Services in a Converged WAN

Accessing the WAN Chapter 1

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 Explain the purpose and function of WANs

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 Describe the stages of business growth, the corresponding business requirements for services and how those requirements are reflected in the Enterprises changing network topology

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The Hierarchical Network Model

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Access Layer

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Distribution layer

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Core Layer

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Describe How ECNM Provides Integrated Services over an Enterprise Network

Describe the problems with the Hierarchical Design Model that Cisco's Enterprise Composite Model has been designed to address

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Describe How ECNM Provides Integrated Services over an Enterprise Network

Explain the purpose of Cisco Enterprise Architectures

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Describe the Key WAN Technology Concepts

Describe WAN functions in terms of the OSI Reference Model

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Describe the Key WAN Technology Concepts

Describe the key WAN physical layer concepts for network and Internet communications

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WAN Devices

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Describe the Key WAN Technology Concepts

Describe the key WAN data link layer protocols used in todays Enterprise WAN networks

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Describe the Key WAN Technology Concepts

Describe the switching technologies used for WANs in an Enterprise setting

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Select the Appropriate WAN Technology to meet ECNM Requirements

List the various options for connecting subscribers to the WAN

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Leased lines

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Select the Appropriate WAN Technology to meet ECNM Requirements

Describe the circuit switching options available to provide a WAN connection

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Select the Appropriate WAN Technology to meet ECNM Requirements

List factors to consider when selecting a WAN connection

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