The Designing Cisco Internetworking exam is the only exam required to achieve a CCDA (Cisco Certified Design Associate) certification.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Designing Cisco Internetworking exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. Analysis
Gather and evaluate information regarding an organization's existing social requirements
Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current data network and future needs
Gather and evaluate information regarding a network owner's current voice network and future needs
Identify possible opportunities for network improvement
Validate gathered information
Document relevant findings
Modeling
Given a network design or set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets IP addressing needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets routing protocol needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution that meets network management needs
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within a Campus design
Given a network design or a set of requirements evaluate a solution to incorporate equipment and technology within an Enterprise Edge design
Design solutions to meet network owner needs applying the Enterprise Composite Network Model
Evaluate solutions addressing the issues of delivering voice traffic over a data network
Evaluate solutions for compliance with SAFE architecture
Planning
Develop an implementation plan
Develop a prototype testing plan
Develop a verification plan
Recommended Training
Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions ( DESGN ) is the recommended training for this exam.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners, the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.
Additional Resources
A variety of Cisco Press CCDA titles are available for this exam and may be purchased through the Cisco Bookstore in the Cisco Marketplace , directly through Cisco Press or wherever you purchased technical books.
