Goal

. The goal of this learning matrix is to help you attain your goal to become certified by providing study resources tailored to you
. It is intended to be used as a reference, and not to provide a complete list of all resources available. The matrix focusses prim
. These widely available preparation resources can be in the form of specific chapters of books, Cisco Validated Design docume
webinars, VoDs, SRNDs, white papers, case studies, design guides, Design TechNotes, reference guides, etc.
. The evolving technologies domain is shared between tracks, the leraning matrix for this domain can be found here: https://le

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. There is no guarantee that you will be able to pass the exam by only referring to material provided within this matrix. But it w
. There are a lot of other resources (both internal and external) that cover the same exam topics. You are encouraged to use an
. This matrix should be considered a living document and taking into account the sheer amount of possible relevant content, th
. We encourage you to participate and engage with us, so if you have any suggestions for further content or any comments reg

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y resources tailored to your own needs.
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Validated Design documents (CVDs), Cisco Live 365 presentations, courses,

be found here: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/learning_center/ccie-ccde-evolving-technologies

within this matrix. But it will certainly improve your skills, which will serve as the foundation you need to build upon.
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might be provided to prepare to each topic, you might not need all of them.

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CCDE Program-specific materials
Self evaluation Cisco Live 365 preso
What CCDE is and how to prepare for it

CCDE All-in-one BRKCRT-8001 - CCDE: The Cisco Certified Design

Expert (Session 1) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/online/connect/sessionD
etail.ww?SESSION_ID=77710&backBtn=true
BRKCRT-8002 - CCDE: The Cisco Certified Design
Expert (Session 2) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/online/connect/sessionD
etail.ww?SESSION_ID=77711&backBtn=true
CCDE Labtorial @ Cisco Live WW events (not
recorded)

CCDE Study Group at Cisco Learning Network

Other Completed?
Learning@Cisco and Packet Pushers VoD: Part I - Introduction (10:11 min),
Learning@Cisco and Packet Pushers VoD: Part II - The CCDE Exam (12:33 min), and
Learning@Cisco and Packet Pushers VoD: Part III - How to Prepare for the CCDE
(8:37 min) - https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccde
(scroll down to the “How to Prepare for the CCDE" topic)
Learning@Cisco: Crossing the CCDE Border Webinar:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/learning_center/ccde-training-
videos
Learning@Cisco: CCDE Preparation Methodology Webinar:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/learning_center/ccde-training-
videos

Learning@Cisco: CCDE Study Group -

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/groups/ccde-study-group
CCDE Written Exam v2.1 Topics: technologies needed for the Practical exam
Self
evaluation

1 Layer 2 Control Plane (24%)

1.1 Describe fast convergence techniques and mechanisms
1.1 a Down detection

1.1 b Interface dampening

1.2 Describe loop detection and mitigation protocols

1.2 a Spanning tree types

1.2 b Spanning tree tuning techniques

1.3 Describe mechanisms that are available for creating loop-free topologies
1.3 a REP

1.3 b Multipath

1.3 c Switch clustering

1.3 d Flex links

1.3 e Loop detection and mitigation

1.4 Describe the effect of transport mechanisms and their interaction with routing protocols
over different types of links

1.5 Describe multicast routing concepts

1.6 Describe the impact of fault isolation and resiliency on network design
1.6 a Fault isolation

1.6 b Fate sharing

1.6 c Redundancy

1.6 d Virtualization

1.6 e Segmentation

2 Layer 3 Control Plane (33%)

2.1 Describe route aggregation concepts and techniques

2.1 a Purpose of route aggregation

2.1 b When to leak routes / avoid suboptimal routing

2.1 c Determine aggregation location and techniques

2.2 Describe the theory and application of network topology layering

2.2 a Layers and their purposes in various environments

2.3 Describe the theory and application of network topology abstraction

2.3 a Purpose of link state topology summarization

2.3 b Use of link state topology summarization

2.4 Describe the impact of fault isolation and resiliency on network design or network
reliability
2.4 a Fault isolation

2.4 b Fate sharing

2.4 c Redundancy

2.5 Describe metric-based traffic flow and modification

2.5 a Metrics to modify traffic flow

2.5 b Third-party next hop

2.6 Describe fast convergence techniques and mechanisms

2.6 a Protocol timers

2.6 b Loop-free alternates

2.7 Describe factors affecting convergence

2.7 a Recursion

2.7 b Microloops

2.7 c Transport
2.8 Describe unicast routing protocol operation (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP, and RIP) in relation to
network design

