Provisioning WAN Hardware and Media for Cisco Networks

Overview/Description
To describe the elements involved in provisioning WAN hardware and media

Target Audience
Network engineers, network system analysts, and maintenance personnel responsible for designing small to medium-sized networks; anyone working toward the Cisco Certified Design Associate qualification

Prerequisites
The Cisco: Internetworking Technologies Multimedia (ITM) learning path or the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) and CCNA Basics learning paths; a good foundation in the principles and concepts of networks and computers; familiarity with internetworking technologies

Expected Duration
2:15 Hours

Objectives:

Provisioning WAN Hardware and Media for Cisco Networks

  • identify scalability constraints and issues for standard WAN technologies.
  • select the right branch office connectivity, Internet access, and remote access solutions for specific network designs.
  • specify interface description block and switching mode provisioning on Cisco routers for a WAN.
  • explain considerations for provisioning Frame Relay on Cisco routers.
  • provision media for WAN environments.
  • explain how to provision WAN hardware and media for a client seeking to update its healthcare network to incorporate an automated referral system linking hospitals and local community physicians.
  • explain how to provision WAN hardware and media for a client operating across several locations that is seeking to enable its staff to collaborate as if in a single office.
  • explain how to provision WAN hardware and media for a client seeking to build a new network and integrate it into an existing one.
  • explain how to provision WAN hardware and media for a client seeking to switch from mainframe technology to intranet/Internet technology using an Oracle software-based system.


    • Course Number: 68414_eng