
track are the Cisco Certified Design Associate and Cisco Certified Design
Professional certifications. If you're reaching for the CCIE stars, we highly
recommend the CCNP and CCDP certifications before attempting the lab
(or attempting to advance your career).
This certification will give you the knowledge to design routed LAN,
routed WAN, and switched LAN and ATM LANE networks.
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
To become a CCDA, you must pass the DCN (Designing Cisco Networks) test
(640-441). To pass this test, you must understand how to do the following:
Design simple routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN and
ATM LANE networks.
Use Network-layer addressing.
Filter with access lists.
Use and propagate VLAN.
Size networks.
The Sybex CCDA: Cisco Certified Design Associate Study Guide is the most
cost-effective way to study for and pass your CCDA exam.
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