2.8 a Neighbor relationships

2.8 b Loop-free paths

2.8 c Flooding domains and stubs

2.8 d iBGP scalability

2.9 Analyze operational costs and complexity

2.9 a Routing policy

2.9 b Redistribution methods

2.1 Describe the interaction between routing protocols and topologies

2.11 Describe generic routing and addressing concepts

2.11 a Policy-based routing

2.11 b NAT

2.11 c Subnetting

2.11 d RIB-FIB relationships

2.12 Describe multicast routing concepts

2.12 a General multicast concepts

2.12 b Source specific

2.12 c MSDP / anycast

2.12 d PIM

2.12 e mVPN

2.13 Describe IPv6 concepts and operation

2.13 a General IPv6 concepts

2.13 b IPv6 security

2.13 c IPv6 transition techniques

3 Network Virtualization (15%)

3.1 Describe Layer 2 and Layer 3 tunneling technologies
3.1 a Tunneling for security
3.1 b Tunneling for network extension
3.1 c Tunneling for resiliency
3.1 d Tunneling for protocol integration
3.1 e Tunneling for traffic optimization
3.2 Analyze the implementation of tunneling
3.2 a Tunneling technology selection
3.2 b Tunneling endpoint selection
3.2 c Tunneling parameter optimization of end-user applications
3.2 d Effects of tunneling on routing
3.2 e Routing protocol selection and tuning for tunnels

4 Design Considerations (18%)

4.1 Analyze various QoS performance metrics
4.1 a Application requirements
4.1 b Performance metrics
4.2 Describe types of QoS techniques
4.2 a Classification and marking
4.2 b Shaping
4.2 c Policing
4.2 d Queuing
4.3 Identify QoS strategies based on customer requirements
4.3 a DiffServ
4.3 b IntServ

4.4 Identify network management requirements

4.5 Identify network application reporting requirements
4.6 Describe technologies, tools, and protocols used for network management
4.7 Describe the reference models and processes used in network management, such as
FCAPS, ITIL®, and TOGAF
4.8 Describe best practices for protecting network infrastructure

4.8 a Secure administrative access

4.8 b Control plane protection

4.9 Describe best practices for protecting network services

4.9 a Deep packet inspection

4.9 b Data plane protection

4.10 Describe tools and technologies for identity management

4.11 Describe tools and technologies for 802.11 wireless deployment

4.12 Describe tools and technologies for optical deployment

4.13 Describe tools and technologies for SAN fabric deployment

Books/chapters Cisco Live 365 presentations -
https://www.ciscolive.com/online/connect/search.ww

Optimal Routing Design -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 7 - Fast Down Detection

Optimal Routing Design -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 7 - IP Event Dampening

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide,

Volume 1, 5th Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-routing-and-
switching-v5.0-official-cert-guide-9781587143960
Chapter 3 - Spanning Tree Protocol - (Spanning Tree
Protocol,802.1D STP,802.1w RSTP,802.1s MST)

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide,

Volume 1, 5th Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-routing-and-
switching-v5.0-official-cert-guide-9781587143960
Chapter 3 - Spanning Tree Protocol - (RootGuard,
BPDUGuard and BPDUFilter)
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 5 - Enterprise Data Center Design - (Scaling
Spanning Tree and High Availability)

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide,
Volume 1, 5th Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-routing-and-
switching-v5.0-official-cert-guide-9781587143960
Chapter 3 - Spanning Tree Protocol - Configuring and
Troubleshooting EtherChannels
BRKDCT-2081 - Cisco FabricPath Technology and
Design (2015 San Diego) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKDCT-
2081#/session/14218611182100018oK5

