DESGN 3.0: Design Hierarchy


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Overview/Description

Explore the concept of design hierarchy for the campus network design, including its benefits and layers. Using the LAN network, examine the traditional switched and routed network designs, as you prepare for the 200-310: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions certification exam.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.8

Lesson Objectives

DESGN 3.0: Design Hierarchy

  • identify characteristics of a network distribution layer
  • identify links and connections at the core network layer
  • recognize functionality of the campus core layer
  • specify why you shouldn’t connect devices directly to the core
  • describe the advantages of moving the L2/L3 boundary at the access layer
  • identify characteristics of access layer network design
  • identify options for hierarchical network design
  • specify the importance of a consistent hierarchical design
  • Course Number:
    it_ccdatv_07_05_enus

    Expertise Level
    Intermediate