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

Length: 624 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Cisco Press
Publication Date: 2023-06-10
ISBN-10: 0137601042
ISBN-13: 9780137601042
Sales Rank: #1214407 (See Top 100 Books)

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
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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

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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.

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Cover Page
About This eBook
Title Page
Copyright Page
Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Figure Credits
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Dedications
Acknowledgments
Reader Services
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Icons Used in This Book
Command Syntax Conventions
Introduction
    Goals and Methods
    Who Should Read This Book?
    Your Path Towards the CCDE Certification
    CCDE Written Exam (400-007)
    CCDE Practical Exam
    Strategies for Exam Preparation
    The Companion Website for Online Content Review
    How to Access the Companion Website
    How to Access the Pearson Test Prep (PTP) App
    How This Book Is Organized
    Certification Exam Topics and This Book
Part I: What is Network Design?
    Chapter 1. Network Design
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Network Design Fundamentals
        Network Design Principles
        Network Design Techniques
        Network Design Pitfalls
        Summary
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
        Reference
    Chapter 2. Designing for Business Success
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Business Success
        Project Management
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 3. What’s the Purpose of the Network?
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Business Applications
        Service Models
        The Cloud
        Data Management
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 4. Security Is Pervasive
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Zero Trust Architecture
        Security CIA Triad
        Regulatory Compliance
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 5. Reference Architecture Models and Frameworks
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Reference Architecture Models and Frameworks
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
Part II: Core Technology Design
    Chapter 6. Transport Technologies
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Layer 2 Media Access
        Virtual Private Wire Service Design Considerations
        EVPN Design Model
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 7. Layer 2 Technologies
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Layer 2 Core Technologies
        Layer 2 LAN Common Design Models
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 8. Layer 3 Technologies
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Enterprise Layer 3 Routing
        BGP Routing
        Enterprise Routing Design Recommendations
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 9. Network Virtualization
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        MPLS
        Software-Defined Networks
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 10. Security
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Infrastructure Security
        Perimeter Security and Intrusion Prevention
        Network Control and Identity Management
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 11. Wireless
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        IEEE 802.11 Standards and Protocols
        Enterprise Wireless Network Design
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 12. Automation
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Zero-Touch Provisioning
        Infrastructure as Code
        CI/CD Pipelines
        Summary
        Reference
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 13. Multicast Design
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Multicast Switching
        Multicast Routing
        Multicast Design Considerations
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 14. Network Services and Management
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        IPv6 Design Considerations
        Quality of Service Design Considerations
        Network Management
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
Part III: Enterprise Network Architectures
    Chapter 15. Scalable Enterprise Campus Architecture Design
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Campus Hierarchical Design Models
        Campus Layer 3 Routing Design Considerations
        Campus Network Virtualization Design Considerations
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 16. Enterprise Internet Edge Architecture Design
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Enterprise Internet Edge Design Considerations
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 17. Enterprise WAN Architecture Design
        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
        Foundation Topics
        Enterprise WAN Module
        WAN Virtualization and Overlays Design Considerations and Techniques
        Enterprise WAN Migration to MPLS VPN Considerations
        Summary
        References
        Exam Preparation Tasks
        Review All Key Topics
        Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        Define Key Terms
    Chapter 18. Final Preparation
        Getting Ready
        Tools for Final Preparation
        Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
        Summary
Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already” Questions
Appendix B. Cisco Certified Design Expert CCDE 400-007 Exam Updates
    Always Get the Latest at the Book’s Product Page
    Technical Content
Glossary
Index
Appendix C. Memory Tables
Appendix D. Memory Tables Answers
Appendix E. Study Planner
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