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures

(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 2 - Enterprise Campus Network Design -
Supporting Virtual Switching Systems Designs
Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for
SWITCH 642-813 -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/implementing-cisco-
ip-switched-networks-switch-foundation-
9780132900034
Chapter 3 - Implementing Spanning Tree - Flex Links

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide,

Volume 1, 5th Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-routing-and-
switching-v5.0-official-cert-guide-9781587143960
Chapter 3 - Chapter 3. Spanning Tree Protocol
(LoopGuard, EtherChannel Misconfiguration Guard,
UDLD, Bridge Assurance)

CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Official
Cert Guide - http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccnp-
routing-and-switching-route-300-101-official-cert-
9781587205590
Chapter 4 - Fundamental EIGRP Concepts -
Neighborship over WANs
Chapter 7 - Fundamental OSPF Concepts - OSPF
Neighbors and Adjacencies on WANs
BRKRST-2042 - Highly Available Wide Area Network
Design (2018 Barcelona) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-2042#/session/BRKRST-2042
BRKSPG-2402 - Best Practices to Deploy High-
Availability in Service Provider Edge and Aggregation
Architectures (2014 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKSPG-
2402#/session/1437590491211001XyI8

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide,

Volume 2, 5th Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/ccie-routing-and-
switching-v5.0-official-cert-guide-9781587144912
Chapter 7 - Introduction to IP Multicasting
Chapter 8 - IP Multicast Routing
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 10 - IP Multicast Design

The Art of Network Architecture: Business-Driven

Design - http://www.ciscopress.com/store/art-of-
network-architecture-business-driven-design-
9781587143755
Chapter 6 - Principles of Modularity
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 2 - Enterprise Campus Network Design

The Art of Network Architecture: Business-Driven

Design - http://www.ciscopress.com/store/art-of-
network-architecture-business-driven-design-
9781587143755
Chapter 7 - Applying Modularity - Virtualization

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures

(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 2 - Enterprise Campus Network Design

Optimal Routing Design - BRKRST-2336 - EIGRP Deployment in Modern

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 2 - Applying the Fundamentals
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Protocol Specific)
Networks (2017 Berlin) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-2336#/session/14756446375240019qyj
BRKRST-2337 - OSPF Deployment in Modern Networks
(2017 - Berlin)- https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKRST-
2337#/session/14756446357330019WI6

BRKRST-2041 - WAN Architectures and Design

Principles (2018 Barcelona) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-2041#/session/BRKRST-2041
BRKCRS-2031 - Multilayer Campus Architectures and
Design Principles (2017 Berlin) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRS-
2031#/session/1478772132089001nQ15

Optimal Routing Design - BRKRST-2338 - IS-IS Deployment in Modern Networks

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing- (2015 San Diego) -
design-paperback-9781587142444 https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
Chapters 4, 5 (Protocol Specific) search=BRKRST-
2338#/session/14186694498150010evD

Optimal Routing Design -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Optimal
Chapter 7Routing Design
- Fast Down -
Detection
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 1, 2

