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Providing Guidance
Building Strategy
Sharing Information
Overcoming Challenges
Acquiring Experience
Session
Objectives
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Agenda
CCDE Prospects and Benefits
CCDE Examination Overview
CCDE Practical Examination
Preparation Methodology, Tips & Resources
CCDE Leaders on Stage
Open Q&A Session
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Panelists
Ahmed Abro
• 3Cs (CCDE, CCIE Security, CISSP)
• Technologist, Author
• ~14 Years of industry experience
• Secure Cloud, DC & SDN
• Focus on architecture design and build for Enterprise and Service Providers
• Developed new frameworks and standards for Cloud, DC & SDN
• Upcoming co-authored book on SDMN
Bruce Pinsky
• CCIE, CCDE, CCAr
• Distinguished Engineer, Technologist
• ~25 Years of industry experience
• Member core team for CCDE and CCAr
• Focus on large scale network design and architecture for Enterprise and Service Providers
• Key architect for Cisco Learning Labs virtual lab delivery
Elaine Lopes
• PMP, CCIE R&S and SP
• CCDE, CCAr and CCIE SP Operations Exam Product Manager
• ~14 Years of industry experience
• Manage certifications design, development and life-cycle
Tom Young
• CCIEx3, CCDE
• 20 years industry experience
• Held positions as director, manager, architect, and engineer
• Enterprise and service provider architect/engineer experience
• Currently focused on enterprise design for a Cisco Gold partner
Greg Coté
• Learning @ Cisco Product Manager for; R&S, Design and Wireless Certifications
• Responsible for roadmap and coordinating revisions to certifications and training
• ~13 Years of industry experience
• Past Cisco roles include Marketing PM for Enterprise and SP routing platforms
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“I received a lot of recognition at Verizon when I achieved the CCDE level; I am among a select group of people in the company with this certification.
It is a unique, vendor-neutral course, based on universal design principles and technologies that can be applied to solving comprehensive business needs.”
CCDE Value
Tony Brown, Enterprise Systems Architect - Verizon
• Leverages broad technical and business value skills and experience with complex networks
• Applies design principles to deliver robust network designs that are; Reliable, Resilient, Scalable and Manageable
• Applicable to Cisco and mixed vendor network designs
• Reinforces a methodical approach based on validated designs and best practices
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CCDE Benefits: What's in it for you?
• Certifies Expert level network design knowledge and experience
• Industry-wide recognition (holistic network view)
• Career growth from tactical to strategic roles
• Enhance relevance to ICT and Line of Business
• Professional development path to CCAr
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What CCDE is What CCDE is NOT
Focus on how and where to deploy which technologies, and why
Vendor-agnostic
Translates business and technical requirements into technical designs
Implementation/configuration, troubleshooting or operations
Data sheets
Product specifics
Software release specifics
Business test
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Certification Process
CCDE
Written
Exam
352-001
CCDE Practical Exam
352-011
Section One
pass passSection Two
Section Four
Section Three
Lunch
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Overview: CCIE and CCDE Tracks
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Security
• Expert level knowledge of security
and VPN solutions
• Demonstrate in-depth
understanding of Layer 2 and 3
network infrastructure; Solid
understanding of Windows, Unix,
Linux and HTTP, SMTP, FTP and
DNS
Service Provider
•Expert level knowledge of IP
fundamentals and technologies
Expertise in building an extensible
service provider network
•Expert level knowledge to
troubleshoot and maintain complex
service provider networks
Data Center
•Expert level knowledge of Data
Center Technologies, including DC
infrastructure, storage, compute and
virtualization
•Capable of building, configuring,
and troubleshooting an end-to-end
virtualized Data Center using Cisco
DC technologies
Wireless
•Expert level knowledge of WLAN
technologies
•Provides next step for individuals
interested in a career in managing or
working with Cisco wireless
technologies
Design
•Expert level knowledge of
network design principles for the
Layer 2 and 3 network
infrastructure
•Capable of assessing and
translating network business and
technical requirements into
technical designs
Routing & Switching• Expert level knowledge of
networking across LAN and WAN
interfaces and variety of routers and
switches
• Solve complex connectivity
problems to increase bandwidth,
improve response times, maximize
performance, and support global
operations
