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Module 1: Designing EIGRP Routing

  • Scalable EIGRP Designs and Fast Convergence
  • EIGRP Autonomous Systems and Layered Designs
  • Scalable EIGRP Hub-and-Spoke and Stub Designs
  • EIGRP Convergence Features

Module 2: Designing OSPF Routing

  • OSPF Neighbour Adjacencies and LSAs
  • OSPF Scalability Issues
  • Area and Domain Summarisation
  • OSPF Full and Partial Mesh
  • OSPF Convergence

Module 3: Designing IS-IS Routing

  • Introduction to IS-IS Routing Protocol
  • IS-IS Adjacencies and Authentication
  • IS-IS and OSPF Similarities
  • IS-IS Routing Logic
  • Integrated IS-IS for IPv6

Module 4: Design Case Study Activity: Designing Enterprise Connectivity

  • Design Challenge
  • Choose the Routing Protocol
  • Backbone Area Design
  • Spoke Area Design
  • Spoke Area Design: Special Case
  • Implement OSPF Summarisation
  • RIPv2-to-OSPF Migration Steps
  • Route Redistribution
  • Disable RIPv2 After Complete Migration
  • Future Growth

Module 5: Designing BGP Routing and Redundancy

  • Identify IBGP Scalability Issues
  • BGP Route Reflector Terminology
  • BGP-Split-Horizon
  • Route Reflector Loop Prevention Mechanisms
  • Compare BGP Load Sharing Designs
  • Examine Dual and Multihomed BGP Designs

Module 6: BGP Address Families and Attributes

  • Introduction to BGP Address Families and Attributes
  • BGP Route Selection Preferences
  • BGP Communities
  • Examine a Case Study – Designing a Dual-Stack MP-BGP Environment

Module 7: Design Case Study Activity: Designing an Enterprise Network with BGP Internet Connectivity

  • Design Challenge
  • Routing Protocol
  • Autonomous System Numbers
  • BGP Sessions and Communities
  • Routing Policy
  • Internet Segment
  • Main Headquarters Multihoming
  • Default Routing

Module 8: Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN

  • Compare End-to-End and Local VLANs
  • Layer 3 Access Layer

Module 9: Designing Layer 2 Campus

  • VLANs, Trunks, and VTP
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • MST, POE, and EnergyWise
  • Port Aggregation Considerations
  • First-Hop Redundancy
  • Network Requirements of Applications

Module 10: Design Case Study Activity: Designing and Enterprise Campus LAN

  • Design Challenge

Module 11: Designing Layer 3 Campus

  • Benefits of Building Triangles
  • Routing Convergence
  • Routing Protocols and Summarisation
  • Default Routes, Redistribution, and Filtering
  • Examine Passive Interface, Routing Convergence, and Routing IPv4 and IPv6
  • Network Management Best Practices

Module 12: Cisco SD-Access Architecture

  • Cisco Software Defined Access Overview
  • Cisco SD-Access Node Roles
  • Fabric Enabled Wireless LAN
  • Role of Cisco SD-Access in Cisco DNA

Module 13: Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design

  • SD-Access Fabric Constructs
  • Design Requirements of Underlay Network
  • DHCP and Security Solutions for the Fabric Domain
  • Cisco SD-Access Wireless Fabric Constructs

Module 14: Cisco SD-Access Site Design Strategy and Considerations

  • Cisco SD-Access Site Reference Models
  • Cisco SD-Access Distributed Campus Considerations
  • Migration to Cisco SD-Access

Module 15: Design Case Study Activity: Designing Cisco SD-Access in the Enterprise

  • Design Challenge

Module 16: Service Provider-Managed VPNs

  • WAN Connection Decision Points
  • Describe Layer 3 MPLS VPN
  • Use Routing Protocols at the PE-CE

Module 17: Designing Enterprise-Managed VPNs

  • Enterprise-Managed VPNs Overview
  • GRE, mGRE, and IPsec
  • Dynamic VTI, GET VPN, SSL VPN, and Flex VPN
  • DMVPN
  • EIGRP DMVPN and DMVPN Scaling

Module 18: Designing WAN Resiliency

  • WAN Design Overview
  • MPLS WNA Design Models
  • Layer 2 WNA Design Models
  • VPN WAN Design Models
  • Cellular VPN Design Models
  • Remote Site Local Internet Connectivity
  • Remote-Site LAN Design
  • WAN Connectivity Case Study
  • Basic Traffic Engineering Techniques

Module 19: Design Case Study Activity: Designing Resilient Enterprise WAN

  • Design Challenge
  • Quiz the Customer
  • Select WAN Links
  • Need for an Overlay VPN
  • Create a High-Level Design

