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Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) - Enterprise
1 Enterprise Architecture and Design Principles
1-1 Enterprise Network Design Concepts
1-1 1 Network Design Life Cycle
1-1 2 Design Considerations for Enterprise Networks
1-1 3 Network Segmentation and Micro-Segmentation
1-1 4 Network Security Design Principles
1-1 5 Network Scalability and Performance
1-1 6 Network Resilience and Redundancy
1-1 7 Network Automation and Programmability
1-1 8 Network Virtualization and SDN
1-1 9 Network Management and Monitoring
1-1 10 Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
1-2 Enterprise Network Design Models
1-2 1 Hierarchical Network Design Model
1-2 2 Spine-Leaf Architecture
1-2 3 Modular Network Design
1-2 4 Centralized vs Distributed Network Design
1-2 5 Hybrid Network Design Models
1-3 Enterprise Network Design Tools and Methodologies
1-3 1 Network Design Documentation
1-3 2 Network Design Software Tools
1-3 3 Network Design Methodologies (e g , TOGAF, Zachman)
1-3 4 Network Design Best Practices
2 Enterprise Network Infrastructure Design
2-1 Campus Network Design
2-1 1 Campus Network Topologies
2-1 2 Campus Network Access Layer Design
2-1 3 Campus Network Distribution Layer Design
2-1 4 Campus Network Core Layer Design
2-1 5 Campus Network Wireless Design
2-1 6 Campus Network Security Design
2-1 7 Campus Network Management and Monitoring
2-2 Data Center Network Design
2-2 1 Data Center Network Topologies
2-2 2 Data Center Network Fabric Design
2-2 3 Data Center Network Redundancy and Resilience
2-2 4 Data Center Network Security Design
2-2 5 Data Center Network Virtualization
2-2 6 Data Center Network Automation
2-2 7 Data Center Network Management and Monitoring
2-3 WAN Design
2-3 1 WAN Topologies
2-3 2 WAN Connectivity Options (e g , MPLS, VPN, Internet)
2-3 3 WAN Optimization Techniques
2-3 4 WAN Security Design
2-3 5 WAN Management and Monitoring
2-4 Cloud and Hybrid Network Design
2-4 1 Cloud Network Design Principles
2-4 2 Hybrid Network Design
2-4 3 Cloud Connectivity Options
2-4 4 Cloud Network Security Design
2-4 5 Cloud Network Management and Monitoring
3 Enterprise Network Services Design
3-1 IP Addressing and Subnetting
3-1 1 IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
3-1 2 Subnetting Techniques
3-1 3 IP Address Management (IPAM)
3-1 4 Addressing for Network Virtualization
3-2 Routing Protocols and Design
3-2 1 Interior Gateway Protocols (e g , OSPF, EIGRP)
3-2 2 Exterior Gateway Protocols (e g , BGP)
3-2 3 Routing Policy Design
3-2 4 Route Redistribution and Filtering
3-2 5 Routing for Network Virtualization
3-3 Switching and VLAN Design
3-3 1 Layer 2 Switching Protocols (e g , STP, VTP)
3-3 2 VLAN Design and Implementation
3-3 3 Trunking and Inter-VLAN Routing
3-3 4 Virtual Switching (e g , VSS, VPC)
3-3 5 Switching for Network Virtualization
3-4 Network Security Services Design
3-4 1 Firewall Design and Implementation
3-4 2 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDSIPS)
3-4 3 Network Access Control (NAC)
3-4 4 VPN Design and Implementation
3-4 5 Secure Network Design Best Practices
3-5 Network Management and Monitoring Services Design
3-5 1 Network Management Protocols (e g , SNMP, NetFlow)
3-5 2 Network Monitoring Tools and Techniques
3-5 3 Network Performance Optimization
3-5 4 Network Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
3-5 5 Network Management for Virtualized Environments
4 Enterprise Network Implementation and Optimization
4-1 Network Implementation Planning
4-1 1 Implementation Project Management
4-1 2 Implementation Documentation
4-1 3 Implementation Best Practices
4-1 4 Implementation Testing and Validation
4-2 Network Optimization Techniques
4-2 1 Network Performance Tuning
4-2 2 Network Traffic Analysis and Optimization
4-2 3 Network Latency Reduction Techniques
4-2 4 Network Optimization for Virtualized Environments
4-3 Network Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
4-3 1 Troubleshooting Methodologies
4-3 2 Common Network Issues and Solutions
4-3 3 Network Diagnostics Tools and Techniques
4-3 4 Troubleshooting for Virtualized Networks
4-4 Network Compliance and Audit
4-4 1 Network Compliance Requirements
4-4 2 Network Audit Procedures
4-4 3 Network Compliance Best Practices
4-4 4 Network Compliance for Virtualized Environments
5 Enterprise Network Design Case Studies
5-1 Campus Network Design Case Study
5-1 1 Case Study Overview
5-1 2 Design Considerations
5-1 3 Implementation and Optimization
5-1 4 Lessons Learned
5-2 Data Center Network Design Case Study
5-2 1 Case Study Overview
5-2 2 Design Considerations
5-2 3 Implementation and Optimization
5-2 4 Lessons Learned
5-3 WAN Design Case Study
5-3 1 Case Study Overview
5-3 2 Design Considerations
5-3 3 Implementation and Optimization
5-3 4 Lessons Learned
5-4 Cloud and Hybrid Network Design Case Study
5-4 1 Case Study Overview
5-4 2 Design Considerations
5-4 3 Implementation and Optimization
5-4 4 Lessons Learned
3-1-1 IP Addressing and Subnetting

