1.0 Architecture

This section of the test is 15% of the exam and topics include:

• Explain the different design principles used in an enterprise network
• Analyze design principles of a WLAN deployment
• Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure deployment
• Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-WAN solution
• Explain the working principles of the Cisco SD-Access solution
• Describe concepts of wired and wireless QoS
• Differentiate hardware and software switching mechanisms

The main topics of discussion are:

• Enterprise design
• FHRPs and SSO
• Wireless deployment models
• Wireless location services
• SD-WAN control and data plane elements
• Traditional WAN and SD-WAN solutions
• SD-Access control and data plane elements
• Traditional campus interoperating with SD-Access
• QoS components
• QoS policy
• Process and CEF
• MAC address table and TCAM
• FIB vs RIB

CCNP Notes / 1.0 Architecture