Optimal Routing Design -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 1 - Network Design Goals and Techniques
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 1 - Network Design Goals and Techniques
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 (Protocol Specific)
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 6 - BGP Cores and Network Scalability
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 7 - High Availability and Fast Convergence
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 5, 7, Appendix A
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 7 - High Availability and Fast Convergence
BRKRST-2042 - Highly Available Wide Area Network
Design (2017 Las Vegas) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-2042#/session/1481587979660001t2vr
BRKRST-3363 - Routed Fast Convergence (2015 San
Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
3363#/session/14186694498710010wmM
BRKRST-3363 - Routed Fast Convergence (2015 San
Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
3363#/session/14186694498710010wmM
BRKRST-3363 - Routed Fast Convergence (2015 San
Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
3363#/session/14186694498710010wmM
BRKRST-3363 - Routed Fast Convergence (2015 San
Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
3363#/session/14186694498710010wmM
BRKRST-3363 - Routed Fast Convergence (2015 San
Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
3363#/session/14186694498710010wmM
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 (Protocol Specific)
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Appendix A, B, C, D
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Appendix A
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Appendix A, B, C
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 6, Appendix D
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapter 1
Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 11
BRKRST-2336 - EIGRP Deployment in Modern
Networks (2017 Berlin)
-https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
2336#/session/14756446375240019qyj
BRKRST-2337 - OSPF Deployment in Modern Networks
(2017 Berlin) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKRST-
2337#/session/14756446357330019WI6
BRKRST-2338 - IS-IS Deployment in Modern Networks
(2015 San Diego) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
2338#/session/14186694498150010evD
BRKRST-3371 - Advances in BGP (2015 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
3371#/session/1437585477945001XtDa
BRKRST-2619 - Troubleshooting Routing Protocols
(2015 Melbourne) - BGP/OSPF/EIGRP -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
2619#/session/1467135308261001hov5
BRKRST-3321 - Scaling BGP (2016 Las Vegas) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
3321#/session/1447367368697001g4rm
BRKRST-2040 - WAN and Remote-Site Deployment
using Cisco Validated Designs (2014 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
2040#/session/1437590501049001X6a2
Optimal Routing Design -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/optimal-routing-
design-paperback-9781587142444
Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 (Protocol Specific)
Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 1
Routing TCP/IP, Volume II: CCIE Professional
Development, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 10
Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 1
Routing TCP/IP, Volume II: CCIE Professional
Development, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 7
Routing TCP/IP, Volume II: CCIE Professional
Development, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 9
BRKSPG-2602 - IPv4 Exhaustion: NAT and Transition to
IPv6 for Service Providers (2018 Barcelona) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKSPG-2602#/session/BRKSPG-2602
BRKCRT-9346 - Mastering IP Subnetting Forever! (2015
San Diego) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKCRT-
9346#/session/14210833764860014Mx5
BRKRST-2667 - How to write an IPv6 Addressing Plan
(2016 Berlin) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKRST-
2667#/session/14479207961360017ryC
BRKARC-2350 - Routing Operations and Features in
Cisco IOS Routers (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKARC-
2350#/session/1489614213474001mKvp
BRKIPM-1261 - Introduction to IP Multicast (2017 Las
Vegas) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKIPM-
1261#/session/1481587979690001tjXF
BRKIPM-1261 - Introduction to IP Multicast (2017 Las
Vegas) -https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKIPM-
1261#/session/1481587979690001tjXF
BRKMPL-1261 - IP Multicast - Concepts, Design and
Troubleshooting (2016 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKMPL-
1261#/session/1479743847291001kXJ8
BRKIPM-1261 - Introduction to IP Multicast (2017 Las
Vegas) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKIPM-
1261#/session/1481587979690001tjXF
Routing TCP/IP, Volume II: CCIE Professional
Development, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/routing-tcp-ip-
volume-ii-ccie-professional-development-
9781587054709
Chapter 8
Deploying IPv6 Networks - http://www.ciscopress.com/store/deploying-ipv6-networks-9781587052101
BRKRST-2022 - Introduction to IPv6 Routing (2014
Milan) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKRST-
2022#/session/1437590488837001X4tF
Layer 2 VPN Architectures -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/layer-2-vpn-
architectures-paperback-9781587058486
Chapter 1-5
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 4 and 9
BRKIPM-2008 - Advanced Topics in IP Multicast
Deployment (2014 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKIPM-
2008#/session/1437590494892001XMNG
BRKIPM-3017 - mVPN Deployment Models (2104 San
Francisco) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKIPM-
3017#/session/1417804973000001Nrai
BRKIPM-2011 - Advanced - mVPN Deployment Models
(2014 Milan) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-
demand-library/?search=BRKIPM-
2011#/session/1437590495525001X5HT
BRKSEC-2003 - IPv6 Security Threats and Mitigations
(2014 San Francisco) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKSEC-
2003#/session/1417804976925001NKqA
BRKSEC-3003 - Advanced IPv6 Security in the LAN
(2015 San Diego) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKSEC-
3003#/session/1424327574109001QWyv
BRKRST-2041 - WAN Architectures and Design
Principles (2018 Barcelona) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-2041#/session/BRKRST-2041
BRKRST-2045 - Network Virtualization Design Concepts
over the WAN (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
2045#/session/1489614213180001m5DO
BRKCRS-2033 - Deploying a Virtualized Campus
Network Infrastructure (2014 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRS-
2033%20#/session/1437590494144001XmBn
BRKCRT-8001 - CCDE : The Cisco Certified Design
Expert (Session 1) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRT-
8001#/session/1489614217994001mDb7
BRKCRT-8002 - CCDE : The Cisco Certified Design
Expert (Session 2) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRT-
8001#/session/1489614218055001mFAg
Chapter 4 and 9
End-to-End QoS Network Design, 2nd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/end-to-end-qos-
network-design-quality-of-service-for-9781587143694
Chapter 1-5 and 11
Definitive MPLS Network Designs -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/definitive-mpls-
network-designs-paperback-9781587142413
QoS parts of all case studies
Network Management Fundamentals -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-
management-fundamentals-9781587201370
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 11
Top-Down Network Design, 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/top-down-network-
design-9781587202834
Chapter 9
BRKCRS-2033 - Deploying a Virtualized Campus
Network Infrastructure (2014 Milan) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRS-
2033%20#/session/1437590494144001XmBn
BRKCRT-8001 - CCDE : The Cisco Certified Design
Expert (Session 1) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRT-
8001#/session/1489614217994001mDb7
BRKCRT-8002 - CCDE : The Cisco Certified Design
Expert (Session 2) (2014 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKCRT-
8001#/session/1489614218055001mFAg
BRKCRS-2501 - Campus QoS Design Simplified (2017
Berlin) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKCRS-
2501#/session/14756446354880019piu
BRKRST-2501 - Enterprise QoS (2015 Melbourne) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKRST-
2501#/session/1467135308666001h8Pa
Network Security Architectures -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-security-
architectures-paperback-9781587142970
Chapter 5 - Device Hardening