Collaboration
•Expert level knowledge of Cisco
Voice over IP (VoIP) products and
solutions
•Capable of building and configuring
complex end-to-end telephony
network, troubleshooting and
resolving VoIP-related problems
SP Operations
•Expert level knowledge of SP IP
NGN technologies
•Capable of troubleshooting SP
networks, managing SP processes
(incident, fault, change,
configuration, and performance),
and knowledge of NMS technology
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Expanded Footprint 2014
• Registration closes 1 day before the event date vs. 1 month before, although we
encourage candidates to register at least 45 days in advance
• Going Global: available at all 275 PPC locations WW
• Changes to lunch break
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CCDE Written Exam List of Topics
1.0 Layer 2 Control Plane 26%
2.0 Layer 3 Control Plane 37%
3.0 Network Virtualization 17%
4.0 Design Considerations 20%
CCDE List of Topics
CCDE Practical Exam List of Topics
1.0 Analyze Design Requirements 36%
2.0 Develop Network Designs 39%
3.0 Implement Network Design 13%
4.0 Validate and Optimize Network Design 12%
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Multiple Choice
• Question or instructions that require one or multiple responses
• Can or not have an exhibit
• Options can be exhibits
Stem
A. option
B. option
C. option
D. option
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Branch
Stem - Parent
A. option
B. option
C. option
D. option
Stem – Child 1
A. option
B. option
C. option
D. option
Stem – Child 2
A. option
B. option
C. option
D. option
• Used on decision-making:
Make a decision on the parent – use your best judgment
Justify your decision on the child/children
There may be more than 1 solution, scoring will account for all optimal and suboptimal solutions
• May not be apparent
• May be worth multiple points
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ChartA task requiring the candidate to select either one option or multiple options per row. Typically is worth multiple points.
single option per row
multiple options per row
Column A Column B Column C
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Column A Column B Column C
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Stem
Stem
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Drag&Drop and Label Drag&Drop
A task requiring the candidate to drag and drop options from one side of the interface to another, by populating or ordering the options. Typically is worth multiple points.
option
option
option
option
option
option
option
option
option
option
target
target
target
target
target
target
target
Label
Label
Stem Stem
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Hotspot
A task requiring the candidate to click on some part of the presented graphic, select one on a set of figures, or drag icons into a canvas to assemble a meaningful image. May be worth multiple points.
X
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Hotspot
A task requiring the candidate to click on some part of the presented graphic, select one on a set of figures, or drag icons into a canvas to assemble a meaningful image. May be worth multiple points.
X
20
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Simulation
• A simulation approximate live systems (subset) and applications without
actually using real methods. Detailed instructions are provided on how to
interact with it. Typically is worth multiple points.
• Used to place, remove and connect devices on a topology, and to select design
features on devices and links on a topology
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Practical Exam
Scoring
• Exam is auto-scored
• Employs statistical analysis to assure all exams are in the same length and difficulty level
• Multiple valid solutions are taken into consideration for scoring
• Optimal and suboptimal
• Some items are worth multiple points, with partial scoring
• Must achieve minimum score to pass
• Candidates receive score report, which indicates broad areas where additional study may be useful; score report mapped to exam blueprint
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Practical Exam
The Scenario
• The CCDE Practical is scenario-driven: it uses a hypothetical story as a basis to thinking through a complex design test that is credible, real-life, and cover multiple steps
• The context is established through the use of exhibits
• You begin with a network and a challenge
• Dig for information on each exhibit
• Using this information, you…
• Decide what information you’ll need to finish the challenge
• Determine what the critical technical and business constraints are
• Determine which technology fits where
• Determine how to deploy specific technologies to meet the challenge
• Respond to customer ideas and queries
• Do NOT answer questions on the scenario outside of the scope of the scenario!!