3-1-1 IP Addressing and Subnetting

Key Concepts

IP Address

An IP Address is a unique identifier assigned to each device on a network. It allows devices to communicate with each other by identifying and locating them within the network. IP addresses are typically represented in dotted-decimal format, such as 192.168.1.1.

Example: In a home network, each device (like a laptop, smartphone, and printer) is assigned a unique IP address to ensure they can communicate with each other and the internet.

Subnet Mask

A Subnet Mask is used to divide an IP address into two parts: the network portion and the host portion. It helps in determining which part of the IP address identifies the network and which part identifies the specific device within that network.

Example: A subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (or /24 in CIDR notation) indicates that the first 24 bits of the IP address represent the network, while the remaining 8 bits represent the host.

CIDR Notation

CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) Notation is a compact representation of an IP address and its associated subnet mask. It replaces the traditional dotted-decimal subnet mask with a suffix indicating the number of bits used for the network portion.

Example: The IP address 192.168.1.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 can be represented as 192.168.1.1/24 in CIDR notation.

Subnetting

Subnetting is the process of dividing a network into smaller, more manageable subnetworks. It helps in optimizing network performance, improving security, and reducing network congestion.

Example: A large corporate network might be divided into multiple subnets, such as one for the HR department, another for the IT department, and a third for the sales department. This allows for better management and security of each department's network.

VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking)

VLSM is a technique that allows for the use of different subnet masks within the same network. It provides flexibility in allocating IP addresses based on the specific needs of each subnet, ensuring efficient use of IP address space.

Example: In a campus network, different buildings might require different numbers of IP addresses. VLSM allows the network administrator to allocate a /26 subnet to a building with 60 devices and a /27 subnet to a building with 30 devices, ensuring that IP addresses are used efficiently.

Examples and Analogies

Think of an IP Address as a unique mailing address for each house in a neighborhood. The Subnet Mask is like a street name that groups houses together, while CIDR Notation is a shorthand way of writing the street name and house number.

Subnetting is like dividing a large neighborhood into smaller blocks, each with its own street name. VLSM is like having different street names for blocks with different numbers of houses, ensuring that each block has the right number of addresses.

By understanding these key concepts, network professionals can design efficient, scalable, and secure IP networks that meet the needs of modern enterprises.

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