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures BRKSEC-2021 - Firewall Architectures (2014

(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 8 - Security Services Design (Designing
Firewalls)
Melbourne) (only the design considerations) -
https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-library/?
search=BRKSEC-
2021#/session/1489614215142001m2gA

Network Security Architectures -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-security-
architectures-paperback-9781587142970
Chapter 10 - IPsec VPN Design Considerations
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 9 - IPsec and SSL VPN Design

Network Security Architectures -

http://www.ciscopress.com/store/network-security-
architectures-paperback-9781587142970
Chapter 9 - Identity Design Considerations

Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN)
Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDA DESGN 640-864),
3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-for-cisco-
internetwork-solutions-desgn-foundation-
9780132711265
Chapter 10 - Identifying Design Considerations for
Basic Wireless Networking
BRKEWN-3014 - Best Practices to Deploy High-
Availability in Wireless LAN Architectures (2017 Las
Vegas) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKEWN-
3014#/session/1488417658824001tutg

BRKSPG-2116 - Advances in IP+Optical (2016 Las

Vegas) - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=BRKSPG-
2116#/session/14550048408060010xXS

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures

(ARCH) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCDP ARCH 642-
874), 3rd Edition -
http://www.ciscopress.com/store/designing-cisco-
network-service-architectures-arch-9781587142888
Chapter 6 - SAN Design Considerations
Cisco Validated Designs Courses

Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) 2.0: no

implementation sections -
http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5997
Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) 3.0 -
https://learninglocator.cloudapps.cisco.com/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=6154
Cisco Validated Designs for Enterprise WAN -
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/solutions/CVD/Aug2
014/WANDesignSummary-AUG14.pdf
Emerging WAN Architecture -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/WA
N_and_MAN/NGWANArchOver.pdf

