About the detailed test 640-863 please outline: CCDA 640-863
Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions
Examination Time: 90 minutes
The number of questions: 65 questions
Pass-mark: no
Examination questions: No simulation title; a small number of connection problems; the majority of multiple-choice and other forms of questions.
Examination language: English
Test outline:

Describe the Methodology used to design a network
Describe the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture
Identify Network Requirements to Support the Organization
Characterize an existing network
Describe the top down approach to network design
Describe Network Management Protocols and Features

Describe network structure and modularity
Describe the Network Hierarchy
Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
Describe the Cisco Enterprise Architecture
Design Basic Enterprise Campus Networks
Describe Campus Design considerations
Design the Enterprise Campus Network
Design the enterprise data center

Design Enterprise Edge and Remote Network Modules
Describe the Enterprise Edge, branch, and Teleworker design characteristics
Describe the functional components of the central site Enterprise Edge
Describe WAN connectivity between two campuses
Design the branch office WAN solutions
Describe Access Network solutions for a Teleworker
Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodology
Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center
Design IP Addressing and Routing Protocols
Describe IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
Identify Routing Protocol Considerations in an Enterprise Network
Design a Routing Protocol Deployment
Design a Routing Protocol Deployment–merged with 5.3

Design security services
Describe the security lifecycle
Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
Select appropriate Cisco security solutions and deployment placement

Identify voice networking considerations
Describe Traditional Voice Architectures and Features
Describe Cisco IP Telephony
Identify the design considerations for voice services
Identify wireless networking considerations
Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architectures and Features
Design wireless network using controllers
Design wireless network using roaming

Exam Number: 640-863
Associated Certifications:     CCDA
Duration:     90 minutes (65 questions)
Available Languages:     English, Japanese
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Exam Description
This exam indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged networks based on SONA (Cisco’s Service-Oriented Network Architecture).CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.
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.
Describe the Methodology used to design a network
* Describe the Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture
* Identify Network Requirements to Support the Organization
* Characterize an existing network
* Describe the top down approach to network design
* Describe Network Management Protocols and Features
Describe network structure and modularity
* Describe the Network Hierarchy
* Describe the Modular Approach in Network Design
* Describe the Cisco Enterprise Architecture
Design Basic Enterprise Campus Networks
* Describe Campus Design considerations
* Design the Enterprise Campus Network
* Design the enterprise data center
Design Enterprise Edge and Remote Network Modules
* Describe the Enterprise Edge, branch, and Teleworker design characteristics
* Describe the functional components of the central site Enterprise Edge
* Describe WAN connectivity between two campuses
* Design the branch office WAN solutions
* Describe Access Network solutions for a Teleworker
* Design the WAN to support selected redundancy methodology
* Identify Design Considerations for a Remote Data Center
Design IP Addressing and Routing Protocols
* Describe IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing
* Identify Routing Protocol Considerations in an Enterprise Network
* Design a Routing Protocol Deployment
* Design a Routing Protocol Deployment–merged with 5.3
Design security services
* Describe the security lifecycle
* Identify Cisco technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities
* Select appropriate Cisco security solutions and deployment placement
Identify voice networking considerations
* Describe Traditional Voice Architectures and Features
* Describe Cisco IP Telephony
* Identify the design considerations for voice services
Identify wireless networking considerations
* Describe Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architectures and Features
* Design wireless network using controllers
* Design wireless network using roaming
Recommended Training
Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) is the recommended training for thisexam. Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners, the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the Global Learning Partner Locator for a Cisco Learning Partner near you.