Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) Foundation Learning Guide: Foundation learning for SWITCH 642-813

Chapter 1. Analyzing the Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Enterprise Campus Network Design

• Enterprise Campus Design

• PPDIOO Lifecycle Approach to Network Design and Implementation

Over the last half century, businesses have achieved improving levels of productivity and competitive advantages through the use of communication and computing technology. The enterprise campus network has evolved over the last 20 years to become a key element in this business computing and communication infrastructure. The interrelated evolution of business and communications technology is not slowing, and the environment is currently undergoing another stage of evolution. The complexity of business ...