Campus Network for High Availability Design Guide -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Cam
pus/HA_campus_DG/hacampusdg.html#wp1108684
Design Best Practices -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Cam
pus/HA_campus_DG/hacampusdg.html
Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) 2.0 -
http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5996
Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) 4.0 -
https://learninglocator.cloudapps.cisco.com/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=6123
IPv6 for Collaboration - IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment (IP6FD) 3.0 -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise/design-zone- http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
unified-communications/landing_ipv6.html actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5653
Deploying IPv6 in Campus Networks -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Cam
pus/CampIPv6.html
Deploying IPv6 in Branch Networks -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Bra
nch/BrchIPv6.html
Deploying IPv6 in the Internet Edge -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Bor
derless_Networks/Internet_Edge/InternetEdgeIPv6.html

Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS) 3.0 -

https://learninglocator.cloudapps.cisco.com/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=6124
Quality of Service Design - Overall - Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QOS) 2.5 -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise/design-zone- http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
application-performance/landing_voice_video.html actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5924
Application Velocity 1.0 for Enterprise Applications -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Bor
derless_Networks/Application_Performance/AppVelocity.html
Enterprise Medianet Quality of Service Design v4.0-Overview -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Enterprise/WA
N_and_MAN/QoS_SRND_40/QoSIntro_40.html
 Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS) 1.0:
skip the implementation sections -
http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5938

Implementing Cisco Secure Mobility Solutions (SIMOS) 1.0: no

implementation sections -
http://tools.cisco.com/GlobalLearningLocator/courseDetails.do?
actionType=executeCourseDetail&courseID=5939

Campus Wireless LAN Technology Design Guide: Introduction

section -
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/solutions/CVD/Aug2
014/CVD-CampusWirelessLANDesignGuide-AUG14.pdf

Data Center Design Summary: Storage Infrastructure p.14-17 -

http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/solutions/CVD/Aug2
014/DataCenterDesignSummary-AUG14.pdf
Other Completed?

Cisco Resilient Ethernet Protocol whitepaper -

http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collate
ral/switches/me-3400-series-ethernet-access-
switches/prod_white_paper0900aecd806ec6fa.pdf
Packet Pushers' Prepping for the CCDE: The
Availability Domain - http://packetpushers.net/step-
1-understand-the-domains-availability/
Packet Pushers' Prepping for the CCDE: The
Availability Domain - http://packetpushers.net/step-
1-understand-the-domains-availability/

BGP Case Studies -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/bord
er-gateway-protocol-bgp/26634-bgp-toc.html

Cisco Press Author Webcast CP-1007 - Optimizing

BGP - https://www.ciscolive.com/global/on-demand-
library/?search=CP-
1007#/session/1509574466326001bsgc
Policy-Based Routing -
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6599/prod
ucts_white_paper09186a00800a4409.shtml

Information About NAT -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/
asa84/configuration85/guide/asa_cfg_cli_85/nat_ove
rview.html

IP Addressing and Subnetting for New Users -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/rou
ting-information-protocol-rip/13788-3.html
Smart Business Architecture: IP Addressing Guide -
http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/solutions/collat
eral/enterprise/design-zone-smart-business-
architecture/sba_ipAddr_dg.pdf

IPSpace.net blog -
http://blog.ipspace.net/2010/09/ribs-and-fibs.html

IP Multicast Technology Overview -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/solutions
_docs/ip_multicast/White_papers/mcst_ovr.html

Configuring Source Specific Multicast -

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/12_2/ip/
configuration/guide/fipr_c/1cfssm.html
Anycast RP -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/solutions
_docs/ip_multicast/White_papers/anycast.html
Configuring PIM -
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/dat
acenter/nexus5000/sw/multicast/5_0_3_N1_1/Cisco
_n5k_layer3_multicast_config_gd_rel_503_N1_1/pi
m.html

IPv6 Addressing White Paper - August 2013 -

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/solutions/CVD/Au
g2013/CVD-IPv6AddressingWhitePaper-AUG13.pdf
Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 3750 QoS Simplified...
Seriously! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=6UJZBeK_JCs
Control Plane Policing Implementation Best
Practices -
http://www.cisco.com/web/about/security/intelligen
ce/coppwp_gs.html
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