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Framework of a Network Design
Business Requirements
Technology Requirements
Network Virtualization
Qo
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Mu
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Ma
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Layer 3 Control Plane
Layer 2 Control Plane
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SIMPLICITY FAULT ISOLATION RESILIENCY SIMPLICITYRESILIENCY
MODULARITYSCALABILITYAVAILABILITY AVAILABILITY
HIERARCHY FAST CONVERGENCE REDUNDANCY HIERARCHYREDUNDANCY
SIMPLICITY FAULT ISOLATION RESILIENCY SIMPLICITYRESILIENCY
MODULARITYSCALABILITYAVAILABILITY AVAILABILITY
HIERARCHY FAST CONVERGENCE REDUNDANCY HIERARCHYREDUNDANCY
Network Design Principles
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CCDE Technology Domains
Network
Virtualization(L2VPN, L3VPN, VRF,
IPSec)
L3 Control
Plane(EIGRP,
OSPF, IS-IS, BGP)
Security
(Enterprise,
SP)
QoS(Diff Serv, IntServ)
L2 Control
Plane(STP, Fabric)
Network
Management
(Netflow, SNMP)
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Merge/
Divest
Add Technology /
Service
Replace
Technology /
ServiceScaling
CCDE Design Use cases
Design Failure
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Preparation Methodology
• Foundational Knowledge
• Training & Webinars
• Reading Materials
• Guides
Educate
• Practice scenarios
• Labtorial
• CVD (Cisco Validated Design)
Explore• On job network
design
• Case studies
• Day-to-day challenges
Experience
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• Recall the previously provided
information
• Connect the question with
previous questions &
information from the scenario
• Look at the bigger picture
Abstraction Skills
Understand
Action
Connect
• Take time to comprehend and
absorb the question
• Refer to background documents &
emails
• Do not make false assumptions
• Apply the best design strategy
to answer
• Consolidate the information
supporting your answer
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Create a CCDE Game PlanAhmed Abro (Sample CCDE Plan)
Milestone # Activity Estimated Date Status % NotesM1 CCDE Arrangements
Buy CCDE Books 1/1/2013 50% Estimated Cost, Amazon, SafariJoin a study group 0%Register to CCDE communities 100% Cisco Learning Network
M2 CCDE Exam LogisticsRegister the CCDE Written Exam 100% Registration Cost, www.vue.comRegister the CCDE Practical Exam 100% Registration Cost, www.vue.comRegister for CCDE training 100%Plan & Book CCDE Practical Trip 19/2/2013 100% Chicago Location, Feb 2013
M3 CCDE Written PrepCover Technology Theory 100%Read Books 40% Optimal done, IS-IS chapter-2
M4 Attempt the CCDE WrittenM5 CCDE Practical Prep
Review Case studies 40%Read CCDE books 35%Hands-on new technologies 35%Practice CCDE Demo 100%
M6 Attended CCDE Training/Bootcamp
M7 Attempt the CCDE Practice 100%
M8 Achieved CCDE # 100%
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Create a CCDE Study Dashboard
To build a centralize repository of all the CCDE related information in one place
Track your progress for CCDE preparation topics
Organize the necessary information such as web links, to-read list, reference articles, important touch points
Assign flags for topics, content based on priorities
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• Don’t just memorize, understand the technology
concepts, capabilities and functionality
• Diagrams may hold the key to your answer, not only the
text
• Target approx 1 Min to answer each question, keep
additional time to handle complex questions
• Don’t waste time studying CLI commands, device
configurations, show command outputs
CCDE Written Tips
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• Bring your own coffee
• Take notes but don’t take a lot of notes
• Highlight with one color as you are not attending an art exam
• Use the rough pad & ask for more pads if needed
• Take full 1 hour break
• Do not compromise on time allocation, allocate 2 hours per scenario
• Don’t assume something if not mentioned, read to find important
information
• Don’t be so fast in your decision
• If a sub-optimal design/decision is picked by a customer, just answer
questions within
• Always consider the customer's business requirements while answering
• Verify other points to support your answers
• There is no answer other than what's listed so LOOK again and you will
find it
CCDE Practical Tips
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Frequent Use Websites
• Cisco Learning Network
• Network Blogs
• Cisco Support communities
• Cisco Live 365 / On-demand Library
• Cisco.com
• Cisco SRND
• Cisco CVDs
CCDE Library
Frequent Use Content
• CCDE Quick Reference Guide
• CCDE Practical Exam Demo
• CCDE Techtorial
• CCDE Notes
• My CCDE study guide
Other stuff
• Network RFCs
• Cisco Configuration Examples & Guides
• Cisco Mergers & Acquisitions Whitepaper
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Preparation Resources
• Cisco Learning Network (CLN)
• CCDE homepage: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccde
• CCDE Practical: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccde/practical_exam
• CCDE Reading List: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/docs/DOC-2462
• Crossing the CCDE Border Webinar: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/lsr.php?RCID=4fb97aaa5bb1aad09bcabbbf259f1a6f
• CCDE Study Group: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/groups/ccde-study-group
• Cisco Validated Design Program:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns741/networking_solutions_program_home.html?CAMPAIG
N=CVD+New+Frontier&COUNTRY_SITE=us&POSITION=sl&REFERRING_SITE=cisco%2Ecom
+homepage&CREATIVE=CVD+Re%2DLaunch
• Cisco Product Pages (former Cisco Documentation CD) http://www.cisco.com/web/psa/products/index.html
• CCDE Customer support and FAQ: http://www.cisco.com/go/certsupport
• Cisco Press: http://www.ciscopress.com
• Cisco Live Presentations @ CiscoLive365: https://www.ciscolive.com/online/connect/search.ww
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