Cisco Confidential 12 Data Center

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What are some impacts of networks in our daily lives according to the text?

Supporting the way we bake

Supporting the way we travel

Supporting the way we learn (correct)

Supporting the way we shop

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a business force affecting enterprise network decisions?

Competitiveness

Innovation (correct)

Regulation

Return on investment

Why does Cisco keep updating its enterprise architectures and frameworks?

To discourage businesses from using their products

Because they have excess resources

To confuse users

Due to the constant evolution of networks (correct)

What does return on investment refer to in the context of enterprise networks?

It involves expecting returns from investments in network infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies need to meet industry regulations regarding their networks?

To comply with legal requirements Signup and view all the answers

In what way can technology help companies maintain competitiveness?

By making them more competitive than other businesses Signup and view all the answers

What does a top-down approach in network design entail?

Starting the design from the top layer of the OSI model Signup and view all the answers

In a top-down design, when are network devices and technologies selected?

After analyzing the applications' requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is done after completing the analysis of application and organization requirements in a top-down design?

Design from the top of the OSI reference model Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the OSI model is considered in the top-down design?

Application Signup and view all the answers

What does a pilot or prototype network help with in network design?

Testing network designs before full implementation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to adapt the network and physical infrastructure to the network application's requirements?

To improve network performance Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major blocks that make up the Cisco borderless networks architecture blueprint?

Policy and Control, Network Services, User Services, Connection Management Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Cisco Borderless Networks architecture?

To allow anyone to connect to the network from anywhere and on any device Signup and view all the answers

Which services are included in the User Services block of the architecture?

Mobility, Performance, Security Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Policy and Control in the Cisco borderless networks architecture?

To apply policies to all users and devices across the architecture Signup and view all the answers

Which technologies were developed under the Cisco Borderless Networks product line?

Technologies for enhanced performance demands in streaming video, wireless networking, cloud services, and smartphones in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What does Connection Management aim to deliver in the borderless networks architecture?

Secure access anytime and anywhere Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the components associated with a data center?

High-speed virtual servers Signup and view all the answers

What technology is typically used in redundant storage systems in data centers?

SAN technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of a computer network?

Computing devices connected to share resources Signup and view all the answers

What are applications in terms of computing?

Computer programs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with achieving cost and space savings in computing?

Centrally storing software Signup and view all the answers

What do applications in computing refer to?

Computer programs with organized instructions Signup and view all the answers

Why can networks become complex and difficult to manage?

Because many technologies exist, each with distinct features. Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for using architectures and methodologies in network design?

To support business goals in network design. Signup and view all the answers

What does the top-down design approach to network design adapt to?

Adapts to the network applications' needs. Signup and view all the answers

How do architectures and design methodologies help in managing network complexities?

By providing a structured approach to network design. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when it is mentioned 'Technologies can be combined and interconnected in many ways'?

Technologies can be integrated in various configurations. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to use network architectures and methodologies in network design?

To support business goals amidst network complexities. Signup and view all the answers