Module 20: Cisco SD-WAN Architectures

  • SDN for the WAN
  • Cisco SD-WAN Components and Functions
  • Orchestration Plane
  • Management Plane
  • Control Plane
  • Data Plane
  • SD-WAN Analytics
  • Overlay Management Protocol
  • OMP Network Terminology
  • Transport Locators
  • Fabric Operation

Module 21: Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Design Considerations

  • Controller Deployment Options and Models
  • Cisco SD-WAN
    • Cloud Deployment
    • Managed Service Provider Deployment
    • On-Premises Deployment
  • Use Enterprise CA
  • Controller Placement and Challenges
  • Cloud Controller Connections
  • On-Premise Controller Connections
  • MPLS and Internet Interconnection
  • Deployment Considerations
  • On-Premises Deployment Considerations
  • vBond On-Premises Deployment
  • Working with NAT
  • NAT Traversal Combinations
  • Zero-Touch Provisioning
  • Considerations for Hybrid Scenarios
  • Deployment Options: Pure Vs Hybrid

Module 22: Designing Cisco SD-WAN Routing and High Availability

  • Horizontal Solution Scale
  • SD-WAN Redundancy
  • Site Design
  • Path Redundancy
  • Compare an Underlay Vs Overlay Network
  • SD-WAN
    • Branch Connectivity
    • Privacy and Integrity
    • Secure Segmentation
    • Security Features
    • Security Use Cases

Module 23: Design Case Study Activity: Designing Resilient Enterprise Cisco SD-WAN

  • Design Challenge

Module 24: QoS

  • IntServ vs DiffServ
  • Classification and Marking Tools
  • Policers and Shapers
  • Queuing Tools
  • RFC 4594 QoS Recommendations

Module 25: Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks

  • Need for Campus QoS
  • Classification, Marking, and Policing QoS Model
  • Need for QoS in WAN and Branch
  • Need for QoS in IPsec VPN
  • DMVPN QoS Considerations
  • SD-WAN
    • Forwarding
    • QoS Operation
  • vEdge Queuing

Module 26: Design Case Study Activity: Designing QoS in an Enterprise Network

  • Design Challenge
  • Traffic Inspection
  • QoS model
  • Trust Boundaries
  • Queueing Mechanisms
  • Scavenger Traffic
  • MPLS DiffServ Tunnelling
  • QoS Design for an Enterprise Network

Module 27: Multicast with PIM-SM

  • How IP Multicast Works?
  • Multicast Groups
  • SD-WNA Multicast Application Support
  • Functions of a Multicast Network
  • Multicast Protocols
  • Multicast Forwarding and RPF Check
  • Multicast Protocol Basics
  • Multicast Distribution Trees Identification
  • Receiver Joins and Source Is Registered
  • PIM-SM SPT Switchover
  • Multicast Routing Table
  • Basic SSM Concepts
  • Bidirectional PIM
  • DF Election and Messages

Module 28: Designing Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions

  • Rendezvous Point Discovery
  • Auto-RP and BSR Flooding
  • MSDP Protocol Overview

Module 29: Designing an IPv4 Address Plan

  • IPv4 Address Planning Considerations
  • Plan the IP Addressing Hierarchy
  • Create an Addressing Plan
  • Allocating More IP Addresses

Module 30: IPv6

  • IPv6 Address Planning Considerations
  • IPv6 for an Enterprise
  • IPv6 Address Allocation: Linked IPv4 Into IPv6
  • IPv6 Address Allocation: Per Location/Type
  • IPv6 Address Allocation: Per VLAN

Module 31: Deploying IPv6

  • IPv6 Phased Approach
  • Identify IPv6 Services to Deploy
  • IPv4 and IPv6 Coexistence
  • Transition Mechanisms
  • NAT64 and DNS64
  • Manual Tunnels
  • Tunnel Brokers
  • 6rd
  • DS-Lite
  • LISP
  • IPv6 Application Support
  • IPv6 Related Security

Module 32: Design Case Study Activity: Designing an Enterprise IPv6 Network

  • Design Challenge
  • Choose the IPv6 Address Space Type
  • Connect Site 1
  • Connect Site 2
  • Choose a Deployment Model
  • Address Allocation
  • Analyse Address Provisioning
  • Analyse Communication between Branches
  • Migrate Applications
  • Analyse Network Management
  • Analyse the Migration of Services
  • Enterprise IPv6 Network Design

Module 33: Introducing Network APIs and Protocols

  • Network APIs and Protocols
  • Evolution of Device Management and Programmability
  • Data Encoding Formats
  • JSON
  • XML
  • Data Models
  • Model-Driven Programmability Stack
  • REST
  • NETCONF
  • RESTCONF
  • gRPC

Module 34: YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Model-Driven Telemetry

  • YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF
  • Compare NETCONF and RESTCONF
  • Model-Driven Telemetry
  • Stream Telemetry Data
  • Subscription
  • Dial-In and Dial-Out Model-Driven Telemetry

Lab

  • Designing Enterprise Connectivity
  • Designing an Enterprise Network with BGP Internet Connectivity
  • Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN
  • Designing Resilient Enterprise WAN
  • Designing QoS in an Enterprise Network
  • Designing an Enterprise IPv6 Network
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Who Should Attend this Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Training?

