Network Design & Architecture

• The Art of Network Architecture: Applying Modularity
• May 12, 2014

This chapter focuses on why we use specific design patterns to implement modularity, discussing specifically why we should use hierarchical design to create a modular network design, why we should use overlay networks to create virtualization, and the results of virtualization as a mechanism to provide modularity.

• Cisco Networking Academy's Introduction to Scaling Networks
• Apr 17, 2014

This chapter introduces strategies that can be used to systematically design a highly functional network, such as the hierarchical network design model, the Cisco Enterprise Architecture, and appropriate device selections.

• IPv6 Translation and Tunneling Technologies
• Jun 26, 2013

With the exhaustion of the IPv4 addressing space quickly approaching, it has become a high priority for organizations to begin their own deployments of IPv6. This can be accomplished in a number of different ways. This article examines specific methods and how they can be used to support an IPv6 deployment.

• IPv6 Tunneling Technology Configuration
• Jun 26, 2013

This article focuses on the basic configuration of available IPv6 tunneling technologies for Cisco networks.