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Introduction
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Having knowledge of Cisco-specific technologies, including router/
switch platforms, architectures, and applications; communication
servers; protocol translation and applications; configuration com-
mands and system/network impact; and LAN/WAN interfaces, capa-
bilities, and applications
Designing, configuring, installing, and verifying voice-over-IP and
voice-over-ATM networks
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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 (CCDA) and Cisco Certified
Design Professional (CCDP) 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). Preparing for
these certifications 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 VLANs.
Size networks.
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