Unlocking Network Architecture: Advanced Design and Implementation Strategies for Next-Generation Cisco Infrastructure
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip network architects, engineers, and administrators with the advanced knowledge and skills required to design and implement next-generation Cisco infrastructure. Participants will gain a deep understanding of network architecture and learn how to develop and implement efficient, scalable, and secure network designs.
Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Network Architecture
- Defining network architecture and its importance
- Understanding network design principles and models
- Overview of Cisco network architecture
Module 2: Network Design Fundamentals
- Network design considerations: scalability, reliability, and security
- Understanding network protocols and their applications
- Network architecture frameworks: Cisco SAFE and Cisco Borderless Networks
Module 3: Advanced Network Design
- Designing for network virtualization and segmentation
- Implementing network services: DNS, DHCP, and NTP
- Designing for network security: threat defense and vulnerability management
Module 4: Cisco Network Infrastructure
- Cisco router and switch architecture
- Cisco IOS and IOS-XE software
- Cisco network management and monitoring tools
Module 5: Implementing Cisco Network Infrastructure
- Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches
- Implementing Cisco network services: routing, switching, and security
- Cisco network management and monitoring best practices
Module 6: Next-Generation Network Architecture
- Software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV)
- Designing for cloud and hybrid networks
- Next-generation network security: threat intelligence and advanced threat protection
Module 7: Advanced Network Security
- Designing for network security: threat defense and vulnerability management
- Implementing network security services: firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention
- Advanced threat protection: incident response and threat hunting
Module 8: Network Management and Monitoring
- Cisco network management and monitoring tools
- Designing for network management and monitoring
- Implementing network management and monitoring best practices
Module 9: Network Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Network troubleshooting methodologies
- Network optimization techniques: QoS, traffic shaping, and policing
- Implementing network optimization best practices
Module 10: Case Studies and Project Work
- Real-world case studies: designing and implementing next-generation networks
- Project work: designing and implementing a next-generation network
- Peer review and feedback
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Interactive lessons, quizzes, and assessments to keep you engaged
- Comprehensive: Covering all aspects of network architecture and design
- Personalized: Personalized learning experience with video lessons and interactive content
- Up-to-date: Covering the latest technologies and trends in network architecture
- Practical: Hands-on projects and case studies to apply theoretical knowledge
- Real-world applications: Focusing on real-world applications and scenarios
- High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive industry experience
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use interface and navigation
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and peer review to connect with other learners
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and insights to apply in your own work
- Hands-on projects: Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to fit your busy schedule
- Lifetime access: Access to the course materials for a lifetime
- Gamification: Earn badges and points to track your progress
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Course Format This course is delivered online, with interactive lessons, quizzes, and assessments. Participants will have access to the course materials for a lifetime, and can complete the course at their own pace.
Certificate Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate, issued by The Art of Service. This certificate can be used to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in network architecture and design.
Module 1: Introduction to Network Architecture
- Defining network architecture and its importance
- Understanding network design principles and models
- Overview of Cisco network architecture
Module 2: Network Design Fundamentals
- Network design considerations: scalability, reliability, and security
- Understanding network protocols and their applications
- Network architecture frameworks: Cisco SAFE and Cisco Borderless Networks
Module 3: Advanced Network Design
- Designing for network virtualization and segmentation
- Implementing network services: DNS, DHCP, and NTP
- Designing for network security: threat defense and vulnerability management
Module 4: Cisco Network Infrastructure
- Cisco router and switch architecture
- Cisco IOS and IOS-XE software
- Cisco network management and monitoring tools
Module 5: Implementing Cisco Network Infrastructure
- Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches
- Implementing Cisco network services: routing, switching, and security
- Cisco network management and monitoring best practices
Module 6: Next-Generation Network Architecture
- Software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV)
- Designing for cloud and hybrid networks
- Next-generation network security: threat intelligence and advanced threat protection
Module 7: Advanced Network Security
- Designing for network security: threat defense and vulnerability management
- Implementing network security services: firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention
- Advanced threat protection: incident response and threat hunting
Module 8: Network Management and Monitoring
- Cisco network management and monitoring tools
- Designing for network management and monitoring
- Implementing network management and monitoring best practices
Module 9: Network Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Network troubleshooting methodologies
- Network optimization techniques: QoS, traffic shaping, and policing
- Implementing network optimization best practices
Module 10: Case Studies and Project Work
- Real-world case studies: designing and implementing next-generation networks
- Project work: designing and implementing a next-generation network
- Peer review and feedback