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Direct from Cisco, this Official Cert Guide is designed to thoroughly prepare network engineers, network designers, and network architects for Cisco's CCDE Qualification (400-007) Exam. Extensively revamped in November 2021, this written exam is the first of two exams required to earn CCDE Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) certification, validating your expert-level knowledge and skills in network design. When you pass this written exam, you become eligible for the CCDE Practical Exam, and immediately qualify for a Cisco Certified Specialist certification and badge. Leading Cisco architect Zig Zsiga covers all you need to properly design networks that bridge technology and business domains to deliver maximum business value. Drawing on deep experience, Zsiga presents both complete insight for certification and day-to-day knowledge for practical network design. You'll learn how to identify and address diverse business, application, and technical requirements and constraints, and present design options that meet your challenges holistically, working from a true network design perspective, not just the standpoint of implementation. Following the exam's blueprint, Zsiga fully covers business strategy design; control, data, and management plane design; and network, service, and security design. This complete study package reflects the proven organization of all Cisco Official Cert Guides, and includes A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies Study