This Cisco Training is ideal for professionals who want to design scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise network infrastructure using Cisco technologies. The following professionals will benefit from this training:

  • System Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • IT Infrastructure Manager
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Consultant
  • IT Infrastructure Engineer
  • Solutions Architect

Prerequisites for the Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Training

There are no formal prerequisites for this training. However, it is recommended that you have the following knowledge and skills before attending:

  • Basic understanding of network fundamentals
  • Implementation of LANs
  • LAN connectivity configuration.

These skills are covered in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

  • [Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)]
  • [Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)]

Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Training Overview

Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks ENSLD Training explores advanced principles for designing scalable and secure enterprise networks. Delegates examine Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture considerations, advanced routing concepts, and enterprise network design strategies.

This training helps delegates strengthen their ability to design reliable and high-performing network infrastructures. By developing expertise in redundancy, scalability, and flexible network solutions, delegates enhance enterprise network design capability.

This 2-Day course offered by The Knowledge Academy provides practical insight into Cisco enterprise network design practices. Delegates learn through structured examples and real scenarios to confidently design and implement enterprise-level network architectures.

Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Training Course Objectives

  • Design enterprise routing using EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP for scalable networks
  • Understand MP BGP address families and advanced BGP load-sharing strategies
  • Apply campus network design principles and define Layer 2 and Layer 3 boundaries
  • Design LAN architectures based on customer and enterprise network requirements
  • Implement Cisco SD Access fabric and design secure enterprise campus networks
  • Plan IPv6 addressing, transition strategies, and optimise Cisco SD-WAN deployment

Upon course completion, delegates will be able to design complex enterprise networks using Cisco technologies and protocols. They will integrate EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and MP-BGP routing, implement scalable SD-WAN and SD-Access solutions, and create resilient WANs with VPNs. Learners will also apply QoS principles, multicast solutions, and IPv6 strategies, while gaining expertise in automation with YANG, NETCONF, and RESTCONF.

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What is the Cisco Enterprise Network?

A Cisco Enterprise Network refers to a scalable and secure networking infrastructure designed to support large organisations and their digital operations. It connects users, devices, applications, and services across campus networks, branch locations, and data centres.

Is this training worth it?

Yes, this training is valuable for professionals who want to develop advanced enterprise network design skills. It provides structured knowledge of modern Cisco networking architectures and design principles used in large organisations.

What is the duration of this Cisco ENSLD Training?

Our Cisco ENSLD Training is delivered as a 2-day training. During this period, delegates explore enterprise network design concepts, routing strategies, and advanced network architectures.

What are the benefits of getting certified in this ENSLD Course?

Getting certified in this ENSLD Course demonstrates advanced knowledge of enterprise network design and architecture. It helps professionals develop skills in designing scalable routing solutions, campus networks, and software-defined networking environments.

What are the technology areas of this course?

This course covers several enterprise networking technology areas, including routing protocols, campus network design, and WAN architecture. It also explores Cisco SD Access, Cisco SD WAN, VPN technologies, and quality of service design. Additional topics include IPv6 deployment, multicast networking, and network automation protocols.

What will I learn in this training?

In this training, delegates learn how to design scalable enterprise routing solutions using protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP. The course also covers enterprise campus design, SD Access architecture, and WAN resiliency strategies. Delegates additionally explore QoS, IPv6 design, multicast networking, and network programmability.

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Will I receive a certification upon completing the training?

Yes, delegates will receive a certification after successfully completing the training. The certification confirms that delegates have gained knowledge of Cisco enterprise network design principles and technologies. It can strengthen professional credibility and demonstrate expertise in enterprise networking environments.

How can completing this training impact my salary?

Completing this training can strengthen advanced networking skills and professional credibility. Professionals with specialised enterprise networking knowledge often see salary improvements of up to 15% as they progress into higher responsibility roles. Actual salary growth may vary depending on experience, industry, and job role.

What are the career prospects after completing this course?

After completing this course, professionals can pursue roles such as Network Engineer, Enterprise Network Architect, or Network Design Specialist. Many organisations seek professionals who can design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise networks.

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