Module 1: Converged Network Connectivity Requirements

Lesson 1.2: Describing Converged Network Requirements

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Objectives
Explain the Cisco conceptual network models, such as Cisco Enterprise Architecture and Cisco hierarchical network model.

Describe the traffic conditions in a converged network.

Describe the IIN and the SONA framework.

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Traditional Hierarchical Model

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Cisco Enterprise Architecture

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Campus Architecture

Campus Architecture combines a core infrastructure of intelligent switching and routing including: IP Communications mobility

advanced security
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Data Center Architecture

The Data Center is a cohesive, adaptive network architecture supporting: requirements for consolidation

business continuance
security
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Branch Architecture

The Branch allows enterprises to extend head-office applications and services including: security IP communications advanced application performance supporting thousands of remote locations/users
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Teleworker Architecture

Teleworker architecture allows enterprises to securely deliver voice and data services to remote, small or home offices.

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WAN Architecture

WAN architecture offers the convergence of voice, video and data services over a single IP communications network.

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Example: Enterprise Network

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Network Traffic Mix and Requirements

Converged network traffic mix:
Voice and video traffic Voice applications traffic Mission-critical applications traffic Transactional traffic Routing update traffic Network management traffic Bulk transfer (best-effort) and scavenger (less-than-best-effort) traffic

Key requirements:
Performance (bandwidth, delay, and jitter) Security (access and transmission)

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Example: Integrated Services in a Converged Network

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Intelligent Information Network (IIN)

IIN integrates networked resources and information assets. IIN extends intelligence across multiple products and infrastructure layers. IIN actively participates in the delivery of services and applications.

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Phases of IIN
Three phases in building an IIN are:
Integrate transport Integrate services Integrate applications

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Cisco SONA Framework

Cisco SONA is an architectural framework. Cisco SONA brings several advantages to enterprises:
Outlines how enterprises can evolve toward the IIN Illustrates how to build integrated systems across a fully converged intelligent network Improves flexibility and increases efficiency

Cisco provides an extensive product line, services, proven architectures, and experience to help the enterprises achieve their business goals.

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Cisco SONA Layers

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SONANetworked Infrastructure Layer

The goal is anywhere/anytime connectivity.

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SONAInteractive Services Layer

Interactive services includes:

voice and collaboration services mobility services security and identity services storage services computer services application networking services network infrastructure virtualization services management adaptive management services

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SONAApplication Layer

Application Layer includes: business applications collaboration applications

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Self Check
1. What are the 3 building blocks of the hierarchical model? 2. Describe the special needs of voice and video traffic. 3. What types of traffic could be considered best-effort and less-than-best-effort? 4. What is AON? 5. What are the 3 layers of SONA?

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Summary
The traditional three-layer hierarchical model no longer completely meets the needs of large converged networks carrying voice, video, and data. IIN aligns IT resources with business priorities. Cisco Enterprise Architecture and SONA provide a framework for deploying converged networks. Dealing with complex traffic mixes is a key feature of Cisco Enterprise Architecture. The Service layer of SONA addresses the performance and security requirements of converged networks. IIN aligns IT resources with business priorities. Cisco SONA provides an evolutionary path to IIN.
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Q and A

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Resources
Business Overview of Cisco SONA
http://cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns340/ns394/ns431/networking_s olutions_white_paper0900aecd803efff3.shtml

What is IIN?
http://cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns650/networking_solutions_mark et_segment_solution.html

Enterprise Architectures Poster

http://cisco.com/application/pdf/en/us/guest/netsol/ns477/c643/c dccont_0900aecd802843ce.pdf

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